Event Category: Community Events & Celebrations

  • Bingo Hosted by The Lake Park friends of the Museum

    Bingo Hosted by The Lake Park friends of the Museum

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    Summer Intern

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    Join the Lake Park Friends of the Museum for a fun night of bingo! Including a cash payout with meals available. All proceeds will support the Heritage Square Reimagined project!

  • Camp Okoboji Omelet Brunch

    Camp Okoboji Omelet Brunch

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    Summer Intern

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    Enjoy brunch at Camp Okoboji and build your own personal omelet! Meal includes cheesy hashbrown potato casserole, muffins, juice, milk, and coffee! All proceeds go toward Joy Camp!

  • Party in the Park

    Party in the Park

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    Summer Intern

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    Join us at The Roof Garden for an evening of great company, delicious food, and a complimentary bar as Arnolds Park raises funds to build a stronger park!

  • Tailgate in the Park

    Tailgate in the Park

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    Summer Intern

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    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

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    Kiley Zankowski

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     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

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    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

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    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

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    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

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    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 &…

  • 10th Annual Ice Hole Festival

    10th Annual Ice Hole Festival

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    Kiley Zankowski

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    Join us for the 10th annual Ice Hole Festival! ICE HOLE FESTIVAL DETAILS: Feb 3rd: Cutting the holes and setting up the tent on the ice starts at 10:30 a.m. Feb 4th: Instructor course begins 7am in the meeting room Feb 5th: We meet on ice 8:30am and conclude instructor course at 4pm. Feb 5th:…