Event Category: Community Events & Celebrations

  • Tailgate in the Park

    Tailgate in the Park

    —

    Summer Intern

    —

    Join us in Arnolds Park for the 1st annual Tailgate in the Park! Cheer on the Iowa VS. Iowa State football game while enjoying all-day activities and a live concert by Damon Dotson.

  • Sunday Funday Bike Ride

    Sunday Funday Bike Ride

    —

    Kiley Zankowski

    —

     Sunday Funday Bike Ride  Join us every Sunday for a fun group bike ride starting at Sportsmans!  Meet up: 1:00 PM  Starting location: Sportsmans  Each week, the route will be decided by the group that shows up, so every ride can be a little different. Whether you want a casual cruise or a longer ride, everyone is welcome…

  • Dad’s Belgian Waffles Fundraiser

    Dad’s Belgian Waffles Fundraiser

    —

    Jack

    —

    All you can eat Belgian waffles and sausages with waffle toppings of fresh strawberries and nine choices of syrup. Proceeds go towards Okoboji Summer Theatre student scholarships. $12.00/plate ages 6 and up | Under 5 FREE | Carry-Out Plates Available | Tours of the lot to view student housing, backstage access, and view the ghost…

  • IceBreaker Surf Event

    IceBreaker Surf Event

    —

    Jack

    —

    Icebreaker Surf Event – March 28  Kick off the season on the water at the Icebreaker Surf Event at Oak Hill Marina on Saturday, March 28 from 11AM –3 PM! Join us for an afternoon of wake surfing, demos, and good times on the water. Watch pro rider Tyler Stewart in action, check out the…

  • Lakes Area Museum Bus Tour

    Lakes Area Museum Bus Tour

    —

    Kiley Zankowski

    —

    Explore four Iowa Great Lakes museums in one afternoon with local historians sharing stories along the way on our first-ever LAMA Express Bus Tour on February 15!   Winchester Store Museum Steve’s Depot at Dickinson County Museum Historic Arnolds Park Amusement Park Museum and Maritime Museum  2:00-5:00 PM $35 per person Limited to 18 seats Reserve by Feb 10: marybdreier@gmail.com…

  • Boji Burger Battle

    Boji Burger Battle

    —

    Kiley Zankowski

    —

    Get ready, burger lovers!  Boji Burger Battle returns this February! Restaurants across the Iowa Great Lakes Area are firing up the grills to compete for the best burger around. More details and the full list of participants coming soon! We can’t wait! 2026 Participating Businesses: Boss’ Pizzeria  & Sports Bar Dudley’s Garage McKeen’s Pub &…

  • 9th Annual Ice Hole Festival

    9th Annual Ice Hole Festival

    —

    Kiley Zankowski

    —

    Join us for the 9th annual Ice Hole Festival! ICE HOLE FESTIVAL DETAILS: Setup Jan 28th all dayPro Day Jan 29th. 30th 7:30amKick Off Party Jan 30th 7:00pmDiver Days Jan 31st Feb 1st7:30amParticipation Fee $275.00 includes access to diving and logistics also 3 air fills. Kick Off Party and awesome sponsor swag.  Ice Diving Classes…

  • Bras For a Cause

    Bras For a Cause

    —

    Jack

    —

    The 2nd Annual Bras For a Cause Fundraising Event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17th at 5pm. Come help knock out cancer!

  • Anthony Koester

    Anthony Koester

    —

    Jack

    —

    Head to The Peacock for live music by Anthony Koester, delicious food, and unique cocktails!

  • The peacock: Bunco

    The peacock: Bunco

    —

    Jack

    —