A tour for the grown ups! Enjoy great views and a full cash bar while you dock hop from one lakeside hot spot to another. Stops may include: The Gardens, Bracco & Barefoot Bar! The boat will return to Okoboji Boat Works at the end of the cruise. DEPARTING LOCATION: Okoboji Boat Works, 1401 Lake Shore Drive, Okoboji, Read More »

Book by Steve Martin, Music and Lyrics by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, Bright Star is inspired by a true story and features the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. It tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the Read More »

Minneapolis-based FlashMob! has been entertaining audiences throughout the Midwest with their contagious brand of non-stop energy, professional style, and unique and refreshing take on songs for over a decade. Covering a wide range of pop, dance, and rock hits – including such artists as Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Pitbull, Journey, P!nk, Bruno Mars, Bon Jovi, Justin Read More »

Stop by the Dickinson Co. Fairgrounds to shop all your home grown or hand made items. Our vendors offer farm fresh eggs and produce, micro greens, fresh flowers, baked goods, handmade crafts, crocheted and hand sewn items.

Live at the Farmers Market in the Park

Treasure Village presents “Rapunzel.” Join us for our 50th Season of Shows as we present our original musical. It’s all about love! A husband and wife long for a child to love, a witch longs for someone to love her, and a young woman longs for her true love. “Rapunzel” has catchy music and a great reminder to Read More »

View these beautiful wooden boats on the docks at Arnolds Park Amusement Park throughout the day.  They will depart the docks and cruise the lake at approximately 3 pm. (Arnolds Park)-The Classic Boat Show will be held on Saturday, KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Jerry Dyhrkopp Iowa Great Lakes Chapter of the Antique & Read More »

Saturday, the annual University of Okoboji Vettes in the Park Cruise-in in Preservation Plaza at Arnolds Park Amusement Park.  View Checking our Facebook page and website for additional updates or major changes or cancellations.

Price: $35.00 One of our most popular cruises, now departing from the famous Barefoot Bar! Enjoy a full cash bar while touring Lake Okoboji. Stops may include: Bracco, The Gardens and returning to the Barefoot Bar! DEPARTING LOCATION: The Barefoot Bar, 24457 178th St., Okoboji, IA 51355 STOPS: may include Bracco, The Gardens & Barefoot Bar TIME: Saturday Afternoons Read More »

Price: $40.00 This 21+ party cruise is the latest addition to OBW’s cruises and one for the record books! This has been the fastest new-selling cruise not to be overlooked. Enjoy a high-energy dance party with music by Aventi Entertainment DJs! Aventi DJs have performed on tour with Billboard 100 artists as well as popular bars rocking Read More »

Price: $35.00 One of our most popular cruises, now departing from the famous Barefoot Bar! Enjoy a full cash bar while touring Lake Okoboji. Stops may include: Bracco, The Gardens and returning to the Barefoot Bar! DEPARTING LOCATION: The Barefoot Bar, 24457 178th St., Okoboji, IA 51355 STOPS: may include Bracco, The Gardens & Barefoot Bar TIME: Saturday Afternoons Read More »

Book by Steve Martin, Music and Lyrics by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, Bright Star is inspired by a true story and features the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. It tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the Read More »

Price: $40.00 Spend an evening in luxury aboard the Diamond Lady, our 58-foot Blue Water Yacht! Enjoy cruising high above the crowd while watching the beautiful sunset over West Lake Okoboji, followed by a front-row seat to the fireworks display just outside of Arnold’s Park all while listening to a DJ playing some fun cruise Read More »

Book by Steve Martin, Music and Lyrics by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, Bright Star is inspired by a true story and features the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. It tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the Read More »

Minneapolis-based FlashMob! has been entertaining audiences throughout the Midwest with their contagious brand of non-stop energy, professional style, and unique and refreshing take on songs for over a decade. Covering a wide range of pop, dance, and rock hits – including such artists as Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Pitbull, Journey, P!nk, Bruno Mars, Bon Jovi, Justin Read More »

Fireworks Over West Lake every Sat. night following the concert on preservation plaza.

(Brooks July 31 and Okoboji View Aug. 1)

A tour for the grown ups! Enjoy great views and a full cash bar while you dock hop from one lakeside hot spot to another. Stops may include: The Gardens, Bracco & Barefoot Bar! The boat will return to Okoboji Boat Works at the end of the cruise. DEPARTING LOCATION: Okoboji Boat Works, 1401 Lake Shore Drive, Okoboji, Read More »

Price: $30.00 The perfect evening cruise for your family! *INCLUDES BEER, WINE, AND SODA* DEPARTING LOCATION: The Gardens at the Central Emporium, 144 Lakeshore Dr, Arnolds Park, IA 51331 TIME: 5:00-6:15pm Sunday – Friday PRICE: Adults $30 (Ages 13 & Up) Children $10 (Ages 4-12) 3 & Under – FREE –  Please alert us to the ages of your children so Read More »

Book by Steve Martin, Music and Lyrics by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, Bright Star is inspired by a true story and features the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. It tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the Read More »

Rising Star Lainey Wilson will be gracing the Captain’s Getaway stage on Sunday, July 31st, part of the NASHLO concert series! Pre-sale is Thursday from 10am-10pm More info and tickets: https://www.etix.com/…/lainey-wilson-arnolds-park…

(Brooks July 31 and Okoboji View Aug. 1)

All Ages welcome!  Always the 1st Monday of the month May – September.    

Energizing sunrise outdoor yoga for every body on the Arnold Park Boardwalk.  Some mats available to borrow or bring your own.

Price: $30.00 The perfect evening cruise for your family! *INCLUDES BEER, WINE, AND SODA* DEPARTING LOCATION: The Gardens at the Central Emporium, 144 Lakeshore Dr, Arnolds Park, IA 51331 TIME: 5:00-6:15pm Sunday – Friday PRICE: Adults $30 (Ages 13 & Up) Children $10 (Ages 4-12) 3 & Under – FREE –  Please alert us to the ages of your children so Read More »

Join us for Dick Bauman Big Band every Monday evening throughout the summer starting Memorial Day through Labor Day in Pomerantz Hall! With a loyal following, The Big Band is an 18-piece ensemble started in 1997 that plays songs by the famous bands and arrangers of the 1930s and ‘40s including (but not limited to): Read More »

Energizing sunrise outdoor yoga for every body on the Arnold Park Boardwalk.  Some mats available to borrow or bring your own.

Every Tuesday tee time starting @3:00PM

Price: $30.00 The perfect evening cruise for your family! *INCLUDES BEER, WINE, AND SODA* DEPARTING LOCATION: The Gardens at the Central Emporium, 144 Lakeshore Dr, Arnolds Park, IA 51331 TIME: 5:00-6:15pm Sunday – Friday PRICE: Adults $30 (Ages 13 & Up) Children $10 (Ages 4-12) 3 & Under – FREE –  Please alert us to the ages of your children so Read More »

Time Trial Tuesday is a fun way to test your personal best. It is a 20km time trial around Big Spirit Lake. This is not an “official” event, but rather a way for you to meet new riders and for everyone to have fun while pushing hard. Whats a time trial? It’s simply a race Read More »

Join us this summer for an evening of sailing at the Okoboji Sailing Center on the shores of West Lake Okoboji! Learn about the sport of sailing, starting with the basics in a brief classroom setting then hit the water in a Sonar sailboat trying your hand at the helm! All you need is a Read More »

Marilyn Maye is a highly praised singer, actress, director, arranger, educator, a Grammy-nominated recording artist, and a musical treasure. Her entire life has been committed to the art of song and performance. The award-winning Ms. Maye appeared 76 times on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson – the record for a singer. Perhaps the simplest Read More »

By Tina Howe This award-winning portrait of an artist and her aging parents has been called “Beautifully written … A theatrical family portrait that has the shimmer and depth of Renoir portraits.” A finalist for a Pulitzer Prize, Painting Churches straddles the line between situation comedy and soaring prose.  A memorable story of complicated family dynamics will Read More »

Stop by the Dickinson Co. Fairgrounds to shop all your home grown or hand made items. Our vendors offer farm fresh eggs and produce, micro greens, fresh flowers, baked goods, handmade crafts, crocheted and hand sewn items.

Stories, laughs, and who know what else!  Join us to talk history!

Price: $30.00 The perfect evening cruise for your family! *INCLUDES BEER, WINE, AND SODA* DEPARTING LOCATION: The Gardens at the Central Emporium, 144 Lakeshore Dr, Arnolds Park, IA 51331 TIME: 5:00-6:15pm Sunday – Friday PRICE: Adults $30 (Ages 13 & Up) Children $10 (Ages 4-12) 3 & Under – FREE –  Please alert us to the ages of your children so Read More »

Wild Wednesday is an event for the entire family! Join us in discovering the different aspects of science and our natural world. Participants will be given a journal to fill out through the summer documenting their discoveries each week. Most events will include a take home activity, and prizes for milestones earned throughout the summer. Read More »

Marilyn Maye is a highly praised singer, actress, director, arranger, educator, a Grammy-nominated recording artist, and a musical treasure. Her entire life has been committed to the art of song and performance. The award-winning Ms. Maye appeared 76 times on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson – the record for a singer. Perhaps the simplest Read More »

By Tina Howe This award-winning portrait of an artist and her aging parents has been called “Beautifully written … A theatrical family portrait that has the shimmer and depth of Renoir portraits.” A finalist for a Pulitzer Prize, Painting Churches straddles the line between situation comedy and soaring prose.  A memorable story of complicated family dynamics will Read More »

Show starts at sunset in Arnolds Park Preservation Plaza.

Energizing sunrise outdoor yoga for every body on the Arnold Park Boardwalk.  Some mats available to borrow or bring your own.

Adult Program: Coffee and a Chat

Price: $30.00 The perfect evening cruise for your family! *INCLUDES BEER, WINE, AND SODA* DEPARTING LOCATION: The Gardens at the Central Emporium, 144 Lakeshore Dr, Arnolds Park, IA 51331 TIME: 5:00-6:15pm Sunday – Friday PRICE: Adults $30 (Ages 13 & Up) Children $10 (Ages 4-12) 3 & Under – FREE –  Please alert us to the ages of your children so Read More »

Kevin & the Shane Gang formed with the two and their gang of talented musicians. Celebrating the memory of Shane von Holdt.

By Tina Howe This award-winning portrait of an artist and her aging parents has been called “Beautifully written … A theatrical family portrait that has the shimmer and depth of Renoir portraits.” A finalist for a Pulitzer Prize, Painting Churches straddles the line between situation comedy and soaring prose.  A memorable story of complicated family dynamics will Read More »