Event Category: Family Friendly

  • Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

    Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

    The perfect “family friendly” evening cruise! *INCLUDES BEER, WINE, AND SODA* DEPARTING LOCATION: The Gardens at the Central Emporium, 144 Lakeshore Dr, Arnolds Park, IA 51331 TIME: 5-6:15 PM Sunday – Friday PRICE: Adults $30 (Ages 13 & Up) Children $10 (Ages 4-12) 3 & Under – FREE –  Please alert us to the ages of your children so we can…

  • Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

    Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

    The perfect “family friendly” evening cruise! *INCLUDES BEER, WINE, AND SODA* DEPARTING LOCATION: The Barefoot Bar Gas Dock, 24457 178th St., Okoboji, IA 51355 TIME: 5-6:15 PM Sunday – Friday PRICE: Adults $30 (Ages 13 & Up) Children $10 (Ages 4-12) 3 & Under – FREE –  Please alert us to the ages of your children so we can ensure…

  • Downing Family Christmas Light Show

    Downing Family Christmas Light Show

    The Downing Family Christmas Light Show starts around Thanksgiving and runs nightly from 5:30-10:00PM. The show began ten years ago with eight simple trees and has grown to include over 12,000 lights and features ranging from trees up to 15’ tall, sparkle balls, dancing hoops, and more!  Tune your radio to 88.9 and watch the…

  • University of Okoboji Youth Soccer Classic

    University of Okoboji Youth Soccer Classic

    The 49th Annual University of Okoboji Youth Soccer Tournament will be held this Saturday and Sunday, June 6th & 7th at the Bedell Family YMCA in Spirit Lake Iowa.  The tournament will be played on the seven fields and will be hosting 64 youth soccer teams.  Teams from the Omaha area include:  Christ the King,…

  • Santa’s Village on Hill Avenue

    Santa’s Village on Hill Avenue

    CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS IN DOWNTOWN SPIRIT LAKE SATURDAY DECEMBER 9th. SANTA’S VILLAGE IS SURE TO FIND YOU IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT. ENJOY A FULL DAY OF FUN STROLLING THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN WHILE TAKING IN SANTA, THE GRINCH, LIVE MUSIC, CARRIAGE RIDES, CRAFTS, GAMES, SECRET SHOPPING, PAINTING AND MANY MORE ACTIVITIES.

  • Farmers Market in the Park

    Farmers Market in the Park

    Your Saturday morning routine!  Spend your Saturday mornings at the park with family, friends live music, local vendors, and more! Visit by boat, bike, vehicle or foot!  Enjoy live music, food fresh produce and goods from local vendors, shopping, children’s activities and yoga on the pier every weekend throughout the extended summer!

  • Okoboji Blue Water Festival

    Okoboji Blue Water Festival

    ALL FREE, ALL DAY! The theme of the festival is clean water. We are committed to bringing this event free to the general public to instill the importance of water quality. KIDS & FAMILY ACTIVITIES: Milford Library Story Time, Water Tables with Pumps & Bubbles, T-Shirt & Face Painting, Chalkstock & Inflatables, Fun Giveaways &…

  • Milford Pioneer Days

    Milford Pioneer Days

    Join us for a great community celebration in Milford, IA – the gateway to the Iowa Great Lakes Area! The entire family will enjoy the parade, inflatables, music, and other entertainment. Click Here to learn more!

  • Okoboji Bible Conference

    Okoboji Bible Conference

    Since 1935, the Okoboji Bible Conference has been an annual late-summer gathering that has served countless participants by encouraging Christian growth and global vision for people of all ages. This year’s Okoboji Bible Conference, themed “Endless Joy!”, will be August 1st through August 7th.  There is deep refreshing in ancient truth from contemporary Christian leaders.…

  • Okoboji Winter Games – Boji Kite Festival

    Okoboji Winter Games – Boji Kite Festival

    Join us on the ice of West Lake Okoboji while we fill the sky with color for Iowa’s iconic Winter Games Boji Kite Festival!!  This event is free for everyone to enjoy throughout the weekend (weather permitting). Lighted kites will also be flying the evening of Friday, January 23 (weather permitting). Iowa Road Trip created…