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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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Boji Burger Battle

Feb 1 – Feb 28
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Baby Biologist

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Teen Art | 7-12th

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Themed Trivia Night: All Things ’80s

Feb 3
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Valentine Cupcake Decorating

Feb 3
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Vintage Okoboji Ice Drags Snowmobile Races

Feb 1
Join us for these annual vintage snowmobile races on East Lake Okoboji!  Vintage snowmobiles from around the midwest gather to race down a four lane 500ft track on East Lake Okoboji in front of the The Ritz in Arnolds Park.  Racing is open and free to the general public to…
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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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Boji Burger Battle

Feb 1 – Feb 28
11:00am—10:00pm
Iowa Great Lakes Participating Businesses
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Baby Biologist

Feb 3 +2 more
10:45am—11:15am
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Road
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Teen Art | 7-12th

Feb 3 +8 more
4:00pm—5:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Valentine Cupcake Decorating

Feb 3
4:00pm—5:15pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Themed Trivia Night: All Things ’80s

Feb 3
7:00pm—9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Chinese Stir Fry Luncheon

Feb 4
11:00am—12:00am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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The peacock: Bunco

Feb 4 +12 more
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
6:00pm—12:00am
575 US-71
Arnold’s Park, IA 51331
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HitMix Bingo at Oak hill Outdoor

Feb 4
Starts at 6:00pm
Oak Hill Outdoor
2188 Hwy 86
Milford, IA 51351
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Still Life Thursdays – Florals

Feb 5 +3 more
10:00am—9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Kenue Coffee Hour

Feb 5 +3 more
10:30am—11:30am
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji 51355
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Mini Michelangelo’s | K-2nd

Feb 5 +8 more
4:00pm—4:45pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Art Club | 3rd-6th

Feb 5 +8 more
5:00pm—6:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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