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OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

3rd-6th | Tuesdays| 4-5 pm Holiday Still Life in Colored Pencil – Get in the holiday spirit as we learn to draw ornaments and lights! Students will use colored pencils to fill in colors as we learn how to make things look shiny, blend colors, and learn to “see” with artists’ eyes. Registration deadline for all youth Read More »

Audiences in Over 500 Cities Spanning 6 Continents Unite for One Week for the 26th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. Come to the Pearson Lakes Art Center to view this year’s film finalist and be a judge for the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world. We will host the viewing Read More »

Free Concert on the Concert Deck Lounge every Friday night!

Sing your heart out every Friday & Saturday night!

Sing your heart out every Friday and Saturday night at Chaplins!

Join us Saturday, September 30th for the 32nd year of University of Okoboji Oktoberfest fun brought to you by the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. This fun fall festival kicks off with a bike ride in the morning around the beautiful waters of Lake Minnewashta and West Lake Okoboji and is followed by Read More »

Join us each Saturday & Wednesday morning at the Dickinson County Fairgrounds for fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, crafts, and more!

Your Saturday morning routine!  Spend your Saturday mornings at the park with family, friends live music, local vendors, and more! Visit by boat, bike, vehicle or foot!  Enjoy live music, food fresh produce and goods from local vendors, shopping, children’s activities and yoga on the pier every weekend throughout the extended summer!

Visit the Farmers Market in the Park at Arnolds Park Amusement Park and listen to Boon & Lambert from 9 AM – 12 PM Saturday, September 30, 2023!

Stop by the winery for live music from Adam and Jacob starting at 6 p.m.!

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Head over to the Barefoot Bar on Sept. 30th for beers, German fare and live music from Mighty Mayhem starting at 1 p.m.!

Steven Klassen will perform live music at Round Lake Vineyards on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 2 PM – 6 PM on the patio.

Join The Barefoot Bar for the last Full Moon Party of the season with live music performed by Mighty Mayhem Saturday, September 30, 2023 starting at 6 PM!

Sing your heart out every Friday & Saturday night!

Get ready for Boji Scare fright nights this October! Chilling thrills await you!  Come explore this new haunting experience for just $12 per person.  Recommended ages 12+ Location: Arnolds Park Amusement Park 37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

Sing your heart out every Friday and Saturday night at Chaplins!

Dave Anderson will perform the last live music of the season at Round Lake Vineyards  on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 2 PM – 6 PM on the patio.

Stop by the winery for live music from Mark Lair starting at 4 p.m.!

Senior Golfers Out Wandering Around 18 hole shotgun start 9:00 am.

Join us for story time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Arnolds Park Library! ALL AGES WELCOME! We will enjoy new stories, as well as, some favorite classics. Be sure to stay for the book themed craft after story time!

3rd-6th | Tuesdays| 4-5 pm Clay Tic, Tac, Toe Boards – Add to your board game collection with your very own handmade Tic Tac Toe game made from clay! Students sculpt pieces with a theme, followed by glazing. Projects will be left to dry/fire in the kiln and will be ready to pick up approximately 2.5 weeks after Read More »

Stories, laughter, and who know what else!  Join us to talk history!

Enjoy storytime at the Spirit Lake Public Library every Wednesday at 10 am.

7-12th | Wednesdays | 4-5 pm Wheel and Hand-built Chess/Checkers – Design your very own chess/checkers game made from clay! Students sculpt pieces with a theme with a mix of hand-building and wheel throwing, followed by glazing. Projects will be left to dry/fire in the kiln and will be ready to pick up approximately 2.5 weeks after class. Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Join the Dickinson County Nature Center for Kenue Coffee Hour Thursday, October 5, 2023 for coffee and a discussion!   Kenue Coffee Hour is a free adult program held on the first Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Each month will have a different topic of conversation and a light beverage bar is served. Read More »

K-2nd | Thursdays| 2:30-3:30 or 4-5 pm WHERE: Patrice Leary Children’s Classroom Tic, Tac, Toe in Clay! – Add to your board game collection with your very own handmade Tic Tac Toe game made from clay! Students sculpt pieces with a theme, followed by glazing. Projects will be left to dry/fire in the kiln and will be Read More »

3rd-6th | Tuesdays| 4-5 pm Holiday Still Life in Colored Pencil – Get in the holiday spirit as we learn to draw ornaments and lights! Students will use colored pencils to fill in colors as we learn how to make things look shiny, blend colors, and learn to “see” with artists’ eyes. Registration deadline for all youth Read More »

One night per month, every month, “On Us” focuses energy, donations, and a spotlight on area nonprofits and initiatives. As part of our Taproots program, this series is our chance to directly give back, each and every month, to people and organizations doing incredible — and often unsung — work in the Lakes Area. In Read More »

Wine Class | October | Elements of Food & Wine Pairing *all wine classes include individual charcuterie cup from Lakeside Charcuterie To register either call 712-332-7029 or email boxoffice@lakesart.org. About the instructor: Jennifer Tritle-Oitzman is a native of the Iowa Great Lakes. She has been in the Wine, Beer, and Spirits Industry since 2000 having Read More »

Free Concert on the Concert Deck Lounge every Friday night!

October 6: California-Inspired Grilled Tri-Tip November 3: Mediterranean Inspired Lemon Chicken December 1: Lobster Ravioli Date Night Cooking Class With Marisa Sidles, Owner of Rissy’s Dry Rubs & Seasonings at 6:00 pm. Get creative with flavor at the hands-on Date Night Cooking Class where Marisa will guide you through cooking a mouth-watering meal using creative flavors and seasonings. The class is Read More »

Sing your heart out every Friday & Saturday night!

Get ready for Boji Scare fright nights this October! Chilling thrills await you!  Come explore this new haunting experience for just $12 per person.  Recommended ages 12+ Location: Arnolds Park Amusement Park 37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

COME SEE ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE EMO PUNK COVER BANDS PLAY TWO NIGHTS AT CAPTAIN’S GETAWAY IN LAKE OKOBOJI IOWA FRIDAY OCT. 6TH & SATURDAY OCT. 7TH. DOORS OPEN AT 7PM – NO COVER CHARGE – COME SING YOUR FAVORITE EMO/PUNK SONGS WITH US! BLINK 182 – SUM 41 – GREEN DAY – A DAY Read More »

Professional artists welcome guests into their studios/local galleries to discover and purchase quality original works during the Artisans Road Trip weekend, held annually in October.  This is a free event to meet artists and enjoy one-of-a-kind original artwork. Click here to plan your route

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Stop by the winery for live music from Blame Not the Bard starting at 6 p.m.!

Sing your heart out every Friday & Saturday night!

Get ready for Boji Scare fright nights this October! Chilling thrills await you!  Come explore this new haunting experience for just $12 per person.  Recommended ages 12+ Location: Arnolds Park Amusement Park 37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

COME SEE ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE EMO PUNK COVER BANDS PLAY TWO NIGHTS AT CAPTAIN’S GETAWAY IN LAKE OKOBOJI IOWA FRIDAY OCT. 6TH & SATURDAY OCT. 7TH. DOORS OPEN AT 7PM – NO COVER CHARGE – COME SING YOUR FAVORITE EMO/PUNK SONGS WITH US! BLINK 182 – SUM 41 – GREEN DAY – A DAY Read More »

Stop by the winery for live music from the Itty Bitty Boji Band starting at 4 p.m.!

Join us for story time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Arnolds Park Library! ALL AGES WELCOME! We will enjoy new stories, as well as, some favorite classics. Be sure to stay for the book themed craft after story time!

3rd-6th | Tuesdays| 4-5 pm Clay Tic, Tac, Toe Boards – Add to your board game collection with your very own handmade Tic Tac Toe game made from clay! Students sculpt pieces with a theme, followed by glazing. Projects will be left to dry/fire in the kiln and will be ready to pick up approximately 2.5 weeks after Read More »

Members: $20 Non-Members: $30 A unique, entertaining, lively, and informative musical talk show and book reading, from a hall-of-fame musician with decades of working with some of the biggest stars in recording history. Jimmy Ryan has recorded and/or toured with the likes of Carly Simon, Cat Stevens, Jim Croce, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart, Elton John Read More »

Stories, laughter, and who know what else!  Join us to talk history!

Enjoy storytime at the Spirit Lake Public Library every Wednesday at 10 am.

Participate in Nature Tots: Fabulous Fall at the Dickinson County Nature Center Wednesday, October 11, 2023 for ages 2-5!   Nature Tots is a free educational program for ages 2-5 and their chaperone. This program is available the 2ndWednesday of the month at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm with a changing theme. Elements of this Read More »

7-12th | Wednesdays | 4-5 pm Wheel and Hand-built Chess/Checkers – Design your very own chess/checkers game made from clay! Students sculpt pieces with a theme with a mix of hand-building and wheel throwing, followed by glazing. Projects will be left to dry/fire in the kiln and will be ready to pick up approximately 2.5 weeks after class. Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Luncheon with Instruction Instructor: Chef Susanne Bicknese Choose between 12 pm or 6:30 pm sessions Fee: Member $40 | Non-Member $45 Deadline to Register: Wednesday prior to class (Please call 712-332-7013) Sign up for Susanne’s E-blast by emailing sbicknese5007@gmail.com   WHERE: Pomerantz Hall

K-2nd | Thursdays| 2:30-3:30 or 4-5 pm WHERE: Patrice Leary Children’s Classroom Tic, Tac, Toe in Clay! – Add to your board game collection with your very own handmade Tic Tac Toe game made from clay! Students sculpt pieces with a theme, followed by glazing. Projects will be left to dry/fire in the kiln and will be Read More »

3rd-6th | Tuesdays| 4-5 pm Holiday Still Life in Colored Pencil – Get in the holiday spirit as we learn to draw ornaments and lights! Students will use colored pencils to fill in colors as we learn how to make things look shiny, blend colors, and learn to “see” with artists’ eyes. Registration deadline for all youth Read More »

Participate in the Chili Bowl Extreme Weekend at Brooks Golf Course Friday, October 13 through Sunday, October 15 from 9-1! Play any of the three days. Enjoy a bowl of chili and apple pie following your round.

Free Concert on the Concert Deck Lounge every Friday night!

Sing your heart out every Friday & Saturday night!

Get ready for Boji Scare fright nights this October! Chilling thrills await you!  Come explore this new haunting experience for just $12 per person.  Recommended ages 12+ Location: Arnolds Park Amusement Park 37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

Participate in the Chili Bowl Extreme Weekend at Brooks Golf Course Friday, October 13 through Sunday, October 15 from 9-1! Play any of the three days. Enjoy a bowl of chili and apple pie following your round.

Location: Ingham Lake Bible Camp, 2258 450th Ave, Wallingford Wonderful sessions, a banquet meal, pampering sessions, crafts, worship, time to relax and connect with other women! Theme: “Abide” Speaker: Susan Kliment Register at www.okoboji.org or call 1-800-OKOBOJI.

Humane Society of Northwest Iowa Fundraiser 9-Hole Four person best shot charity golf tournament. $60/player includes golf, cart, lunch and prizes.

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Stop by the winery for live music from the Ridottos starting at 6 p.m.!

Sing your heart out every Friday & Saturday night!

Get ready for Boji Scare fright nights this October! Chilling thrills await you!  Come explore this new haunting experience for just $12 per person.  Recommended ages 12+ Location: Arnolds Park Amusement Park 37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

Visit Emerald Hills Golf Course and participate in the EH Fall Classic 4 Person Best Shot Sunday, October 15, 2023!

Participate in the Chili Bowl Extreme Weekend at Brooks Golf Course Friday, October 13 through Sunday, October 15 from 9-1! Play any of the three days. Enjoy a bowl of chili and apple pie following your round.

Arnolds Park Library is hosting a SPOOKTACULAR EXTRAVAGANZA you DON’T want to miss!! Join us for a spooky storybook walk, trick or treating, cookie decorating, a s’more pit, photo ops, yard games, and trick or treat bag decorating!

Stop by the winery for live music from Dave and Ryan starting at 4 p.m.!

Join us for story time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Arnolds Park Library! ALL AGES WELCOME! We will enjoy new stories, as well as, some favorite classics. Be sure to stay for the book themed craft after story time!

3rd-6th | Tuesdays| 4-5 pm Clay Tic, Tac, Toe Boards – Add to your board game collection with your very own handmade Tic Tac Toe game made from clay! Students sculpt pieces with a theme, followed by glazing. Projects will be left to dry/fire in the kiln and will be ready to pick up approximately 2.5 weeks after Read More »

Stories, laughter, and who know what else!  Join us to talk history!

Enjoy storytime at the Spirit Lake Public Library every Wednesday at 10 am.

7-12th | Wednesdays | 4-5 pm Wheel and Hand-built Chess/Checkers – Design your very own chess/checkers game made from clay! Students sculpt pieces with a theme with a mix of hand-building and wheel throwing, followed by glazing. Projects will be left to dry/fire in the kiln and will be ready to pick up approximately 2.5 weeks after class. Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Join the Dickinson County Nature Center program Homeschool Ed-Ventures: Fishing at Westport October 19, 2023 for all ages at Westport Park near Everly!   **NOTE: This program is at Westport Park near Everly, IA. Homeschool Ed-ventures  is a free program hosted by the Dickinson County Nature Center. This program is intended for homeschooled children of Read More »

K-2nd | Thursdays| 2:30-3:30 or 4-5 pm WHERE: Patrice Leary Children’s Classroom Tic, Tac, Toe in Clay! – Add to your board game collection with your very own handmade Tic Tac Toe game made from clay! Students sculpt pieces with a theme, followed by glazing. Projects will be left to dry/fire in the kiln and will be Read More »

Free Concert on the Concert Deck Lounge every Friday night!

Sing your heart out every Friday & Saturday night!

Get ready for Boji Scare fright nights this October! Chilling thrills await you!  Come explore this new haunting experience for just $12 per person.  Recommended ages 12+ Location: Arnolds Park Amusement Park 37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

The Fall Women in Nature Day (WIND) will take place on October 21st from 9:00-3:00 at the Maser Monarch Lodge across from the Nature Center and will include 3 unique session times with a variety of options to select from. Women 18 yrs+ are welcome to join us! From flying tying to Dutch oven cooking, Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Stop by the winery for live music from Joel Ward starting at 6 p.m.!

Sing your heart out every Friday & Saturday night!

Get ready for Boji Scare fright nights this October! Chilling thrills await you!  Come explore this new haunting experience for just $12 per person.  Recommended ages 12+ Location: Arnolds Park Amusement Park 37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

Stop by the winery for live music from South 71 Trio starting at 4 p.m.!

Join us for story time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Arnolds Park Library! ALL AGES WELCOME! We will enjoy new stories, as well as, some favorite classics. Be sure to stay for the book themed craft after story time!

Stories, laughter, and who know what else!  Join us to talk history!

Enjoy storytime at the Spirit Lake Public Library every Wednesday at 10 am.

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Join the Dickinson County Nature Center for Family Nature Night: Howlin’ Halloween Friday, October 27, 2023 at 5 pm!   We welcome all families to sign up for Family Nature Night. This free monthly program is held on the 4th Friday of the month at 5 PM with a changing theme. (date adjustments for holidays) Read More »

Sing your heart out every Friday & Saturday night!

Get ready for Boji Scare fright nights this October! Chilling thrills await you!  Come explore this new haunting experience for just $12 per person.  Recommended ages 12+ Location: Arnolds Park Amusement Park 37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Join us for cuteness overload ! Bring the kiddos to Downtown Spirit Lake all dressed up and walk through the beautiful downtown while collecting candy and treats from our amazing merchants!

Stop by the winery for live music from Severio Mancieri starting at 6 p.m.!

EVENT DESCRIPTION Are you Living On A Prayer or Smelling Teen Spirit? Find out on October 28 when Hair spray battles Flannel with The Hype and 90s Rockshow! ADDITIONAL TICKET INFORMATION Show at 7:30, doors open at 6:30pm General Admission: $25 Advance / $30 Day of show. Booth (seats up to 8): $200 Tickets Not Included Read More »

Sing your heart out every Friday & Saturday night!

Get ready for Boji Scare fright nights this October! Chilling thrills await you!  Come explore this new haunting experience for just $12 per person.  Recommended ages 12+ Location: Arnolds Park Amusement Park 37 Lake St, Arnolds Park, IA 51331