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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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Open Clay Studio

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Escape the Nature Center Session 2

Dec 13
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Santa’s Village

Dec 13
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Shirts and Skins

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Heartland Light Display

Nov 23 – Jan 3
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Santa’s Village

Dec 13
The Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate the season at Santa’s Village!  Enjoy a day of festive fun with face painting, Letters to Santa, an Elf Hunt, Christmas Read Alouds, a Hot Cocoa Bar, holiday games and more surprises along the way! Pictures with Santa will be…
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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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Open Clay Studio

Dec 13 +1 more
Occurs weekly on Saturday
10:00am—4:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Santa’s Village

Dec 13
10:00am—2:00pm
Downtown Spirit Lake
1619 Hill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Escape the Nature Center Session 2

Dec 13
4:30pm—7:30pm
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Heartland Light Display

Nov 23 – Jan 3
5:00pm—10:00pm
Heartland Pet Resort
1840 280th St
Spencer, IA 51301
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Shirts and Skins

Dec 13
Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Teen Art | 7-12th

Dec 16
4:00pm—5:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Snappers Trivia Night

Dec 17
Occurs weekly on Wednesday
5:30pm—6:30pm
Snappers Okoboji
24457 Stake Out Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Homeschool Ed-ventures

Dec 18
9:30am—11:00am
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, Iowa 51355.0
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Mini Michelangelo’s | K-2nd

Dec 18
4:00pm—4:45pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Art Club | 3rd-6th

Dec 18
5:00pm—6:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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MINGO – Music Bingo

Dec 18
Starts at 6:00pm
The Peacock Lounge and Grille
575 Hwy 71
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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West O Trivia Night

Dec 18
Occurs weekly on Thursday
7:00pm—9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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