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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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Nature Tots: Animals ABC’s!

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Snappers Trivia Night

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Heartland Light Display

Nov 23 – Jan 3
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Milford Kiwanis Bingo Night

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Karaoke at Oak Hill Outdoor

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Santa’s Village

Dec 13
The Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate the season at Santa’s Village!  Enjoy a day of festive fun with face painting, Letters to Santa, an Elf Hunt, Christmas Read Alouds, a Hot Cocoa Bar, holiday games and more surprises along the way! Pictures with Santa will be…
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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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Nature Tots: Animals ABC’s!

Dec 10 +1 more
10:30am—11:30am
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Heartland Light Display

Nov 23 – Jan 3
5:00pm—10:00pm
Heartland Pet Resort
1840 280th St
Spencer, IA 51301
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Snappers Trivia Night

Dec 10 +1 more
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
5:30pm—6:30pm
Snappers Okoboji
24457 Stake Out Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Mini Michelangelo’s | K-2nd

Dec 11 +1 more
4:00pm—4:45pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Art Club | 3rd-6th

Dec 11 +1 more
5:00pm—6:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Milford Kiwanis Bingo Night

Dec 11 +7 more
6:00pm—8:00pm
Spirit Lake VFW
914 Lake St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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West O Trivia Night

Dec 11 +1 more
Occurs weekly on Thursday
7:00pm—9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Karaoke at Oak Hill Outdoor

Dec 11 +1 more
Occurs weekly on Thursday
7:00pm—10:00pm
Oak Hill Outdoor
2188 IA-86
Milford, IA 51351
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Damon, Dave, & Ryan – Holiday Show

Dec 11
7:30pm—12:00am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

Dec 12
Occurs weekly on Friday
6:00pm—8:00pm
Round Lake Vineyard & Winery
30124 MN-264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Shirts and Skins

Dec 12 +1 more
Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Wine Pairing Dinner

Dec 12
All day
Round Lake Vineyards
30124 MN-264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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