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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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Milford Kiwanis Bingo Night

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Taylor Huseman

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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

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Summer Beer Runs

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John Morgan – NASHLO 2026

Aug 13
John Morgan is taking the stage Thursday, August 13 as part of the Nashville  Lake Okoboji Summer Concert Series at Captain’s Getaway. Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm GRAMMY-nominated and 4x #1 hitmaker, John Morgan delivers country music with a blue-collar edge rooted in the only life he knows. Raised in Sylva,…
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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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Exploring Encaustics

Aug 12
Occurs daily
9:30am - 12:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Nature Tots

Aug 12
10:30am - 11:30am
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Nature Explorers

Aug 12
10:30am - 11:30am
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Nature Explorers

Aug 12
10:30am - 11:30am
The Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Road
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Hand crafters

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

Aug 12
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Lakes Area Farmers Market

Aug 12
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Dickinson County Fairgrounds
1602 15th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Wild Wednesdays

Aug 12
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
Starts at 5:00pm
Mahan Hall, Lakeside Lab
1838 IA-86
Milford, IA 51351
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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

Aug 12
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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Trivia Night @ Snappers

Aug 12
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Snappers
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Gar Lambert

Aug 12
Occurs daily
Starts at 7:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
Milford, IA 51351
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The Terrace Live & Local: Gar Lambert

Aug 12
7:00pm - 9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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