Upcoming Ottawa Events

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🎶 LIVE AT JORDAN BLOCK JAMS: HOTEL CALIFORNIA 🎶 An Eagles Tribute Experience

 Fri, 14 Aug at 08:00 pm Jordan Block Ottawa

2026 Starved Rock Country Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10k and 5k

 Sat, 09 May at 07:00 am 234 Albin Stevens Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350-2799, United States

Ottawa's Third Friday Makers Market

 Fri, 15 May at 05:00 pm 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Kites in Flight

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Peck Park Ottawa Il

MUSIC IN THE PARK PRESENTS: Libido Funk Circus

 Sat, 04 Jul at 06:00 pm Jordan Block Ottawa

River Bend Mobile Pantry - April 11

 Sat, 11 Apr at 09:30 am 1050 E Norris Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350-1602, United States

OTHS Class of 2026 Graduation Commencement Ceremony

 Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm 211 E Main St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 am Washington Park Ottawa il

🌷🐰2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt! 🐰🌷

 Sat, 04 Apr at 09:00 am 400 Courtney St, Ottawa, IL 61350, United States

Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Jump

 Sun, 05 Apr at 11:00 am 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Fireworks!

 Sat, 04 Jul at 06:00 pm 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Starved Rock Street Cars & Harley Davidson Present: Brian Sember Memorial Bike and Car show!

Sat, 15 Aug at 05:00 pm Starved Rock Harley-Davidson

TuckaPalooza an outdoor concert and camping experience celebrating 100 years of Camp Tuckabatchee

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am Skydive Chicago

OPEN LOT DAY- Just the beginning

 Sat, 04 Apr at 01:00 pm 750 Centennial Dr, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Swap Meet & Garage Sale

Sat, 18 Apr at 12:00 pm 750 Centennial Dr, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Kites in Flight

 Sun, 17 May at 11:00 am Peck Park Ottawa Il

Brews & Bikes

Sat, 16 May at 05:00 pm 1701 Ottawa Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350-3468, United States

On The Road: Vicki Petersen & John Cowsill, w/ Michelle Malone

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2114, United States

Run Today for Tomorrow Wellness Fair and 5k Walk/Run

Sat, 27 Jun at 08:00 am Jordan Block Ottawa

Runway to a Cure 5k + Family Run

 Sat, 19 Sep at 08:00 am 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

MUSIC IN THE PARK PRESENTS: Jonny Lyons & The Pride

 Sat, 20 Jun at 06:00 pm Washington Park Ottawa il

On the Road: Will Hoge @ The Abbey

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:00 pm 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2114, United States

MUSIC IN THE PARK PRESENTS: Southtown Soul and Groove

 Sat, 11 Jul at 06:00 pm Washington Park Ottawa il

MUSIC IN THE PARK PRESENTS: Radium City Rebels

 Sat, 01 Aug at 06:00 pm Washington Park Ottawa il

MUSIC IN THE PARK PRESENTS: Four C Notes

 Sat, 18 Jul at 06:00 pm Washington Park Ottawa il

2-way MFS Organizing Day with MatriX

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am Skydive Chicago

B.U.R.N. BURN 2026: Spring Solace

 Wed, 13 May at 03:00 pm Camp Tuckabatchee

Freedomfest

 Thu, 02 Jul at 09:00 am 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Fundamentals of Headdown Bigway Skills Camp

 Sat, 30 May at 08:00 am Skydive Chicago

Spaghetti Dinner & Live Music Night

 Sat, 11 Apr at 04:00 pm Naplate Community Center

Join Us for an Open House Honoring Coach Rob McNally’s Retirement

 Sat, 11 Apr at 01:00 pm Fire on Fifth

🍀 Zazzle Band LIVE at Keagan’s Irish Pub – Labor Day Weekend Bash!

 Sat, 05 Sep at 08:00 pm Keagan's Irish Pub

Memorial Day Weekend on the Harbor with Zazzle Duo 🎸🌊

 Sat, 23 May at 06:00 pm Harbor House by Valentino’s

🔥 ZAZZLE LIVE AT MUFFY’S TAP 🔥

 Sat, 29 Aug at 08:00 pm Muffy's Tap

Zazzle Duo LIVE at Harbor House by Valentino’s – Waterfront Saturday Night 🌊🎸

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm Harbor House by Valentino’s

Zazzle Band @ Muffy's Tap! 😎🎸

 Sat, 06 Jun at 08:00 pm Muffy's Tap

Safety Day 2026 & Opening Weekend

 Sat, 04 Apr at 08:30 am 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

All American Invitational 2026

 Thu, 02 Jul at 08:00 am Skydive Chicago

Boats, Boots & Beers with Dirt Road Reckoning at Heritage Harbor

 Sun, 07 Jun at 02:00 pm Heritage Harbor

Happy Mom's Day Sugar Cookie Decorating Class

 Sat, 02 May at 12:00 pm Small Dog Candle Co USD 18 to 40

Michelle Held & Christina Eltrevoog @ The Abbey!

 Sat, 09 May at 07:00 pm 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2114, United States

Chasing Spring: Waterfalls and Wildflowers Hike

 Sat, 25 Apr at 04:30 pm Starved Rock State Park Ottawa Canyon Parking Free

K9's For Veteran's Dog Dedication

Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am Ottawa American Legion Post 33

Partridge's 5th Annual Car Show for SRRC

 Sat, 12 Sep at 10:00 am Partridge’s Pit Stop Bar & Video Gaming

MatriX Games at Skydive Chicago

 Thu, 02 Jul at 12:00 pm Skydive Chicago

30 years Celebration in the Middle of Everywher

 Fri, 24 Apr at 04:00 pm 1028 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

LIVE MUSIC - KALAMIT̄ @ Fire on Fifth

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:30 pm Fire on Fifth

Live Music: Zazzle Duo

 Sat, 18 Apr at 06:00 pm 411 Great Loop East, Ottawa, IL

Viva La Wingsuit

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 am 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Stone Jug Drive-Through Fundraiser

 Fri, 08 May at 04:00 pm LaSalle County 4-H

6th Annual Ashlynn Blacklaw Memorial Walk

Sat, 16 May at 04:30 pm Heritage Harbor

AcroCamp 2026

 Thu, 30 Jul at 04:00 pm Camp Tuckabatchee, North 35th Road, Ottawa, IL, USA USD 50 to 429

Live Music: Jordan Bumgarner

Sat, 25 Apr at 02:00 pm 411 Great Loop East, Ottawa, IL

Spring Break Art Camp

 Mon, 30 Mar at 09:00 am 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Chugs & Rick Acoustic @ Cat's Q

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm Cats "Q" BBQ

We heading south to Ottawa!

 Fri, 08 May at 08:00 pm Shakers Ottawa

SANS World Record Event - 2026

 Thu, 09 Jul at 08:00 am Skydive Chicago

XRW Sessions with Mario Hernandez

 Fri, 22 May at 08:00 am 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Dueling Pianos with Kate & Justin at The Abbey

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2114, United States

16 way fun with Doug and Greg

 Fri, 05 Jun at 08:00 am Skydive Chicago

Dirt Road Reckoning: Ottawa Debut

 Sun, 24 May at 06:00 pm Muffy's Tap

A View From the Abbey with Kane Farabaugh

 Sun, 31 May at 01:00 pm 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2114, United States

Nature Photography for Beginners

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am Nell's Woodland

Easter Shenanigans

Sat, 04 Apr at 05:00 pm 1701 Ottawa Ave, Naplate, IL

2-way MFS Organizing Day - Memorial Day wknd

 Sat, 23 May at 09:00 am Skydive Chicago

Hillbilly Rockstarz at Shakers Ottawa🎶

 Fri, 10 Apr at 08:00 pm Shakers Ottawa

Intermediate angle camp Omar Mohammad

 Sat, 06 Jun at 07:00 am Skydive Chicago

Rookiefest!

 Sat, 26 Sep at 08:00 am 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Community Gaming Day with Empowering Minds!

 Mon, 06 Apr at 12:00 pm 712 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL

Wine, Beer and Spirits Tasting Event

 Fri, 15 May at 03:00 pm Liquor ‘n’ Wine Free

Women's Head-Up Bigway Selection camp/Women's Illinois State Record Attempts (open to all)

 Sat, 04 Jul at 08:00 am Skydive Chicago

Casey McGrath is FiddleRock!!!

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:30 pm 724 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61348

Wingsuit First Flight Course (FFC) with Jesus Jimenez

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:00 am 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

New Teacher Orientation 2026-2027

 Wed, 05 Aug at 08:30 am L.E.A.S.E. Free

DuffleBelle at The Abbey

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2114, United States

Ignite Your Leadership S.H.I.N.E.

 Wed, 10 Jun at 08:30 am Central Intermediate School Free

The Northern Illinois University Steelband at The Great Hall

 Tue, 21 Apr at 07:00 pm 910 Columbus Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Journaling Night: Garden Journaling + Seed Swap

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:00 pm 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Engage with Nature: Bird Banding and Migration.

 Sat, 19 Sep at 08:00 am Illinois Canyon, Starved Rock State Park Free

ONYX Social

 Thu, 09 Apr at 05:30 pm CatsEye

The Morning Larks

 Sat, 20 Jun at 08:00 pm 724 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL

Old-Time Country Dance at The Abbey!

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2114, United States

3rd Annual Return From The Ashes Run

 Sun, 13 Sep at 09:00 am 1701 Ottawa Ave, Naplate, IL

Live Music: Dan Farrell

Sun, 03 May at 02:00 pm 411 Great Loop East, Ottawa, IL

Concert for a Cause

 Sat, 19 Sep at 05:30 pm 1718 N 2525th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Sophie Coyote

Sat, 08 Aug at 08:00 pm 724 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL

Blood Donation Drive with the American Red Cross

 Tue, 26 May at 01:00 pm 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

☕ Coffee with CASA

 Thu, 09 Apr at 09:00 am Jeremiah Joe Coffee

Business Owners Third Friday Planning Workshop

 Tue, 07 Apr at 12:00 pm CatsEye

Shred Day

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 am 800 Chestnut St, Ottawa, IL 61350-4907, United States

Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour

 Sat, 02 May Kayak Starved Rock, 1170 North 27th Road, Ottawa, IL, USA USD 49 to 119

Preschool Screening for Enrollment

 Fri, 17 Apr at 08:30 am 1110 W Main St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Mid-Season Safety Day

 Sat, 18 Jul at 07:30 pm 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Snap Shot Rocks Shakers

 Sat, 11 Apr at 08:00 pm Shakers Ottawa

Night Jumps

 Sat, 29 Aug at 05:00 pm 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

K9's for Vets Dedication Ceremony

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am 901 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2017, United States

Make Your Meal Matter- Support Ottawa Friendship House

 Tue, 07 Apr at 05:00 pm Culver's

AcroCamp 2026

 Thu, 30 Jul at 01:53 pm Camp Tuckabatchee

An Afternoon of Music: Brennen’s Interlochen Send-Off

 Sun, 28 Jun at 02:00 pm Ottawa Center for the Arts

District 6 Meeting

 Sat, 11 Apr at 02:00 pm Ottawa Moose Lodge 960
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