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Okoboji Events for Every Season

There’s always something happening in Okoboji! From lively summer festivals and family-friendly celebrations to live music, sporting events, and seasonal traditions, the region offers a packed calendar of activities year-round. Browse our Events Calendar to find upcoming happenings, or check out this weekend’s top events to make the most of your visit!

Upcoming Events

Big weekends, live music, local traditions — you never know what you’ll find, but you’ll always be glad you came. Explore the events calendar to join in the fun.

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Family Nature Night

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Open Clay Studio

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The Fishheads

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Heartland Light Display

Nov 23 – Jan 3
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Esport Tournament – Smash Bros

Dec 20
Winter Games 2021

University of Okoboji Winter Games

Jan 22 – Jan 25
The final full weekend in January each year brings endless fun to Okoboji! We look forward to welcoming you to Okoboji for the University of Okoboji Winter Games January 22-25, 2026! Kites. Broomball. Flag Football. Softball. Bags Tournament. Chili Cook-Off. Chocolate Classic. Polar Plunge. Fireworks. Burning of the Greens. AND…
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Mark Your Calendar for Okoboji Fun

Our events calendar is packed with concerts, celebrations, and can’t-miss happenings. See what’s going on when you’re in Okoboji.

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Family Nature Night

Dec 19
5:00pm—7:00pm
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Heartland Light Display

Nov 23 – Jan 3
5:00pm—10:00pm
Heartland Pet Resort
1840 280th St
Spencer, IA 51301
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The Fishheads

Dec 19 +1 more
Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Open Clay Studio

Dec 20
Occurs weekly on Saturday
10:00am—4:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Esport Tournament – Smash Bros

Dec 20
12:00pm—12:00am
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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The Writer’s Corner

Dec 23
6:00pm—8:00pm
Lakeshore Center
1864 Hwy 86
Milford, IA 51351
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Themed Trivia Night: Game of Thrones

Dec 23 – Dec 18
7:00pm—9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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FREE Community Showing of Elf!

Dec 24
10:00am—12:00am
Great Lakes Cinema 7
1698 Exchange St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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FREE Community Showing of White Christmas

Dec 24
10:00am—12:00am
Great Lakes Cinema 7
1698 Exchange St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Tank Anthony Band

Dec 26 +3 more
Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park 51331
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Roaring 20’s NYE Party

Dec 31
4:00pm—12:00am
The Revelry
1601 Hill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Grungepop

Dec 31
Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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