Play in Brookings for Frost Fest

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Play in Brookings for Frost Fest

January 30, 2026

Embrace the Chill

Play in Brookings this Presidents’ Day weekend! From the Children’s Museum to SDSU campus activities, there are plenty of family-friendly activities to explore.

Looking for a reason to get out of the house this winter season? Look no further than Frost Fest in Brookings, South Dakota.

Coordinated by Visit Brookings, Frost Fest is a community-wide winter festival with a full schedule of events from Friday, Feb. 13-Monday, Feb. 16.Children's Museum sign with frost on a snowy blue-skied day.

 

Here’s What’s Happening

At the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, the weekend starts with our annual Snow Ball, a winter formal for children and their grown-ups on Friday, Feb. 13.

Enjoy a meal in Cafe Coteau and dance the night away on the Museum prairie.

Purchase Snow Ball Tickets

Make reservations in Cafe Coteau

Play In All the Museum Exhibits

The Museum will be a cozy and warm place to play all weekend long. Play in all of the Museum exhibits and enjoy snow-themed projects in the Art Studio.

If you want to brave the outdoors, check out our Snow Striders and snowshoe toys and say “hi” to Mama T. Rex on our outdoor prairie.

The Museum is open-ended and child-led — from making a sandwich in Cafe Oscar to climbing the clouds, there’s always something new to explore!

The Museum has a special Monday open on Presidents’ Day Monday, Feb. 16, from 10 am to 5 pm, too!

For a full list of Frost Fest events, visit the Visit Brookings webpage.

Plan Your Museum Visit

Check out the Museum Exhibits

 

 

Want a Warm Place to Play this Winter Season?