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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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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

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West O Trivia Night

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Summer Beer Runs

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Dock Yoga

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Labor Day Flea Market – Treasure Village

The annual Labor Day Flea Market will be held Aug 30 – Sept 1 on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at Treasure Village at Lake Okoboji, IA.  They will offer a wide variety of handy, decorative, delicious, wearable, or collectible items. A concessions trailer will offer a delicious menu for meals…
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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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Way Back When Wednesdays

Way Back When Wednesdays

Aug 19
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
Starts at 10:00am
Dickinson County Museum
1708 Keokuk Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Hand crafters

Aug 19
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Handcrafters

Aug 19
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Lakes Area Farmers Market

Aug 19
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Dickinson County Fairgrounds
1602 15th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

Aug 19
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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MML’s CrAFTER Hours

Aug 19
Occurs daily
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Milford Memorial Library
1009 9th St
Milford, IA 51351
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Trivia Night @ Snappers

Aug 19
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Snappers
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Marilyn Maye

Aug 19
Occurs daily
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Dock Yoga

Aug 20
Starts at 7:30am
Pick’s Resort
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Homeschool Ed-ventures

Aug 20
9:30am - 11:00am
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji 51355
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Open Clay Studio

Aug 20
Occurs weekly on Thursday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Mah-Jongg

Aug 20
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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