# Events & Things To Do In Ottawa, Illinois on 15th August 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Ottawa, Illinois on 15th August 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 15th August 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Ottawa

- **Event Name**: Starved Rock Street Cars & Harley Davidson Present: Brian Sember Memorial Bike and Car show!
  - **Description**: 🤘🏽🏍️🚗  Brian Sember 🚗🏍️🤘🏽 
🚨 Memorial Bike & Car Show 🚨 
Hosted by Starved Rock Street Cars & Starved Rock Harley-Davidson

📅 Saturday Night
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💵 $10 Entry Fee (All proceeds benefit the Brian Sember Scholarship Fund)

🍺 FREE BEER
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/starved-rock-street-cars-and-harley-davidson-present-brian-sember-memorial-bike-and-car-show/200029502658732
  - **Venue**: Starved Rock Harley-Davidson
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, car-shows
- **Event Name**: MUSIC IN THE PARK PRESENTS: Rays Rockets
  - **Description**: 🎶 Music in the Park 2026 🎶

Join us on Saturday evenings, 6–8 PM, in the beautiful Washington Square for an incredible lineup of live music all summer long! From local favorites to special guest performers, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

🌞 Brin
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/music-in-the-park-presents-rays-rockets/200030006986131
  - **Venue**: Washington Park Ottawa il
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, live-music, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Bat Acoustic Walk - Nell's Woodland
  - **Description**: Join us for an immersive nocturnal hike where you'll use specialized acoustic detectors to listen for the inaudible calls of bats. Learn about about the 13 species of bats that call Illinois home, why their populations are in decline, and what you can do
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/bat-acoustic-walk-nells-woodland/200030037858208
  - **Venue**: Nell's Woodland
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- **Event Name**: TAE & The Neighborly (DUO) at Sainte Genevieve Riverboat
  - **Description**: Join TAE and Andy for an evening of original tunes on the riverboat!
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    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/tae-and-the-neighborly-duo-at-sainte-genevieve-riverboat/200030112385717
  - **Venue**: Sainte Genevieve Riverboat
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- **Event Name**: Moving with Mike
  - **Description**: Oi! Come jump with Mike on some movement jumps. This event is for beginners to advanced flyers. We will build groups of similarly skilled flyers for each day to ensure a fun and safe environment. This is not an introduction to angle flying. Together we wi
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Aug 16 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/moving-with-mike/200030112379148
  - **Venue**: 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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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 Aug 15 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
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- **Event Name**: 5th Annual Ottawa Family Pride Fest
  - **Description**: We are back for our 5th year in Downtown Ottawa, Illinois for Ottawa Family Pride Fest! We have over 115 vendors again, stretched over Washington Park and Jordan Block, not to mention all of the wonderful, inclusive Downtown Merchants in between. 

We wil
  - **Venue**: Downtown Ottawa, Illinois
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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**: 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**: (SOLD OUT) Princesses in the Park 2026
  - **Description**: This event is SOLD OUT!

Calling all young royalty! Dress like a princess and join us for a magical morning filled with fairy tale fun as a fundraiser for the Glandorf Park Musical Garden! 

💵 Cost: $50 admission fee per child (includes all activities and
  - **Venue**: Glandorf Park
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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 prizes starting at 12pm until gone. With three Grand Prizes of $20,000 and two prizes of $5000. So, YES there will be 3 Grand Pri
  - **Venue**: 16415 State Route 694, Ottawa, OH, United States, Ohio 45875
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- **Event Name**: River Bend Mobile Pantry - June 13
  - **Description**: OSF Healthcare 1050 Building Parking Structure- 1050 E. Norris Dr. Ottawa, IL 61350


Saturday, June 13




• Registration is from 9:30 - 11:30 AM.
• PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES BEFORE DISTRIBUTION.
• Distribution will be drive-thru style. G
  - **Venue**: 1050 E Norris Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350-1602, United States
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- **Event Name**: Ottawa, Kansas: Ottawa Memorial Auditorium
  - **Description**: Twitty & Lynn bring their salute to Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn to the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium on Friday, July 10th at 7:30 PM! Grandchildren of country music legends Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn carry on their gra
  - **Venue**: Ottawa, Kansas
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Summer Concert Series
  - **Description**: Get ready for a summer of great music, good vibes, and community fun! The 2026 Summer Concert Series returns to downtown Ottawa with two FREE outdoor concerts to help kick off and close out the summer season:

📅 Friday, June 26 – Green Shoebox Band
📅 Frid
  - **Venue**: Legacy Square - Ottawa, Kansas
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Starved Rock Street Cars & Harley Davidson Present: Brian Sember Memorial Bike and Car show! (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 05:00 pm at Starved Rock Harley-Davidson), MUSIC IN THE PARK PRESENTS: Rays Rockets (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at Washington Park Ottawa il), Bat Acoustic Walk - Nell's Woodland (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 08:00 pm at Nell's Woodland), TAE & The Neighborly (DUO) at Sainte Genevieve Riverboat (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 05:00 pm at Sainte Genevieve Riverboat), Moving with Mike (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 09:00 am at 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350).
- **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 Starved Rock Harley-Davidson, Washington Park Ottawa il, Nell's Woodland.
- **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 Ottawa Special Events Group, University of Illinois Extension: Bureau,LaSalle,Marshall & Putnam Counties, TAE & The Neighborly.
- **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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