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.
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 ...
Mystery Madness @ Camp Foster YMCA
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Dates: October 11-12 Mystery Madness at Camp Foster YMCA is coming up soon! Join us for this spooktacular overnight event. Don’t forget to bring your costume! Open to kids ages 8-14. Register online at https://campfosterymca.com/special-events/
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 🙂
Open House for Edward Jones: Brandon Madison
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Edward Jones:Brandon Madison has moved! They are hosting an open house at their new location in Milford on Wednesday, October 15th from 4:30 to 6:30PM.
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
Bold by Design @ Twetten's Interior Design
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The holidays are coming. What if you could have a team of stylists, interior designers, and visibility experts all in the same room, giving you practical advice? That is exactly what Bold by Design offers. Join us for a hands-on evening in Okoboji ...
Bold by Design
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The holidays are coming. What if you could have a team of stylists, interior designers, and visibility experts all in the same room, giving you practical advice? That is exactly what Bold by Design offers. Join us for a hands-on evening in Okoboji ...
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!
3rd Annual Harvest Festival- Lake Park, IA
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Join us Saturday, October 25th for a full day of fall fun in Lake Park! AGENDA: 🛍 Harvest Shop Walk | 10 AM–5 PM - Participating Shops include Hometown Florals and Water Tower Boutique (If you would like to join let us know!) 🌮 Tacos & Treats | ...
Downtown Spirit Lake Candy Walk
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Please join us in beautiful Downtown Spirit Lake for the annual Candy Walk. Our amazing members will be handing out tricks and treats for your littles. So dress up the littles ot entire family and come see us. Saturday, October 25 from 2-4pm!
Ribbon Cutting for Okoboji Physical Therapy
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber invites you to help us celebrate Okoboji Physical Therapy with a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, October 28th at 4PM. They moved locations awhile back and are officially settled in and ready to celebrate! They will be ...
Let's Get Social (BA5) with Okoboji Physical Therapy
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
🎉 Join Us for a Let's Get Social with Okoboji Physical Therapy! The Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to connect, mingle, and celebrate with us and the team at Okoboji Physical Therapy on Tuesday, October 28th from 4PM-6PM. Enjoy ...
Trunk or Treat @ GrapeTree Medical Staffing
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join GrapeTree for our 6th Annual Trunk or Treat! We welcome you to come in whatever costume you find most spooktacular. We hope to see you there!
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!
All Church Camp @ Ingham Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp
6:00 PM - 10:00 AM
Save the date! We are heading back to Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp this fall! We will be there Friday, October 31st - Sunday, November 2nd (full schedule with times will come out closer to camp weekend) Cost is $300/family (A generous donor has given ...
Masquerade Party @ Snappers
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Join us for a night of mystery this Halloween - we're throwing a Masquerade Party! $20/per person covers entry and complimentary appetizers throughout the evening. Sip speciality cocktails and dance to tunes from our live DJ. Costume contest winners ...
Halloween Costume Contest and Karaoke
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Best Single, Couples, & Group Costume Awards Karaoke starts at 9pm Get dressed up, grab your friends, and join us for a night of Karaoke and halloween fun!
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
Holiday Window Lighting
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us on Hill Avenue to kick off the Holiday Season with the annual Holiday Window Lighting. There are activities for the kiddos at the Venue, live window displays and so much more.
Wines of Spain Wine Class @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wines of Spain Wine Class @ Pearson Lakes Art Center
Annual Holiday Market
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for our annual Holiday Market in the Roof Garden on December 5th from 4-7pm! We will have live holiday music by La Raza, carriage rides down a festive Lake Street, free pictures with Santa by Rylan Howe Photography, and 30+ amazing vendors! ...
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
Santa's Village
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join us in Downtown Spirit Lake for a day of Holiday Magic! Our amazing members will have so many fun activities. Santa will be at Allure & Co for photos. 10am -2 pm The full list will be published in November.
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!