
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.

Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival
FREE Fall Family fun in the Iowa Great Lakes! Join us at Camp Foster for trick-or-treating, games, crafts and more! Head over to Camp Foster on Saturday, October 18th and park at the entrance. The fun begins right away with a hay ride in to camp where you’ll enjoy activities…
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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.

Boats & Bloodies
+5 more
Starts at 9:00am
Oak Hill Marina176 Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Open Clay Studio
+10 more
Occurs weekly on Saturday
10:00am—4:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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FREE Community Showing of Hotel Transylvania
10:00am—12:00am
Great Lakes Cinema 71698 Exchange St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Autumn on the Avenue
1:00pm—5:00pm
Downtown Spirit LakeHill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Karaoke at Oak Hill Outdoor
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Occurs weekly on Saturday
6:00pm—10:00pm
Oak Hill Outdoor2188 IA-86
Milford, IA 51351
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Game Day Watch Party
6:00pm—12:00am
Okoboji Store Bar & Kitchen1404 Hwy 71 S
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Dust n’ Bones (A Tribute to Guns N’ Roses)
9:00pm—11:00pm
Captain’s Getaway107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Fall Festival
1:00pm—3:00pm
Wildcat Stadium74 Bascom St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Ghosts, Glitter, & Glue
10:00am—11:30am
Spirit Lake Public Library Community Room702 16th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Teen Art | 7-12th
+7 more
4:00pm—5:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Lake Park Market on Market
+1 more
Occurs weekly on Tuesday
4:30pm—7:30pm
Market StreetLake Park, IA 51347
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Pumpkin Decorating Party/Contest and Candle Pouring
5:00pm—8:00pm
The Peacock Lounge and Grille575 Hwy 71
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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