Community Events

Community Events

5/31/2026 - 5/31/2027
SUN
May
31
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

🚴‍♂️ Sunday Funday Bike Ride 🍻 Join us every Sunday for a fun group bike ride starting at Sportsmans! 🕐 Meet up: 1:00 PM 📍 Starting location: Sportsmans Each week The route will be decided by the group that shows up, so every ride can be a little ...

MON
June
1
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

The Dickinson County Nature Center partners with Brooks Golf to host Birding on the Green. This is a free adult program for the novice birder to the more experienced birder. The outing heads out at 7 a.m. and is led by expert birder, Don Vrchota, and a ...

MON
June
1
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

WILD Roots Summer Summit Who: 13-18 year olds When: June 1st from 6-8 PM Where: Horseshoe Bend Cost: Free What to expect: Dickinson County Nature Center aims to provide opportunities for teenagers to connect with nature and each other through the ...

MON
June
1
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night Memorial Day through Labor Day 7-9pm

TUE
June
2
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

🎬✨ ANIMATION NATION, ASSEMBLE ✨🎬 Get ready for a magical night of brainpower and nostalgia — Monsters, Think! (Disney & Pixar Trivia) arrives at West O Beer Tuesday, June 2 from 7-9 PM! From talking toys to undersea adventures, superhero squads to ...

WED
June
3
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

WED
June
3
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Join us at 4PM on Wednesday, June 3rd for a Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Simply Pristine Clean & Laundry! Come join us to celebrate and learn more about who they are and what they all offer. See you there!

WED
June
3
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Get ready for an electrifying evening as we explore how storms form and even create lightning! 🌩️ 📍 Lakeside Labs, Mahan Hall 🕔 Wednesday, June 3rd at 5 PM

WED
June
3
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Introducing your new midweek tradition — THE TERRACE: LIVE & LOCAL 🎶☀️ All summer long, we’re bringing the best local talent to our outdoor space every Wednesday. Cold beers in hand, live music in the air, and unbeatable Okoboji vibes. Kick back on ...

THU
June
4
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

This free adult program is held on the first Thursday of the month at 10:30 AM in the Maser Monarch Lodge. This month's speaker, John Wenck, is the Water Trails Coordinator with the Iowa DNR. His presentation will focus on the Little Sioux Water Trail ...

THU
June
4
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Who says you can’t mix miles with cold beer? Not us! The West O Summer Beer Runs are your weekly excuse to get outside, break a sweat, and kick back with friends and family. We meet up at West O Beer every Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. for a fun, social ...

THU
June
4
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 4 for an On Us event to benefit the "Gift a Smile" program with Historic Arnolds Park and No Boundaries Middles — sponsored by Midwest Companies and The Lakes News Shopper! ABOUT ON US: One night per month, every month, ...

THU
June
4
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Welcome to Women in Nature Day (W.I.N.D.)! This is an evening of spending time with like-minded outdoor women while learning from a collaboration of local organizations! Enjoy a fun social followed by nature inspired sessions of your choice! All ...

THU
June
4
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

June 4 at the Lake View Deck. (DJ Nate T & Cael) We’re kicking off summer with a night by the water at Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Come out for good music, ice cold drinks, and a sunset over the lake as we ease into the season. We’ll be dropping our ...

THU
June
4
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

FRI
June
5
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Start your Friday with coffee, conversation, and community! ☕🎉 Join the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce, and Auto Smart of Okoboji for Chamber Coffee & Conversation on Friday, June 5th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 ...

FRI
June
5
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Grab your clubs for a fun summer day on the course all while supporting our community and our kids!

FRI
June
5
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

FRI
June
5
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday Night Live is coming back to the Lake View Deck! ✨ Listen to free music performed by local artists and enjoy a cool drink with a lake-side view. Catch the sunset with us. Performances are from 6pm - 9pm. Thank you to our sponsor, Michelob ...

SAT
June
6
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

SAT
June
6
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Farmers Market in the Park every Saturday during the summer from 8:30am-12:30pm! Enjoy vendors, live music and so much more!

SAT
June
6
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

SAT
June
6
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday Night Live is coming back to the Lake View Deck! ✨ Listen to free music performed by local artists and enjoy a cool drink with a lake-side view. Catch the sunset with us. Performances are from 6pm - 9pm. Thank you to our sponsor, Michelob ...

SAT
June
6 7
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
SUN
June
7
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

🚴‍♂️ Sunday Funday Bike Ride 🍻 Join us every Sunday for a fun group bike ride starting at Sportsmans! 🕐 Meet up: 1:00 PM 📍 Starting location: Sportsmans Each week The route will be decided by the group that shows up, so every ride can be a little ...

MON
June
8 12
12:00 AM

Are your campers ready to wrangle up some fun this summer? We have a limited number of spots in our Day Camp Boots and Saddles program. This program is for campers ages 8-10 who love horses and want to learn more about them. Your camper will spend time ...

MON
June
8
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Struggling to incorporate more healthy vegetables into your daily diet or tired of delegating vegetables as just side dishes? Sarah is eager to demonstrate flavorful vegetarian main dishes to build your confidence in exploring the wide world of ...

MON
June
8
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night Memorial Day through Labor Day 7-9pm

TUE
June
9
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Baby Biologist: Crawl, Wiggle, Fly Who: Children under the age of 2 When: June 9th, 10:30-11:00 AM Where: Dickinson County Nature Center Cost: Free What to expect: This program offers a fun and safe space for you and your baby to learn about the ...

TUE
June
9
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Your favorite songs. Cold craft beer. Brick oven pizza. And a whole lot of competitive singing from people who swear they “totally know this one.” Join us for Music Bingo at West O Beer — where every song could bring you one step closer to prizes, ...

WED
June
10
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us every Wednesday mid-June through mid-August for an hour of fun! This year's theme is "Nature Mysteries" and at each program kids will try and solve a puzzling question! This program will meet at the old Butterfly House, located just south of ...

WED
June
10
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Nature Tots: Wiggling Animals Who: Children ages 2-5 with an adult When: June 10th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Dickinson County Nature Center Cost: Free What to expect: This program is held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. ...

WED
June
10
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Nature Tots: Wiggling Animals Who: Children ages 2-5 with an adult When: June 10th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Dickinson County Nature Center Cost: Free What to expect: This program is held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. ...

WED
June
10
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

WED
June
10
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Introducing your new midweek tradition — THE TERRACE: LIVE & LOCAL 🎶☀️ All summer long, we’re bringing the best local talent to our outdoor space every Wednesday. Cold beers in hand, live music in the air, and unbeatable Okoboji vibes. Kick back on ...

THU
June
11
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

SUMMER LIBRARY SHOWS Free Admission | Registration is not required Brought to you by the Spirit Lake, Okoboji and Milford Public Libraries Mesozoic Adventure Thursday, June 11 | 10:30am Rad Zoo Wednesday, June 17 | 10:30am & 2:00pm The Juggler with the ...

THU
June
11
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Who says you can’t mix miles with cold beer? Not us! The West O Summer Beer Runs are your weekly excuse to get outside, break a sweat, and kick back with friends and family. We meet up at West O Beer every Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. for a fun, social ...

THU
June
11
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Struggling to incorporate more healthy vegetables into your daily diet or tired of delegating vegetables as just side dishes? Sarah is eager to demonstrate flavorful vegetarian main dishes to build your confidence in exploring the wide world of ...

THU
June
11
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

FRI
June
12 13
12:00 AM

Spencer, get ready… 🐂 Rodeo. 🏁 Racing. It’s all coming together for the FIRST EVER Flagfest: Spurs & Speed Weekend — June 12 & 13 at the Clay County Fairgrounds, in conjunction with Spencer Flagfest. This new two-day event will feature a professional ...

FRI
June
12
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Grab your clubs and gather your team for a day on the greens at Okoboji View Golf Course. Golfers of all skill levels are invited to the annual tournament.

FRI
June
12
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

FRI
June
12
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday Night Live is coming back to the Lake View Deck! ✨ Listen to free music performed by local artists and enjoy a cool drink with a lake-side view. Catch the sunset with us. Performances are from 6pm - 9pm. Thank you to our sponsor, Michelob ...

SAT
June
13
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

SAT
June
13
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Farmers Market in the Park every Saturday during the summer from 8:30am-12:30pm! Enjoy vendors, live music and so much more!

SAT
June
13
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

SAT
June
13
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Free Show – All Ages Iowa Native Casey Muessigmann pairs an edgy, yet somehow poetically blue-collar catalogue of original songs with a fierce on-stage intensity. Fully immersing himself in each note, and every lyric, he wields a voice akin to Luke ...

SUN
June
14
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Grab the spouse and bring your best. a very very fun day at Emerald Hills Golf Club.

SUN
June
14
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

🚴‍♂️ Sunday Funday Bike Ride 🍻 Join us every Sunday for a fun group bike ride starting at Sportsmans! 🕐 Meet up: 1:00 PM 📍 Starting location: Sportsmans Each week The route will be decided by the group that shows up, so every ride can be a little ...

MON
June
15 19
12:00 AM

Are your campers ready to wrangle up some fun this summer? We have a limited number of spots in our Day Camp Boots and Saddles program. This program is for campers ages 8-10 who love horses and want to learn more about them. Your camper will spend time ...

MON
June
15
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night Memorial Day through Labor Day 7-9pm

WED
June
17
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wizarding Workshop Camp Who: Children going into 3rd-5th grade When: June 17th, 9 AM- 3 PM Where: Horseshoe Bend (North side), 2372 190th Ave., Milford, IA 51351 Cost: $20 (includes 2 snacks) What to expect: Step into a world of wonder, where ...

WED
June
17
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us every Wednesday mid-June through mid-August for an hour of fun! This year's theme is "Nature Mysteries" and at each program kids will try and solve a puzzling question! This program will meet at the old Butterfly House, located just south of ...

WED
June
17
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

SUMMER LIBRARY SHOWS Free Admission | Registration is not required Brought to you by the Spirit Lake, Okoboji and Milford Public Libraries Mesozoic Adventure Thursday, June 11 | 10:30am Rad Zoo Wednesday, June 17 | 10:30am & 2:00pm The Juggler with the ...

WED
June
17
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

SUMMER LIBRARY SHOWS Free Admission | Registration is not required Brought to you by the Spirit Lake, Okoboji and Milford Public Libraries Mesozoic Adventure Thursday, June 11 | 10:30am Rad Zoo Wednesday, June 17 | 10:30am & 2:00pm The Juggler with the ...

WED
June
17
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

WED
June
17
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

🦚✨ IT’S BACK! ✨🦚 Get ready to rally for an incredible cause because the 2nd Annual Bras for a Cause is officially returning to The Peacock Lounge and Grille! 🎀 Last year, this amazing community absolutely blew us away. Together, we raised over ...

WED
June
17
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Introducing your new midweek tradition — THE TERRACE: LIVE & LOCAL 🎶☀️ All summer long, we’re bringing the best local talent to our outdoor space every Wednesday. Cold beers in hand, live music in the air, and unbeatable Okoboji vibes. Kick back on ...

THU
June
18
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Discover twenty-two permanent and seven annually rotating sculptures along the Pearson Lakes Art Center grounds and Sculpture Trail Loop. Stroll through this unique outdoor gallery where art and nature intertwine. Join us for the unveilng of the seven ...

THU
June
18
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Who says you can’t mix miles with cold beer? Not us! The West O Summer Beer Runs are your weekly excuse to get outside, break a sweat, and kick back with friends and family. We meet up at West O Beer every Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. for a fun, social ...

THU
June
18
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Browse our galleries, then head outside to the amphitheater (weather permitting) for live music and drinks. In the case of inclement weather, the performances will be held indoors. Sponsored by Margy Wood.

THU
June
18
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

THU
June
18
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Special Ticketed Event – All Ages The seven men comprising Styx–James “JY” Young (lead vocals, guitars), Tommy Shaw (lead vocals, guitars), Chuck Panozzo (bass, vocals), Todd Sucherman (drums, percussion), Lawrence Gowan (lead vocals, keyboards),CRASH ...

FRI
June
19
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

SUMMER LIBRARY SHOWS Free Admission | Registration is not required Brought to you by the Spirit Lake, Okoboji and Milford Public Libraries Mesozoic Adventure Thursday, June 11 | 10:30am Rad Zoo Wednesday, June 17 | 10:30am & 2:00pm The Juggler with the ...

FRI
June
19
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

FRI
June
19
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Special Ticketed Event – All Ages Fiercely rooted in the classics, the girl who left her Kentucky home and high school at 16 to take a job at Dollywood has grown into a woman who embraces the genre’s forward progression. GRAMMY® Award-winning ...

SAT
June
20
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

SAT
June
20
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Farmers Market in the Park every Saturday during the summer from 8:30am-12:30pm! Enjoy vendors, live music and so much more!

SAT
June
20
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
SAT
June
20
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

SAT
June
20
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Join Bridges Bay Resort for their ticketed Adult Sunset Swim on Saturday, June 20th from 7pm to 11pm!

SAT
June
20
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Free show- all ages Bio Sioux City, Iowa’s very own Above The Covers is an energetic party band that will have you dancing, singing, and rocking out like nobody’s watching! Over the course of five years, ATC has become Northwest Iowa’s favorite rock ...

SUN
June
21
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

🚴‍♂️ Sunday Funday Bike Ride 🍻 Join us every Sunday for a fun group bike ride starting at Sportsmans! 🕐 Meet up: 1:00 PM 📍 Starting location: Sportsmans Each week The route will be decided by the group that shows up, so every ride can be a little ...

MON
June
22 26
12:00 AM

Are your campers ready to wrangle up some fun this summer? We have a limited number of spots in our Day Camp Boots and Saddles program. This program is for campers ages 8-10 who love horses and want to learn more about them. Your camper will spend time ...

MON
June
22
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night Memorial Day through Labor Day 7-9pm

TUE
June
23 28
12:00 AM

Okoboji Summer Theatre - Ring of Fire - Musical of Johnny Cash June 23 - 28 Weekly curtain times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 6 p.m. SHOW SYNOPSIS: Created by Richard Maltby, Jr., Conceived ...

TUE
June
23
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Your favorite songs. Cold craft beer. Brick oven pizza. And a whole lot of competitive singing from people who swear they “totally know this one.” Join us for Music Bingo at West O Beer — where every song could bring you one step closer to prizes, ...

TUE
June
23
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Introducing "The Papa's and Mama's", the world's ONLY authentic Mamas and Papas tribute in sight and sound. This talented group of musicians has dedicated themselves to recreating the magic and energy of one of the most iconic groups of the 60s. Led by ...

WED
June
24
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us every Wednesday mid-June through mid-August for an hour of fun! This year's theme is "Nature Mysteries" and at each program kids will try and solve a puzzling question! This program will meet at the old Butterfly House, located just south of ...

WED
June
24
12:00 PM - 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 ...

Register
WED
June
24
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

WED
June
24
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Introducing your new midweek tradition — THE TERRACE: LIVE & LOCAL 🎶☀️ All summer long, we’re bringing the best local talent to our outdoor space every Wednesday. Cold beers in hand, live music in the air, and unbeatable Okoboji vibes. Kick back on ...

THU
June
25
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Who says you can’t mix miles with cold beer? Not us! The West O Summer Beer Runs are your weekly excuse to get outside, break a sweat, and kick back with friends and family. We meet up at West O Beer every Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. for a fun, social ...

THU
June
25
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

THU
June
25
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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THU
June
25
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Nashville —> Lake Okoboji Summer Concert Series at Captain’s Getaway! ▪️June 25: The Castellows ▪️July 9: BlackHawk ▪️July 16: Bayker Blankenship ▪️August 6: Tyler Halverson ▪️August 13: John Morgan

THU
June
25
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

THU
June
25
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre 7:30pm | Free Admission Join us for Speaker Series presented by Okoboji Magazine for programs designed to educate and entertain. June 25: #BojiKites July 16: Chad Elliott August 13: Sarah Grant

FRI
June
26
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

FRI
June
26 28
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
SAT
June
27
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

SAT
June
27
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Farmers Market in the Park every Saturday during the summer from 8:30am-12:30pm! Enjoy vendors, live music and so much more!

SAT
June
27
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

SAT
June
27
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Free Show – All Ages Bio Come Sail Away with Southern California’s first Yacht Rock band, Yachty by Nature. This crew of six talented musicians offers you a sunset cruise to the guilty pleasures of 70’s and 80’s smooth soft rock. A one-of-a-kind yacht ...

SUN
June
28
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
SUN
June
28
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

🚴‍♂️ Sunday Funday Bike Ride 🍻 Join us every Sunday for a fun group bike ride starting at Sportsmans! 🕐 Meet up: 1:00 PM 📍 Starting location: Sportsmans Each week The route will be decided by the group that shows up, so every ride can be a little ...

MON
Jun Jul
29 3
12:00 AM

Are your campers ready to wrangle up some fun this summer? We have a limited number of spots in our Day Camp Boots and Saddles program. This program is for campers ages 8-10 who love horses and want to learn more about them. Your camper will spend time ...

MON
June
29
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night Memorial Day through Labor Day 7-9pm

TUE
Jun Jul
30 5
12:00 AM

Okoboji Summer Theatre - Murder on the Links (comedy) June 30-July 5 Weekly curtain times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 6 p.m. *Saturday, July 4, 4:30 matinee only. SHOW SYNOPSIS: By ...

TUE
June
30
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

🎬✨ ANIMATION NATION, ASSEMBLE ✨🎬 Get ready for a magical night of brainpower and nostalgia — Monsters, Think! (Disney & Pixar Trivia) arrives at West O Beer Tuesday, June 2 from 7-9 PM! From talking toys to undersea adventures, superhero squads to ...

WED
July
1
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

WED
July
1
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Introducing your new midweek tradition — THE TERRACE: LIVE & LOCAL 🎶☀️ All summer long, we’re bringing the best local talent to our outdoor space every Wednesday. Cold beers in hand, live music in the air, and unbeatable Okoboji vibes. Kick back on ...

THU
July
2
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

This free adult program is held on the first Thursday of the month at 10:30 AM in the Maser Monarch Lodge. This month's speaker is Marleen Boernsen with Boernsen Bees. Her presentation will focus on their family-run business and beekeeping. ...

THU
July
2
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Who says you can’t mix miles with cold beer? Not us! The West O Summer Beer Runs are your weekly excuse to get outside, break a sweat, and kick back with friends and family. We meet up at West O Beer every Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. for a fun, social ...

THU
July
2
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

THU
July
2
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Come celebrate our nation’s milestone anniversary! Chef Brandon takes beloved midwest traditional cuisine to another level, incorporating subtle influences from the many different countries represented in this land of abundance. A true melting pot of ...

THU
July
2
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

FRI
July
3
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

FRI
July
3
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Free Show- all ages

SAT
July
4
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

SAT
July
4
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Farmers Market in the Park every Saturday during the summer from 8:30am-12:30pm! Enjoy vendors, live music and so much more!

SAT
July
4 5
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
SAT
July
4
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

SAT
July
4
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

SAT
July
4
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Free Show – All Ages Bio Raptor, the commercial music ensemble of the United States Air Force Heartland of America Band, performs high-energy music from a variety of genres. Their dynamic stage presence that enables them to tell the Air Force story to ...

SUN
Jul Aug
5 8
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

🚴‍♂️ Sunday Funday Bike Ride 🍻 Join us every Sunday for a fun group bike ride starting at Sportsmans! 🕐 Meet up: 1:00 PM 📍 Starting location: Sportsmans Each week The route will be decided by the group that shows up, so every ride can be a little ...

MON
July
6 10
12:00 AM

Are your campers ready to wrangle up some fun this summer? We have a limited number of spots in our Day Camp Boots and Saddles program. This program is for campers ages 8-10 who love horses and want to learn more about them. Your camper will spend time ...

MON
July
6 11
12:00 AM

The 2026 Boji Bantam Musical Theatre Workshop will be July 6-11, a weeklong intensive for ages 8+ in musical theatre, acting, and movement Join us this summer as Okoboji Summer Theatre Guest Artists teach a weeklong musical theatre intensive. Students ...

MON
July
6
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

The Dickinson County Nature Center partners with Brooks Golf to host Birding on the Green. This is a free adult program for the novice birder to the more experienced birder. The outing heads out at 7 a.m. and is led by expert birder, Don Vrchota, and a ...

MON
July
6
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night Memorial Day through Labor Day 7-9pm

TUE
July
7 12
12:00 AM

Okoboji Summer Theatre - Sister Act (musical) July 7-12 Weekly curtain times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 6 p.m. SHOW SYNOPSIS: Music by Alan Menken; Lyrics by Glenn Slater; Book by Cheri ...

TUE
July
7
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Your favorite songs. Cold craft beer. Brick oven pizza. And a whole lot of competitive singing from people who swear they “totally know this one.” Join us for Music Bingo at West O Beer — where every song could bring you one step closer to prizes, ...

WED
July
8
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wizarding Workshop Camp Who: Children going into 3rd-5th grade When: June 17th, 9 AM- 3 PM Where: Horseshoe Bend (North side), 2372 190th Ave., Milford, IA 51351 Cost: $20 (includes 2 snacks) What to expect: Step into a world of wonder, where ...

WED
July
8
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wizarding Workshop Camp Who: Children going into 3rd-5th grade When: June 17th, 9 AM- 3 PM Where: Horseshoe Bend (North side), 2372 190th Ave., Milford, IA 51351 Cost: $20 (includes 2 snacks) What to expect: Step into a world of wonder, where ...

WED
July
8
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us every Wednesday mid-June through mid-August for an hour of fun! This year's theme is "Nature Mysteries" and at each program kids will try and solve a puzzling question! This program will meet at the old Butterfly House, located just south of ...

WED
July
8
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Nature Tots: Singing Animals Who: Children ages 2-5 with an adult When: July 8th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Dickinson County Nature Center Cost: Free What to expect: This program is held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. ...

WED
July
8
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Nature Tots: Singing Animals Who: Children ages 2-5 with an adult When: July 8th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Dickinson County Nature Center Cost: Free What to expect: This program is held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. ...

WED
July
8
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

WED
July
8
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

WED
July
8
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Introducing your new midweek tradition — THE TERRACE: LIVE & LOCAL 🎶☀️ All summer long, we’re bringing the best local talent to our outdoor space every Wednesday. Cold beers in hand, live music in the air, and unbeatable Okoboji vibes. Kick back on ...

THU
July
9
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Baby Biologist: Prairie Playmates Who: Children under the age of 2 When: July 14th, 10:30-11:00 AM Where: Dickinson County Nature Center Cost: Free What to expect: This program offers a fun and safe space for you and your baby to learn about the ...

THU
July
9
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Who says you can’t mix miles with cold beer? Not us! The West O Summer Beer Runs are your weekly excuse to get outside, break a sweat, and kick back with friends and family. We meet up at West O Beer every Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. for a fun, social ...

THU
July
9
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

THU
July
9
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

oin us at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 9 for an On Us event to benefit the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. Special thanks to On Us Promotional Sponsor — The Lakes News Shopper! ABOUT ON US: One night per month, every month, “On Us” focuses energy, donations, and a ...

THU
July
9
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Struggling to incorporate more healthy vegetables into your daily diet or tired of delegating vegetables as just side dishes? Sarah is eager to demonstrate flavorful vegetarian main dishes to build your confidence in exploring the wide world of ...

THU
July
9
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Nashville —> Lake Okoboji Summer Concert Series at Captain’s Getaway! ▪️June 25: The Castellows ▪️July 9: BlackHawk ▪️July 16: Bayker Blankenship ▪️August 6: Tyler Halverson ▪️August 13: John Morgan

THU
July
9
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

FRI
July
10
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

FRI
July
10
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Special Ticketed Event – All Ages Bio Multi-Platinum chart-topper and Triple Tigers entertainer Russell Dickerson is no stranger to the grind. The country headliner first broke through by wearing his heart on his sleeve, launching a string of five ...

SAT
July
11
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Pedal your way around beautiful Spirit Lake! Choose from 15, 25, or 50-mile routes and enjoy scenic views, fresh air and a fun filled day.

SAT
July
11
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

SAT
July
11
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Farmers Market in the Park every Saturday during the summer from 8:30am-12:30pm! Enjoy vendors, live music and so much more!

SAT
July
11
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

SAT
July
11
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

SAT
July
11
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Free Show – All Ages Bio Get The Led Out is a group of professional musicians who are passionate about their love of the music of Led Zeppelin. It’s been their mission to bring the studio recordings of “The Mighty Zep” to life on the big concert ...

SUN
July
12
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

🚴‍♂️ Sunday Funday Bike Ride 🍻 Join us every Sunday for a fun group bike ride starting at Sportsmans! 🕐 Meet up: 1:00 PM 📍 Starting location: Sportsmans Each week The route will be decided by the group that shows up, so every ride can be a little ...

MON
July
13 16
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

🎆 JULY KINDERMUSIK CAMPS 🎆 🎵 Mixed Ages (1–4): • July 13–16 | 9:15–10:00 AM • July 13–16 | 5:30–6:15 PM 👶 Foundations (0–1): • July 13–16 | 4:15–5:00 PM 💦 Wet & Wild Playdate: • Saturday, July 25 | 9:30 or 11:00 AM Music, movement, laughter, ...

MON
Jul Aug
13 16
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

🎆 JULY KINDERMUSIK CAMPS 🎆 🎵 Mixed Ages (1–4): • July 13–16 | 9:15–10:00 AM • July 13–16 | 5:30–6:15 PM 👶 Foundations (0–1): • July 13–16 | 4:15–5:00 PM 💦 Wet & Wild Playdate: • Saturday, July 25 | 9:30 or 11:00 AM Music, movement, laughter, ...

MON
July
13 16
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM

🎆 JULY KINDERMUSIK CAMPS 🎆 🎵 Mixed Ages (1–4): • July 13–16 | 9:15–10:00 AM • July 13–16 | 5:30–6:15 PM 👶 Foundations (0–1): • July 13–16 | 4:15–5:00 PM 💦 Wet & Wild Playdate: • Saturday, July 25 | 9:30 or 11:00 AM Music, movement, laughter, ...

MON
July
13
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night Memorial Day through Labor Day 7-9pm

TUE
July
14 19
12:00 AM

Okoboji Summer Theatre - The Cottage (comedy) July 14-19 Weekly curtain times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 6 p.m. SHOW SYNOPSIS: By Sandy Rustin Romance, betrayal, and big laughs collide ...

TUE
July
14
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Your favorite songs. Cold craft beer. Brick oven pizza. And a whole lot of competitive singing from people who swear they “totally know this one.” Join us for Music Bingo at West O Beer — where every song could bring you one step closer to prizes, ...

WED
July
15
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Summer of the Little Sioux: Following the Inkpaduta Canoe Trail- Geology of the Kettlehole Who: All ages When: July 15th, 9:00-10:00 AM Where: Freda Haffner Kettlehole State Preserve Cost: Free What to expect: This unique partnership between ...

WED
July
15
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us every Wednesday mid-June through mid-August for an hour of fun! This year's theme is "Nature Mysteries" and at each program kids will try and solve a puzzling question! This program will meet at the old Butterfly House, located just south of ...

WED
July
15
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

WED
July
15
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Introducing your new midweek tradition — THE TERRACE: LIVE & LOCAL 🎶☀️ All summer long, we’re bringing the best local talent to our outdoor space every Wednesday. Cold beers in hand, live music in the air, and unbeatable Okoboji vibes. Kick back on ...

THU
July
16
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Learn the art of making homemade bagels! This hands-on class will teach you how to properly mix, roll, boil, and bake these perfect vehicles for your favorite cream cheese schmears. Enjoy freshly baked tastings during class and take home a bagel ...

THU
July
16
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Who says you can’t mix miles with cold beer? Not us! The West O Summer Beer Runs are your weekly excuse to get outside, break a sweat, and kick back with friends and family. We meet up at West O Beer every Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. for a fun, social ...

THU
July
16
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

THU
July
16
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Taste iconic Brazilian dishes such as Pão de Queijo (cheese bread), Coxinha (a savory croquette), Feijoada (Brazil’s national dish of rich stew), and more! Chef Jay’s menu offers a sensory-rich experience through a diversity of flavors, blending ...

THU
July
16
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Nashville —> Lake Okoboji Summer Concert Series at Captain’s Getaway! ▪️June 25: The Castellows ▪️July 9: BlackHawk ▪️July 16: Bayker Blankenship ▪️August 6: Tyler Halverson ▪️August 13: John Morgan

THU
July
16
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

THU
July
16
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre 7:30pm | Free Admission Join us for Speaker Series presented by Okoboji Magazine for programs designed to educate and entertain. June 25: #BojiKites July 16: Chad Elliott August 13: Sarah Grant

FRI
July
17 18
12:00 AM

Cruise the streets Friday night, then admire a stunning lineup of classic cars in Downtown Spirit Lake on Saturday while enjoying food and live music!

FRI
July
17
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FRI
July
17
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

SAT
July
18

University of Okoboji Homecoming Race 2026 Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 18, 2026!

SAT
July
18
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

SAT
July
18
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Farmers Market in the Park every Saturday during the summer from 8:30am-12:30pm! Enjoy vendors, live music and so much more!

SAT
July
18
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

SAT
July
18
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

SAT
July
18
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Free Show – All Ages Bio “Here’s to life!” Fans around the world can be found singing the chorus of the Roger Clyne-penned fan favorite “Mekong” and toasting their glasses in unison to celebrate life through rock-n-roll. But the inspiration for the ...

SUN
July
19
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

🚴‍♂️ Sunday Funday Bike Ride 🍻 Join us every Sunday for a fun group bike ride starting at Sportsmans! 🕐 Meet up: 1:00 PM 📍 Starting location: Sportsmans Each week The route will be decided by the group that shows up, so every ride can be a little ...

MON
July
20 24
12:00 AM

Are your campers ready to wrangle up some fun this summer? We have a limited number of spots in our Day Camp Boots and Saddles program. This program is for campers ages 8-10 who love horses and want to learn more about them. Your camper will spend time ...

MON
July
20
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

WILD Roots Summer Summit Who: 13-18 year olds When: June 1st from 6-8 PM Where: Horseshoe Bend Cost: Free What to expect: Dickinson County Nature Center aims to provide opportunities for teenagers to connect with nature and each other through the ...

MON
July
20
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night Memorial Day through Labor Day 7-9pm

TUE
July
21 26
12:00 AM

Okoboji Summer Theatre - Never Can Say Goodbye: The 70s Beehive Musical July 21-26 Weekly curtain times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 6 p.m. SHOW SYNOPSIS: By Fred Stuart. Following the ...

TUE
July
21
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Your favorite songs. Cold craft beer. Brick oven pizza. And a whole lot of competitive singing from people who swear they “totally know this one.” Join us for Music Bingo at West O Beer — where every song could bring you one step closer to prizes, ...

WED
July
22
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Summer of the Little Sioux: Following the Inkpaduta Canoe Trail- Geology of the Kettlehole Who: All ages When: July 15th, 9:00-10:00 AM Where: Freda Haffner Kettlehole State Preserve Cost: Free What to expect: This unique partnership between ...

WED
July
22
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us every Wednesday mid-June through mid-August for an hour of fun! This year's theme is "Nature Mysteries" and at each program kids will try and solve a puzzling question! This program will meet at the old Butterfly House, located just south of ...

WED
July
22
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

WED
July
22
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

WED
July
22
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Introducing your new midweek tradition — THE TERRACE: LIVE & LOCAL 🎶☀️ All summer long, we’re bringing the best local talent to our outdoor space every Wednesday. Cold beers in hand, live music in the air, and unbeatable Okoboji vibes. Kick back on ...

THU
July
23
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Who says you can’t mix miles with cold beer? Not us! The West O Summer Beer Runs are your weekly excuse to get outside, break a sweat, and kick back with friends and family. We meet up at West O Beer every Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. for a fun, social ...

THU
July
23
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

THU
July
23
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

FRI
July
24
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

FRI
July
24
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Special Ticketed Event – All Ages Bio Over 3 Million records sold, 1.8 Billion global streams, and 5 GRAMMY® Nominations. Crowder’s first solo album, Neon Steeple, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, was named iTunes 2014 Christian Album of the ...

FRI
July
24 26
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
SAT
July
25
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

SAT
July
25
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The 2026 Vettes in the Park will be July 25th starting at 8 AM and running until 2 PM *subject to adjustments * We are working hard on all the details so watch for updates any questions can be sent to our email uofocorvetteclub@hotmail.com We just ...

SAT
July
25
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Farmers Market in the Park every Saturday during the summer from 8:30am-12:30pm! Enjoy vendors, live music and so much more!

SAT
July
25
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

🎆 JULY KINDERMUSIK CAMPS 🎆 🎵 Mixed Ages (1–4): • July 13–16 | 9:15–10:00 AM • July 13–16 | 5:30–6:15 PM 👶 Foundations (0–1): • July 13–16 | 4:15–5:00 PM 💦 Wet & Wild Playdate: • Saturday, July 25 | 9:30 or 11:00 AM Music, movement, laughter, ...

SAT
July
25
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

SAT
July
25
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

SAT
July
25
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Free Show – All Ages Bio For over 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band. The group’s distinctive and powerful sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles, manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid ...

SUN
July
26
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

🚴‍♂️ Sunday Funday Bike Ride 🍻 Join us every Sunday for a fun group bike ride starting at Sportsmans! 🕐 Meet up: 1:00 PM 📍 Starting location: Sportsmans Each week The route will be decided by the group that shows up, so every ride can be a little ...

MON
July
27 31
12:00 AM

Are your campers ready to wrangle up some fun this summer? We have a limited number of spots in our Day Camp Boots and Saddles program. This program is for campers ages 8-10 who love horses and want to learn more about them. Your camper will spend time ...

MON
July
27
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night Memorial Day through Labor Day 7-9pm

TUE
Jul Aug
28 2
12:00 AM

Okoboji Summer Theatre - Our Town (drama) July 28-August 2 Weekly curtain times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 6 p.m. SHOW SYNOPSIS: By Thornton Wilder. Described by Edward Albee as “the ...

TUE
July
28
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Your favorite songs. Cold craft beer. Brick oven pizza. And a whole lot of competitive singing from people who swear they “totally know this one.” Join us for Music Bingo at West O Beer — where every song could bring you one step closer to prizes, ...

WED
July
29
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us every Wednesday mid-June through mid-August for an hour of fun! This year's theme is "Nature Mysteries" and at each program kids will try and solve a puzzling question! This program will meet at the old Butterfly House, located just south of ...

WED
July
29
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

WED
July
29
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Introducing your new midweek tradition — THE TERRACE: LIVE & LOCAL 🎶☀️ All summer long, we’re bringing the best local talent to our outdoor space every Wednesday. Cold beers in hand, live music in the air, and unbeatable Okoboji vibes. Kick back on ...

THU
July
30
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Who says you can’t mix miles with cold beer? Not us! The West O Summer Beer Runs are your weekly excuse to get outside, break a sweat, and kick back with friends and family. We meet up at West O Beer every Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. for a fun, social ...

THU
July
30
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

THU
July
30
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

FRI
Jul Aug
31 1
12:00 AM

Partnership Summer Camp- Girls in STEM Who: 6th-9th grade girls When: July 31st and August 1st, overnight 9 a.m.- 9 a.m. Cost: $50 per child Register your kids for this exciting collaboration summer camp brought to you by Iowa Lakeside Lab, ISU ...

FRI
July
31
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

FRI
July
31
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

From the depths of his midwestern roots, multi-award winning songwriter Jordan Messerole writes songs that vary as greatly as the wild flowers in the native tall grass. Messerole does frequently write about that flora, as well as the fauna of the ...

SAT
August
1
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

SAT
August
1
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Farmers Market in the Park every Saturday during the summer from 8:30am-12:30pm! Enjoy vendors, live music and so much more!

SAT
August
1
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Mark your Calendars for an Okoboji Tradition! Art in the Park is set along the shores of beautiful West Lake Okoboji and beside Arnolds Park Amusement Park. This juried show features handcrafted work from over 50 artists. Browse a vibrant mix of ...

SAT
August
1
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Overlooking beautiful West Lake Okoboji, this event features handcrafted works of art from artists throughout the Midwest. Categories include sculpture, pottery, glass, drawing, painting, photography, print making, folk art, mixed media & more. There ...

SAT
August
1
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

SAT
August
1 7
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Okoboji Bible Conference is a one-week gathering for the whole family, bringing together outstanding ministry leaders, musicians, and global mission voices from across the U.S. to foster spiritual growth, worship, and Christian fellowship. Rooted ...

SAT
August
1
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Free Show – All Ages Bio Direct from Sweden The Music of Abba is one of the only true ABBA shows to come from Sweden where ABBA was created some 50 plus years ago….After HUGE success all over the world they stopped performing in 1982….Then Mamma Mia ...

SAT
August
1 2
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
MON
August
3
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

The Dickinson County Nature Center partners with Brooks Golf to host Birding on the Green. This is a free adult program for the novice birder to the more experienced birder. The outing heads out at 7 a.m. and is led by expert birder, Don Vrchota, and a ...

MON
August
3
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night Memorial Day through Labor Day 7-9pm

TUE
August
4 9
12:00 AM

Okoboji Summer Theatre - 9 to 5 (musical) August 4 – 9 Weekly curtain times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 6 p.m. SHOW SYNOPSIS: Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton; Book by Patricia Resnick. ...

TUE
August
4
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

🎬✨ ANIMATION NATION, ASSEMBLE ✨🎬 Get ready for a magical night of brainpower and nostalgia — Monsters, Think! (Disney & Pixar Trivia) arrives at West O Beer Tuesday, June 2 from 7-9 PM! From talking toys to undersea adventures, superhero squads to ...

WED
August
5
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us every Wednesday mid-June through mid-August for an hour of fun! This year's theme is "Nature Mysteries" and at each program kids will try and solve a puzzling question! This program will meet at the old Butterfly House, located just south of ...

WED
August
5
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

WED
August
5
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Introducing your new midweek tradition — THE TERRACE: LIVE & LOCAL 🎶☀️ All summer long, we’re bringing the best local talent to our outdoor space every Wednesday. Cold beers in hand, live music in the air, and unbeatable Okoboji vibes. Kick back on ...

THU
August
6
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

This free adult program is held on the first Thursday of the month at 10:30 AM in the Maser Monarch Lodge. This month's speaker is Mary Jo Rapp with the Iowa Great Lakes Pheasants Forever. Her presentation will focus on the organization's work in ...

THU
August
6
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Who says you can’t mix miles with cold beer? Not us! The West O Summer Beer Runs are your weekly excuse to get outside, break a sweat, and kick back with friends and family. We meet up at West O Beer every Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. for a fun, social ...

THU
August
6
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

THU
August
6
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 for an On Us event to benefit the Boji Mileage Club with Lakes Regional Healthcare. Special thanks to On Us Promotional Sponsor — The Lakes News Shopper! ABOUT ON US: One night per month, every month, “On Us” focuses ...

THU
August
6
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Struggling to incorporate more healthy vegetables into your daily diet or tired of delegating vegetables as just side dishes? Sarah is eager to demonstrate flavorful vegetarian main dishes to build your confidence in exploring the wide world of ...

THU
August
6
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Nashville —> Lake Okoboji Summer Concert Series at Captain’s Getaway! ▪️June 25: The Castellows ▪️July 9: BlackHawk ▪️July 16: Bayker Blankenship ▪️August 6: Tyler Halverson ▪️August 13: John Morgan

THU
August
6
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

FRI
August
7
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

FRI
August
7
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Special Ticketed Event – All Ages Bio With the heart of a showman and the hustle of a modern independent artist, Cooper Alan is bringing fearless creativity and unfiltered authenticity to country music. A native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Alan ...

FRI
August
7 8
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
SAT
August
8
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

SAT
August
8
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Farmers Market in the Park every Saturday during the summer from 8:30am-12:30pm! Enjoy vendors, live music and so much more!

SAT
August
8
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

MON
August
10
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night Memorial Day through Labor Day 7-9pm

TUE
August
11
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Your favorite songs. Cold craft beer. Brick oven pizza. And a whole lot of competitive singing from people who swear they “totally know this one.” Join us for Music Bingo at West O Beer — where every song could bring you one step closer to prizes, ...

WED
August
12
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us every Wednesday mid-June through mid-August for an hour of fun! This year's theme is "Nature Mysteries" and at each program kids will try and solve a puzzling question! This program will meet at the old Butterfly House, located just south of ...

WED
August
12
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Nature Tots: Swimming Animals Who: Children ages 2-5 with an adult When: August 12th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Dickinson County Nature Center Cost: Free What to expect: This program is held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. ...

WED
August
12
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Nature Tots: Swimming Animals Who: Children ages 2-5 with an adult When: August 12th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Dickinson County Nature Center Cost: Free What to expect: This program is held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. ...

WED
August
12
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

WED
August
12
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Introducing your new midweek tradition — THE TERRACE: LIVE & LOCAL 🎶☀️ All summer long, we’re bringing the best local talent to our outdoor space every Wednesday. Cold beers in hand, live music in the air, and unbeatable Okoboji vibes. Kick back on ...

THU
August
13
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Who says you can’t mix miles with cold beer? Not us! The West O Summer Beer Runs are your weekly excuse to get outside, break a sweat, and kick back with friends and family. We meet up at West O Beer every Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. for a fun, social ...

THU
August
13
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

THU
August
13
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

In this 101 beginner class, Natasha will lead you in a small group setting as you learn the basics of making sourdough bread. Class includes instruction, a sourdough starter, taste samples, and hands on experience mixing and kneading a mini loaf you ...

THU
August
13
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Nashville —> Lake Okoboji Summer Concert Series at Captain’s Getaway! ▪️June 25: The Castellows ▪️July 9: BlackHawk ▪️July 16: Bayker Blankenship ▪️August 6: Tyler Halverson ▪️August 13: John Morgan

THU
August
13
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

THU
August
13
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre 7:30pm | Free Admission Join us for Speaker Series presented by Okoboji Magazine for programs designed to educate and entertain. June 25: #BojiKites July 16: Chad Elliott August 13: Sarah Grant

FRI
August
14
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FRI
August
14
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

FRI
August
14
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Special Ticketed Event – All Ages Bio John Mulaney is a four-time Emmy Award, Critics Choice award and WGA award-winning writer, comedian and actor. Most recently, Mulaney can be seen as the host, writer and executive producer of his Netflix talk show ...

SAT
August
15
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

SAT
August
15
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Farmers Market in the Park every Saturday during the summer from 8:30am-12:30pm! Enjoy vendors, live music and so much more!

SAT
August
15
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

SAT
August
15
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Free Show – All Ages Bio It’s like 20 concerts in one night! A band puts on a concert – Hairball puts on an event! Hairball is a Rock & Roll experience you won’t soon forget. The lights, sound, smoke, fire, bombs, and screaming hoards of avid fans…to ...

MON
August
17
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night Memorial Day through Labor Day 7-9pm

TUE
August
18
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Your favorite songs. Cold craft beer. Brick oven pizza. And a whole lot of competitive singing from people who swear they “totally know this one.” Join us for Music Bingo at West O Beer — where every song could bring you one step closer to prizes, ...

WED
August
19
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

THU
August
20
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Who says you can’t mix miles with cold beer? Not us! The West O Summer Beer Runs are your weekly excuse to get outside, break a sweat, and kick back with friends and family. We meet up at West O Beer every Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. for a fun, social ...

THU
August
20
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

THU
August
20
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

FRI
August
21
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

FRI
August
21
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday Night Live is coming back to the Lake View Deck! ✨ Listen to free music performed by local artists and enjoy a cool drink with a lake-side view. Catch the sunset with us. Performances are from 6pm - 9pm. Thank you to our sponsor, Michelob ...

SAT
August
22
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

SAT
August
22
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Farmers Market in the Park every Saturday during the summer from 8:30am-12:30pm! Enjoy vendors, live music and so much more!

SAT
August
22
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

MON
August
24
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night Memorial Day through Labor Day 7-9pm

TUE
August
25
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Your favorite songs. Cold craft beer. Brick oven pizza. And a whole lot of competitive singing from people who swear they “totally know this one.” Join us for Music Bingo at West O Beer — where every song could bring you one step closer to prizes, ...

WED
August
26
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

THU
August
27
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Who says you can’t mix miles with cold beer? Not us! The West O Summer Beer Runs are your weekly excuse to get outside, break a sweat, and kick back with friends and family. We meet up at West O Beer every Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. for a fun, social ...

THU
August
27
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

THU
August
27
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Close out the summer savoring elevated cuisine with a clever twist on Heartland favorites. Chef Brandon educates and entertains as he creates masterful dishes in this multi-course dinner, drawing upon the agricultural wealth of the region and ...

THU
August
27
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

FRI
August
28 30
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FRI
August
28
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

FRI
August
28
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday Night Live is coming back to the Lake View Deck! ✨ Listen to free music performed by local artists and enjoy a cool drink with a lake-side view. Catch the sunset with us. Performances are from 6pm - 9pm. Thank you to our sponsor, Michelob ...

SAT
August
29
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

SAT
August
29
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Head to the Dickinson County Fair Grounds every Wednesday from 3pm-6pm and every Saturday from 7:30am-12pm for the Lakes Area Farmers Market.

SAT
August
29
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Farmers Market in the Park every Saturday during the summer from 8:30am-12:30pm! Enjoy vendors, live music and so much more!

SAT
August
29
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

SAT
August
29
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Free Show – All Ages The Pork Tornadoes are one of the most in-demand and popular party bands in the country. Having played over 800 shows for more than 1.5 Million people, they are known for putting a unique spin on all of your favorite songs, ...

MON
August
31
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night Memorial Day through Labor Day 7-9pm

TUE
September
1
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

🎬✨ ANIMATION NATION, ASSEMBLE ✨🎬 Get ready for a magical night of brainpower and nostalgia — Monsters, Think! (Disney & Pixar Trivia) arrives at West O Beer Tuesday, June 2 from 7-9 PM! From talking toys to undersea adventures, superhero squads to ...

THU
September
3
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

THU
September
3
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

oin us at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3 for an On Us event to benefit Keep Okoboji Blue. Special thanks to On Us Promotional Sponsor — The Lakes News Shopper! ABOUT ON US: One night per month, every month, “On Us” focuses energy, donations, and a spotlight ...

THU
September
3
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

FRI
September
4
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

FRI
September
4
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday Night Live is coming back to the Lake View Deck! ✨ Listen to free music performed by local artists and enjoy a cool drink with a lake-side view. Catch the sunset with us. Performances are from 6pm - 9pm. Thank you to our sponsor, Michelob ...

SAT
September
5
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

SAT
September
5
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

SAT
September
5
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Free Show – All Ages Bio A Minnesota-based tribute to the greatest rock band of all time: The Rolling Stones. These red-blooded ramblers aren’t just a cover band—they’re a full-blown rock ‘n’ roll experience. Fueled by friendship, swagger, and a deep ...

SUN
September
6
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

MON
September
7
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night Memorial Day through Labor Day 7-9pm

THU
September
10
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

FRI
September
11
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

FRI
September
11
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday Night Live is coming back to the Lake View Deck! ✨ Listen to free music performed by local artists and enjoy a cool drink with a lake-side view. Catch the sunset with us. Performances are from 6pm - 9pm. Thank you to our sponsor, Michelob ...

MON
September
14
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

The Dickinson County Nature Center partners with Brooks Golf to host Birding on the Green. This is a free adult program for the novice birder to the more experienced birder. The outing heads out at 7 a.m. and is led by expert birder, Don Vrchota, and a ...

THU
September
17
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

FRI
September
18
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

FRI
September
18
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

FRI
September
18
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday Night Live is coming back to the Lake View Deck! ✨ Listen to free music performed by local artists and enjoy a cool drink with a lake-side view. Catch the sunset with us. Performances are from 6pm - 9pm. Thank you to our sponsor, Michelob ...

SAT
September
19
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ryan Sather Live @ Block Party starting at 6pm.

THU
September
24
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

FRI
September
25
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday Night Live is coming back to the Lake View Deck! ✨ Listen to free music performed by local artists and enjoy a cool drink with a lake-side view. Catch the sunset with us. Performances are from 6pm - 9pm. Thank you to our sponsor, Michelob ...

SAT
September
26

The 35th Annual University of Okoboji Oktoberfest will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2026! Learn more at www.uofooktoberfest.com

THU
October
1
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 for an On Us event to benefit the Pearson Lakes Art Center Treehouse Studio. Special thanks to On Us Promotional Sponsor — The Lakes News Shopper! ABOUT ON US: One night per month, every month, “On Us” focuses energy, ...

THU
October
1
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

SAT
October
3 4
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 ...

TUE
October
6
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

🎬✨ ANIMATION NATION, ASSEMBLE ✨🎬 Get ready for a magical night of brainpower and nostalgia — Monsters, Think! (Disney & Pixar Trivia) arrives at West O Beer Tuesday, June 2 from 7-9 PM! From talking toys to undersea adventures, superhero squads to ...

THU
October
8
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

THU
October
15
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

SAT
October
17

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! ...

THU
October
22
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

THU
October
29
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

MON
November
2
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Mark your calendars to join us to celebrate another great year here in the Iowa Great Lakes! Monday, November 2nd Waterfront Grille More details to come

THU
November
5
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 for an On Us event to benefit the Pearson Lakes Art Center Treehouse Studio. Special thanks to On Us Promotional Sponsor — The Lakes News Shopper! ABOUT ON US: One night per month, every month, “On Us” focuses energy, ...

THU
November
5
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

THU
November
12
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

THU
November
19
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

TUE
November
24
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

🎬✨ ANIMATION NATION, ASSEMBLE ✨🎬 Get ready for a magical night of brainpower and nostalgia — Monsters, Think! (Disney & Pixar Trivia) arrives at West O Beer Tuesday, June 2 from 7-9 PM! From talking toys to undersea adventures, superhero squads to ...

THU
December
3
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 for an On Us event to benefit the Pearson Lakes Art Center Treehouse Studio. Special thanks to On Us Promotional Sponsor — The Lakes News Shopper! ABOUT ON US: One night per month, every month, “On Us” focuses energy, ...

THU
December
3
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

THU
December
10
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

THU
December
17
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gather your friends and head to your local brewery every Thursday night for Trivia Night!

TUE
December
22
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

🎬✨ ANIMATION NATION, ASSEMBLE ✨🎬 Get ready for a magical night of brainpower and nostalgia — Monsters, Think! (Disney & Pixar Trivia) arrives at West O Beer Tuesday, June 2 from 7-9 PM! From talking toys to undersea adventures, superhero squads to ...

THU
January
28 31

Mark your calendars! Broomball. Kites. Flag Football. Softball. Bags Tournament. Chili Cook-Off. Chocolate Classic. Polar Plunge. Fireworks. Burning of the Greens. MUCH, MUCH MORE!

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