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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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Oct 1

Brushstrokes of Autumn

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Oct 1

Wine Class: Hidden Gems of Southern Italy

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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

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Block Party at the Library

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Open Clay Studio

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Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival

Oct 17
Bring the whole family to Camp Foster YMCA for a day of free fall fun at the Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival! Join us Saturday, October 17 from 10 AM to 2 PM for trick or treating, games, crafts and activities hosted by local businesses and organizations from around the…
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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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Way Back When Wednesdays
Sep 30

Way Back When Wednesdays

Occurs weekly on Wednesday
Starts at 10:00am
Dickinson County Museum
1708 Keokuk Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Sep 30

Hand crafters

Occurs weekly on Wednesday
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Sep 30

Handcrafters

Occurs weekly on Wednesday
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Sep 30

Okoboji Writers’ & Songwriters’ Retreat

Occurs daily
All day
Iowa Lakeside Lab
1838 IA-86
Milford, IA 51360
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summer Teen Art teaser
Oct 1

Open Clay Studio

Occurs weekly on Thursday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Oct 1

Kenue Coffee Hour

10:30am - 11:30am
Maser Monarch Lodge
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji 51355
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Oct 1

Brushstrokes of Autumn

Occurs daily
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Oct 1

Mah-Jongg

Occurs weekly on Monday and Thursday
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Oct 1

Wine Class: Hidden Gems of Southern Italy

Occurs daily
Starts at 6:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
Learn More
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Oct 1

Wine Class

Starts at 6:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Oct 1

West O Trivia Night

Occurs weekly on Thursday
7:00pm - 9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Oct 2

Block Party at the Library

Occurs weekly on Friday
10:00am - 11:30am
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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