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.
University of Okoboji Oktoberfest
Sep 27
Join us Saturday, September 27th for the 34th 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.
Dust n’ Bones (A Tribute to Guns N’ Roses)
Oct 11
9:00pm—11:00pm
Captain’s Getaway107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Baby Biologist
Oct 15This event occurs on multiple dates
10:45am—11:15am
Dickinson County Nature Center22785 Nature Center Road
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Homeschool Ed-ventures
Oct 16This event occurs on multiple dates
9:30am—11:00am
22785 Nature Center RdOkoboji, Iowa 51355.0
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Tank Anthony Band
Oct 17This event occurs on multiple dates
9:00pm—11:45pm
Captain’s Getaway107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park 51331
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Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival
Oct 18
10:00am—2:00pm
Camp Foster1769 260th Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Six to Midnight
Oct 24This event occurs on multiple dates
8:00pm—11:45pm
Captain’s Getaway107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Shirts and Skins
Oct 31This event occurs on multiple dates
9:00pm—11:45pm
Captain’s Getaway107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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WOW: Women’s Okoboji Weekend
Nov 7This event occurs on multiple dates
Dickinson County Expo Center1602 15th St.
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Skitzo Fonik
Nov 7This event occurs on multiple dates
9:00pm—11:45pm
Captain’s Getaway107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Ragtown
Nov 14This event occurs on multiple dates
9:00pm—11:45pm
Captain’s Getaway107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Cover 2 Cover
Nov 21This event occurs on multiple dates
9:00pm—11:45pm
Captain’s Getaway107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Grungepop
Nov 26This event occurs on multiple dates
9:00pm—11:45pm
Captain’s Getaway107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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