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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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West O Trivia Night

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Kenue Coffee Hour

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Mah-Jongg

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Open Clay Studio

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Mini Michelangelo’s | Grades k-2

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Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival

Oct 17
Bring the whole family to Camp Foster YMCA for a day of free fall fun at the Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival! Join us Saturday, October 17 from 10 AM to 2 PM for trick or treating, games, crafts and activities hosted by local businesses and organizations from around the…
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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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Emerald Hills
Jun 29

Junior Golf PlayDay

Starts at 8:00am
Emerald Hills Golf Club
808 US Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Jun 29

Brooks Junior Golf Camp

Occurs daily
Starts at 9:00am
Brooks Golf
1201 Brooks Park Drive
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Jun 29

Mah-Jongg

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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Jun 29

Movie Monday

Starts at 4:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Jun 29

Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

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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Jun 29

Dinner in the Sky

6:00pm - 12:00am
Arnolds Park Amusement Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Jun 29

Queen II Apps & Wine Cruise

Starts at 7:00pm
Arnolds Park Amusement Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Jun 29

Dick Bauman Big Band

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Jun 29

Full Moon Party

Occurs daily
7:00pm - 11:00pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Jun 29

Day Camp: Boots & Saddles

Occurs weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
All day
Camp Foster YMCA
1769 260th Ave
Spirit Lake, IA
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Jun 30

Sewing/Quilting

Occurs weekly on Tuesday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Jun 30

Game Day Gear Camp

9:00am - 11:00am
First Presbyterian Church
3501 Hill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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