Arnolds Sparkle is a new winter event at Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Walk down newly remodeled Lake Street and enjoy the lights and Christmas decorations. Then head into the Park and see Christmas scenes and more lights along the park pathway. Start a new tradition and bring the whole family to put you in the Read More »

Skitzo Fonik caters their show toward performing Current Dance Hits and Fun Timeless Classics. Join us for another night of live music at Captains Getaway!

Join us out on Lake Street for our annual Holiday Market! Canned food drive entry fee (canned foods, paper goods, monetary donation, etc.) Vendors of all types including spruce tip pot materials, Christmas trees and wreaths, ornaments, hot cocoa, craftsman items, and more! Hot eats and delicious holiday cocktails! Snowga at 11am with the Studio Read More »

Jazzed Up Big Band is excited to present our 4th Annual Jazzed Up Christmas in the Roof Garden Ballroom at Historic Arnolds Park! Celebrate the Christmas season with your family, friends, co-workers, and employees at Jazzed Up Christmas!

Arnolds Sparkle is a new winter event at Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Walk down newly remodeled Lake Street and enjoy the lights and Christmas decorations. Then head into the Park and see Christmas scenes and more lights along the park pathway. Start a new tradition and bring the whole family to put you in the Read More »

Skitzo Fonik caters their show toward performing Current Dance Hits and Fun Timeless Classics. Join us for another night of live music at Captains Getaway!

Arnolds Sparkle is a new winter event at Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Walk down newly remodeled Lake Street and enjoy the lights and Christmas decorations. Then head into the Park and see Christmas scenes and more lights along the park pathway. Start a new tradition and bring the whole family to put you in the Read More »

Tonic Sol-fa has established itself not only as the most in-demand vocal group in the Midwest but also one of the most successful independent acts in America. In addition to substantial album sales of its own independent releases (2,000,000 copies sold), the group has toured extensively throughout the US and abroad, building their financial base Read More »

Arnolds Sparkle is a new winter event at Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Walk down newly remodeled Lake Street and enjoy the lights and Christmas decorations. Then head into the Park and see Christmas scenes and more lights along the park pathway. Start a new tradition and bring the whole family to put you in the Read More »

Arnolds Sparkle is a new winter event at Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Walk down newly remodeled Lake Street and enjoy the lights and Christmas decorations. Then head into the Park and see Christmas scenes and more lights along the park pathway. Start a new tradition and bring the whole family to put you in the Read More »

Arnolds Sparkle is a new winter event at Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Walk down newly remodeled Lake Street and enjoy the lights and Christmas decorations. Then head into the Park and see Christmas scenes and more lights along the park pathway. Start a new tradition and bring the whole family to put you in the Read More »

Wine Class | December | Champagne Deconstructed Taste the 3 wines that typically go into Champagne and finish actual Champagne! Members: $30 Non-Members: $35

University of Okoboji Winter Games began in 1981 as a small broomball tournament on the frozen waters at the Fish Hatchery. This event became a way for locals and visitors to escape the cabin fever of winter time and celebrate all of the fun and unique activities you can experience in the Iowa Great Lakes Read More »

Join us for this annual event on East Lake Okoboji!  Vintage snowmobiles from around the midwest gather to race down a four lane 500ft track on East Lake Okoboji in front of the The Ritz in Arnolds Park.  Racing is open and free to the general public to watch. Friday night registration until 9 PMand Read More »

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 Plaza in Arnolds Park.  They Read More »

The University of Okoboji Homecoming Races have been an annual tradition since 1978. Enjoy the scenic route around West Lake Okoboji while competing in one of the many races over University of Okoboji Homecoming weekend. Races Include: Triathlon, Team Triathlon, Half-Marathon, 10K & 5K Triathlon & Team Triathlon Swim, bike, and run in and around the 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.

This annual event, overlooking the beautiful West Lake Okoboji and next to Arnolds Park Amusement Park, is a juried show featuring handcrafted work of over 50 artists from throughout the Midwest. Categories include sculpture, pottery, glass, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, folk art, furniture, mixed media, and more. This is a must-see if you’re in Okoboji Read More »

Check back for more details about the 2023 Okoboji Blue Water Festival.  

Registration is from 9 am – noon • $20 fee • Awards are at 3 pm To have your car judged, you must have the hood up and the trunk open Dash Plaques to first 100 cars If you have a car, we have a class! Trophy to Top three places in each class! New Read More »