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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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Kenue Coffee Hour

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Mah-Jongg

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Open Clay Studio

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Wine Class

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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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Oct 8

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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Oct 9

Block Party at the Library

Occurs weekly on Friday
10:00am - 11:30am
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Oct 9

The Tortoise and the Hare

4:00pm - 8:15pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Oct 9

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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Oct 10

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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Emerald Hills
Oct 10

Honest Fellas 2-Man Golf Tournament

Occurs daily
Starts at 1:00pm
Emerald Hills Golf Club
808 US Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Oct 10

The Tortoise and the Hare

All day
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Oct 11

Chili Bowl Golf Tournament

Occurs daily
All day
Brooks Golf
1201 Brooks Park Drive
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Oct 12

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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Oct 13

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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Oct 13

Baby Biologist

10:45am - 11:15am
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Road
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Oct 14

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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