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.
Holiday Window Lighting
Join us to kick off the Holiday Season in downtown Spirit Lake! Come see the beautiful store fronts lit up for the holiday season, some with live window displays. Santa will arrive around 4:30pm at The Venue on a Fire Truck. Saturday, November 29, 20254:30-6pm
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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.
The Johnny Holm Band
8:00pm—11:30pm
Parks Marina24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Winter Games Flag Football Tournament
8:00am—3:00pm
Parks Marina24457 Stake Out Road
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Winter Games Snow Softball Tournament
8:00am—3:30pm
The Ritz394 U.S. Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Winter Games Broomball Tournament
8:00am—4:00pm
Smiths Bay – West Lake Okoboji1401 Lake Shore Dr
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Winter Games 5K Fun Run
8:00am—10:00am
Lake Front Queen’s Court37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Winter Games Cribbage Tournament
8:30am—12:30pm
Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center 1405 Highway 71
Okoboji 51355
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Winter Games Axe Throwing Tournament
9:00am—2:00pm
The Throwing Post29 Allen Ave
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Winter Games Hard Water Open
10:00am—3:00pm
Arnolds Park Amusement Park Lakefront173 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Winter Games Stump Tournament
10:00am—11:30am
West O Beer503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351
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Winter Games Bean Bag Tournament
11:00am—3:00pm
Parks Marina24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Winter Games Chocolate Classic & Galleria
1:00pm—3:00pm
Dickinson County Expo Center1600 15th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Winter Games Polar Plunge
1:30pm—3:15pm
Lake Front Queen’s CourtArnolds Park, IA 51331
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