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SUMMARY:Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash
DESCRIPTION:It’s all part of a weekend that honors Tom Nauman’s legacy and the Midwest way of life: good people\, great food\, and plenty of laughter!!\nJoin us at Washington Park\, where you can shop and peruse a large Botanical Market and Morel Market featuring everything… You guessed it… MUSHROOMS! We’ll even host MOREL UNIVERSITY\, where you’ll learn to identify morels\, so you know exactly what to look for on your guided hunt. (Please note: The educational hunt has limited availability.)\nSchedule:\n\n\n7:30 am: Hunt and Morel Market sign-in\n\n\n8-8:30 am: Morel University\n\n\n8:45 am: Busses depart for guided hunt\n\n\n9 am-3 pm: Morel Market – morel mushrooms only\n\n\n8 am-3 pm: Vendor Market\n\n\n9 am-11:30 am: Guided Hunt\n\n\nNoon: Burger Bash\n\n\n12:30 pm: Awards\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/midwest-morel-fest-burger-bash/
LOCATION:Washington Square Park\, 101 E. Lafayette St.\, Ottawa\, Illinois\, 61350
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SUMMARY:Sweet Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Indulge your sweet tooth and create lasting memories at the Downtown Ottawa Sweet Stroll! Join us on Saturday\, February 7\, from 11 am-2 pm for an afternoon of delicious fun the whole family will love. Stroll through charming downtown Ottawa and visit a variety of local businesses\, each offering a unique confection or cookie for you to collect. Your ticket includes: -Delightful confections and cookies from all participating businesses -One keepsake ceramic mug -Photo ops Want extra mugs to share or collect? No problem—additional mugs are available for just $5 each. Bring your family and friends to experience a cozy\, sweet-filled adventure that showcases the heart of our community. Don’t miss out—tickets are limited\, so secure yours today! We can’t wait to see you on the Sweet Stroll!\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/sweet-stroll/
LOCATION:Jeremiah Joe Coffee\, 807 LaSalle St.\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T054639
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SUMMARY:A Victorian Haunting
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time to a shadowy night of intrigue\, secrets\, and suspense at A Victorian Haunting: Murder at the Mansion.\nSomeone has met an untimely end inside the grand Reddick Mansion and it’s up to you to uncover the truth.Follow a trail of clues hidden throughout downtown Ottawa. Each stop reveals another piece of the puzzleand brings you closer to solving the mystery. Experience even more Victorian parlor activities\, from palm readers to mediums and more. Don your finest Victorian attire and be entered to win a $100 Discover Ottawa Gift Card in our Second Annual Costume Contest! Whats New This Year? Extended Hours!We’re starting earlier. Festivities now begin at 2 PM\, giving you even more time to explore Victorian-era Ottawa and immerse yourself in the mystery. Skip the Check-In Line!No need to wait in line! Just show your pass and start your haunting adventure.  This years event is designed for guests 13 and older\, so teens and adults alike can join in the mystery\, thrills\, and Victorian fun! Enjoy a Gourmet Snack! Grab a gourmet charcuterie cup filled with easy-to-eat snacks. Savor the flavors while you sleuth! Exclusive Add-On Experience: Fatal Footsteps: Tracing Ottawa’s Most Gruesome Crimes Tour. Enhance your outing with a 1-hour guided tour by Tom Aussem of the award-winning Awesome Ottawa Tours. Discover the dark side of local history with Fatal Footsteps: Tracing Ottawas Most Gruesome Crimes. A chillingly perfect companion to your night of mystery.Step back into a time when justice was swift\, suspects vanished without a trace\, and the line between the accused and the innocent blurred under the gaslight. In the gritty days of the 1800s\, Ottawa\, Illinois\, was no exception to the chaos of the Wild Middle West where crime often went unanswered and death left whispers that still echo today. You’ll visit local cemeteries and crime scenes where killers and the killed now rest uneasily beneath the soil. Hear haunting tales of unsolved murders\, brutal frontier justice\, and the desperate measures ordinary people took in desperate times. This journey into the darker corners of Ottawas history is not for the faint of heart.Which fatal footsteps will you follow? Find outif you dare. Exclusive Add-On Experience: The Afterlife SpeakeasyThis extremely limited ticket includes full access to A Victorian Haunting: Murder at the Mansion plus exclusive entry to The Afterlife Speakeasy\, a hideaway tucked deep in downtown Ottawa. From 810 PM\, you’ll enjoy a bourbon flight and sample locally-made absinthe. \nLimit 50 tickets\, so don’t sleep on this one!_________________________With upgraded experiences\, new twists\, and a chilling mystery to solve\, this is the ultimate autumn night out you wont want to miss. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/a-victorian-haunting-2/
LOCATION:The Reddick Mansion\, 100 W. Lafayette St.\, Ottawa\, 61350\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T054639
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T150444Z
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SUMMARY:Music in the Park - Washington Square Park
DESCRIPTION:Embrace Ottawa’s small-town charm: bring a lawn chair\, spread a blanket on the grass\, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. \nConcerts run from 6-8pm on Saturdays in downtown’s historic Washington Park. \nAdmission is free. \nAt this time\, no indoor venue is available\, so if bad weather postpones a performance\, it will be rescheduled later in the year. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/music-in-the-park-washington-square-park-14/
LOCATION:Washington Square Park\, 101 E. Lafayette St.\, Ottawa\, Illinois\, 61350
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SUMMARY:Music in the Park - Washington Square Park
DESCRIPTION:Embrace Ottawa’s small-town charm: bring a lawn chair\, spread a blanket on the grass\, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. Concerts run from 6-8pm on Saturdays in downtown’s historic Washington Park. Admission is free. At this time\, no indoor venue is available\, so if bad weather postpones a performance\, it will be rescheduled later in the year. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/music-in-the-park-washington-square-park-13/
LOCATION:Washington Square Park\, 101 E. Lafayette St.\, Ottawa\, Illinois\, 61350
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CREATED:20250821T200429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T211617Z
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SUMMARY:Ottawa's Third Friday - Madison Street
DESCRIPTION:Arts\, culture\, and entertainment come alive every Third Friday in downtown Ottawa\, Illinois MAY – SEPTEMBER. Art vendors\, music\, food\, and live events hosted by Open Space Gallery. Enjoy later shopping hours at many downtown retailers and enjoy custom food and drink specials at several of our fantastic restaurants. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/ottawas-third-friday-madison-street-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Ottawa\, 223 W. Madison\, Ottawa\, 61350\, United States
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CREATED:20250820T174745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T203709Z
UID:10003227-1757786400-1757793600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Music in the Park - Washington Square Park
DESCRIPTION:Embrace Ottawa’s small-town charm: bring a lawn chair\, spread a blanket on the grass\, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. \nConcerts run from 6-8pm on Saturdays in downtown’s historic Washington Park. \nAdmission is free. \nAt this time\, no indoor venue is available\, so if bad weather postpones a performance\, it will be rescheduled later in the year. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/music-in-the-park-washington-square-park-12/
LOCATION:Washington Square Park\, 101 E. Lafayette St.\, Ottawa\, Illinois\, 61350
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T200620Z
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SUMMARY:Music in the Park - Washington Square Park
DESCRIPTION:Embrace Ottawa’s small-town charm: bring a lawn chair\, spread a blanket on the grass\, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. \nConcerts run from 6-8pm on Saturdays in downtown’s historic Washington Park. \nAdmission is free. \nAt this time\, no indoor venue is available\, so if bad weather postpones a performance\, it will be rescheduled later in the year. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/music-in-the-park-washington-square-park-11/
LOCATION:Washington Square Park\, 101 E. Lafayette St.\, Ottawa\, Illinois\, 61350
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T054639
CREATED:20250808T220010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T151756Z
UID:10003168-1755972000-1755979200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Music in the Park - Washington Square Park
DESCRIPTION:Embrace Ottawa’s small-town charm: bring a lawn chair\, spread a blanket on the grass\, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. \nConcerts run from 6-8pm on Saturdays in downtown’s historic Washington Park. Admission is free. \nAt this time\, no indoor venue is available\, so if bad weather postpones a performance\, it will be rescheduled later in the year. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/music-in-the-park-washington-square-park-9/
LOCATION:Washington Square Park\, 101 E. Lafayette St.\, Ottawa\, Illinois\, 61350
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SUMMARY:Music in the Park - Washington Square Park
DESCRIPTION:Music in the Park – Washington Square Park\nEmbrace Ottawa’s small-town charm: bring a lawn chair\, spread a blanket on the grass\, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. Concerts run from 6-8pm on Saturdays in downtown’s historic Washington Park. Admission is free. At this time\, no indoor venue is available\, so if bad weather postpones a performance\, it will be rescheduled later in the year. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/music-in-the-park-washington-square-park-7/
LOCATION:Washington Square Park\, 101 E. Lafayette St.\, Ottawa\, Illinois\, 61350
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T180000
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CREATED:20250725T192036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T212004Z
UID:10003114-1754157600-1754168400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Music in the Park - Washington Square Park
DESCRIPTION:Embrace Ottawa’s small-town charm: bring a lawn chair\, spread a blanket on the grass\, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. \nAdmission is free. \nAt this time\, no indoor venue is available\, so if bad weather postpones a performance\, it will be rescheduled later in the year. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/music-in-the-park-washington-square-park-6/
LOCATION:Washington Square Park\, 101 E. Lafayette St.\, Ottawa\, Illinois\, 61350
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SUMMARY:Music in the Park - Washington Square Park - David Hilliker Trio
DESCRIPTION:Embrace Ottawa’s small-town charm.\nBring a lawn chair\, spread a blanket on the grass\, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. \nAdmission is free. \nAt this time\, no indoor venue is available\, so if bad weather postpones a performance\, it will be rescheduled later in the year. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/music-in-the-park-washington-square-park-david-hilliker-trio/
LOCATION:Washington Square Park\, 101 E. Lafayette St.\, Ottawa\, Illinois\, 61350
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T054639
CREATED:20250723T192151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T205152Z
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SUMMARY:Music in the Park - Washington Square Park
DESCRIPTION:Embrace Ottawa’s small-town charm: bring a lawn chair\, spread a blanket on the grass\, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. \nConcerts run from 6-8pm on Saturdays in downtown’s historic Washington Park. \nAdmission is free. \nAt this time\, no indoor venue is available\, so if bad weather postpones a performance\, it will be rescheduled later in the year. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/music-in-the-park-washington-square-park-5/
LOCATION:Washington Square Park\, 101 E. Lafayette St.\, Ottawa\, Illinois\, 61350
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T123000
DTSTAMP:20260516T054639
CREATED:20250527T190445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T194421Z
UID:10002935-1749888000-1749904200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Ottawa Farmers' Market - Jackson Street
DESCRIPTION:Start your Saturday with an exciting market experience!\nEnjoy 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 pets for a day of fun and community spirit. Let’s celebrate and support our local farmers and makers together. See you there! \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/ottawa-farmers-market-jackson-street/
LOCATION:Ottawa Visitor Center\, 1028 LaSalle St.\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T220000
DTSTAMP:20260516T054639
CREATED:20250516T185240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T160411Z
UID:10002908-1748685600-1748728800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Food & Wine Festival - Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to sip\, savor\, and celebrate at Ottawa’s Inaugural Food and Wine Festival!\nThis unforgettable weekend kicks off with a Friday night Long-Table Community Dinner under the stars in the scenic Jordan Block. Enjoy a beautifully curated meal featuring dishes from Ottawa’s beloved local restaurants\, shared with friends\, neighbors\, and fellow food enthusiasts. \nThe festivities continue on Saturday with the Wine Festival in the Old Central School Lot. Experience an afternoon of fine wine tastings paired with delectable small bites crafted to complement every pour. Indulge in wine tastings from some of the country’s best\, award-winning wineries\, enjoy live music throughout the day\, watch chef demonstrations\, and savor delicious small bites. Explore the 2025 season launch of the Farmer and Makers Market\, shop artisanal goods\, and enjoy live music that sets the perfect backdrop to this celebration of food and wine. \nWhether you’re a wine connoisseur or a casual sipper\, this festival promises something for everyone. Come for the food\, stay for the wine\, and celebrate the vibrant community spirit that makes Ottawa unique. \nTickets: $40 each – includes multiple wine tastings\, access to live entertainment\, chef demos\, and more! \nGather your friends and raise a glass to an extraordinary day of food\, wine\, and fun in the heart of historic downtown Ottawa. \nDon’t wait – get your tickets now before they sell out. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/food-wine-festival-ottawa/
LOCATION:Ottawa’s Old Central School Lot\, 400 Clinton St.\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
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