
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.

Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival
FREE Fall Family fun in the Iowa Great Lakes! Join us at Camp Foster for trick-or-treating, games, crafts and more! Head over to Camp Foster on Saturday, October 18th and park at the entrance. The fun begins right away with a hay ride in to camp where you’ll enjoy activities…
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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.

Mini Michelangelo’s | K-2nd
+7 more
4:00pm—4:45pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Art Club | 3rd-6th
+7 more
5:00pm—6:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Sing Along with Jason
5:00pm—12:00am
The Ritz
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MINGO – Music Bingo
+4 more
Starts at 6:00pm
The Peacock Lounge and Grille575 Hwy 71
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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West O Trivia Night
+10 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
+9 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
+3 more
7:00pm—11:00pm
Snappers Turtle Bay Cafe24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Corey Jamison
8:00pm—10:30pm
The Peacock Lounge and Grille575 Hwy 71
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Cole Diamond
9:00pm—11:00pm
Captain’s Getaway107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Boats & Bloodies
+5 more
Starts at 9:00am
Oak Hill Marina176 Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Open Clay Studio
+10 more
Occurs weekly on Saturday
10:00am—4:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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