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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Teen Art | 7-12th

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West O Trivia Night

Open Clay Studio

Mini Michelangelo’s | K-2nd

Art Club | 3rd-6th

University of Okoboji Winter Games

Jan 22 – Jan 25

The final full weekend in January each year brings endless fun to Okoboji! We look forward to welcoming you to Okoboji for the University of Okoboji Winter Games January 22-25, 2026! Kites. Broomball. Flag Football. Softball. Bags Tournament. Chili Cook-Off. Chocolate Classic. Polar Plunge. Fireworks. Burning of the Greens. AND…

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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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Winter Games Cribbage Tournament

Jan 24

8:30am—12:30pm

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center
1405 Highway 71
Okoboji 51355

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Winter Games Axe Throwing Tournament

Jan 24 – Jan 25

9:00am—2:00pm

The Throwing Post
29 Allen Ave
Arnolds Park, IA 51331

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Winter Games Indoor pickleball tournament

Jan 24 – Jan 25

9:00am—4:00pm

2701 Hill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360

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Winter Games Mega Pong Tournament

Jan 24

10:00am—6:00pm

The Okoboji Store
1404 US-71
Okoboji 51355

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Hard Water Golf Open

Jan 24

10:00am—3:00pm

Ice – West of Pirate Jacks
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331

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The peacock: Texas hold ’em tournament

Jan 24 – Jan 25

10:00am—2:00pm

575 US-71
Arnold’s Park, IA 51331

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Winter Games Hard Water Open

Jan 24

10:00am—3:00pm

Arnolds Park Amusement Park Lakefront
173 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331

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Winter Games Stump Tournament

Jan 24

10:00am—11:30am

West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351

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Food Truck Festival

Jan 24

10:00am—6:00pm

Lake Street – Arnolds Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331

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Winter Games Bean Bag Tournament

Jan 24

11:00am—3:00pm

Parks Marina
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Winter Games Okoboji Beer Curling

Jan 24

11:00am—12:30pm

The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Boon & Lambert

Jan 24

11:00am—12:00am

The Roof Garden Ballroom
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331

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