# Events & Things To Do In Ottawa, Illinois on 16th May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Ottawa, Illinois on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. - **Category**: ## About Discover the best events and activities in Ottawa, Illinois on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Ottawa - **Event Name**: Kites in Flight - **Description**: Get ready to look to the skies! πŸͺ 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 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 651 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/kites-in-flight/200029709027249 - **Venue**: Peck Park Ottawa Il - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8xODU2NjJmNjA1MzFiNTFlYWFiODA2M2QxNmI4MmZjODE3M2UwZTE1NDZkMWI1MzE2YjJmZTkxMzk1NDcwMmFlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDg0NS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQ4Mjc2Nw.avif - **Categories**: kids, festivals - **Event Name**: Brews & Bikes - **Description**: πŸ”₯ BREWS & BIKES – OUR FIRST BIKE NIGHT! πŸ”₯ We’re taking the party off-site and kicking off something BIG. Join Starved Rock Harley-Davidson at From the Ashes Bar for our very first Bike Night β€” and we’re planning to make this a monthly tradition! πŸ“ - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 733 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/brews-and-bikes/200029803150008 - **Venue**: 1701 Ottawa Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350-3468, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80YjUxOTM0MDlmZWEwMGY3M2JhMjI3ZjhkNjgyN2VkMmQ4MjE1MDA5ZTM2OTJiNjA5MDE1NTFhYjE5ZTYxODY1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzE1MTYxNy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQ4NzMzMQ.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, parties, live-music - **Event Name**: Monty Python's "Life of Brian" @ Abbey Reels! - **Description**: Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) is a satirical black comedy that follows Brian Cohen (Graham Chapman), an ordinary Judean man born in a stable next door to Jesus Christ. Join local writer & actor Kim "Howard" Johnson after the show for a discussi - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 101 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/monty-pythons-life-of-brian-abbey-reels/200029932801308 - **Venue**: 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2114, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9iMGJiODlhY2MzNzQ3MDgxZDRjODg4NTNjOTViMzlhZjA3Yzk0MzIxMzQ5YWNkYzlhOTY4MzJkYmJhODM4OTIyLXJpbWctdzk4MC1oNTUyLWRjYWFiYmZkLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3Mjc4MDU1.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre, literary-art, comedy, entertainment, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Lets Get Sitty - **Description**: Sitflying for beginners! Let’s get to freeflying! If you have 100 jumps and are ready to begin learning to freefly or want to tune up your sit flying skills and transitions join us for free organizing and feedback from experienced local jumpers! Groups w - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/lets-get-sitty/200030001880410 - **Venue**: 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy85NDI3YzFiN2FjYzc5YjUzM2VjZDNjOTQ2YmJmMzEwMmFiNjE5Y2E4NzgwODE2YWU1NGRhZjUxZWFiNGJhNjVmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kYzAyMjM1OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzUwMTA5MA.avif - **Event Name**: 6th Annual Ashlynn Blacklaw Memorial Walk - **Description**: Join us as we walk together in loving memory of our beautiful Ashlynn. With every step, we celebrate her light, love, and the joy she brought to our lives. The walk starts at the old YMCA 201 E Jackson St Ottawa, IL 61350 and finishes at Heritage Harbo - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 40 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/6th-annual-ashlynn-blacklaw-memorial-walk/200029878863016 - **Venue**: Heritage Harbor - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy84ZDI4NDBkYjI2MGE0ZmYyYjc2Yzc2YjE2NTU5ZWU5NDAwNmRmZjBiNDE4YjQ3NTVjYTgxNDk0YjAyMGE5OGZlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc5Mi1kY2JiMmI5NC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjM5MDIyMA.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit, virtual-run - **Event Name**: Live Music: Victor Raul - **Description**: Victor is back for another set at The Boardwalk, this time for the evening crowd! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 19 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/live-music-victor-raul/200029906224842 - **Venue**: 411 Great Loop East, Ottawa, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy80NDdiYWM5NjNkMzA4NjIzMDUxNzc4YWNlMWE4ODkwNzUxNDI4NDlkMjI5ZjBhZGQyMGIwZjYzYmVkZGY1NWE4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMS1kYzE1MWIzNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjQwMDIyMg.avif - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment - **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 16 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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2N2ZkZmYyNzhlNTFlLmpwZw.avif - **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! πŸͺ 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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/185662f60531b51eaab8063d16b82fc8173e0e1546d1b5316b2fe913954702ae-rimg-w1200-h845-dcffffff-gmir?v=1777482767 - **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 β€œmust-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**: πŸŽ† 4th of July Kickoff Party – Music & Fireworks! πŸŽ† 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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a8188fafdb97266e91b8ccbaf67de3f155fcf9e045c2fd7389218c7555bfb3af-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcabbea2-gmir?v=1777201750 - **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 πŸ“… Date: August 14 πŸ•– Time: 8:00 – 10:00 PM πŸ“ 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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/21bae02902ede3c57d9699f48075296e5fa60d6c32a40bb777728dc8b807ca64-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc5d432c-gmir?v=1776794695 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/632a8ab14361d0194a622d4640e36efe77615fa930cbc93587a60d86a0869752-rimg-w1200-h630-dcffea93-gmir?v=1777244807 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/30566bd9e9cbedac92eb831d1a2046dcb8c5df6da37307fdbd1f39c83a1035e5-rimg-w1200-h800-dcffffff-gmir?v=1776764646 - **Event Name**: Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash - **Description**: πŸ„ Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash πŸ” πŸ“… Friday, May 2 πŸ“ 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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/90ede96227612bfde9414a89e58fe99fe7d1d53341eba6e7c547b77f83d2cd83-rimg-w1200-h1855-dc10112a-gmir?v=1777482765 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7b846d3a2a720a8a824892dd9a7eec62c261b99a8f0e9381973e563cb9c75134-rimg-w1200-h1855-dcd4c4aa-gmir?v=1776200027 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Ottawa? - **A:** Kites in Flight (Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am at Peck Park Ottawa Il), Brews & Bikes (Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm at 1701 Ottawa Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350-3468, United States), Monty Python's "Life of Brian" @ Abbey Reels! (Sat May 16 2026 at 06:30 pm at 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2114, United States), Lets Get Sitty (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am at 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350), 6th Annual Ashlynn Blacklaw Memorial Walk (Sat May 16 2026 at 04:30 pm at Heritage Harbor). - **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 Peck Park Ottawa Il, 1701 Ottawa Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350-3468, United States, 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 Exploreum Children's Museum, Starved Rock Harley-Davidson, Ottawa Center for the Arts. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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