Send Day
When you shop local, you might just get sent somewhere new! On Send Day, every time you make a purchase at a participating downtown business, you’ll get to draw a […]
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Community Christmas Tree Decorating Day
Washington Square Park 101 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IllinoisIt’s time to deck the park! All Ottawa Community Christmas Tree sponsors are invited to join us on Saturday, November 15, from 11 AM–2 PM in Washington Square Park to […]
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Mistletoe and Mulled Wine: Late Night Shopping
Cat's Eye Wine Bar 724 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL, United StatesStay up late for a little holiday shopping magic! Selected downtown shops will reopen late for Mistletoe & Mulled Wine, a festive night of twinkling lights, local charm, and merry […]
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Ottawa Chris Kringle Market
Downtown OttawaHoliday traditions start here! Join us under the glistening lights of historic downtown Ottawa, Illinois for the Chris Kringle Market. This open-air holiday market features nearly 100 small makers, bakers, […]
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Festival of Lights Parade
Downtown OttawaFestival of Lights Parade Friday, November 28, 2025 • 6 PMDowntown Ottawa, IL Kick off the holiday season in dazzling style at Ottawa’s beloved Festival of Lights Parade! Join us in […]
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Santa Shuffle 5k
Ottawa Township High School Visitor Parking Lot 216 E Main St, Ottawa, IL, United StatesKick off the holiday season with a festive fun run in downtown Ottawa! Join us on Sunday, November 30 for the First Annual Santa Shuffle, a spirited event for runners, […]
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Family Photos with Santa
Cat's Eye Wine Bar 724 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL, United StatesCapture the magic of the season with a professional family photo session with Santa at CatsEye, right in the heart of downtown Ottawa. What’s included:-A 10-minute photo session with Santa […]
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2nd Annual Krampus Cookie Crawl
Downtown OttawaJoin us for the Second Annual Krampus Cookie Crawl as part of Ottawa’s enchanting Chris Kringle Market on Saturday, December 13! This unique, adults-only holiday experience invites guests to follow […]
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Donuts with Santa
Floret Plants and Provisions 610 Court Street, Ottawa, IL, United StatesKick off a sweet holiday morning with Santa himself! Join us at Floret (610 Court Street) on Sunday, December 14 for Donuts with Santa — a fun and festive experience […]
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Plaid-urday!
Downtown OttawaPull out your plaid and join the fun! Saturday, December 20, is Plaidurday at the Chris Kringle Market — a community day dedicated to flannel, fun, and festive spirit. Come […]
