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SUMMARY:Restaurant Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.visitottawail.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/RESTAURANT-WEEK.mp4\nDiscover. Dine. Delight.Join us in The Middle of Everywhere for a two week-long celebration of local flavor\, creativity\, and community spirit. \nFor two delicious weeks\, Ottawa’s chefs and restaurants will showcase special themed menus designed to highlight the best of Midwest comfort and culinary innovation. \nFeatured Dining Experiences\n✨ Comfort Food ReimaginedClassic Midwest staples with a creative twist — think gourmet mac & cheese\, elevated pot roast\, and inventive casseroles that turn cozy comfort into culinary art. \n👨‍🍳 Chef’s Signature ShowcaseMulti-course tasting menus and chef’s choice creations that reflect each restaurant’s personality and style. \nGiving Back\nParticipating restaurants will also be donating a portion of proceeds from select menu items to the Ottawa Food Pantry\, helping support our neighbors in need. \nThe Dining Passport\nGrab your Dining Passport at participating locations! Collect stamps throughout the week for a chance to win prizes and experience all that Ottawa’s food scene has to offer. Due by Friday\, March 27th! \nA complete list of participating restaurants and their *special menus are linked here*  — check back often or follow us on social media for the latest updates. We are proud to be working with B.A.S.H.\, Misfits\, Valentinos Pasta & Wine\, The Cheese Shop\, The Lone Buffalo\, Keagan’s Irish Pub\, Rosati’s\, Berta’s Tap\, Pine Hills\, Saffron Bazaar\, Jeremiah Joe Coffee\, and The Beach House! \nCelebrate creativity\, comfort\, and community during Ottawa Restaurant Week 2026 — where every meal tells a story. \nBite-Sized Interviews \nCheck out our blog for interviews with the owners and chefs from the participating businesses! You’ll find out the story behind some of the specials and learn more about your favorite local restaurants.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/restaurant-week-2026/
CATEGORIES:Historic Downtown
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SUMMARY:Escape the Study Room Game- Leprechaun Chase
DESCRIPTION:Are you lucky enough to outsmart the leprechaun\, King Brian? Solve all his riddles and win a prize.\nSaturday\, March 7-Sunday\, March 22 during open hours.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/escape-the-study-room-game-leprechaun-chase/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:parkrun
DESCRIPTION:Heritage Harbor parkrun\, Ottawa is a FREE weekly 5k event for participants of all standards\, which takes place every Saturday at 8:00 AM\, May – September\, & 9:00 AM\, October – April\, in Heritage Harbor. It offers an opportunity for all the local community\, regardless of age or gender\, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. We want to encourage people to run\, jog\, walk and volunteer together – this event is truly open to all and best of all it really is FREE! Taking part is easy – just register before your first ever parkrun. The great thing is that you only ever need to do this once! Then just set your alarm for Saturday morning and get yourself there! Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee in the Bluegill Boathouse & Marina Bar – please come and join us! Maybe swap stories about your parkrun that day\, chat to other parkrunners over a cup of tea or coffee and just be an part of this community. So whether you’re a complete novice looking to get yourself started or a regular wanting to use this as a part of your training schedule\, you’re welcome to come along and join us. Please register before you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don’t forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it\, you won’t get a time. You can visit the event website link to register.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/parkrun-9/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Heritage Harbor Ottawa\, 2 Great Loop\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Rusty Halo Mini Market
DESCRIPTION:More details TBA! Parking available in the little town. All vendors will be inside the main Rusty Halo building. Enjoy a unique shopping experience setting in a 1920’s town.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/rusty-halo-mini-markets-2/
LOCATION:Rusty Halo\, 3277 E. 18th Road\, Ottawa\, IL 61350\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Entertainment,Family,Shopping
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SUMMARY:The Loop Group
DESCRIPTION:Learn to knit or crochet in a friendly environment with knowledgeable people.
URL:https://www.visitottawail.com/event/the-loop-group/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Reddick Public Library\, 1010 Canal Street\, Ottawa\, IL\, 61350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Get Educated
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