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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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Lakes Area Farmers Market

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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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Emerald Hills

Junior Golf PlayDay

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

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

Jun 29
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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Movie Monday

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

Jun 29
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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Dinner in the Sky

Jun 29
6:00pm - 12:00am
Arnolds Park Amusement Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Queen II Apps & Wine Cruise

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

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

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

Jun 29
Occurs weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
All day
Camp Foster YMCA
1769 260th Ave
Spirit Lake, IA
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Sewing/Quilting

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

Jun 30
9:00am - 11:00am
First Presbyterian Church
3501 Hill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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