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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Themed Trivia Night: 2000’s Pop TV

Jan 20

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HitMix Bingo at Oak hill Outdoor

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The peacock: Bunco

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Jordan Beem Duo

University of Okoboji Winter Games

Jan 22 – Jan 25

The final full weekend in January each year brings endless fun to Okoboji! We look forward to welcoming you to Okoboji for the University of Okoboji Winter Games January 22-25, 2026! Kites. Broomball. Flag Football. Softball. Bags Tournament. Chili Cook-Off. Chocolate Classic. Polar Plunge. Fireworks. Burning of the Greens. AND…

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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.

Keg Toss Competition

Jan 24

4:00pm—5:30pm

The Barefoot Bar
24457 Stake Out Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Winter Games Burning of the Greens

Jan 24

6:30pm—12:00am

Preservation Plaza
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331

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Winter Games Fireworks

Jan 24

6:30pm—12:00am

Preservation Plaza
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331

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Decoy

Jan 24

7:00pm—12:00am

Okoboji Store

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Tribute Bands – Taylor Swift, Madonna, Stevie Nicks

Jan 24

7:30pm—10:30pm

Parks Marina – Snappers
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355

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The Pork Tornadoes

Jan 24

7:30pm—9:30pm

The Roof Garden
91 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331

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The peacock: Funk-uh-fried

Jan 24

8:00pm—11:00pm

575 US-71
Arnold’s Park, IA 51331

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Winter Games Bowling Tournament

Jan 24

All day

Juniper Lanes
2105 Circle Dr W
Spirit Lake, IA 51360

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Keifer & Scott

Jan 25

12:00pm—2:30pm

Okoboji Store

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Scott Kirkhart

Jan 25

1:00pm—4:00pm

Parks Marina – Snappers
24457 178th Street
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Vintage Okoboji Ice Drags

Feb 1

All day

The Ritz – Lakeside
394 US HWY 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331

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Valentine Cupcake Decorating

Feb 3

4:00pm—5:15pm

Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355

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