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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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October Story Time

Oct 17
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Derek Post

Oct 17 – Jun 6
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Open Clay Studio

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Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival

Oct 18
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Tank Anthony Band

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Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival

Oct 18
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.

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Holiday Painting Workshop with Kris Walker & Kathy McGill

Nov 11
1:00pm—4:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Silent Book Club

Nov 11 +1 more
6:00pm—8:00pm
Lakeshore Center
1864 Hwy 86
Milford, IA 51351
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Nature Tots: Animals ABC’s!

Nov 12 +3 more
10:30am—11:30am
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Baby Biologist

Nov 13 +1 more
10:45am—11:15am
Dickinson County Nature Center
22785 Nature Center Road
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Sweet & Savory Small Party Bites

Nov 13 – Oct 30
3:00pm—12:00am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Ragtown

Nov 14 +1 more
Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Homeschool Ed-ventures

Nov 20 +1 more
9:30am—11:00am
22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, Iowa 51355.0
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Autumn Gourmet Dinner With Chef Seth Lintelman

Nov 20 – Oct 30
6:00pm—12:00am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Cover 2 Cover

Nov 21 +1 more
Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Grungepop

Nov 26 +3 more
Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway
107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Holiday Window Lighting

Nov 29
4:30pm—6:00pm
Downtown Spirit Lake
1613 Hill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Holiday Market in the Park

Dec 5
4:00pm—7:00pm
The Roof Garden
244 US-71
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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