• Music in the Park with Good Clean Fun

    Washington Square Park 101 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, Illinois

    Get ready to groove and sway because Music in the Park is back in action for 2024!🎉 Join us on Saturday evenings from 6-8 PM in the serene setting of Washington Square for an unforgettable series of live musical performances!

  • Drinkin’ with Lincoln

    Washington Square Park 101 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, Illinois

    Join us for the inaugural Ottawa's Brew Fest "Drinkin' With Lincoln" as part of Friendship Days at Washington Square Park!The festivities kick off on Saturday, July 27 from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM and continue on Sunday, July 28 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.Enjoy two days of live music featuring performances by Dan Hubbard, […]

    $20
  • Farmers Market

    Jackson Street 100 W Jackson Street, Ottawa, Illinois

    The Ottawa Farmers & Makers Market is a home-grown slice of local life, featuring Ottawa area growers, farmers, bakers, and makers! Stop by every Saturday starting June 1st through October 12th from 8:00am to 12:30pm on Jackston Street in Ottawa to check out the local vendors and support your friends and neighbors while purchasing fresh food, handmade […]

  • Music in the Park with Beatelles & Rosie and the Rivets

    Washington Square Park 101 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, Illinois

    Get ready to groove and sway because Music in the Park is back in action for 2024!🎉 Join us on Saturday evenings from 6-8 PM in the serene setting of Washington Square for an unforgettable series of live musical performances! 6-6:50 is Beatelles and 7-9 is Rosie and the Rivets

  • 4th Annual Touch a Truck

    Riverfront Park 400 Clinton St, Ottawa, Illinois

    4th Annual Touch a Truck July 28, 11 am-3 pm at Riverfront Park Hosted by the IL Valley Building Trades, IL Valley Contractors Association, and the IL Valley Labor Management Fund

    Free
  • Rock The Block

    Washington Square Park 101 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, Illinois
  • Sidewalk Sales & Chalk the Walk

    Downtown Ottawa

    Shop at participating Businesses and chalk the walk to make the downtown bright and colorful for Ottawa Friendship Days! Find amazing deals throughout the downtown. Each participating business will also have chalk for the kids to use while you shop!

  • Kid’s Fishing Rodeo

    Fox and Illinois Rivers

    It's not summer without the traditional Kid's Fishing Rodeo. Free kid event, under the bridge where the Illinois and Fox Rivers meet. Thursday, Aug. 1, 5-7 pm

  • Outdoor Craft and Vendors Show

    Woodward Memorial Parking Log Woodward Memorial Dr, OTTAWA, IL, United States

    Aug. 2-4, 10 am-6 pm, Woodward Memorial Drive Parking Lot

  • Jordan Block Jams: Fueled by Whiskey & Catseye

    Jordan Block 101 W Main St, Ottawa, Illinois

    Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music, community vibes and good times as we kick off this exciting new venture. Plus, indulge in delicious food and refreshing drinks from our food and drink vendors! Whether you are a longtime music lover or just looking for a fun way to spend your evening, Jordan […]