Upcoming Ottawa Events

Check out what's happening all around Ottawa, IL

Midwest Morel Festival in Memory of Tom Nauman

Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 08:00 am Jordan Block Ottawa

MicroMania Midget Wrestling: Ottawa, IL at Shakers

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Shakers Ottawa USD 23 to 322

Easter Egg Hunt

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 09:30 am 1691 N. 31st Rd., Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Hoppin' Into Easter Sugar Cookie Decorating Class

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 12:00 pm Heritage Harbor Marina USD 18 to 39

Pictures with the Easter Bunny

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 11:00 am 203 W Main Street, Ottawa, IL

Spring Wildflower Hike - Dayton Bluffs Preserve

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am Dayton Bluffs Preserve

Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour kayakstarvedrock.com

Sat, 03 May, 2025 Kayak Starved Rock USD 49 to 119

Katie Belle and Dufflebag Joe

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm 724 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL

Pirates On Par OTHS Booster Club Pork Chop Dinner

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 05:30 pm Knights of Columbus

Blackberry Jam rocks Shakers in Ottawa

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025 at 09:00 pm Shakers Ottawa

5th Annual Kites in Flight

Sun, 18 May, 2025 at 11:00 am Peck Park Ottawa Il

Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts LIVE from Dockside / Ottawa IL

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm Dockside Bar and Grill

The 250

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 09:00 am Skydive Chicago

Old Shoe LIVE from Dockside / Ottawa IL

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025 at 07:00 pm Dockside Bar and Grill

Spring Fling

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 11:00 am 750 Centennial Dr, Ottawa, IL

Spring Wildflower Hike - Nell's Woodland

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am Nell's Woodland

Fiddlerock/Casey McGrath

Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 07:30 pm 724 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL

Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Jump

Sun, 20 Apr, 2025 at 10:30 am 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Snap Shot Rocks Alfanos pizza

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm Alfanos

Bluegill Easter Afternoon BASH!!

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025 at 12:00 pm 411 Great Loop East, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

LIBIDO FUNK CIRCUS return to Shaker’s in Ottawa!

Fri, 30 May, 2025 at 09:00 pm Shakers Ottawa

theDEN at Open Space Soft Launch and Studio Tour

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 01:00 pm 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL

Ottawa's Third Friday Makers Market

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025 at 05:00 pm 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Drew Damron

Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 08:00 pm 724 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL

NIRVANISH - Tribute to Nirvana LIVE from Dockside / Ottawa IL

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025 at 07:00 pm Dockside Bar and Grill

Ottawa's Third Friday Makers Market

Fri, 16 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Nashville Nights featuring Brandon Wisham LIVE from Dockside / Ottawa IL

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm Dockside Bar and Grill

National Trails Day Hike @ Starved Rock's eastern trails

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025 at 10:00 am Ottawa Canyon Trailhead Free

Celebrity Bartender Mark Mason Scholarship

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 12:00 pm 621 Canal St, Ottawa, IL

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 04:00 pm 2000 W. Ottawa Ave, Naplate, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Tony's Buy and Sell Pop Up Event

Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 10:00 am 224 W. Main Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

deFrance LIVE from Dockside / Ottawa IL

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025 at 07:00 pm Dockside Bar and Grill

River Bend Mobile Pantry - April 12

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 09:30 am 1050 E Norris Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350-1602, United States

Happy Mom's Day Sugar Cookie Decorating Class

Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 12:00 pm 6 Lilac Ln USD 18 to 39

Harbor Stories: Unplugged All Stars

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm Bluegill Boathouse & Marina Bar USD 45 to 50

Soccer Mom 2.0 @ Shakers!!

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025 at 09:00 pm Shakers

Music Bingo Wednesday's at Shakers in Ottawa, Il

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Shakers Sports Bar & Grill

Sensory Festival

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am 400 Clinton St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2848, United States

Frank Martin Busch & The Names LIVE from Dockside / Ottawa IL

Sat, 24 May, 2025 at 07:00 pm Dockside Bar and Grill

NOW OPEN SUNDAYS! (summer hours).

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 12:00 pm 704 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Nature Mandala at Nell's Woodland Earth Day

Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 11:00 am Nell's Woodland

Earth Day Celebration

Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 11:00 am 2000 Alexis Avenue, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Music Bingo Wednesday's at Shakers in Ottawa, Il.

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Shakers Sports Bar & Grill

2025 Starved Rock Country Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5k

Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 05:30 am 234 Albin Stevens Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350-2799, United States

Copy of Music Bingo Wednesday's at Shakers in Ottawa, Il

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Shakers Sports Bar & Grill

Safety Day 2025

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 08:30 am 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Paint & Sip - Creating for a Cause for Ottawa Exploreum Children's Museum

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Open Space Art Gallery & Studios

Rick Kings Royal Hustle LIVE from Dockside / Ottawa IL

Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 07:00 pm Dockside Bar and Grill

Spring Sale!!

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am 224 W. Main Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Paper Making Workshop

Thu, 03 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

A License Club

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 09:00 am 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

TAE (duo) at The Sainte Genevieve Riverboat - Ottawa, IL

Sat, 24 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm 231 Albin Stevens Dr., Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Treasures & Trash Sale

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025 at 09:00 am 1501 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Macramé Wall Hanging Workshop

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025 at 04:00 pm 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Let's Get Sitty

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025 at 09:00 am 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson: Illinois Libraries Present

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm 1010 Canal Street, 61350

Let's Get Sitty

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025 at 09:00 am 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Starved Rock Street Cars Skate Fundraiser

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 02:00 pm Paramount Skating Arena

Night Jumps!

Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 05:00 pm 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Preschool Screening

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025 at 08:30 am 1110 W Main St, Ottawa, IL

Freedomfest

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025 at 08:00 am 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Astrology 101 w/ Mel

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm 408 W Main St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Taylor Steele & The Love Preachers LIVE from Dockside / Ottawa IL

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025 at 02:00 pm Dockside Bar and Grill

KSO Crochet Pop Up

Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 10:00 am 224 W. Main Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

3MH live @ Bluegill Boathouse & Marina Bar

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025 at 05:00 pm Bluegill Boathouse & Marina Bar

Sourdough Class

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm 1010 Canal Street, 61350

Night Jumps!

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025 at 05:00 pm 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Bar Stars $500 Added Blind Draw Dart Tournament

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025 at 02:00 pm 620 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2729, United States

Safe Journey's Supply Drive!

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am 224 W. Main Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

45th OTHS and MHS combined Class Reunion

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025 at 06:00 pm VFWPost 2470

Class of 1985 40th Reunion

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025 at 12:00 am 211 E Main St, Ottawa, IL

MFS Scrambles Competition - Freedomfest!

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025 at 07:30 am Skydive Chicago

TAE

Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 08:00 pm 724 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL

Core Sequentials 2025

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025 at 08:00 am Skydive Chicago

Coach Course - Skydive Chicago

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025 at 08:00 am 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Katie Belle and Dufflebag Joe

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025 at 07:00 pm 724 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL

Easter and Sale!!

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am 224 W. Main Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

CADILLAC GROOVE in OTTAWA at OTTAWA MUSIC IN THE PARK

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 06:00 pm Washington Square Park, 101 E. Lafayette St., Ottawa, IL

CASA Connect Volunteer Get Together

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025 at 05:30 pm Fox River Center, 110 E Main St, Suite 306, Ottawa, IL 61301

VWR Base Camp & Invitational

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025 at 09:00 am Skydive Chicago

Cubs vs White Sox

Sun, 18 May, 2025 at 08:00 am 750 Centennial Dr, Ottawa, IL

Open House at 6 Iris Lane

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 11:00 am 6 Lilac Ln

Second Hand News / Tribute to Fleetwood Mac / LIVE from Dockside Ottawa IL

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm Dockside Bar and Grill

Free MFS Workshop - Freedomfest!

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025 at 07:30 am Skydive Chicago

10 Spot

Sat, 28 Jun, 2025 at 08:00 am 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Southern Jack @ Dockside Bar & Grill - Ottawa, IL

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025 at 02:00 pm Dockside Bar and Grill

10 Spot

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025 at 08:00 am 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Sember Memorial Car & Bike Show

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm Starved Rock Harley-Davidson

OHS MHS Class of 88 Service of Remembrance

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025 at 03:00 pm Oakwood Memorial Park

AcroCamp 2025

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025 at 04:00 pm Camp Tuckabatchee, North 35th Road, Ottawa, IL, USA USD 50 to 429

Run the Plank

Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 09:00 am 211 E Main St., Ottawa, IL

6th Annual Midwest Jet and V-Drive Rally

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025 at 09:00 am Dockside Bar and Grill

Schillings Memorial Car show.

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025 at 11:00 am Conroy's Automotive & 24 Hour Towing

Mini-Camp Vol.15

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025 at 08:00 am Skydive Chicago

CASA Connect Volunteer Get Together

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025 at 05:30 pm Fox River Center, 110 E Main St, Suite 306, Ottawa, IL 61301

Vertical World Record 2025

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 am Skydive Chicago

Heritage Harbor Parkrun

Sat, 17 Aug, 2024 at 08:00 am 411 Great Loop E Dr Free

Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour

Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 10:00 am KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND USD 54 to 117