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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Teen Art | 7-12th

Themed Trivia Night: 2000’s Pop TV

Jan 20

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HitMix Bingo at Oak hill Outdoor

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The peacock: Bunco

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Jordan Beem Duo

University of Okoboji Winter Games

Jan 22 – Jan 25

The final full weekend in January each year brings endless fun to Okoboji! We look forward to welcoming you to Okoboji for the University of Okoboji Winter Games January 22-25, 2026! Kites. Broomball. Flag Football. Softball. Bags Tournament. Chili Cook-Off. Chocolate Classic. Polar Plunge. Fireworks. Burning of the Greens. AND…

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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.

Teen Art | 7-12th

Jan 20 +9 more

4:00pm—5:00pm

Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Themed Trivia Night: 2000’s Pop TV

Jan 20

7:00pm—9:00pm

West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351

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The peacock: Bunco

Jan 21 +14 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

Jan 21 +1 more

Starts at 6:00pm

Oak Hill Outdoor
2188 Hwy 86
Milford, IA 51351

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Mini Michelangelo’s | K-2nd

Jan 22 +9 more

4:00pm—4:45pm

Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Art Club | 3rd-6th

Jan 22 +9 more

5:00pm—6:00pm

Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Open Clay Studio

Jan 22 +3 more

Occurs weekly on Thursday
weekly on Saturday

5:00pm—9:00pm

2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Milford Kiwanis Bingo Night

Jan 22 +7 more

6:00pm—8:00pm

Spirit Lake VFW
914 Lake St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360

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Battle of the Bartenders

Jan 22

6:00pm—8:00pm

Parks Marina
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Junk FM

Jan 22

6:00pm—12:00am

Parks Marina – Snappers
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Winter Games Comedy & Music at Oak Hill Outdoor – 2188

Jan 22

7:00pm—12:00am

Oak Hill Outdoor – 2188
2767 Okoboji Ave
Milford, IA 51351

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West O Trivia Night

Jan 22 +16 more

Occurs weekly on Thursday

7:00pm—9:00pm

West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351

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