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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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Senior Ladies Golf Event

Sep 14
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Lakes Area Farmers Market

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Hand crafters

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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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Mini Michelangelo’s | Grades k-2

Sep 24
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Art Club | Grades 3-6

Sep 24
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Okoboji Bicycle Club Thursday Night Rides

Sep 24
Occurs weekly on Thursday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arnolds Park Promenade
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Manhattan Short Film Festival

Sep 24
Occurs daily
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji 51355
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West O Trivia Night

Sep 24
Occurs weekly on Thursday
7:00pm - 9:00pm
West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Dock Yoga

Sep 25
Starts at 8:00am
Pick’s Resort
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Block Party at the Library

Sep 25
Occurs weekly on Friday
10:00am - 11:30am
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Family Nature Night

Sep 25
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Friday Night Live: Barry Rutter

Sep 25
Occurs daily
Starts at 5:00pm
Lake View Deck
37 Lake St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

Sep 25
Occurs weekly on Friday
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Round Lake Vineyard & Winery
30124 MN-264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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Live Music at the Winery: Dave Anderson

Sep 25
Occurs weekly on Friday
Starts at 6:00pm
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
30124 State Highway 264
Round Lake, MN 56167
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The Fishheads

Sep 25
9:00pm - 12:00am
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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