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  • Sun 21
    December 21 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Chris Kringle Market

    Chris Kringle Market (Sunday)

    Downtown Ottawa

    Join us under the sparkling lights of historic downtown Ottawa, Illinois for the Ottawa Chris Kringle Market by Floret Events LLC. The Chris Kringle Market takes place throughout downtown Ottawa every weekend, from November 28 thru December 21, 2025. Please stay tuned for more updates!

  • Mon 22
    Inside the Reddick Public Library
    December 22 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

    CANDY CANE CALAMITY (Grades 3-6)

    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Design the lightest-weight container possible to safely ship candy canes to a friend.

  • Tue 23
    Racks of children's books at Reddick Library.
    December 23 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am FAMILY STORY TIME

    FAMILY STORY TIME

    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Join us for themed stories, songs, and a craft. Stay and play after the craft if you have time.

  • Tue 23
    Inside the Reddick Public Library
    December 23 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

    TINKER TIME (Preschool- Grade 2)

    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    At this Tinker Time, we will investigate how color, light, and shadows work.

  • Tue 23
    Reddick Library's Community Room Doors and shelves with various media
    December 23 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Jolabokaflod

    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Join us for our library spin on this Icelandic tradition (yo-luh-boh-kuhflowed)! Bring a book or grab one from our shelves (highly encouraged!) and get cozy in the community room with friends, hot chocolate, and treats.

  • Tue 23
    stack of legos. AI Generated.
    December 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    LEGO CLUB

    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Make a gift-giving themed creation with library LEGO pieces and have your build displayed afterwards in the Children’s Department.

  • Sat 27
    December 27 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am parkrun

    parkrun

    Heritage Harbor Ottawa 2 Great Loop, Ottawa, IL, 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 […]

  • Sat 27
    December 27 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm THE LOOP GROUP

    THE LOOP GROUP

    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Learn to knit or crochet in a friendly environment with knowledgeable people.

  • Mon 29
    In front of Study Room A, looking towards exit at Reddick Library.
    December 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    HOMESCHOOL ART

    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Learn about an artist and create a masterpiece inspired by their style. Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting messy.

  • Tue 30
    Racks of children's books at Reddick Library.
    December 30 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am FAMILY STORY TIME

    FAMILY STORY TIME

    Reddick Public Library 1010 Canal Street, Ottawa, IL, United States

    Join us for themed stories, songs, and a craft. Stay and play after the craft if you have time.

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