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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 […]

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 […]

Canal Day

Multiple Locations

Aug. 3, 9 am-4 pm Hosted at Reddick Mansion, Canal Tollhouse, Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage Museum

Music in the Park with Seal with a Kiss

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!

Taylor Swift Dance Party

Get ready to shake it off, Ottawa! 🎶 Mark your calendars and dust off your dancing shoes because the City of Ottawa is thrilled to announce the ultimate summer bash: a TSwift Dance Party to close out our 2024 Friendship Days Festival on August 4th!🌟