• Shop, Sip & Sparkle Weekend!

    Downtown Ottawa 223 W. Madison, Ottawa, United States

    Kick off the holiday season in the Middle of Everywhere with a magical weekend full of festive fun! Happenings All Weekend Long Downtown Ottawa Christmas Open Houses Ornament Hunt & Lamp Light Carolers (Friday) King Carriage Rides (Friday 4-9 PM) Freshly Baked Cobbler by the Ottawa Boy

  • Shop, Sip & Sparkle Weekend!

    Downtown Ottawa 223 W. Madison, Ottawa, United States

    Kick off the holiday season in the Middle of Everywhere with a magical weekend full of festive fun! Happenings All Weekend Long Downtown Ottawa Christmas Open Houses Ornament Hunt & Lamp Light Carolers (Friday) King Carriage Rides (Friday 4-9 PM) Freshly Baked Cobbler by the Ottawa Boy

  • Ottawa Scarecrow Festival

    Downtown Ottawa 223 W. Madison, Ottawa, United States

    Join us in Downtown Ottawa for the Annual Scarecrow Festival. 38 years and running! Kids activities, food, music, fundraising, and, of course, the Scarecrow Competition. New fundraising activities this year: Pet Costume Contest--Famous Duos (you and your pet), Pie Eating Contest--all age groups, plus adult relay round!

  • Ottawa’s Third Friday – Madison Street

    Downtown Ottawa 223 W. Madison, Ottawa, United States

    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

  • Third Friday – Madison Street

    Downtown Ottawa 223 W. Madison, Ottawa, United States

    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

  • Ottawa’s Third Fridays

    Downtown Ottawa 223 W. Madison, Ottawa, United States

    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

  • Festival of Lights Parade & Deck the Parks

    Downtown Ottawa 223 W. Madison, Ottawa, United States

    Join us for the 37th annual holiday parade, a time-honored tradition of making cherished memories! The parade will kick off at LaSalle Street and the 200 block of West Jackson Street, with festive floats and performances winding their way south on LaSalle, culminating at Main Street. After

  • Holiday Hustle Open House & Ornament Hunt

    Downtown Ottawa 223 W. Madison, Ottawa, United States

    Back by popular demand and for ONE NIGHT ONLY! Join us in the Ottawa Hot Glass Hunt through enchanting downtown Ottawa, IL. The Ottawa Visitors Center has once again commissioned local artist Laura Johnson owner of Starved Rock Hot Glass to create 20 beautiful glass blown ornaments

  • Downtown Ottawa Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treating

    Downtown Ottawa 223 W. Madison, Ottawa, United States

    The 2nd annual downtown Ottawa Halloween Parade is coming back on October 26th! Join us as we haunt our way down LaSalle St. from Washington Park to Jordan Block with the spooky train and its conductor in tow. Anyone can join the parade (businesses, organizations, families) –

  • Scarecrow Fest

    Downtown Ottawa 223 W. Madison, Ottawa, United States

    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

  • Ottawa Canal Day

    Downtown Ottawa 223 W. Madison, Ottawa, United States

    Join us a fun-filled day with activities the entire family can enjoy. Demonstrations from a blacksmith, canoeing on the canal, music, tours and so much more.

  • Ottawa’s Third Friday Artisan Market

    Downtown Ottawa 223 W. Madison, Ottawa, United States

    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