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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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West O Trivia Night

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Mini Michelangelo’s | K-2nd

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Art Club | 3rd-6th

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Skitzo Fonik

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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

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Walleye Weekend

May 2 – May 3
Each year the Iowa Great Lakes Area kicks off walleye season with the Iowa Great Lakes Area Walleye Weekend tournament put on by the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Ten walleye are tagged and released in to the chain of Iowa Great Lakes. Starting at midnight on Saturday,…
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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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The peacock: Bunco

Apr 15 +2 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

Apr 15 +4 more
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
6:00pm—9:00pm
Oak Hill Outdoor
2188 Hwy 86
Milford, IA 51351
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Mini Michelangelo’s | K-2nd

Apr 16
4:00pm—4:45pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Art Club | 3rd-6th

Apr 16
5:00pm—6:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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West O Trivia Night

Apr 16 +4 more
Occurs weekly on Thursday
7:00pm—9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Mau Marine Used Boat Show

Apr 17 +2 more
8:00am—5:00pm
Mau Marine
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Mau Marine’s Local Preview – Used Boat Show

Apr 17
5:00pm—7:00pm
Mau Marine
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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

Apr 17 +3 more
Occurs weekly on Friday
6:00pm—8:00pm
Round Lake Vineyard & Winery
30124 MN-264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Wine Pairing Dinner

Apr 17
6:00pm—9:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards
30124 MN-264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Live music by Abigail Rae

Apr 17
7:00pm—8:30pm
Little Swan Lake Winery
1350 320th Ave
Estherville, IA 51334
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Skitzo Fonik

Apr 17 +1 more
Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Mau Marine Boat Show BBQ

Apr 18
11:00am—2:00pm
Mau Marine
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