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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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Flashmob

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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

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Aly Peeler & Friends

Round Lake Vineyards

Live Music at the Winery: Dave Anderson

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Barefoot Dock Hop Public Cruise

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4th of July Fireworks

Jul 4
There’s something special about celebrating our Nation’s Independence Day in Okoboji, Iowa with a beautiful fireworks display over West Lake Okoboji.  Families have gathered together for this tradition in Okoboji for generations to watch the fireworks from a boat or along multiple vantage points from the shoreline, including from Preservation…
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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

Jul 2
Starts at 7:30am
Pick’s Resort
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Game Day Gear Camp

Jul 2
9:00am - 11:00am
First Presbyterian Church
3501 Hill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Block Party at the Library

Jul 2
Occurs daily
10:00am - 11:30am
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Summer Seurats | Grades 4-6

Jul 2
10:00am - 11:30am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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4th of July Tie-Dye T-Shirts

Jul 2
10:30am - 11:30am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Kenue Coffee Hour

Jul 2
10:30am - 11:30am
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji 51355
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The Commedia Princess and the Pea

Jul 2
10:30am - 11:30am
Okoboji Summer Theatre
2001 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Aly Peeler

Jul 2
Occurs daily
Starts at 1:00pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 US-71
Okoboji , IA 51355
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Mah-Jongg

Jul 2
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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4th of July Tie-Dye T-Shirts

Jul 2
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
Learn More
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4th of July Tie-Dye T-Shirts

Jul 2
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Scotty Rohlfsen – Next Level Rooftop

Jul 2
Starts at 4:00pm
Captain’s Getaway Rooftop
107 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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