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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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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

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Summer Seurats | Grades 4-6

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Studio B Jazz

Jun 26
Round Lake Vineyards

Live Music at the Winery: Dave Anderson

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Barefoot Dock Hop Public Cruise

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University of Okoboji Cycling Classic

Jun 27
The 41st Annual University of Okoboji Cycling Classic Campus Bike Ride is Saturday, June 27th. The Boy Scouts will serve their world famous pancake breakfast from 7AM to 9AM. The Bicycle ride will start at 9 AM from Florence Park in Milford, Iowa. Enjoy a 25, 50 or 100 mile…
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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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Dock Yoga

Jun 25
Starts at 7:30am
Pick’s Resort
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Emerald Hills

34th Annual Junior Golf Camp

Jun 25
Occurs daily
8:00am - 4:00pm
Emerald Hills Golf Club
808 US Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Summer Seurats | Grades 4-6

Jun 25
10:00am - 11:30am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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PEARSON LAKES ART CENTER

Still Life Thursdays – Florals

Jun 25
10:00am - 9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Storytime – Fruit

Jun 25
Occurs daily
10:30am - 11:30am
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Mah-Jongg

Jun 25
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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MTVs (Duo) – Next Level Rooftop

Jun 25
Starts at 4:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

Jun 25
Occurs weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
5:00pm - 6:15pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Open Clay Studio

Jun 25
Occurs weekly on Thursday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Land, Sky, Stem: A retrospective in Line and Color

Jun 25
Occurs daily
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Rock The Roof: Sean Benz

Jun 25
Occurs daily
Starts at 5:00pm
Majestic Pavilion
37 Lake St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Summer Beer Runs

Jun 25
Occurs weekly on Thursday
Starts at 5:30pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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