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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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West O Trivia Night

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Dock Yoga

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Okoboji Bicycle Club Thursday Night Rides

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Mah-Jongg

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Open Clay Studio

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University of Okoboji Oktoberfest

Sep 26
Join us Saturday, September 26th for the 35th year of University of Okoboji Oktoberfest fun brought to you by the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. This fun fall festival kicks off with a bike ride in the morning around the beautiful waters of Lake Minnewashta and West Lake…
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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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Sep 23

Lakes Area Farmers Market

Occurs weekly on Wednesday
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Dickinson County Fairgrounds
1602 15th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Sep 23

Teen Art | Grades 7-12

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pearson lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Sep 24

Dock Yoga

Starts at 7:30am
Pick’s Resort
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Sep 24

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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Sep 24

Homemade Bagel Making

Occurs daily
Starts at 10:00am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Sep 24

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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Sep 24

Mini Michelangelo’s | Grades k-2

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Sep 24

Art Club | Grades 3-6

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Sep 24

Okoboji Bicycle Club Thursday Night Rides

Occurs weekly on Thursday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arnolds Park Promenade
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Sep 24

Manhattan Short Film Festival

Occurs daily
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji 51355
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Sep 24

West O Trivia Night

Occurs weekly on Thursday
7:00pm - 9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Sep 25

Dock Yoga

Starts at 8:00am
Pick’s Resort
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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