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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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Free Movies by the Lake

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The Terrace Live & Local: Adam Layman

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Create with Me: Ages 2 & 3 & Adult

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Introduction to Gouache Painting

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Adam Layman

Aug 5
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Antique & Classic Boat Show

Jul 25
View these beautiful classic & wooden boats on the docks at Arnolds Park Amusement Park throughout the day.  They will depart the docks for their annual boat parade through the bridge between East & West Lake Okoboji at approximately 2:30 pm. The Jerry Dyhrkopp Iowa Great Lakes Chapter of 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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Open Clay Studio

Aug 6
Occurs weekly on Thursday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

Aug 6
Occurs weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
5:00pm - 6:15pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Summer Beer Runs

Aug 6
Occurs weekly on Thursday
Starts at 5:30pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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PEARSON LAKES ART CENTER

Wines of Summer

Aug 6
Occurs daily
Starts at 6:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Big Nacho Karaoke

Aug 6
Occurs weekly on Thursday
6:00pm - 11:00pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Okoboji Bicycle Club Thursday Night Rides

Aug 6
Occurs weekly on Thursday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arnolds Park Promenade
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Tim Horsman

Aug 6
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Block Party Retro Pub
1107 Sanborn Avenue
Okoboji, IA 51355
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West O Trivia Night

Aug 6
Occurs weekly on Thursday
7:00pm - 9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Tyler Halverson – NASHLO 2026

Aug 6
Occurs daily
8:00pm - 12:00am
Captain’s Getaway
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Karaoke @ Lost Gar

Aug 6
Occurs weekly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Starts at 8:00pm
Lost Gar & Paddlefish Bar
63 Highway 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Adam Layman

Aug 6
8:00pm - 10:30pm
The Wine Bar & Art Gallery
139 W Broadway Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Okoboji Bible Conference

Aug 6
Occurs daily
All day
Okoboji Bible Conference
7 S. Highway 71
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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