Community Events

Community Events

3/1/2026 - 3/1/2027
THU
December
4
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Head to the brewery every Thursday from 7-9pm for WestO trivia. Make sure to follow their Facebook page for weekly categories. Enjoy fresh brews and pizza.

THU
March
5
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

he Dickinson County Nature Center invites adults to enjoy a hot cup of coffee at Kenue Coffee Hour to listen to Mark Anderson, an archeologist at the Sanford Museum. The event will take place at the Maser Monarch Lodge on March 5th at 10:30 a.m. ...

SAT
March
7
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

FASTEST TEAM TO FINISH A 500 PIECE PUZZLE, DRINK A 12 PACK AND EAT A LARGE PIZZA WINS A CASH PRIZE!! SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026, AT THE COMMUNITY BUILDING DOORS OPEN AT 4PM, COMPETITION BEGINS AT 5. CASH BAR FOR SPECTATORS $150 PER TEAM OF 4 MUST SIGN UP ...

FRI
March
13
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Bull riding is back! The Clay County Fair & Events Center and Raise ‘Em Rank are bringing Bulls & Brews, presented by Woodford Performance Horses, to the Clay County Regional Events Center on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14. Get ready for top ...

FRI
March
13
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join instructors from Midwest Swing Dance Co. for a 2 night swing dance course in our galleries! This class is open to all ages (21+) and experience levels. We work from the ground up so that anyone at any ability level can learn how to dance. This ...

SAT
March
14
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Discover the best in Home Improvement and Recreational Equipment at the 2026 Home & Sports Show! This annual event brings together top vendors, local professionals, and the latest products to help you upgrade your home, enhance your outdoor living, and ...

SAT
March
14
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Come to Campus Saturday, March 14th for a day of deals and entertainment! We're showing off our great selection of previously enjoyed models at unbeatable prices. Spring is the best time to purchase a used boat - the ice is on its way out and you'll be ...

SAT
March
14
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

It's your lucky day - Snappers is throwing a St. Paddy's party! Join us Saturday, March 14th for Irish fare, green beer, games and LIVE MUSIC with the Fishheads starting at 2 PM 🍀🌈

SAT
March
14
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Bull riding is back! The Clay County Fair & Events Center and Raise ‘Em Rank are bringing Bulls & Brews, presented by Woodford Performance Horses, to the Clay County Regional Events Center on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14. Get ready for top ...

SAT
March
14
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join instructors from Midwest Swing Dance Co. for a 2 night swing dance course in our galleries! This class is open to all ages (21+) and experience levels. We work from the ground up so that anyone at any ability level can learn how to dance. This ...

SUN
March
15
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Discover the best in Home Improvement and Recreational Equipment at the 2026 Home & Sports Show! This annual event brings together top vendors, local professionals, and the latest products to help you upgrade your home, enhance your outdoor living, and ...

SAT
March
21
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gear up, gamers — West O Beer and Exile Gaming are teaming up for a monthly Esports Tournament series, and you’re invited to compete! 🎮 For just $10 per person, battle it out for cash, merch and more. Each tournament kicks off at noon in The Loft! ...

SAT
March
21
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Enjoy a 5 course dinner paired with 5 wines! Explore how the flavors of food evolve as we introduce each new course.

SAT
March
28
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Join us for a fun, hands-on sewing workshop perfect for beginners! In this session, you’ll complete two practical kitchen projects including a Casserole Carrier and Hanging Kitchen Hand Towel. Whether you’re brand new to sewing or want a refresher, ...

SAT
April
11
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for a relaxing, hands-on workshop where nature meets creativity! Instructor Samantha McCandless, of Blue Thistle Co., will help you design and assemble a beautiful square wall art piece using a mix of preserved moss, live air plants, and ...

FRI
April
17
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Enjoy a 5 course dinner paired with 5 wines! Explore how the flavors of food evolve as we introduce each new course.

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

There’s been a crime committed… and we need YOUR help to solve it!🕵️ Gather your friends and join us for a night of clues, cocktails, and criminally good fun. Come dressed in character if you dare — prizes await our top detectives! Think you have what ...

SAT
April
25
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Get ready for a star-spangled good time, this year in a bigger location! In 2026, we're celebrating 250 years of the USA, 175 years of the YMCA of the USA, and 26 years of the Okoboji YMCA! Enjoy delicious all-American bites, open bar from 5-6PM, an ...

SAT
May
2 3
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!

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

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

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

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

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!

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
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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

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 ...

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

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
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 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 ...

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

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 ...

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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 ...

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

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

Free Show- all ages

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 ...

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
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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

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 ...

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

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

SAT
July
18

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

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 ...

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
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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

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 ...

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
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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

SAT
September
26

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

SAT
October
17
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

We are so excited to announce the return of the Iowa Great Lakes Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17th 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
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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