Friday Night Live- Jason Kincel
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us on The Lake View Deck in Preservation Plaza for FREE music performed by some of the areas best artist from 6-9pm! Full bar along with select food will be available to enjoy.
Corn Festival Cooking at Pearson Lakes Art Center
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Learn, cook & create! Explore the history of community festivals and corn palaces, once commonplace celebrations of the planting, growth, and harvesting of corn in the Midwest. Cathie will teach kids to prepare tasty treats, all spotlighting corn as ...
Scotty Rohlfsen- Next Level Rooftop Series @ Captain's Getaway
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Scotty Rohlfsen- Next Level Rooftop Series @ Captain's Getaway starting at 5pm.
Scotty Rohlfsen- Next Level Rooftop Series @ Captain's Getaway
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Scotty Rohlfsen- Next Level Rooftop Series @ Captain's Getaway starting at 5pm.
Live Music Fridays @ Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Start your weekend with a glass of wine and the musical talents of Dave Anderson and the Invisible String Band every Friday evening at 6PM!
Friday Night Live- Luke Thomas
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us on The Lake View Deck in Preservation Plaza for FREE music performed by some of the areas best artist from 6-9pm! Full bar along with select food will be available to enjoy.
DockDogs at Oak Hill Outdoor
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us for a weekend of fun with DockDogs® at Oak Hill Outdoor! It's free to watch the dogs jump all weekend! For a fee, register your dogs to jump! No experience necessary & we welcome dogs of all shapes, sizes, breeds and ages (above 6 months)! We ...
Live Music at the Winery @ Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us every Saturday from May-September for live music on the Patio from 2-6 PM!
Scotty Rohlfsen- Next Level Rooftop Series @ Captain's Getaway
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Scotty Rohlfsen- Next Level Rooftop Series @ Captain's Getaway starting at 4pm.
DockDogs at Oak Hill Outdoor
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join us for a weekend of fun with DockDogs® at Oak Hill Outdoor! It's free to watch the dogs jump all weekend! For a fee, register your dogs to jump! No experience necessary & we welcome dogs of all shapes, sizes, breeds and ages (above 6 months)! We ...
Live Music at the Winery @ Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us every Sunday from May-September for live music on the Patio from 2-6 PM!
Scotty Rohlfsen- Next Level Rooftop Series @ Captain's Getaway
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Scotty Rohlfsen- Next Level Rooftop Series @ Captain's Getaway starting at 4pm.
Free Fall Prevention Screening @ Lightning Rehab & Fitness
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Come to their FREE balance screening to learn if you would benefit from physical therapy! Monday, September 22nd from 8:30am-1:00pm.
"AI Tsnunami" with Paul Gormley and the Iowa Lakes Corridor
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join the Iowa Lake Corridor for their Corridor Connections: Workshop and Leadership Series. "AI TSUNAMI" with Paul Gormley Tuesday, September 23rd from 10am-11:30am at Pearson Lakes Art Center! RSVP at LAKESCORRIDOR.COM/CONNECT
Story Time
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for story time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Arnolds Park Library! ALL AGES WELCOME! We will enjoy new stories, as well as, some favorite classics. Be sure to stay for the book themed craft after story time!
Ribbon Cutting for O'Farrell Sisters
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
We’re cutting the ribbon with O’Farrell Sisters! 🎉 ✂️ Come celebrate the new ownership and management of a long time staple of our area on Tuesday, September 23rd at 4:00PM! Stay and join us and O'Farrell Sisters as they host a Let's Get Social (BA5) ...
Let's Get Social at O'Farrell Sisters
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
✨ Let’s Get Social with O’Farrell Sisters ✨ Join the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce for an evening of networking, community, and connection at O’Farrell Sisters! 🥂🌆 📅 Date: Tuesday, September 23rd 🕔 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: ...
Iowa Great Lakes Beach Pick Up w/ Animal House of Okoboji
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Iowa Great Lakes Beach Pick Up w/ Animal House of Okoboji September 24th
Lakes Area Farmers Market
3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Lakes Area Farmers Market every Wednesday 3:30pm-7:00pm and Saturdays from 7:30am-12:00pm at the Dickinson County Fairgrounds!
Seasons Center’s Training Summit – Managing the Weight of Caring: Strategies for Self-Care
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A powerful, timely, and FREE self-care training summit featuring Stephanie Thornton, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Master Addiction Counselor. Stephanie brings years of experience and insight into the often-overlooked ...
Manhattan Short @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Winter Dance Party @ Pearson Lakes Art Center beginning at 6:00PM.
Manhattan Shor Film Festival
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Audiences in Over 500 Cities Spanning 6 Continents Unite for One Week for the 28th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. Come to the Pearson Lakes Art Center to view this year’s film finalists and be a judge for the work of the next generation of ...
Scotty Rohlfsen- Next Level Rooftop Series @ Captain's Getaway
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Scotty Rohlfsen- Next Level Rooftop Series @ Captain's Getaway starting at 5pm.
Live Music Fridays @ Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Start your weekend with a glass of wine and the musical talents of Dave Anderson and the Invisible String Band every Friday evening at 6PM!
Friday Night Live- Mike Walsch
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us on The Lake View Deck in Preservation Plaza for FREE music performed by some of the areas best artist from 6-9pm! Full bar along with select food will be available to enjoy.
University of Okoboji Oktoberfest
The 34th Annual University of Okoboji Oktoberfest will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025! Learn more at www.uofooktoberfest.com
Lakes Area Farmers Market
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Lakes Area Farmers Market every Wednesday 3:30pm-7:00pm and Saturdays from 7:30am-12:00pm at the Dickinson County Fairgrounds!
Live Music at the Winery @ Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us every Saturday from May-September for live music on the Patio from 2-6 PM!
Scotty Rohlfsen- Next Level Rooftop Series @ Captain's Getaway
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Scotty Rohlfsen- Next Level Rooftop Series @ Captain's Getaway starting at 4pm.
Run 4 Wine 5K
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Come and join us for a family and pet friendly 5K run/walk remembering Benjamin Bruce! Register with the link to get your free t-shirt and glass of wine! All proceeds go to the U of M Masonic Children’s Hospital Big Brave Benjamin Bruce Pediatric ICU ...
Okoboji Writers' & Songwriters Retreat
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
This year's Okoboji Writers' & Songwriters Retreat is taking place September 28, 29, 30 and October 1st! Visit https://okobojiwritersretreat.com to learn more!
Live Music at the Winery @ Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us every Sunday from May-September for live music on the Patio from 2-6 PM!
Ribbon Cutting for Little Sioux Archery Targets
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
oin us as we celebrate a Ribbon Cutting for Little Sioux Archery Targets! 📍 801 10th St Milford, IA 📅 Monday, September 29th ⏰ 12:00PM Come meet them, learn what they are all about, and help us welcome this business to our community!
Story Time
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for story time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Arnolds Park Library! ALL AGES WELCOME! We will enjoy new stories, as well as, some favorite classics. Be sure to stay for the book themed craft after story time!
Ribbon Cutting for Boji Doors
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join us to celebrate Boji Doors on Tuesday, September 30th at 4pm! We are holding a Ribbon Cutting for them at their location in Spirit Lake and we would love for you to stop by and show your support!
Mediterranean Dinner Series @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$100/$110 per dinner | 6pm Must register two days prior to each class. Glass of wine served with each dinner. Enjoy this small group dining experience at our expansive kitchen counter, allowing you up close and personal time with Chef Jay as he teaches ...
Kenue Coffee Hour
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A free adult program held at Maser Monarch Lodge on the first Thursday of the month at 10:30am unless moved for an event or holiday. No registration required.
Live Music Fridays @ Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Start your weekend with a glass of wine and the musical talents of Dave Anderson and the Invisible String Band every Friday evening at 6PM!
Friday Night Live- Scott Kirkhart
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us on The Lake View Deck in Preservation Plaza for FREE music performed by some of the areas best artist from 6-9pm! Full bar along with select food will be available to enjoy.
Artisans Road Trip with Pearson Lakes Art Center
12:00 AM
Artisans Road Trip aims to share the creativity of Northwest Iowa and promote a venue for established artisans to demonstrate their skills, exhibit and sell their original fine art via a self-guided studio tour in Northwest Iowa. A.R.T. is a weekend ...
Open Auditions for Hercules- Missoula Children's Theatre
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday, October 6: Open Auditions from 4-6pm Followed by two hours of rehearsal for a small portion of the cast. October 7-9: Rehearsals 4-6pm (all students) then 6:15-8:15pm (older students) October 10: Dress Rehearsal (all students) 4pm -8:15pm ...
Live Music Fridays @ Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Start your weekend with a glass of wine and the musical talents of Dave Anderson and the Invisible String Band every Friday evening at 6PM!
Spooktacular Fun @ Bedell Family YMCA
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join Bedell Family YMCA for a spooky fun filled night! Costume contests, games, crafts, scary stories and more. Dinner included! Friday, October 10 from 6-9pm.
Women's Day Away
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Are you ready for a little time away from the stresses of daily life? Join Ingham Okoboji for a wonderful day of relaxation, friendship, faith and fun! This one-day retreat will include sessions, worship, great food, free time activities, and more. We ...
Spirit of Harmony Chorus - Annual Show - Miles of Music
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Spirit of Harmony Chorus Annual Show - October 11, 2025 - 2:00pm. Featured guest performer Lincoln Larson. Also performances by our own quartets, Affinity and The Peppers. Come and join us for music and humor.
Ribbon Cutting for Edward Jones: Brandon Madison
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join us to celebrate Edward Jones- Brandon Madison with a Ribbon Cutting as they have opened the doors to their new location in Milford! We will be celebrating on Wednesday, October 15th at 4:00PM. See you there 🙂
Let's Do Lunch & Learn with The Family Crisis Center at GrapeTree
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber is hosting at Pearson Lakes Art Center, Let’s Do Lunch & Learn with Tony Thelen and The River Coaching and Consulting. Are you a leader? Do you want to take your leadership skills to the next level? Or are you looking ...
French Crepes with Four De Marie Bakery @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
French Crepes with Four De Marie Bakery @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
Live Music Fridays @ Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Start your weekend with a glass of wine and the musical talents of Dave Anderson and the Invisible String Band every Friday evening at 6PM!
Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival
We are so excited to announce the return of the Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival on Saturday, October 18th for FREE Fall Family fun in the Iowa Great Lakes! Join us at Camp Foster for trick-or-treating, games, crafts and more put on by local business! ...
Feast without the Fuss! @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Feast without the Fuss! @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
Halloween Cupcake Decorating Class @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Halloween Cupcake Decorating Class @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
Halloween Cupcake Decorating @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Halloween Cupcake Decorating @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
Live Music Fridays @ Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Start your weekend with a glass of wine and the musical talents of Dave Anderson and the Invisible String Band every Friday evening at 6PM!
Mediterranean Dinner Series @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$100/$110 per dinner | 6pm Must register two days prior to each class. Glass of wine served with each dinner. Enjoy this small group dining experience at our expansive kitchen counter, allowing you up close and personal time with Chef Jay as he teaches ...
Live Music Fridays @ Round Lake Vineyards & Winery
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Start your weekend with a glass of wine and the musical talents of Dave Anderson and the Invisible String Band every Friday evening at 6PM!
Stirring Up Fall Flavor with Soups Class @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Stirring Up Fall Flavor with Soups Class @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
Kenue Coffee Hour
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A free adult program held at Maser Monarch Lodge on the first Thursday of the month at 10:30am unless moved for an event or holiday. No registration required.
What is Disability? Mural Project Opening Reception @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
What is Disability? Mural Project @ Pearson Lakes Art Center Opening Reception: 11/6 5-7pm.
Varietal Series, Pinot Noir Wine Class @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Varietal Series, Pinot Noir Wine Class @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
WOW Women's Okoboji Weekend
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🎉 WOW - Women's Okoboji Weekend ARTISAN MARKET! 🎉 We are excited to bring back our Artisan Market! 🗓️ Friday, November 7, 2025 | 4–8 PM 🗓️ Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 9 AM–4 PM
WOW Women's Okoboji Weekend
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🎉 WOW - Women's Okoboji Weekend ARTISAN MARKET! 🎉 We are excited to bring back our Artisan Market! 🗓️ Friday, November 7, 2025 | 4–8 PM 🗓️ Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 9 AM–4 PM
IGLA Chamber Annual Dinner & Celebration
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Please join the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber on Monday, November 4th at The Waterfront Grille for another successful year of supporting this amazing community we all call home! This years Annual Dinner is 51 successful years and we couldn't have done ...
Sweet & Savory Small Party Bites Class @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sweet & Savory Small Party Bites Class @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
PLAC Biennial Exhibition Opening Reception @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PLAC Biennial Exhibition Opening Reception @ Pearson Lakes Art Center 11/13-2/21
Autumn Gourmet Dinner @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Autumn Gourmet Dinner @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
Wines of Spain Wine Class @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wines of Spain Wine Class @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
A Merry Little Holiday Brunch @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
A Merry Little Holiday Brunch @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
Damon, Dave & Ryan Holiday Show
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dave, Damon, and Ryan will present holiday music in their own special way. For many years these three gentlemen have serenaded us with holiday tunes and original songs to start our holiday season off. You will laugh out loud and sing along with them ...
New to the Collection: Featuring Paintings Gifted by John & Karen Goodenow Opening Reception @ PLAC
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
New to the Collection: Featuring Paintings Gifted by John & Karen Goodenow Opening Reception @ PLAC 12/11-5/2026
46th Annual University of Okoboji Winter Games
Mark your calendars! Broomball. Flag Football. Softball. Bags Tournament. Chili Cook-Off. Chocolate Classic. Polar Plunge. Fireworks. Burning of the Greens. MUCH, MUCH MORE! Stay tuned for more details! Visit uofowintergames.com to learn more!
44th Annual Iowa Great Lakes Area Walleye Weekend
12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mark your calendars and join us for the 44th Annual Iowa Great Lakes Area Walleye Weekend! This year Walleye Weekend will take place on May 2nd and May 3rd. We can't wait to see you then!
University of Okoboji Homecoming Race 2026
University of Okoboji Homecoming Race 2026 Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 18, 2026!