Community Events and Things to do in Ottawa, IL

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Women's Pajama Party
Sat, Mar 28, 5:00 PM
Broadview · Magnified Gift Theater Company
Women's Pajama Party
Sat, Mar 28, 5:00 PM
Broadview · Magnified Gift Theater Company
Honoring Veterans
Fri, May 29, 10:00 AM
Aurora · Jewel-Osco
Honoring Veterans
Fri, May 29, 10:00 AM
Aurora · Jewel-Osco
Maps! with Jason King
Thu, Apr 9, 7:00 PM
Lockport · Gaylord Building
Maps! with Jason King
Thu, Apr 9, 7:00 PM
Lockport · Gaylord Building
HBCU Gala Honoring Our Legacy, Present & Future
Sat, Apr 25, 6:00 PM
Oak Lawn · Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn
HBCU Gala Honoring Our Legacy, Present & Future
Sat, Apr 25, 6:00 PM
Oak Lawn · Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn
West Fest Craft and Vendor Fair 2026
Sat, Mar 21, 9:00 AM
New Lenox · Lincoln Way West High School
West Fest Craft and Vendor Fair 2026
Sat, Mar 21, 9:00 AM
New Lenox · Lincoln Way West High School
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Remembering Women: The Biblical Mary Magdalene with Dr. Jennifer McNutt
Tuesday at 6:30 PM
Naperville · 2403 W Diehl Rd
Sales end soon
Remembering Women: The Biblical Mary Magdalene with Dr. Jennifer McNutt
Tuesday at 6:30 PM
Naperville · 2403 W Diehl Rd
May Day Outdoor Exhibit
Fri, May 1, 9:00 AM
Forest Park · Haymarket Martyr's Monument
May Day Outdoor Exhibit
Fri, May 1, 9:00 AM
Forest Park · Haymarket Martyr's Monument
Women's Fellowship Ministry Paint Party
Sat, Mar 21, 2:00 PM
Chicago · Creative Sippin
Women's Fellowship Ministry Paint Party
Sat, Mar 21, 2:00 PM
Chicago · Creative Sippin
Dessert and Dialogue: Exploring how shared stories shape us
Thu, Apr 30, 6:30 PM
Sycamore · Sycamore Park District Community Center
Dessert and Dialogue: Exploring how shared stories shape us
Thu, Apr 30, 6:30 PM
Sycamore · Sycamore Park District Community Center
Date Dash Rockford
Sun, Mar 22, 4:00 PM
Rockford · Tavern On Clark
Date Dash Rockford
Sun, Mar 22, 4:00 PM
Rockford · Tavern On Clark
Haymarket Martyrs Monument & Radical Row Tour
Sat, May 2, 11:00 AM + 5 more
Forest Park · Haymarket Martyr's Monument
Haymarket Martyrs Monument & Radical Row Tour
Sat, May 2, 11:00 AM + 5 more
Forest Park · Haymarket Martyr's Monument
Senior Coffee Hour
Sun, Apr 5, 1:30 PM
Sycamore · Sycamore Public Library
Senior Coffee Hour
Sun, Apr 5, 1:30 PM
Sycamore · Sycamore Public Library
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TTHS All Alumni Official All White Party!
Fri, Jun 19, 8:00 PM
Chicago Heights · 646 Chicago Rd
Just added
TTHS All Alumni Official All White Party!
Fri, Jun 19, 8:00 PM
Chicago Heights · 646 Chicago Rd
Berwyn Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
Today at 1:00 PM + 373 more
Berwyn · Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
Berwyn Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
Today at 1:00 PM + 373 more
Berwyn · Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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Scents and Sentiments: Candle Making- Chicago Chapter
Sat, Mar 28, 12:00 PM
Oak Park · Civinte Candle Bar
Going fast
Scents and Sentiments: Candle Making- Chicago Chapter
Sat, Mar 28, 12:00 PM
Oak Park · Civinte Candle Bar
Signature Sip and Network Social
Sun, Mar 29, 12:00 PM
Rockford · The Collective
Signature Sip and Network Social
Sun, Mar 29, 12:00 PM
Rockford · The Collective
Expo Amigas nos EUA - Chicago
Today at 11:00 AM
Rolling Meadows · 2775 Algonquin Rd
Expo Amigas nos EUA - Chicago
Today at 11:00 AM
Rolling Meadows · 2775 Algonquin Rd
2026 Chicago Women's Conference and Expo “Her voice, Her Legacy, Her Power”
Friday at 9:00 AM
South Holland · 15800 State St
2026 Chicago Women's Conference and Expo “Her voice, Her Legacy, Her Power”
Friday at 9:00 AM
South Holland · 15800 State St
Class Of 2016 10 Year Reunion!
Sat, Jul 25, 3:00 PM
Rockford · Prairie Street Brewing Co.
Class Of 2016 10 Year Reunion!
Sat, Jul 25, 3:00 PM
Rockford · Prairie Street Brewing Co.

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What are the best events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best events are:

Women's Pajama Party

Honoring Veterans

Maps! with Jason King

HBCU Gala Honoring Our Legacy, Present & Future

Which events are currently trending in Ottawa?

The trending searches this month in Ottawa are:

free kids

vendor and craft shows

valentines day events

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Expo Amigas nos EUA - Chicago

Berwyn Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)

Remembering Women: The Biblical Mary Magdalene with Dr. Jennifer McNutt

2026 Chicago Women's Conference and Expo “Her voice, Her Legacy, Her Power”

Women's Pajama Party

Women's Pajama Party

Honoring Veterans

Honoring Veterans

Maps! with Jason King

Maps! with Jason King

HBCU Gala Honoring Our Legacy, Present & Future

HBCU Gala Honoring Our Legacy, Present & Future

West Fest Craft and Vendor Fair 2026

West Fest Craft and Vendor Fair 2026

Remembering Women: The Biblical Mary Magdalene with Dr. Jennifer McNutt

Remembering Women: The Biblical Mary Magdalene with Dr. Jennifer McNutt

May Day Outdoor Exhibit

May Day Outdoor Exhibit

Women's Fellowship Ministry Paint Party

Women's Fellowship Ministry Paint Party

Dessert and Dialogue: Exploring how shared stories shape us

Dessert and Dialogue: Exploring how shared stories shape us

Date Dash Rockford

Date Dash Rockford

Haymarket Martyrs Monument & Radical Row Tour

Haymarket Martyrs Monument & Radical Row Tour

Senior Coffee Hour

Senior Coffee Hour

TTHS All Alumni Official All White Party!

TTHS All Alumni Official All White Party!

Berwyn Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)

Berwyn Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)

Scents and Sentiments: Candle Making- Chicago Chapter

Scents and Sentiments: Candle Making- Chicago Chapter

Signature Sip and Network Social

Signature Sip and Network Social

Expo Amigas nos EUA - Chicago

Expo Amigas nos EUA - Chicago

2026 Chicago Women's Conference and Expo “Her voice, Her Legacy, Her Power”

2026 Chicago Women's Conference and Expo “Her voice, Her Legacy, Her Power”

Class Of 2016 10 Year Reunion!

Class Of 2016 10 Year Reunion!

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