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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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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

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Nature Tots

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Nature Explorers

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Nature Explorers

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Trivia Night @ Snappers

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John Morgan – NASHLO 2026

Aug 13
John Morgan is taking the stage Thursday, August 13 as part of the Nashville  Lake Okoboji Summer Concert Series at Captain’s Getaway. Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm GRAMMY-nominated and 4x #1 hitmaker, John Morgan delivers country music with a blue-collar edge rooted in the only life he knows. Raised in Sylva,…
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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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Not Quite Brothers

Aug 14
Occurs daily
8:00pm - 11:45pm
The Okoboji Store
1404 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji 51355
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Karaoke Night With Jason Grinnen

Aug 14
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Snappers
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Jennifer Johnson

Aug 14
8:00pm - 10:30pm
The Wine Bar & Art Gallery
139 W Broadway Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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John mulaney

Aug 14
Occurs daily
8:00pm - 12:00am
Preservation Plaza
243 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Ragtown

Aug 14
9:00pm - 12:00am
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Murphy’s: OKOBOJI’S #1 Nightclub

Aug 14
Occurs weekly on Friday and Saturday
9:00pm - 1:00am
Murphy’s of Okoboji
129 Broadway Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Texas 4-Ball Golf Tournament

Aug 14
Occurs weekly on Friday
All day
Indian Hills Golf Course
2159 Highway 9
Spirit Lake , IA 51360
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Lakes Area Farmers Market

Aug 15
Occurs weekly on Saturday
7:30am - 12:00pm
Dickinson County Fairgrounds
1602 15th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Okoboji Run Club

Aug 15
Occurs weekly on Saturday
Starts at 8:00am
Arnolds Park State Pier
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Farmers Market in the Park

Aug 15
Occurs weekly on Saturday
8:30am - 12:30pm
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Magic Mirror Face Painting

Aug 15
8:30am - 12:30pm
Farmers Market in the Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Live music by Kiefer and Scott

Aug 15
Occurs daily
8:30am - 12:30pm
Farmers Market in the Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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