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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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Flashmob

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4th of July Fireworks

Jul 4
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Tim Horsman

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Aly Peeler & Friends

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Shake the Lake Public Cruise

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4th of July Fireworks

Jul 4
There’s something special about celebrating our Nation’s Independence Day in Okoboji, Iowa with a beautiful fireworks display over West Lake Okoboji.  Families have gathered together for this tradition in Okoboji for generations to watch the fireworks from a boat or along multiple vantage points from the shoreline, including from Preservation…
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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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Teen Art | 7th-12th Grade Art Classes

Jul 6
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Mah-Jongg

Jul 6
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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Bailey Stetson

Jul 6
Starts at 4:00pm
Captain’s Getaway – Next Level Rooftop
107 W Broadway St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Siesta Cruise Public Cruise

Jul 6
Occurs weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
5:00pm - 6:15pm
The Barefoot Bar
24457 178th St
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Queen II Dinner Cruise

Jul 6
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arnolds Park Amusement Park
37 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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Dick Bauman Big Band

Jul 6
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Okoboji Junior Tour Golf Tournament

Jul 6
Occurs daily
All day
Brooks Golf Course
1201 Brooks Park Drive
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Day Camp: Boots & Saddles

Jul 6
Occurs weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
All day
Camp Foster YMCA
1769 260th Ave
Spirit Lake, IA
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Sewing/Quilting

Jul 7
Occurs weekly on Tuesday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
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Boji Bantam Musical Theatre Workshop

Jul 7
Occurs daily
9:00am - 4:00pm
Okoboji Summer Theatre
2001 US-71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Summer Cezannes | Grades 1-3

Jul 7
10:00am - 11:30am
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 U. S. Hwy 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
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Echoes on West Okoboji Historical Cruise

Jul 7
Occurs daily
Starts at 10:00am
Arnolds Park – Queen II Docks
37 Lake St
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
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