Downtown Archives - Ottawa Downtown Association

New Community Christmas Tree Program to Light Up Washington Square Park

OTTAWA, IL — The Ottawa Downtown Association, in partnership with the City of Ottawa and Garden’s Gate Garden Center,...

Interactive “Explore Downtown Ottawa” Map Now Available

Aug 15 | Business, Downtown

New tool connects locals and visitors with dining, shopping, public art, and more Ottawa, IL –Aug. 15, 2025— The...

Ottawa Downtown Association Celebrates Successful 4th of July Fireworks Show

Jul 29 | Downtown, Events

OTTAWA, IL — The Ottawa Downtown Association (ODA) is proud to announce the resounding success of the 4th of July...

Discover Ottawa Gift Card Program Hits $10k Milestone

Dec 6 | Business, Downtown

The Discover Ottawa Gift Card Program Generates Over $10,000 in Local Dollars This Holiday Season OTTAWA, IL – The...

2024 Holiday Events and Activities

Nov 14 | Business, Downtown, Events

Get ready to embrace the magic of the holiday season in downtown Ottawa! We’re thrilled to present a comprehensive...

Holiday Trends Point to Shopping Small, Shopping Local, and Giving Choices

Nov 11 | Business, Downtown

Discover Ottawa Addresses What Consumers Want OTTAWA, ILLINOIS | NOV. 11, 2024 | The Ottawa Downtown Association...

Introducing Discover Ottawa Gift Cards

Nov 8 | Business, Downtown

This holiday season, give the gift of local shopping and dining while supporting the heart of downtown Ottawa! Discover Ottawa Gift Cards are redeemable at over a dozen locations in downtown Ottawa.

ODA Donates $500 to Support Ottawa Exploreum Children’s Museum

Oct 13 | Downtown, Events, Fundraising

The Ottawa Downtown Association (ODA) proudly presented a $500 donation to the Ottawa Exploreum Children’s Museum during Smoketoberfest on Saturday, October 12.