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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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Weedy Wednesday: Cinnamon

Oct 8
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MINGO – Music Bingo

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Milford Kiwanis Bingo Night

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West O Trivia Night

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Mini Michelangelo’s | K-2nd

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Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival

Oct 18
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.

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Silent Book Club

Oct 14 +2 more
6:00pm—8:00pm
Lakeshore Center
1864 Hwy 86
Milford, IA 51351
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Baby Biologist

Oct 15 +2 more
10:45am—11:15am
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Road
Okoboji, IA 51355
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MML’s CrAfter Hours – Ghost Vases

Oct 15 – Jun 18
5:00pm—7:00pm
Milford Memorial Library
1009 9th Street
Milford, IA 51351
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Homeschool Ed-ventures

Oct 16 +2 more
9:30am—11:00am
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, Iowa 51355.0
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Block Party PlayTime

Oct 16 +3 more
10:00am—11:30am
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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French Crepes Demonstration

Oct 16
4:00pm—12:00am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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October Story Time

Oct 17
10:30am—12:30pm
The Grove Okoboji
2071 220th St
Milford, IA 51351
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Derek Post

Oct 17 – Jun 6
8:00pm—10:30pm
The Peacock Lounge and Grille
575 Hwy 71
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Tank Anthony Band

Oct 17 +5 more
Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park 51331
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Costume Contest

Oct 18
10:00am—6:00pm
The Grove Okoboji
2071 220th St
Milford, IA 51351
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Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival

Oct 18
10:00am—2:00pm
Camp Foster
1769 260th Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Paper Moon Band

Oct 18 – Jun 6
5:00pm—8:00pm
The Peacock Lounge and Grille
575 Hwy 71
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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