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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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Rock The Roof: Mogen’s Heroes

Jul 23
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Storytime – Chickens

Jul 23
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Zac Fisher

Jul 23
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Region 3 REAP Assembly

Jul 23
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The RIVA Experience with LANCO

Jul 23
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Antique & Classic Boat Show

Jul 25
View these beautiful classic & wooden boats on the docks at Arnolds Park Amusement Park throughout the day.  They will depart the docks for their annual boat parade through the bridge between East & West Lake Okoboji at approximately 2:30 pm. The Jerry Dyhrkopp Iowa Great Lakes Chapter of the…
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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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Sailing

Tiny Puffs

Jul 22
Occurs daily
8:30am - 9:30am
Okoboji Sailing Center
1900 Manhattan Blvd
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Macroinvertebrates of the Little Sioux

Jul 22
Occurs daily
Starts at 9:00am
Horseshoe Bend River Access
Milford, IA 51351
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iCreate

Jul 22
10:00am - 12:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Preschool Picassos | Ages 3-5 yrs

Jul 22
10:00am - 11:00am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Summer Preschool Picassos | 4-6 Years

Jul 22
10:00am - 11:00am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Nature Explorers

Jul 22
10:30am - 11:30am
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Nature Explorers

Jul 22
10:30am - 11:30am
The Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Road
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Hand crafters

Jul 22
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Creativity Enhancement Workshop

Jul 22
Occurs daily
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Lakes Area Farmers Market

Jul 22
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Dickinson County Fairgrounds
1602 15th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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The Dude – Next Level Rooftop

Jul 22
Starts at 5:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Wild Wednesdays

Jul 22
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
Starts at 5:00pm
Mahan Hall, Lakeside Lab
1838 IA-86
Milford, IA 51351
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