# Events & Things To Do In Ottawa, Illinois on 9th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Ottawa, Illinois on 9th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Ottawa, Illinois on 9th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Ottawa

- **Event Name**: 2026 Starved Rock Country Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10k and 5k
  - **Description**: The 2026 Starved Rock Country Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, and 5k are a “must-do” event for runners in central Illinois and beyond. These races blend challenging courses with awe-inspiring scenery, making them an annual favorite in the running community.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 186
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/2026-starved-rock-country-marathon-half-marathon-10k-and-5k/200029331421143
  - **Venue**: 234 Albin Stevens Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350-2799, United States
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  - **Categories**: marathons, sports, workshops
- **Event Name**: Open Lot Weekend
  - **Description**: 🔥 OPEN LOT WEEKEND IS COMING 

🔥 May 9th & 10th at Starved Rock Harley-Davidson & KTM Two full days of bikes, stunts, food, music, and nonstop action. 

Saturday (May 9): Open Lot Day with Whats4Eatz 🍔 Come hang out, kick tires, and enjoy the vibe
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 269
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun May 10 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/open-lot-weekend/200029943537912
  - **Venue**: 750 Centennial Dr, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Michelle Held & Christina Eltrevoog @ The Abbey!
  - **Description**: Christina and Michelle's paths crossed in 2017 when they were selected as finalists in Chicago's Uncommon Ground open mic competition. Since then, the two have sustained a musical friendship, sharing shows and showcasing at Folk Alliance conferences.

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  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 65
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/michelle-held-and-christina-eltrevoog-the-abbey/200029827352245
  - **Venue**: 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2114, United States
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, music-festivals, festivals, contests, live-music, concerts, meetups, art, literary-art, trips-adventures, open-mic, trekking
- **Event Name**: Mother’s Day Make + Take Market
  - **Description**: Saturday, May 9th | 1–6 PM | Open Space Art Gallery & Studios

Celebrate the mothers in your life with an afternoon of creativity! Our Mother’s Day Make + Take Market brings together a variety of fun, hands-on crafts guided by local artists. Whether
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 42
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/mother’s-day-make-take-market/200029970891100
  - **Venue**: 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Spring Wildflower Hike - Dayton Bluffs Preserve
  - **Description**: Explore the beauty of spring wildflowers on a series of guided hikes at natural areas around LaSalle County. Spring ephemeral wildflowers can only be viewed for a brief period of time, between the ground thawing and the forest canopy leafing out. Our Mast
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/spring-wildflower-hike-dayton-bluffs-preserve/200029898978125
  - **Venue**: Dayton Bluffs Preserve
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- **Event Name**: James Taylor/Simon and Garfunkel Tribute
  - **Description**: James and Sarah perform acoustic classics from James Taylor, Simon and Garfunkel to Ed Sheeran with generations of romantic acoustic songs.  Enjoy fine dining and a tribute quality performance! You will be delighted with the food, service and harmonies!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/james-taylor-simon-and-garfunkel-tribute/200029980288340
  - **Venue**: Harbor House by Valentino’s
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- **Event Name**: Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour
  - **Description**: ? Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tours? Kayak Starved Rock Campground ?️ Every Saturday, Sunday & Holiday ? Tours at: 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/starved-rock-guided-kayak-tour-tickets/80003241202938
  - **Venue**: Kayak Starved Rock, 1170 North 27th Road, Ottawa, IL, USA
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  - **Price**: USD 49 to 119
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, kids, dog, holiday

## Trending Events in Ottawa

- **Event Name**: Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour
  - **Description**: ? Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tours? Kayak Starved Rock Campground ?️ Every Saturday, Sunday & Holiday ? Tours at: 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm
  - **Venue**: Kayak Starved Rock, 1170 North 27th Road, Ottawa, IL, USA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb67fdff278e51e.jpg
- **Event Name**: Kites in Flight
  - **Description**: Get ready to look to the skies! 🪁
Kites in Flight returns for its 6th year at Peck Park in Ottawa with two days of high-flying fun and family entertainment.

Join us May 16 & 17, 2026, from 11 AM to 3 PM both days, for this popular spring tradition in
  - **Venue**: Peck Park Ottawa Il
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Starved Rock Country Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10k and 5k
  - **Description**: The 2026 Starved Rock Country Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, and 5k are a “must-do” event for runners in central Illinois and beyond. These races blend challenging courses with awe-inspiring scenery, making them an annual favorite in the running community.
  - **Venue**: 234 Albin Stevens Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350-2799, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cb93781512c8ee0de3ed81353131e2f693a1370654084f89c0ed82ed4a841011-rimg-w1200-h676-dcf2f0ec-gmir?v=1775882465
- **Event Name**: MUSIC IN THE PARK PRESENTS: Libido Funk Circus
  - **Description**: 🎆 4th of July Kickoff Party – Music & Fireworks! 🎆

This July 4th, join us for an evening of FAMILY FUN at the Jordan Block! From 6–8 PM, enjoy the incredible sounds of The Libido Funk Circus as we get the celebration started before the City of Ottawa
  - **Venue**: Jordan Block Ottawa
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- **Event Name**: 🎶 LIVE AT JORDAN BLOCK JAMS: HOTEL CALIFORNIA 🎶 An Eagles Tribute Experience
  - **Description**: 🎶 LIVE AT JORDAN BLOCK JAMS: HOTEL CALIFORNIA 🎶
An Eagles Tribute Experience

📅 Date: August 14
🕖 Time: 8:00 – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Jordan Block, 101 W Main St.

🎟️ FREE CONCERT
For over three decades, HOTEL CALIFORNIA has been recreating the legendary so
  - **Venue**: Jordan Block Ottawa
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- **Event Name**: Ottawa's Third Friday Makers Market
  - **Description**: May 15 | June 19 | July 17 | August 21 | September 18

Arts, culture, and entertainment come alive every Third Friday in downtown Ottawa, Illinois from May through September!

Hosted by Open Space Art Gallery, this free lively street festival features 40
  - **Venue**: 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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- **Event Name**: OTHS Class of 2026 Graduation Commencement Ceremony
  - **Description**: Ottawa Township High School (OTHS) Class of 2026 Graduation Commencement Ceremony begins at 7PM.
  - **Venue**: 211 E Main St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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- **Event Name**: Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash
  - **Description**: 🍄 Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash 🍔
📅 Friday, May 2
📍 Washington Park along Jackson Street
⏰ Morel Fest begins at 8:00 AM | Burger Bash starts at Noon

Join us for a full day of food, fun, and festivities at the Tom Nauman Memoria
  - **Venue**: Washington Park Ottawa il
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Kalida Fish and Game Extavaganza
  - **Description**: Kalida Fish and Game would like to invite you to come and enjoy the day at our annual Extravaganza. We will be giving away 50 g*ns starting at 12pm until gone. With three Grand Prizes of $20,000 and two prizes of $5000. So, YES there will be 3 Grand Prize
  - **Venue**: 16415 State Route 694, Ottawa, OH, United States, Ohio 45875
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** 2026 Starved Rock Country Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10k and 5k (Sat May 09 2026 at 07:00 am at 234 Albin Stevens Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350-2799, United States), Open Lot Weekend (Sat May 09 2026 at 01:00 pm at 750 Centennial Dr, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350), Michelle Held & Christina Eltrevoog @ The Abbey! (Sat May 09 2026 at 07:00 pm at 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2114, United States), Mother’s Day Make + Take Market (Sat May 09 2026 at 01:00 pm at 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL), Spring Wildflower Hike - Dayton Bluffs Preserve (Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 am at Dayton Bluffs Preserve).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Ottawa on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Ottawa include 234 Albin Stevens Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350-2799, United States, 750 Centennial Dr, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350, 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2114, United States.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Ottawa range from USD 49 to USD 119. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Ottawa include Starved Rock Country Marathon and Half Marathon, Starved Rock Harley-Davidson, Ottawa Center for the Arts.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Ottawa.

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