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Oktoberfest

Jordan Block 101-123 W Main St,, Ottawa, IL, United States

Head down to the Jordan Block in Downtown Ottawa and enjoy the Oktoberfest festivities! Music from The Happy Wanderers German Polka Band and the Flannel Junkies! Beer Garden (ticket link below) with our main sponsor, Tangled Roots Brewery; the Wiener Dog Races; Stein Hoisting Competition; and great food from Polancic's, The Pierogi Rig, and more!

Ottawa Farmers and Makers Market

Jackson Street 100 W Jackson Street, Ottawa, Illinois

Don’t Miss the Farmers and Makers Market on September 28th! Kick off your Saturday morning with an exciting market experience from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Enjoy fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, and delectable local treats. Savor a variety of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Discover unique, handcrafted treasures from talented local artisans. Delight in […]

Ottawa Scarecrow Fest

Downtown Ottawa

The long-standing Ottawa Scarecrow Fest returns to Downtown Ottawa with activities for the entire family. Stroll from Washington Park to the Jordan block visiting craft vendors, trying a great variety of food (including freshly made apple cider donuts!), and listening to live music. Plus, the kids can enjoy pumpkin painting and other free crafts, games, […]

Community Christmas Tree Ornament Making Event

Jordan Block 101-123 W Main St,, Ottawa, IL, United States

Help us decorate the Community Christmas Tree at the Chris Kringle Market! We invite the community to be a part of something truly special—decorating the community Christmas tree with the enchanting theme of “Gingerbread Lane.”  This is a wonderful opportunity for families to come together and contribute to the festive spirit by creating ornaments that […]

Ottawa Fall Fest and Parade

Downtown Ottawa

We are preparing a Fall parade on Sunday, September 29th, at 1:00 PM. The route will be determined. We are looking for organizations and schools to decorate floats on the theme of fall, Halloween and related subject for a kid friendly event. There is a committee put together with members of City Hall, the Special […]

United Way of Eastern LaSalle County’s Labor of Love

Marquette Academy Cafeteria

United Way of Eastern LaSalle County’s Labor of Love embodies the spirit of volunteerism and community support as we join hands to bring positive change to the homes of those in need. Labor of Love is not just a one-day home repair blitz; it’s a testament to the strength of our community and the belief […]

Ottawa Farmers and Makers Market

Jackson Street 100 W Jackson Street, Ottawa, Illinois

Don’t Miss the Farmers and Makers Market on October 5th! Kick off your Saturday morning with an exciting market experience from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Enjoy fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, and delectable local treats. Savor a variety of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Discover unique, handcrafted treasures from talented local artisans. Delight in […]

Battle for the Basket

Jordan Block 101 W Main St, Ottawa, Illinois

The Battle for the Basket is a food truck competition and fundraiser benefitting the Ottawa Community Food Basket. We're inviting local businesses to join us and enhance the experience for our attendees. Food trucks will be serving special $5 menu items throughout the day. Attendees will cast their vote for their favorite dish with a […]

Bill’s Barktoberfest

Jordan Block 101-123 W Main St,, Ottawa, IL, United States

Bill Walsh Sr. was an avid dog lover and a huge supporter of anything that had to do with man’s best friend. Join us as we honor his legacy to the community of Ottawa with the second annual Barktoberfest! Join us for the second annual Bill’s Barktoberfest 2024, featuring vendors, food, dog games, and contests to honor the […]

LaSalle County Out of the Darkness Walk

Washington Square Park 101 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, Illinois

The Community Walks, held in hundreds of cities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends, family […]