Community Events

Community Events

2/21/2025 - 2/21/2026
SAT
Jan Feb
4 28
12:00 AM

February 1st through February 28th. Try and rate burgers around the IGLA area. Find the full list and more information under the events tab of our okobojichamber.com website!

SAT
February
1 28
12:00 AM

During the month of February, restaurants in the Lake Okoboji area compete for the best burger! Stay tuned for more details and where you can find these uniquely crafted, yummy burgers!

TUE
February
25
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!

THU
February
27
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Step back in time at the Lakes Area Museum Alliance (LAMA) Night at the Museum on Thursday, February 27, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Dickinson County Museum, 1708 Keokuk Ave., Spirit Lake. This family-friendly evening brings local history to life ...

FRI
February
28
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Grab your friends and come sing with us for a FREE night of Karaoke with Jason Grinnen Entertainment in the Pavilion! Friday, February 28th from 7pm - 11pm in the Majestic Pavilion. Enjoy some bites of Soup, Sandwiches, Popcorn and Candy!

SAT
March
1
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

🚀 The 14th Annual Family Fest is right around the corner! Join us on Saturday, March 1, from 9 AM–1 PM at the Clay County Regional Events Center for a FREE day of family fun! Here's just a glimpse of what’s in store: 🚦 SMU Safety City – Learn about ...

TUE
March
4
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!

WED
March
5
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Join ILCC for their Spring Career Fair Wednesday, March 5th from 11:00am-12:30pm at their Emmetsburg Campus and Thursday, March 6th from 11:00am-12:30pm at their Estherville Campus.

THU
March
6
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Join ILCC for their Spring Career Fair Wednesday, March 5th from 11:00am-12:30pm at their Emmetsburg Campus and Thursday, March 6th from 11:00am-12:30pm at their Estherville Campus.

TUE
March
11
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!

MON
March
17
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

No school day? The Dickinson County Nature Center offers a safe, engaging space for your child(ren) to learn through playing and exploring natural surroundings! Meet some new friends and take home some great stories at No School Day Camp! Only ...

TUE
March
18
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!

TUE
March
25
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!

TUE
April
1
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!

TUE
April
8
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!

TUE
April
15
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!

FRI
April
18
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

No school day? The Dickinson County Nature Center offers a safe, engaging space for your child(ren) to learn through playing and exploring natural surroundings! Meet some new friends and take home some great stories at No School Day Camp! Only ...

TUE
April
22
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!

TUE
April
29
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!

SAT
May
3

Kick-off the 2025 walleye season with the 43rd Annual Iowa Great Lakes Area Walleye Weekend tournament. Starting at midnight on Saturday, May 3rd you can cast your chance at catching one of 10 tagged walleye worth $43,000! There are many other chances ...

TUE
May
6
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!

WED
May
7
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce is having their Sip N' Stroll event May 7th, 2025 from 5-7:30PM in Historic Downtown Spirit Lake.

TUE
May
13 16
12:00 AM

Camp Foster YMCA is inviting you to attend its first ever Veterans of foreign conflict Fishing Camp. We are seeking America’s greatest heroes to join us on Lake Okoboji for fishing, food, fellowship, and fun. Stay at Camp Foster YMCA in comfortable ...

TUE
May
13
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!

TUE
May
20
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!

THU
May
22
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Indulge in a gourmet dining experience like no other! Each dinner features a thoughtfully crafted 4-course menu showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients. Enjoy a glass of expertly selected wine, paired to enhance your meal.

TUE
May
27
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!

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

Every Monday Night from 7-9PM.

TUE
June
3
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!

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

Every Monday Night from 7-9PM.

TUE
June
10
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!

TUE
June
10
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Parrothead Paradise @ Pearson Lakes Art Center beginning at 7:30PM.

MON
June
16
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night from 7-9PM.

TUE
June
17
7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Hotel California @ Pearson Lakes Art Center beginning at 7:30PM.

TUE
June
17
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!

WED
June
18
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Hotel California @ Pearson Lakes Art Center beginning at 7:30PM.

FRI
June
20
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Premium Ticketed Event - All Ages Dustin Lynch has "built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard), achieving nine #1s; four Top 5 albums; 10 GOLD, PLATINUM, and MULTI-PLATINUM certified singles; and tallying ...

MON
June
23
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night from 7-9PM.

TUE
June
24 29
12:00 AM

The Musical of Musicals JUNE 24-29

TUE
June
24
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!

TUE
June
24
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

The Brother Doobie @ Pearson Lakes Art Center beginning at 7:30PM.

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

Every Monday Night from 7-9PM.

TUE
July
1 6
12:00 AM

Ken Ludwig's Moon Over Buffalo @ Okoboji Summer Theatre July 1-6

TUE
July
1
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!

TUE
July
1
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Commotion @ Pearson Lakes Art Center beginning at 7:30PM.

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

Every Monday Night from 7-9PM.

TUE
July
8 13
12:00 AM

Little Shop of Horrors @ Okoboji Summer Theatre July 8th-13th

TUE
July
8
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!

TUE
July
8
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Frontiers @ Pearson Lakes Art Center beginning at 7:30PM.

MON
July
14
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night from 7-9PM.

TUE
July
15 20
12:00 AM

Bell, Book and Candle @ Okoboji Summer Theatre July 15th-20th

TUE
July
15
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!

TUE
July
15
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

The Texas Tenors @ Pearson Lakes Art Center at 7:30PM.

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

The Texas Tenors @ Pearson Lakes Art Center beginning at 7:30PM.

SAT
July
19

The U of O Homecoming Races return! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 19th! Swim, bike, and run in and around the gorgeous waters of West Lake Okoboji. Choose to compete as an individual or in teams of 2-3 people for the Triathlon and Team ...

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MON
July
21
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night from 7-9PM.

TUE
July
22 27
12:00 AM

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown @Okoboji Summer Theatre July 22nd-27th

TUE
July
22
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!

TUE
July
22
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

John Ford Coley @ Pearson Lakes Art Center beginning at 7:30PM.

MON
July
28
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night from 7-9PM.

TUE
Jul Aug
29 3
12:00 AM

Deathtrap @Okoboji Summer Theatre July 29th- August 3rd

TUE
July
29
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!

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

Every Monday Night from 7-9PM.

TUE
August
5 10
12:00 AM

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying @ Okoboji Summer Theatre August 5th-10th

TUE
August
5
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!

TUE
August
5
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

The Drifters @ Pearson Lakes Art Center beginning at 7:30PM.

MON
August
11
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night from 7-9PM.

TUE
August
12
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!

TUE
August
12
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Love Story @ Pearson Lakes Art Center beginning at 7:30PM.

MON
August
18
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night from 7-9PM.

TUE
August
19
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!

TUE
August
19
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Marilyn Maye @ Pearson Lakes Art Center beginning at 7:30PM.

WED
August
20
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Marilyn Maye @ Pearson Lakes Art Center beginning at 7:30PM.

MON
August
25
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Every Monday Night from 7-9PM.

TUE
August
26
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!

TUE
August
26
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Winter Dance Party @ Pearson Lakes Art Center beginning at 7:30PM.

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

Every Monday Night from 7-9PM.

TUE
September
2
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!

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

Every Monday Night from 7-9PM.

TUE
September
9
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!

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

Every Monday Night from 7-9PM.

TUE
September
16
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!

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

Every Monday Night from 7-9PM.

TUE
September
23
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!

THU
September
25
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Winter Dance Party @ Pearson Lakes Art Center beginning at 6:00PM.

SAT
September
27

The 34th Annual University of Okoboji Oktoberfest will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024! Learn more at www.uofooktoberfest.com

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TUE
September
30
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!

SAT
October
18

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
January
22 25

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!

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