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

Kenue Coffee Hour

Mah-Jongg

Open Clay Studio

Mini Michelangelo’s | Grades k-2

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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Nov 6

Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

Occurs weekly on Friday

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Round Lake Vineyard & Winery
30124 MN-264
Round Lake, MN 56167

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Nov 6

Fall Women in Nature Day (WIND)

Occurs daily

Starts at 6:00pm

Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
1838 IA-86
Wahpeton 51351

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Nov 7

Open Clay Studio

Occurs weekly on Saturday

10:00am - 4:00pm

Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Nov 9

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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Nov 10

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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Nov 10

Baby Biologist

10:45am - 11:15am

Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Road
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Nov 11

Way Back When Wednesdays

Occurs weekly on Wednesday

Starts at 10:00am

Dickinson County Museum
1708 Keokuk Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360

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Nov 11

Hand crafters

Occurs weekly on Wednesday

12:30pm - 4:00pm

Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360

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Nov 11

Handcrafters

Occurs weekly on Wednesday

12:30pm - 4:00pm

Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360

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Nov 11

Teen Art | Grades 7-12

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Pearson lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Nov 12

Still Life Thursdays – Florals

10:00am - 9:00pm

Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Nov 12

Open Clay Studio

Occurs weekly on Thursday

10:00am - 9:00pm

Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355

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