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  • Arts & Culture

    Uncover Okoboji’s Arts & Culture Scene Whether you’re into live theater, local art, or fascinating history, Okoboji’s arts and culture scene offers something for every kind of explorer.

  • Best of Okoboji: A Perfect Family Day Out

    Discover the Schmitz Family’s Favorite Stops Around the Iowa Great Lakes Looking for the best family friendly things to do in Okoboji? You’re in luck! Local parents Brad and Ali Schmitz, along with their three adventurous kids-Landon (12), Bennett (10), and Bowen (8) have curated the ultimate Best of Okoboji itinerary that families everywhere will…

  • Sunset Dining Guide: The Best Lakeside Dining in Okoboji

    What’s more enjoyable and relaxing than indulging in a delicious meal with sunset views over the lake? Not much! That’s why we’ve curated this essential guide to lakeside dining in Okoboji, featuring 11 unforgettable patio and waterfront restaurants. Whether you’re arriving by boat or car, these scenic dining spots offer the perfect combination of food, family,…

  • Okoboji’s Best Beaches: Sun, Sand, and Summer Fun

    When summer hits in the Iowa Great Lakes, there’s no better place to be than one of Okoboji’s beautiful public beaches. Whether you’re looking to soak up the sun, let the kids splash in the shallows, or enjoy a lakeside picnic, Okoboji’s beaches offer something for everyone. Here’s your guide to the top beaches to…

  • Visitor Guide

    Request Your Guide to Okoboji Oh no! We are all out of 2025 Vacation Okoboji Visitor Guides. Fill out the form below to be the first to receive a 2026 Vacation Okoboji guide by mail. 2026 Visitor Guides will arrive in January! Start planning your 2026 vacation today! View the Digital Edition Don’t wait, start…

  • Annual Events

    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.

  • Lakes & Beaches

    Iowa’s Great Lakes Nestled in the northwest corner of Iowa, the Iowa Great Lakes boast an impressive array of natural wonders. Over 14,000 years ago, during the Des Moines Ice Lobe’s retreat southward in the Late Wisconsin Glaciation period, a geological spectacle unfolded, shaping the landscape with unparalleled beauty and power. Today, these six lakes…

  • Free Movies by the Lake: The Wild Robot

    Jensen Real Estate presents Free Movie by the Lake. Showtime is at 8PM on Preservation Plaza in Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Bring your chairs and blankets! (2024) PG|| After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares…

  • Free Movies by the Lake: Mufasa the Lion King

    Jensen Real Estate presents Free Movie by the Lake. Showtime is at 8PM on Preservation Plaza in Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Bring your chairs and blankets! (2024) PG|| Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey…

  • Free Movies by the Lake: Inside Out 2

    Jensen Real Estate presents Free Movie by the Lake. Showtime is at 8PM on Preservation Plaza in Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Bring your chairs and blankets! (2024) PG|| A sequel that features Riley entering puberty and experiencing brand new, more complex emotions as a result. As Riley tries to adapt to her teenage years, her…