Events

Let the evening sky set the mood for Qigong, a series of slow flowing movements, deep measured breaths and soothing sounds.  

Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Strengthen your connection to nature with different programs every month. Ages 55 & up.  

Join us in downtown Lemont on Stephen St for this free concert series! Bring your blankets & chairs for free open seating. Seating opens at 6 pm, and music begins at 7 pm. Food and drink will be available on site.  

Step back in time to 1883, when one of the earliest documented Association Football (or "soccer," as we call it in the USA) matches in Chicago was played between the city’s Wanderers and a team from Pullman. Soccer flourished in the Pullman community, with its men’s team

Join us for our next Think & Drink at the Gaylord Building as bestselling children’s author Kate Hannigan brings to life the bold, brilliant, and sometimes forgotten women of Illinois history. Who invented the dishwasher? Who helped stop a plot to assassinate Lincoln? And what really happened with

Join us for Karaoke with Host Joe Son! Start your weekend on a high note - Food, Fun, Self Serve Beer Wall, Craft Cocktails & Giveaways!  

Huge Garage Sale – inside and outside vendors – Food – Restrooms. Sign-up soon. See www.bureaucountyfair.com or the Fair Facebook page for details. Free admission!  

Join us for our annual open house event. Door prizes each day -FREE Cookies and Lemonade - Open House Sales- Our sale items will be announced on social media and our website on Wednesday, June 11th. Daily Hosta Walk- check out our favorite hostas in our Shade

Come watch the Illinois State High School Finals! The future plays here!! Games at 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm and 7 pm.

Come and bring your family to see Downtown Ottawa come alive! This year's theme is Friday the 13th!! Music by 3D Sound. Food vendors, trophies and prizes. $10 entry fee. Goody bags and dash plaques to first 300 registered.

Calling all families, kids and kids at heart to explore the wonderful world beneath the water! Join a naturalist to see what we can discover as we dip into this incredible habitat. Creatures large and very, very small inhabit our waterways, and this is the chance to

Enjoy your evening at the 2025 Rooftop Summer Music Series! Doors Open: 6:15 pm. You can now reserve highboy or bistro tables for Rooftop Concerts on a first come-first served basis. General concert-style seating available for all guests. Live Music, Full Beverage Bar, Snack Vendor & More!

The ship needs your help! Come out and run a 5k to support the Ottawa Township High School Cross Country Team! Race day registration / packet pick-up @ 8:00am Race start time @ 9:00am Course starts at Ottawa High School, runs through the scenic river walk, I&M

Start your Saturday with an exciting market experience! Enjoy fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, and delectable local treats. Indulge in farm-fresh fruits and vegetables.  Explore unique, handcrafted treasures from talented local artisans. Relish mouthwatering baked goods and tasty treats from food stalls. Bring your family, friends, and even your

Huge Garage Sale – inside and outside vendors – Food – Restrooms. Sign-up soon. See www.bureaucountyfair.com or the Fair Facebook page for details. Free admission!  

Join us for our annual open house event. Door prizes each day -FREE Cookies and Lemonade - Open House Sales- Our sale items will be announced on social media and our website on Wednesday, June 11th. Daily Hosta Walk- check out our favorite hostas in our Shade

Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools provided. Ages 18 & up.

Get a head start on celebrating Pollinator Week 2025 at this family-friendly event! Learn about the insects and animals that perform the important task of pollinating plants, especially those that provide us with much of the food we eat. See live bats and learn about their roles

The Homestead Committee invites you to celebrate as we raise funds at the annual Homestead Lawn Event at Owen Lovejoy Homestead. This year, Jenna & Jacob Smith, Mady & Isaiah Taylor, and Caleb and Ashley Dickens are looking forward to hosting the event! We can't wait to

The 2025 Ottawa Family Pride Festival is featuring a line-up of great family-friendly events! This year's parade will be kicking off at 10am, starting at Jackson Street and heading down LaSalle to the Jordan Block parking lot! This year, we will have our Main Stage down in

Come watch the Illinois State High School Finals! The future plays here!! Games at 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm and 7 pm.

The Black Star Project, in partnership with Absolutely Anything Essential, Chicago Defender Charities, and State Rep. Kam Buckner, is proud to present the 5th Annual Bronzeville Juneteenth Celebration—a vibrant, family-friendly event honoring Black freedom, culture, and community resilience. This year’s celebration will feature: Live performances by local

Join us for an evening of FREE family entertainment at Berkeley Park Gazebo. Starts at 7:30PM: Witness an exciting Gymnastics Demonstration! Be amazed by the skills and talents of young gymnasts. Participate in a FREE Interactive Gymnastics Lesson! Let your kids try out some fun and basic

Join us for our annual open house event. Door prizes each day -FREE Cookies and Lemonade - Open House Sales- Our sale items will be announced on social media and our website on Wednesday, June 11th. Daily Hosta Walk- check out our favorite hostas in our Shade

Visit with banders to learn about this scientific method used to study wild birds.