
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.

Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival
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.

Holiday Painting Workshop with Kris Walker & Kathy McGill
1:00pm—4:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 Hwy 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Silent Book Club
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6:00pm—8:00pm
Lakeshore Center1864 Hwy 86
Milford, IA 51351
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Nature Tots: Animals ABC’s!
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10:30am—11:30am
Dickinson County Nature Center22785 Nature Center Rd
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Baby Biologist
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10:45am—11:15am
Dickinson County Nature Center22785 Nature Center Road
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Sweet & Savory Small Party Bites
3:00pm—12:00am
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 Hwy 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Ragtown
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Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Homeschool Ed-ventures
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9:30am—11:00am
22785 Nature Center RdOkoboji, Iowa 51355.0
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Autumn Gourmet Dinner With Chef Seth Lintelman
6:00pm—12:00am
Pearson Lakes Art Center2201 Hwy 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Cover 2 Cover
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Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Grungepop
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Starts at 9:00pm
Captain’s Getaway107 Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Holiday Window Lighting
4:30pm—6:00pm
Downtown Spirit Lake1613 Hill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Holiday Market in the Park
4:00pm—7:00pm
The Roof Garden244 US-71
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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