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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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Dee’s Bee & Butterfly Festival

Sep 11
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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

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Tim Horsman

Round Lake Vineyards

Live Music at the Winery: Dave Anderson

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Devon Worley Band

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Labor Day Flea Market – Treasure Village

The annual Labor Day Flea Market will be held Aug 30 – Sept 1 on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at Treasure Village at Lake Okoboji, IA.  They will offer a wide variety of handy, decorative, delicious, wearable, or collectible items. A concessions trailer will offer a delicious menu for meals…
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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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Dock Yoga

Sep 10
Starts at 7:30am
Pick’s Resort
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Open Clay Studio

Sep 10
Occurs weekly on Thursday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Mah-Jongg

Sep 10
Occurs weekly on Monday and Thursday
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Okoboji Plein Air Invitational

Sep 10
Occurs daily
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Okoboji Bicycle Club Thursday Night Rides

Sep 10
Occurs weekly on Thursday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arnolds Park Promenade
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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West O Trivia Night

Sep 10
Occurs weekly on Thursday
7:00pm - 9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Dock Yoga

Sep 11
Starts at 8:00am
Pick’s Resort
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Block Party at the Library

Sep 11
Occurs weekly on Friday
10:00am - 11:30am
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Dee’s Bee & Butterfly Festival

Sep 11
Occurs daily
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Sounds Fishy – Next Level Rooftop

Sep 11
Starts at 4:00pm
Captain’s Getaway Rooftop
107 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Friday Night Live: Zach Steinke

Sep 11
Occurs daily
Starts at 5:00pm
Lake View Deck
37 Lake St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

Sep 11
Occurs weekly on Friday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Round Lake Vineyard & Winery
30124 MN-264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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