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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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Baby Biologist

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Teen Art | 7-12th

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West O Themed Trivia Night

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Nature Tots

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HitMix Bingo at Oak hill Outdoor

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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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Baby Biologist

Apr 7
10:45am—11:15am
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Road
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Teen Art | 7-12th

Apr 7 +2 more
4:00pm—5:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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West O Themed Trivia Night

Apr 7 +1 more
7:00pm—9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Nature Tots

Apr 8 +1 more
10:30am—11:30am
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Tea Party in Paris

Apr 8
1:00pm—12:00am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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HitMix Bingo at Oak hill Outdoor

Apr 8 +3 more
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
6:00pm—9:00pm
Oak Hill Outdoor
2188 Hwy 86
Milford, IA 51351
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The peacock: Bunco

Apr 8 +3 more
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
6:00pm—12:00am
575 US-71
Arnold’s Park, IA 51331
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Still Life Thursdays – Florals

Apr 9
10:00am—9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Mini Michelangelo’s | K-2nd

Apr 9 +1 more
4:00pm—4:45pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Art Club | 3rd-6th

Apr 9 +1 more
5:00pm—6:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Milford Kiwanis Bingo Night

Apr 9 +1 more
6:00pm—8:00pm
Spirit Lake VFW
914 Lake St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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West O Trivia Night

Apr 9 +3 more
Occurs weekly on Thursday
7:00pm—9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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