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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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WILD Roots

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HitMix Bingo at Oak hill Outdoor

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Snappers Trivia Night

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The peacock: Bunco

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Milford Kiwanis Bingo Night

A group of men fishing on a boat in the lake

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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WILD Roots

Mar 23 +2 more
6:00pm—8:00pm
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Snappers Trivia Night

Mar 25
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
5:30pm—6:30pm
Snappers Okoboji
24457 Stake Out Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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The peacock: Bunco

Mar 25 +5 more
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
6:00pm—12:00am
575 US-71
Arnold’s Park, IA 51331
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HitMix Bingo at Oak hill Outdoor

Mar 25 +16 more
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
6:00pm—9:00pm
Oak Hill Outdoor
2188 Hwy 86
Milford, IA 51351
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Milford Kiwanis Bingo Night

Mar 26 +7 more
6:00pm—8:00pm
Spirit Lake VFW
914 Lake St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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French Crepes Cooking Class

Mar 26
6:00pm—12:00am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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West O Trivia Night

Mar 26 +16 more
Occurs weekly on Thursday
7:00pm—9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Family Nature Night

Mar 27 +1 more
5:00pm—7:00pm
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

Mar 27 +16 more
Occurs weekly on Friday
6:00pm—8:00pm
Round Lake Vineyard & Winery
30124 MN-264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Karaoke Night @ Snappers

Mar 27
Occurs weekly on Friday
7:00pm—10:00pm
Snappers @ Parks Marina
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Varsity Rejects

Mar 27 +1 more
Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park 51331
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Spencer’s Spring Craft, Vendors, Boutiques & More Shopping Event

Mar 28
9:00am—3:00pm
Clay County Fair & Events Center
1601 4th Ave W
Spencer, IA 51301
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