Event Category: All Events

  • Better Than Ezra & The Nadas

    Better Than Ezra & The Nadas

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    Come for the Boji Clean Water Jam and enjoy live music from Better Than Eztra & The Nadas! Free Show – All Ages Some songs, albums, and live performances are simply timeless. Since their early roots in 1988, playing house parties at Louisiana State University,BETTER THAN EZRA have carved out a lasting place in modern…

  • Boji Clean Water Jam

    Boji Clean Water Jam

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    Save the date for the Boji Clean Water Jam on August 8th!  Join us for an educational conservation lake day on Preservation Plaza, kids’ activities, food and drinks, and music! Music starts at 7PM with the Nadas, followed by Better Than Ezera! Free entry!

  • Geology of the Kettlehole

    Geology of the Kettlehole

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    The Dickinson County Conservation Board (DCCB) invites the public to discover the Inkpaduta Canoe Trail as part of a partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) engagement effort to promote the trail’s geological, ecological, and historical features. As part of the IDNR series, DCCB will educate about the geology of the Freda Haffner…

  • Macroinvertebrates of the Little Sioux

    Macroinvertebrates of the Little Sioux

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    Macroinvertebrates of the Little Sioux On Wednesday, July 22, Naturalist Ashley Tieden will host a program at the Horseshoe Bend River Access (south side) focusing on the Little Sioux River’s aquatic ecosystem. Participants will discover how aquatic macroinvertebrates serve as indicators of water quality and play an essential role in the river’s food web while…

  • Sherwood Forest Park Grand Opening

    Sherwood Forest Park Grand Opening

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    Summer Intern

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    Celebrate the grand opening of Sherwood Forest Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, July 20, at 10:00 AM. Following the ceremony, explore the park’s new amenities, including a bike pump track, mountain bike trail, playground, walking trails, natural play features, and scenic outdoor spaces. It’s a great opportunity to experience one of Okoboji’s newest outdoor destinations!

  • Quilt Auction

    Quilt Auction

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    Summer Intern

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    Experience a weekend of tradition, community, and creativity at the annual Quilt Auction Weekend at Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp. Browse an impressive collection of handcrafted quilts and unique handmade items while enjoying delicious food, live music, and family-friendly activities. The weekend begins on Friday, July 31, with the Online Quilt Auction running from 8:00 AM Friday through 6:00 PM…

  • Glenn Henriksen

    Glenn Henriksen

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    Summer Intern

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    Enjoy an evening of live music with Glenn Henriksen, a talented pianist and organist from Armstrong, Iowa, at the Okoboji Circle of Hope Amphitheater. Bring a lawn chair or enjoy the amphitheater seating as Glenn performs a variety of musical favorites in a beautiful lakeside setting.

  • 5k Fun Run

    5k Fun Run

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    Summer Intern

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    Join the Okoboji 5K Fun Run at Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp during Quilt Auction weekend. This scenic course winds through lakefront neighborhoods, along the shoreline, and around camp, with proceeds helping send campers to camp. Registration is $25 and includes refreshments and a T-shirt (register by July 20 to guarantee your size). Awards will be given to…

  • Move for Mental Health

    Move for Mental Health

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    Summer Intern

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    Grab your friends and challenge yourself to move for mental health! Choose between the 2.5k, 5k or 10k routes on the Dickinson County Trails for walking or running adventure that will leave you feeling fabulous as you cross the finish line with your friends or family.  The event is a collaboration between the Iowa Great…

  • Schoon Brothers

    Schoon Brothers

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    Summer Intern

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    Head to The Peacock for live music, tasty food, and unique cocktails! Enjoy live music by the Schoon Brothers.