Festival of Lights Parade Friday, November 28, 2025 • 6PMDowntown Ottawa, IL Kick off the holiday season in dazzling style at Ottawa’s beloved Festival of Lights Parade! Join us in the heart of downtown as festive floats, sparkling lights, and holiday music fill the streets with cheer. This magical tradition brings families and friends together to […]
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!
A winner has been selected, but there is still plenty of fun to have in Ottawa this weekend! Kick off the holiday season in Downtown Ottawa November 21 - 23 with a weekend full of cheer, flavor, and local fun! Friday, November 21 — Launch Party 🍻 Join us at Tangled Roots Brewing Company for the […]
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 Scouts (Friday) Wine & Art Walk at Heritage […]
Come downtown Ottawa for a wonderful family friendly day! The parade is at noon, followed by live music by Libido Funk Circus, food trucks, local vendors, and free kids activities from 1-5pm.
Come downtown on Saturday October 4th from 10am-4pm for the annual Ottawa Scarecrow Festival. So much fun to be had!!!
