
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.

Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival
FREE Fall Family fun in the Iowa Great Lakes! Join us at Camp Foster for trick-or-treating, games, crafts and more! Head over to Camp Foster on Saturday, October 18th and park at the entrance. The fun begins right away with a hay ride in to camp where you’ll enjoy activities…
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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.

Halloween Cupcake Decorating
4:00pm—5:30pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 Hwy 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Halloween Cupcake Decorating (13+)
4:00pm—6:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 Hwy 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Bunco at The Peacock
6:00pm—8:00pm
The Peacock Lounge and Grille575 Hwy 71
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Houseplant Happy Hour & Bingo
3:00pm—6:00pm
Ferguson’s Gardens3602 Hwy 71
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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80’s Night Mingo
6:00pm—12:00am
The Peacock Lounge and Grille575 Hwy 71
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Modern Granny Square with Sandie Smith
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Starts at 6:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 Hwy 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Family Nature Night
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5:00pm—6:30pm
Dickinson County Nature Center22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Boards & Bites | Fall Charcuterie Workshop
6:00pm—12:00am
Holland House802 Lake Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Jesse Wilson
8:00pm—10:30pm
The Peacock Lounge and Grille575 Hwy 71
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Six to Midnight
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8:00pm—11:45pm
Captain’s Getaway107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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3rd Annual Harvest Festival
7:00am—5:30pm
Lake Park217 N Market St
Lake Park, IA 51347
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Brewery Bus Tour
11:00am—12:00am
West O Beer
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