Event Info & Call for Volunteers: The 18th Annual 24-Hour Veterans Honor Guard Vigil will be held at the War Memorial in Washington Square, downtown Ottawa. The opening ceremony will be on Friday, November 6th at 4:45 pm, when area Submarine Veterans will be the Lead Honor Guard. A brief closing ceremony will begin at […]
At the LaSalle County Out of the Darkness Walk, attendees can walk together to raise awareness, support one another, honor and remember loved ones, and fund critical efforts to protect mental health and prevent suicide. Check-in is at 10 am, event starts at 11 am. Visit the official website to learn more or sign up: […]
RAIN DATE!! 🎶 Music in the Park 2026 🎶 Join us on Saturday evening, 5-7PM, in the beautiful Washington Square for an incredible lineup of live music all summer long! From local favorites to special guest performers, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 🌞 Bring your friends, your family, and your picnic blankets – let’s […]
The Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum will hold their ice cream social in Washington Park on August 22, from 6 to 7 pm. $5 a ticket. Includes lemonade, ice cream, and cake.
A day of old-fashioned fun for the whole family! Free games & activities! Enjoy classic festival fun like a watermelon eating contest, rubber duck pond, ring toss, fishbowl toss, egg race, and more. Face painter will be available from 11 am to 3 pm.
The Youth Service Bureau is observing its 50th anniversary this year, so this calls for a celebration! Enjoy a free ice cream treat at the Old Time Fair in Washington Park.
As part of Debate Days: Categories: Longest Beard Best Styled Beard Most Legendary Looks Like He Lives in the Woods Award Crowd Favorite Contestants, spectators, & beard envy welcome! Best Beard Contest Sign-Up
As part of Friendship Days, this family-friendly music event is back! Pack a cooler and bring a lawn chair for this FREE event at Washington Park.
