Ottawa, IL - The Middle of Everywhere

LEGO Club
2025-10-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Make a spooky-themed creation with library LEGO pieces and have
your build displayed in the Children’s Department. This event
is for children of all ages.

Silent Book Club
2025-10-28 16:30 - 17:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Need a place to study after school or somewhere to hang out with friends?
Bring schoolwork, a project, or a book to read for fun! There’s no pressure here,
just friends, snacks and time to get something done at the library.

Ready, Set, Read!
2025-10-28 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-10-21 10:00 - 10:45 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Join us every Tuesday for stories, songs, and a
craft! Stay and play after the craft if you have the time! Find each week’s
theme on the Events Calendar on our website. This event is for
children ages 3-5 years.

Homeschool Art
2025-10-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Come and learn about an artist and create a masterpiece inspired
by their style. Wear clothes you don‘t mind getting messy.

Teen Halloween
2025-10-26 13:30 - 15:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Join us for a Halloween hangout, with a scary movie, creepy crafts and spooky
games. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Camp Tuckabatchee Haunted Camp 2025
2025-10-25 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-24 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-18 16:00 - 22:00 | Camp Tuckabatchee, 1973 N 35th Road, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Experience the classic Haunted Camp at Camp Tuckabatchee! Not scary from 4 to 6:30 pm, scary from 7 to 10pm.

A Victorian Haunting
2025-10-25 14:00 - 20:00 | Reddick Mansion, 1000 W. Lafayette Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Step back in time to a shadowy night of intrigue, secrets, and suspense at A Victorian Haunting: Murder at the Mansion. Someone 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 puzzle—and 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! Get tickets and/or more information here or at the link below.
New this year:
🕰️ Extended Hours!The event is starting earlier—festivities now begin at 2 PM, giving visitors 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.
🎩 Now Open to Ages 13+!This year’s 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!

The Loop Group
2025-10-25 13:30 - 15:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Learn to knit or crochet in a friendly enviornment with knowledgeable people.

Fire Safety with the Ottawa Fire Department
2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Join the Ottawa Fire Department to learn about fire safety at home for
Fire Prevention Month. This informative event is for all ages.

parkrun
2025-10-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Heritage Harbor Ottawa, 2 Great Loop, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
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.

Ghosts in the Graveyard (Grades K-2)
2025-10-23 16:00 - 16:45 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
In this STEM activity, we will design a ghost transporter to lift ‘ghosts’ from
the ground to the top of a pulley.

Shake, Rattle, Read
2025-10-22 10:00 - 10:45 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Join the Reddick Library for stories, songs, and a craft! Stay and play after the craft if you have the time! Find each week’s theme on the Events Calendar on the Reddick Library website. This event is for children ages birth to 3 years.

Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” conversation with Marissa Bode
2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Prepare for a magical evening as journalist Amanda Finn welcomes Wicked’s
Nessarose actress, Marissa Bode. Marissa will reflect on what makes the Wicked
story so meaningful to her, share personal stories and insights from her time on
stage, and the challenges and rewards of being part of an iconic production. To
register for this virtual event, go to bit.ly/ILPMarissaBode or scan the QR code.

Dungeons & Dragons
2025-10-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Find out what quest your Dungeon Master has created for you. Will you
survive? Will you accomplish your goals?

Mystery Monday Book Club: The Reckoning by John Grisham
2025-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
New members are always welcome to join this librarian-led book club. Copies
of the book will be available for checkout from the library.
Book Summary: In 1946, Clanton, Mississippi, World War II hero Pete
Banning calmly and inexplicably kills his pastor and friend, the Reverend Dexter
Bell, and refuses to defend his actions during the subsequent trial.
