Driven by an innate curiosity and love of discovery, Anna Youngers (b.1985) uses her brushes and canvas to investigate a deeper understanding of the natural world.  Her sensitive and timeless depictions reveal the beauty in both the common and the extraordinary.  Youngers began her professional training early in life when, at the age of Read More »

Rural Remnants: Barns, Cribs, and Elevators by Katie Plucker from August 19th – October 30th Katie Plucker’s work reflects her life in northwest Iowa – waterscapes, rural landscapes, and the architecture indicative of this area. Plucker notes that she looks for spatial relationships within her subject matter and that she enjoys surface texture, varied lines, Read More »

What If? From Hank Hall’s Point of View from August 24th through October 30th When local artist and retired Spirit Lake art teacher Hank Hall won Best in Show at the Pearson Lakes Art Center Biennial in 2019, he also won a solo exhibition at the center! We are excited to have an opportunity to Read More »

The Okoboji Writers’ Retreat is open to amateur and professional writers. It will feature award-winning  authors, newspaper editors, columnists and motivational speakers. There is a story in everyone. You’ll learn how to get yours started or improved. Resources include former editor of the Los Angeles Times, Pulitzer Prize winner, Dystel Literary Agency, former Des Moines Read More »

All ages and abilities are welcome to join MML’s Youth Librarian, Miss Becca, for Building Bookworms. This program features stories, songs and rhymes, coloring and activity sheets, a simple craft or activity, and local presenters on a variety of themes. There is no pre-registration or cost, as well as all of the materials and services Read More »

“Past Times” conversations EVERY Wednesday at 10:00. The coffee pot will be on – just bring yourself, a friend, and your stories!

Live Music.

All ages are invited to these family-friendly events held at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. Call 712-336-6352 to pre-register your family! We will be offering two-time slots to accommodate more families while still practice physical distancing. Please call to register for either a 5-6pm or 7-8pm timeslot. March Read More »

Join us Saturday, September 25th for the 30th year of University of Okoboji Oktoberfest fun brought to you by the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. This fun fall festival kicks off with a bike ride in the morning around the beautiful waters of Lake Minnewashta and West Lake Okoboji and is followed by Read More »

Pumpkin patch, corn maze, Fort Tread, corn pit, launchers, trike track, train rides, giant slides, Sheep Shed, yard games, more! Admission prices: Under 2: Free Ages 2-11: $8 Ages 12 and older: $10

We are open Saturday and Sunday for the 2021 season – try out the new corn maze challenge and pick some delicious apples. Our local vendors have been busy making awesome one-of-a-kind items, and we have baked goods this year!  Open other times by appointment. Check the Facebook page for any changes in hours due Read More »

Live Music.  Beer.  Fun!

Hope to see you all there for Oct-Tiki-Fest at the Barefoot! A late summer event on Lake Okoboji!

Live Music. Burgers.

Pumpkin patch, corn maze, Fort Tread, corn pit, launchers, trike track, train rides, giant slides, Sheep Shed, yard games, more! Admission prices: Under 2: Free Ages 2-11: $8 Ages 12 and older: $10

We are open for the 2021 season – try out the new corn maze challenge and pick some delicious apples. Our local vendors have been busy making awesome one-of-a-kind items, and we have baked goods this year! Check the Facebook page for any changes in hours due to the weather.

Beatles & Crosby, Stills & Nash Show.  $20 cover.

Join us on Tuesday, September 28, at 7:00 p.m., at the Arnolds Park Library, for a fun night of painting, fellowship, and snacks provided by the three local libraries. Any skill level is invited to recreate a painting following step-by-step instructions from the original artist. All of the supplies will be provided by the libraries. Read More »

“Past Times” conversations EVERY Wednesday at 10:00. The coffee pot will be on – just bring yourself, a friend, and your stories!

Live Music. Pizza.

Prepared to be frightened!  This spooktacular experience in Arnolds Park is back for a second year beginnings at dark on Fridays & Saturdays  in October.

Coming together on the Mississippi River in 2014 The Plott Hounds have created a dedicated grassroots following with their blend of Southern Rock & Roll, hints of Funky Blues and paying homage to the Outlaw Country legends of old. The Plott Hounds played their first performance at The Terminal Bar in Northeast Minneapolis, MN on Read More »

Self-Guided Open Studio Tour Saturday, October 2nd from 9am to 5pm and Sunday, October 3rd from Noon to 5pm — Professional artists will welcome guests into their studios to discover and purchase quality original works during the annual Artisans Road Trip (A.R.T.) during the first weekend in October. The free tour will includes many midwestern Read More »

Pumpkin patch, corn maze, Fort Tread, corn pit, launchers, trike track, train rides, giant slides, Sheep Shed, yard games, more! Admission prices: Under 2: Free Ages 2-11: $8 Ages 12 and older: $10

We are open Saturday and Sunday for the 2021 season – try out the new corn maze challenge and pick some delicious apples. Our local vendors have been busy making awesome one-of-a-kind items, and we have baked goods this year!  Open other times by appointment. Check the Facebook page for any changes in hours due Read More »

Prepared to be frightened!  This spooktacular experience in Arnolds Park is back for a second year beginnings at dark on Fridays & Saturdays  in October.

Coming together on the Mississippi River in 2014 The Plott Hounds have created a dedicated grassroots following with their blend of Southern Rock & Roll, hints of Funky Blues and paying homage to the Outlaw Country legends of old. The Plott Hounds played their first performance at The Terminal Bar in Northeast Minneapolis, MN on Read More »

Pumpkin patch, corn maze, Fort Tread, corn pit, launchers, trike track, train rides, giant slides, Sheep Shed, yard games, more! Admission prices: Under 2: Free Ages 2-11: $8 Ages 12 and older: $10

We are open for the 2021 season – try out the new corn maze challenge and pick some delicious apples. Our local vendors have been busy making awesome one-of-a-kind items, and we have baked goods this year! Check the Facebook page for any changes in hours due to the weather.

“Past Times” conversations EVERY Wednesday at 10:00. The coffee pot will be on – just bring yourself, a friend, and your stories!

Prepared to be frightened!  This spooktacular experience in Arnolds Park is back for a second year beginnings at dark on Fridays & Saturdays  in October.

We don’t play let’s pretend! We do our job… deliver hard-hitting rock and roll as it was intended and put on a great show! We are: Vocals, Zach Klenk – Guitars, Steve Stuck – all that is drums. Can’t wait to see you all out! https://www.facebook.com/DiabloSammichOfficial/

Professional artists welcome guests into their studios/local galleries to discover and purchase quality original works during the Artisans Road Trip weekend, held annually in October.  This is a free event to meet artists and enjoy one-of-a-kind original artwork. Click here for a  brochure. Saturday, October 9th 9am-5pm & Sunday, October 10th Noon-5pm, 2021

Pumpkin patch, corn maze, Fort Tread, corn pit, launchers, trike track, train rides, giant slides, Sheep Shed, yard games, more! Admission prices: Under 2: Free Ages 2-11: $8 Ages 12 and older: $10

We are open Saturday and Sunday for the 2021 season – try out the new corn maze challenge and pick some delicious apples. Our local vendors have been busy making awesome one-of-a-kind items, and we have baked goods this year!  Open other times by appointment. Check the Facebook page for any changes in hours due Read More »

Prepared to be frightened!  This spooktacular experience in Arnolds Park is back for a second year beginnings at dark on Fridays & Saturdays  in October.

More than just a “tribute” to Lynyrd Skynyrd a tribute to the man that defined it. Artimus Pyle has said ” If it wasn’t for Ronnie, no one would know my name.” Since his departure from Skynyrd in 1991 , Artimus Pyle’s career has led him down an amazing path of solo records and projects Read More »

We don’t play let’s pretend! We do our job… deliver hard-hitting rock and roll as it was intended and put on a great show! We are: Vocals, Zach Klenk – Guitars, Steve Stuck – all that is drums. Can’t wait to see you all out! https://www.facebook.com/DiabloSammichOfficial/

Pumpkin patch, corn maze, Fort Tread, corn pit, launchers, trike track, train rides, giant slides, Sheep Shed, yard games, more! Admission prices: Under 2: Free Ages 2-11: $8 Ages 12 and older: $10

We are open for the 2021 season – try out the new corn maze challenge and pick some delicious apples. Our local vendors have been busy making awesome one-of-a-kind items, and we have baked goods this year! Check the Facebook page for any changes in hours due to the weather.

10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. the second Tuesday and Wednesday of each month for ages 2-5. Call 712-336-6352 to pre-register for this free program. We will be limited to 6 families/session so please call to register! Additional 9 a.m. programs added June-August March 9 and 10: Snakes April 13 and 14: Earth Day Birthday May 11 Read More »

“Past Times” conversations EVERY Wednesday at 10:00. The coffee pot will be on – just bring yourself, a friend, and your stories!

10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. the second Tuesday and Wednesday of each month for ages 2-5. Call 712-336-6352 to pre-register for this free program. We will be limited to 6 families/session so please call to register! Additional 9 a.m. programs added June-August March 9 and 10: Snakes April 13 and 14: Earth Day Birthday May 11 Read More »

Prepared to be frightened!  This spooktacular experience in Arnolds Park is back for a second year beginnings at dark on Fridays & Saturdays  in October.

Join us for back-to-back nights of live music by Cover to Cover

This summer join us for a series of nature walks led by Lee Schoenewe and our Americorps intern Jamie Tigges. Lakeside has many trails on our 147 acres, which cross through a variety of habitats, making it an ideal destination for birding in the Iowa Great Lakes Region. Once a month we will come together Read More »

Pumpkin patch, corn maze, Fort Tread, corn pit, launchers, trike track, train rides, giant slides, Sheep Shed, yard games, more! Admission prices: Under 2: Free Ages 2-11: $8 Ages 12 and older: $10

We are open Saturday and Sunday for the 2021 season – try out the new corn maze challenge and pick some delicious apples. Our local vendors have been busy making awesome one-of-a-kind items, and we have baked goods this year!  Open other times by appointment. Check the Facebook page for any changes in hours due Read More »

Prepared to be frightened!  This spooktacular experience in Arnolds Park is back for a second year beginnings at dark on Fridays & Saturdays  in October.

Almost Cooper is lead by World Famous Celebrity impersonator Bobby Jensen. Bobby has over 16 years of experience impersonating Alice Cooper and has performed with him live on stage for fundraisers in Las Vegas as well as the Alice Cooper Christmas Pudding in 2013. ALMOST COOPER is more than a Tribute. It is a journey Read More »

Join us for back-to-back nights of live music by Cover to Cover

Pumpkin patch, corn maze, Fort Tread, corn pit, launchers, trike track, train rides, giant slides, Sheep Shed, yard games, more! Admission prices: Under 2: Free Ages 2-11: $8 Ages 12 and older: $10

We are open for the 2021 season – try out the new corn maze challenge and pick some delicious apples. Our local vendors have been busy making awesome one-of-a-kind items, and we have baked goods this year! Check the Facebook page for any changes in hours due to the weather.

“Past Times” conversations EVERY Wednesday at 10:00. The coffee pot will be on – just bring yourself, a friend, and your stories!

All ages are invited to these family-friendly events held at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. Call 712-336-6352 to pre-register your family! We will be offering two-time slots to accommodate more families while still practice physical distancing. Please call to register for either a 5-6pm or 7-8pm timeslot. March Read More »

Prepared to be frightened!  This spooktacular experience in Arnolds Park is back for a second year beginnings at dark on Fridays & Saturdays  in October.

Pay Attention. The country music World is changing. The days of bro-country and bubble gum, pop-influenced country songs are meeting a slow death on country radio. The current country fan is ready for something more aggressive, soulful and edgy. Meet the band that defines that movement. www.devonworley.com

Pumpkin patch, corn maze, Fort Tread, corn pit, launchers, trike track, train rides, giant slides, Sheep Shed, yard games, more! Admission prices: Under 2: Free Ages 2-11: $8 Ages 12 and older: $10

Prepared to be frightened!  This spooktacular experience in Arnolds Park is back for a second year beginnings at dark on Fridays & Saturdays  in October.

QUIET RIOT is a rock & roll phenomenon. Famously described as the first heavy metal band to top the pop charts, the Los Angeles quartet became an overnight sensation thanks to their monster 1983 smash album Metal Health. Their followup album Condition Critical went double platinum and the band continued to record and tour. QUIET Read More »

Pay Attention. The country music World is changing. The days of bro-country and bubble gum, pop-influenced country songs are meeting a slow death on country radio. The current country fan is ready for something more aggressive, soulful and edgy. Meet the band that defines that movement. www.devonworley.com

Pumpkin patch, corn maze, Fort Tread, corn pit, launchers, trike track, train rides, giant slides, Sheep Shed, yard games, more! Admission prices: Under 2: Free Ages 2-11: $8 Ages 12 and older: $10

“Past Times” conversations EVERY Wednesday at 10:00. The coffee pot will be on – just bring yourself, a friend, and your stories!

Prepared to be frightened!  This spooktacular experience in Arnolds Park is back for a second year beginnings at dark on Fridays & Saturdays  in October.

The Whiskies are a Twin Cities acoustic fronted band. Whether it be the two man show, trio or full band, the acoustic guitars lead the charge. The Whiskies play everything from rock and blues to pop and current country. Along with this pure sound, they bring two, three and four part harmonies and unbelievable acoustic leads Read More »

More details coming soon.

Pumpkin patch, corn maze, Fort Tread, corn pit, launchers, trike track, train rides, giant slides, Sheep Shed, yard games, more! Admission prices: Under 2: Free Ages 2-11: $8 Ages 12 and older: $10

Prepared to be frightened!  This spooktacular experience in Arnolds Park is back for a second year beginnings at dark on Fridays & Saturdays  in October.

MORE ROCK, LESS SHLOCK! You will be entertained by a high-energy, genuine rock band that takes you on a fun-filled musical journey through the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s … as well as today’s Top 40 and rock hits. The Trip – California Cover Rock Band is one of the most popular booked bands in Read More »

The Whiskies are a Twin Cities acoustic fronted band. Whether it be the two man show, trio or full band, the acoustic guitars lead the charge. The Whiskies play everything from rock and blues to pop and current country. Along with this pure sound, they bring two, three and four part harmonies and unbelievable acoustic leads Read More »

“Past Times” conversations EVERY Wednesday at 10:00. The coffee pot will be on – just bring yourself, a friend, and your stories!

In just three short years, Moscow-based LEONID & FRIENDS have blown the minds of legions of fans with their uncanny ability to capture the spirit, musicality and fire of American supergroup Chicago. Leonid Vorobyev’s goal was a studio project in dedication to Chicago under the motto “musicians for musicians”. Their first video went viral, but Read More »

Up In Smoke Pottery from November 4th through February 26th, 2022 An exhibition from a single pit fire. All pieces, all one of a kind, all from the same firing – including the shards – the almost necessary casualties of such a process. Each piece becomes evidence and documentation of the creative process utilized by Read More »

10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. the second Tuesday and Wednesday of each month for ages 2-5. Call 712-336-6352 to pre-register for this free program. We will be limited to 6 families/session so please call to register! Additional 9 a.m. programs added June-August March 9 and 10: Snakes April 13 and 14: Earth Day Birthday May 11 Read More »

“Past Times” conversations EVERY Wednesday at 10:00. The coffee pot will be on – just bring yourself, a friend, and your stories!

10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. the second Tuesday and Wednesday of each month for ages 2-5. Call 712-336-6352 to pre-register for this free program. We will be limited to 6 families/session so please call to register! Additional 9 a.m. programs added June-August March 9 and 10: Snakes April 13 and 14: Earth Day Birthday May 11 Read More »

Enjoy fashion, food, fun and thousands of dollars in prizes at WOW- Women’s Okoboji Weekend, November 12-13 at the Dickinson County Expo Building.

“Past Times” conversations EVERY Wednesday at 10:00. The coffee pot will be on – just bring yourself, a friend, and your stories!

All ages are invited to these family-friendly events held at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. Call 712-336-6352 to pre-register your family! We will be offering two-time slots to accommodate more families while still practice physical distancing. Please call to register for either a 5-6pm or 7-8pm timeslot. March Read More »

Johnny Holm is the most entertaining entertainer performing today. The show is dedicated to the fans, and they do most of the entertaining. Mostly impromptu, the show moves with the speed of lightning and changes direction as soon as “the pied piper” notices a lag. “Never a dull moment” was never a more true description. Read More »

More details coming soon.

10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. the second Tuesday and Wednesday of each month for ages 2-5. Call 712-336-6352 to pre-register for this free program. We will be limited to 6 families/session so please call to register! Additional 9 a.m. programs added June-August March 9 and 10: Snakes April 13 and 14: Earth Day Birthday May 11 Read More »

10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. the second Tuesday and Wednesday of each month for ages 2-5. Call 712-336-6352 to pre-register for this free program. We will be limited to 6 families/session so please call to register! Additional 9 a.m. programs added June-August March 9 and 10: Snakes April 13 and 14: Earth Day Birthday May 11 Read More »

More details coming soon.

Tonic Sol-fa has established itself not only as the most in-demand vocal group in the Midwest but also one of the most successful independent acts in America. In addition to substantial album sales of its own independent releases (2,000,000 copies sold), the group has toured extensively throughout the US and abroad, building their financial base Read More »

All ages are invited to these family-friendly events held at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. Call 712-336-6352 to pre-register your family! We will be offering two-time slots to accommodate more families while still practice physical distancing. Please call to register for either a 5-6pm or 7-8pm timeslot. March Read More »

Mark your calendars! Broomball. Flag Football. Softball. Bags Tournament. Chili Cook-Off. Chocolate Classic. Polar Plunge. Fireworks. Burning of the Greens. MUCH, MUCH MORE!

The University of Okoboji Campus Ride is neither a race nor a test of stamina. It is intended that all participants ride at their own pace and in a Safe and Responsible manner. Limited to the first 4,000 participants. Ride leaves Saturday morning from Florence Park

Bike Ride Around Spirit Lake July 9, 2022 15, 25 & 50-Mile RoutesRides BRASL 15-Mile Route: Bike Cruise around Spirit Lake, Iowa’s Largest Natural Lake BRASL 25 & 50 Mile Route: Power Bike around the Iowa Great Lakes and Minnesota For more information: 712-336-4978, events@spiritlakecc.com or spiritlakecc.com  

More details to come!

View these beautiful wooden boats on the docks at Arnolds Park Amusement Park throughout the day.  They will depart the docks and cruise the lake at approximately 3 pm. (Arnolds Park)-The Classic Boat Show will be held on Saturday, KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Jerry Dyhrkopp Iowa Great Lakes Chapter of the Antique & Read More »

Saturday, the annual University of Okoboji Vettes in the Park Cruise-in in Preservation Plaza at Arnolds Park Amusement Park.  View Checking our Facebook page and website for additional updates or major changes or cancellations.

Sportsmans 8th Annual Tiki Bicycle Ride. 40 mile and 16 mile routes. August 6th, 2022 9am- 8:00pm. Proceeds to the Trails. More details to come!

26th Annual U of O open water swim August 6th 2022 at 7am 3.2 mile swim from Gull Point State Park to Pikes Point State Park. **Each Swimmer ois responsible for having their own escort/kayaker. If you need this service you may rent a kayak from us for $25 (Only 6 available) You are required Read More »