JOIN THE 2026 DEBATE DAYS PARADE! Application form below! Get ready to wave the flags, crank up the patriotic music, and celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in true Ottawa style! The 2026 Debate Days Parade returns to Downtown Ottawa on: 📅 Sunday, August 23, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM 📍 Downtown Ottawa, IL – LaSalle Street This […]
Hosted by the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce, the Ottawa Farmers & Makers Market is a vibrant, family-friendly event that brings together local growers, makers, and artisans in the heart of downtown Ottawa, Illinois. Location: Jackson Street, south side of Washington Square Park(Barricades will block access at LaSalle Street and Columbus Street) Market Hours: Saturdays from 8 […]
Unwind in the park with a chair or blanket, and enjoy the sweet sounds of your favorite performers.
Hosted by the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce, the Ottawa Farmers & Makers Market is a vibrant, family-friendly event that brings together local growers, makers, and artisans in the heart of downtown Ottawa, Illinois. Location: Jackson Street, south side of Washington Square Park(Barricades will block access at LaSalle Street and Columbus Street) Market Hours: Saturdays from 8 […]
Unwind in the park with a chair or blanket, and enjoy the sweet sounds of your favorite performers.
The City of Ottawa Arts Committee invites you to their second annual Paint the Town: En Plein Air Festival in Ottawa, IL. Plein air artists are invited to use their vision and talents to capture picturesque scenes. Nestled just 80 miles southwest of Chicago, Ottawa, Illinois, is a hidden gem for artists seeking inspiration. With […]
Hosted by the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce, the Ottawa Farmers & Makers Market is a vibrant, family-friendly event that brings together local growers, makers, and artisans in the heart of downtown Ottawa, Illinois. Location: Jackson Street, south side of Washington Square Park(Barricades will block access at LaSalle Street and Columbus Street) Market Hours: Saturdays from 8 […]
Enjoy the unique shopping experience set against the backdrop of a 1920s town. More details TBA!
Enjoy the unique shopping experience set against the backdrop of a 1920s town. More details TBA!
Arts' culture and entertainment come alive in downtown Ottawa, IL every Third Friday of the month May - September!
