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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Oct 4

Three-Person best shot Golf Tournament

Mah-Jongg

The Tortoise and the Hare

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West O Themed Trivia Night

Sewing/Quilting

Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival

Oct 17

Bring the whole family to Camp Foster YMCA for a day of free fall fun at the Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival! Join us Saturday, October 17 from 10 AM to 2 PM for trick or treating, games, crafts and activities hosted by local businesses and organizations from around the…

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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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Oct 25

2-Person Decathlon Golf Tournament

Occurs daily

Starts at 11:00am

Emerald Hills Golf Club
808 US Hwy 71 S
Arnolds Park, IA 51331

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Oct 26

Mah-Jongg

Occurs weekly on Monday and Thursday

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360

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Oct 27

Sewing/Quilting

Occurs weekly on Tuesday

9:00am - 3:00pm

Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360

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Oct 27

Semi-Homemade | Fully Delicious

Occurs daily

Starts at 12:00pm

Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Oct 28

Way Back When Wednesdays

Occurs weekly on Wednesday

Starts at 10:00am

Dickinson County Museum
1708 Keokuk Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360

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Oct 28

Handcrafters

Occurs weekly on Wednesday

12:30pm - 4:00pm

Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360

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Oct 28

Hand crafters

Occurs weekly on Wednesday

12:30pm - 4:00pm

Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360

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Oct 29

Open Clay Studio

Occurs weekly on Thursday

10:00am - 9:00pm

Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Oct 29

Mah-Jongg

Occurs weekly on Monday and Thursday

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360

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Oct 29

Autumn Harvest with Cup N’ Saucer

Occurs daily

Starts at 6:00pm

Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 Highway 71 N
Okoboji, IA 51355

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Oct 29

West O Trivia Night

Occurs weekly on Thursday

7:00pm - 9:00pm

West O Beer
503 Terrace Park Blvd
West Okoboji, IA 51351

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Oct 30

Block Party at the Library

Occurs weekly on Friday

10:00am - 11:30am

Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360

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