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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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Skitzo Fonik

Jul 25
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Lee Brice

Jul 25
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Live Music Fridays with Dave Anderson & the Invisible String Band

Jul 25This event occurs on multiple dates
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The Nuclear Bees

Jul 25This event occurs on multiple dates
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Emma Butterworth

Jul 25This event occurs on multiple dates
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Antique & Classic Boat Show

Jul 26
View these beautiful classic & wooden boats on the docks at Arnolds Park Amusement Park throughout the day.  They will depart the docks for their annual boat parade through the bridge between East & West Lake Okoboji at approximately 2:30 pm. The Jerry Dyhrkopp Iowa Great Lakes Chapter of the…
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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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Dick Bauman Big Band

Jul 28This event occurs on multiple dates
7:00pm—9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Buckcherry – NASHLO 2025

Jul 29
Starts at 8:30pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Preschool Picassos | Ages 3-5 yrs

Jul 30This event occurs on multiple dates
10:00am—11:00am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Baby Biologist

Jul 30
10:45am—11:15am
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Road
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Dip Net and Invertebrate

Jul 30
1:00pm—2:30pm
Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
1838 Hwy 86
Milford, IA 51351
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Lakes Area Farmers Market

Jul 30This event occurs on multiple dates
3:30pm—7:00pm
Dickinson County Fairgrounds
1602 15th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Wild Wednesday: X Marks the Spot

Jul 30
5:00pm—7:00pm
Iowa Lakeside Lab
1838 IA-86
Wahpeton, IA 51351
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Wags & Whiskers in the Park

Jul 30
5:00pm—9:00pm
Roof Garden Ballroom
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Cross Generational Summer Outdoor Worship

Jul 30
Starts at 6:30pm
First Lutheran Church
1525 Three Cross Rd
Milford, IA 51351
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Free Movies by the Lake: Mufasa the Lion King

Jul 30
8:00pm—10:00pm
Preservation Plaza
243 W Broadway
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Summer Suerats | Grades 4-6

Jul 31This event occurs on multiple dates
10:00am—11:30am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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iCreate – Cardboard Creation

Jul 31
10:00am—12:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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