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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Tank Anthony Band

Heartland Light Display

Nov 23 – Jan 3

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Grungepop

Roaring 20’s NYE Party

Dec 31

Open Clay Studio

University of Okoboji Winter Games

Jan 22 – Jan 25

The final full weekend in January each year brings endless fun to Okoboji! We look forward to welcoming you to Okoboji for the University of Okoboji Winter Games January 22-25, 2026! Kites. Broomball. Flag Football. Softball. Bags Tournament. Chili Cook-Off. Chocolate Classic. Polar Plunge. Fireworks. Burning of the Greens. AND…

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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.

Varsity Rejects

Jan 23 +1 more

Starts at 9:00pm

Captain’s Getaway
107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331

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Winter Games Broomball Tournament

Jan 24

8:00am—4:00pm

Smiths Bay – West Lake Okoboji
1401 Lake Shore Dr
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Winter Games 5K Fun Run

Jan 24

8:00am—10:00am

Lake Front Queen’s Court
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331

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Winter Games Flag Football Tournament

Jan 24

8:00am—3:00pm

Parks Marina
24457 Stake Out Road
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Winter Games Snow Softball Tournament

Jan 24

8:00am—3:30pm

The Ritz
394 U.S. Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331

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Winter Games Cribbage Tournament

Jan 24

8:30am—12:30pm

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center
1405 Highway 71
Okoboji 51355

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Winter Games Axe Throwing Tournament

Jan 24 – Jan 25

9:00am—2:00pm

The Throwing Post
29 Allen Ave
Arnolds Park, IA 51331

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Winter Games Stump Tournament

Jan 24

10:00am—11:30am

West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351

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Winter Games Hard Water Open

Jan 24

10:00am—3:00pm

Arnolds Park Amusement Park Lakefront
173 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331

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Winter Games Mega Pong Tournament

Jan 24

10:00am—6:00pm

1404 US-71
Okoboji 51355

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Winter Games Bean Bag Tournament

Jan 24

11:00am—3:00pm

Parks Marina
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Keifer & Scott

Jan 24

12:00pm—12:00am

Okoboji Store

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