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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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Emerald Hills

34th Annual Junior Golf Camp

Jun 23 – Jun 25
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Rock The Roof: Sean Benz

Jun 25
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Storytime – Fruit

Jun 25
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Land, Sky, Stem: A retrospective in Line and Color

Jun 25
PEARSON LAKES ART CENTER

Speaker Series – #BojiKites

Jun 25
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University of Okoboji Cycling Classic

Jun 27
The 41st Annual University of Okoboji Cycling Classic Campus Bike Ride is Saturday, June 27th. The Boy Scouts will serve their world famous pancake breakfast from 7AM to 9AM. The Bicycle ride will start at 9 AM from Florence Park in Milford, Iowa. Enjoy a 25, 50 or 100 mile…
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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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Emerald Hills

34th Annual Junior Golf Camp

Jun 24
Occurs daily
8:00am - 4:00pm
Emerald Hills Golf Club
808 US Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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PEARSON LAKES ART CENTER

Introduction to Portrait in Oil

Jun 24
10:00am - 4:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Preschool Picassos | Ages 3-5 yrs

Jun 24
10:00am - 11:00am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Nature Explorers

Jun 24
10:30am - 11:30am
The Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Road
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Nature Explorers

Jun 24
10:30am - 11:30am
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Hand crafters

Jun 24
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Lakes Area Farmers Market

Jun 24
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Dickinson County Fairgrounds
1602 15th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Shawn Fredieu – Next Level Rooftop

Jun 24
Starts at 4:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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End of Summer Reading Carnival

Jun 24
Occurs daily
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Park
84 Dewey St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

Jun 24
Occurs weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
5:00pm - 6:15pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Trivia Night @ Snappers

Jun 24
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Snappers
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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The Terrace Live & Local: Jennifer Johnson

Jun 24
7:00pm - 9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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