
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.

Silent Book Club
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6:00pm—8:00pm
Lakeshore Center1864 Hwy 86
Milford, IA 51351
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Baby Biologist
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10:45am—11:15am
Dickinson County Nature Center22785 Nature Center Road
Okoboji, IA 51355
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MML’s CrAfter Hours – Ghost Vases
5:00pm—7:00pm
Milford Memorial Library1009 9th Street
Milford, IA 51351
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Homeschool Ed-ventures
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9:30am—11:00am
22785 Nature Center RdOkoboji, Iowa 51355.0
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Block Party PlayTime
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10:00am—11:30am
Spirit Lake Public Library702 16th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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French Crepes Demonstration
4:00pm—12:00am
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 Hwy 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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October Story Time
10:30am—12:30pm
The Grove Okoboji2071 220th St
Milford, IA 51351
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Derek Post
8:00pm—10:30pm
The Peacock Lounge and Grille575 Hwy 71
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Tank Anthony Band
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Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park 51331
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Costume Contest
10:00am—6:00pm
The Grove Okoboji2071 220th St
Milford, IA 51351
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Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival
10:00am—2:00pm
Camp Foster1769 260th Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Paper Moon Band
5:00pm—8:00pm
The Peacock Lounge and Grille575 Hwy 71
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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