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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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Mah-Jongg

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Sep 21

Kids Cooking Apple Crisp

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Sewing/Quilting

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Sep 22

Author Visit with Kari Webb

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Lakes Area Farmers Market

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University of Okoboji Oktoberfest

Sep 26
Join us Saturday, September 26th for the 35th 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.

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Sep 29

Sewing/Quilting

Occurs weekly on Tuesday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Sep 29

Okoboji Writers’ & Songwriters’ Retreat

Occurs daily
All day
Iowa Lakeside Lab
1838 IA-86
Milford, IA 51360
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Sep 30

Way Back When Wednesdays

Occurs weekly on Wednesday
Starts at 10:00am
Dickinson County Museum
1708 Keokuk Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Sep 30

Hand crafters

Occurs weekly on Wednesday
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Sep 30

Handcrafters

Occurs weekly on Wednesday
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Sep 30

Okoboji Writers’ & Songwriters’ Retreat

Occurs daily
All day
Iowa Lakeside Lab
1838 IA-86
Milford, IA 51360
Learn More
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Oct 1

Open Clay Studio

Occurs weekly on Thursday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Oct 1

Kenue Coffee Hour

10:30am - 11:30am
Maser Monarch Lodge
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji 51355
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Oct 1

Brushstrokes of Autumn

Occurs daily
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Oct 1

Mah-Jongg

Occurs weekly on Monday and Thursday
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Oct 1

Wine Class

Starts at 6:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Oct 1

West O Trivia Night

Occurs weekly on Thursday
7:00pm - 9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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