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.
Holiday Window Lighting
Join us to kick off the Holiday Season in downtown Spirit Lake! Come see the beautiful store fronts lit up for the holiday season, some with live window displays. Santa will arrive around 4:30pm at The Venue on a Fire Truck. Saturday, November 29, 20254:30-6pm
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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.
Heartland Light Display
5:00pm—10:00pm
Heartland Pet Resort1840 280th St
Spencer, IA 51301
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The Writer’s Corner
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6:00pm—8:00pm
Lakeshore Center1864 Hwy 86
Milford, IA 51351
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Snappers Trivia Night
+3 more
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
5:30pm—6:30pm
Snappers Okoboji24457 Stake Out Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Grungepop
+3 more
Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Milford Kiwanis Bingo Night
+6 more
6:00pm—8:00pm
Spirit Lake VFW914 Lake St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Karaoke at Oak Hill Outdoor
+3 more
Occurs weekly on Thursday
7:00pm—10:00pm
Oak Hill Outdoor2188 IA-86
Milford, IA 51351
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West O Trivia Night
+3 more
Occurs weekly on Thursday
7:00pm—9:00pm
West O Beer503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band
+2 more
Occurs weekly on Friday
6:00pm—8:00pm
Round Lake Vineyard & Winery30124 MN-264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Big Nacho Karaoke
7:00pm—11:00pm
Snappers Turtle Bay Cafe24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Circus Street Comedy: Lucas Hirl
+1 more
Starts at 8:00pm
Oak Hill Outdoor – 21882188 Hwy 86
Milford, IA 51351
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Iowa Ice Show
9:00am—4:00pm
Oak Hill Outdoor – 21882188 Hwy 86
Milford, IA 51351
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Open Clay Studio
+3 more
Occurs weekly on Saturday
10:00am—4:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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