The Merry Everything Holiday Home self-guided tour includes five beautiful homes in and around Ottawa festively decorated for the holidays. Be inspired by every kind of Christmas decor in the stunning variety of homes that will be on display! Check-in at Marquette Academy elementary campus (enter on
Join us for a guided nature walk by nature enthusiast Joe Jakupcak. We hope to see you at Nell’s Woodland for our guided winter tour. This guided walk will be about one mile in length and will conclude in about 1 hour. Kids and families are welcome!
One of central Illinois LARGEST and most SPECTACULAR light shows! Our unique venue offers viewing from the high school bleachers all the way to the bluffs along the Illinois & Fox Rivers either on shore or in your boat.
We’re in the dog days of summer, but that’s OK because even dogs Third Friday! Bring your pup for a night on the town next Friday starting at 5 pm on Madison Street. With temps forecasted in the low 80s, it’s shaping up to be a howling
Join us for the inaugural Ottawa's Brew Fest Drinkin' With Lincoln as part of Friendship Days at Washington Square Park! The festivities kick off on Saturday, July 27 from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM and continue on Sunday, July 28 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Enjoy
Our FREE Jordan Block Jams Summer Series continues featuring Fueled by Whiskey. Join us for an unforgettable night of music, food, and fun! But that's not all! Quench your thirst with refreshing drinks from our vendor, Cat's Eye, and tantalize your tastebuds with delicious food options from
Get ready to shake it off, Ottawa! 🎶 Mark your calendars and dust off your dancing shoes because the City of Ottawa is thrilled to announce the ultimate summer bash: a TSwift Dance Party to close out our 2024 Friendship Days Festival on August 4th! 🌟 🎤
Family friendly music event is back again this year! Pack a cooler and bring a lawn chair for this FREE event at Washington Park.
Music in the Park Ottawa's free concert series, Music in the Park, kicks off its 2024 season in late June with musical acts delivering a delightful blend of retro rock, country and contemporary that'll carry audiences on a music journey from the '50s to the present. Concerts
The long standing Ottawa Scarecrow Fest returns to Downtown Ottawa with activities for the entire family. Stroll from Washington Park to the Jordan block visiting craft vendors, trying a great variety of food (including freshly made apple cider donuts!), and listening to live music. Plus, the kids
