Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash
2026-05-02 07:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Jordan Block, 101 W Main St, Ottawa, Illinois
In loving memory of Tom Nauman—our founding father from Morel Mania—this event exists because of his passion and vision. Without Tom, none of this would be possible.
Join us at the Jordan Block (100 Main Street), where you can shop and peruse a large Botanical Market and Morel Market featuring everything… You guessed it… MUSHROOMS! We’ll even host MOREL UNIVERSITY, where you’ll learn to identify morels, so you know exactly what to look for on your guided hunt. (Please note: The educational hunt has limited availability.)
Schedule:

7:30 am: Hunt and Morel Market sign-in
8-8:30 am: Morel University
8:45 am: Busses depart for guided hunt
9 am-3 pm: Morel Market – morel mushrooms only
8 am-3 pm: Vendor Market
9 am-11:30 am: Guided Hunt
12:30 pm: Awards

Cars and Coffee
2026-05-23 07:00 - 12:00 | Old Central School Lot, 400 Clinton St, Ottawa, Illioins
Join the LaSalle County Cruisers for Cars and Coffee on May 23 from 7 a.m. to noon at the old Central School Lot in Downtown Ottawa. More information coming soon!

Night of Remembrance
2026-06-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Washington Square Park, 101 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, Illinois
Join us on June 12, 2026, from approximately 6-10 pm for the Night of Remembrance event in Washington Square Park. More information coming soon.

Walk To End Alzheimer’s
2026-09-26 08:00 - 11:00 | Jordan Block, 101-123 W Main St,, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
Join us at the Jordan Block on September 26, 2026, from 8-11 am for the Walk To End Alzheimer’s. More information coming soon!

Fall Fest
2026-10-04 | Downtown Ottawa
Join us for Fall Fest on Sunday, Oct. 4 in downtown Ottawa. More information coming soon!

A Victorian Haunting
2026-10-24 14:00 - 20:00 | Reddick Mansion, 100 W Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL, 61350, United States
The Third Annual Victorian Haunting Returns… Escape from the Asylum
The doors are creaking open once again for the Third Annual Victorian Haunting, and this year’s theme will test your nerves like never before. Escape from the Asylum invites you into a twisted Victorian-era experience filled with dark secrets, unique characters, and surprises around every corner.
Guests can expect brand-new elements, immersive scenes, eerie encounters, and exclusive special events throughout the evening. Dress to impress (or distress) for our costume contest, capture chilling memories at curated photo opportunities, and explore historic spaces through themed tours that blur the line between history and horror.
This beloved downtown experience will return bigger, bolder, and more immersive than ever before—but for now, we’re keeping some of the madness under wraps.
More details, tickets, and reveals coming soon.Until then… start planning your escape.
