# Events & Things To Do In Ottawa, Illinois on 22nd August 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Ottawa, Illinois on 22nd August 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 22nd August 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Ottawa - **Event Name**: MUSIC IN THE PARK PRESENTS: Rosie & The Rivets - **Description**: 🎢 Music in the Park – Extended Edition! 🎢 Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 22 – Music in the Park is getting a special extended evening from 6–9 PM! Come enjoy extra time of live music, summer vibes, and community fun in the beautiful Washington - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 37 - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/music-in-the-park-presents-rosie-and-the-rivets/200030130684033 - **Venue**: Washington Park Ottawa il - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8xNDE2ZjU0ZDQ1NDk4YjYyZmU1NTA1ODQyMWM2ZTkzNzFjMTFlYzU1NDI0ZTQzYzgyNGZhYTIyNTVjZTg5YzY4LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNhYmJlYTItZ21pcj92PTE3ODEyMTMwNTQ.avif - **Categories**: music, live-music, trips-adventures, entertainment, calendar - **Event Name**: MWSL: AUGUST MEET - **Description**: Midwest Skydiving League August Meet! Come get your 4-way FS on in this friendly competition and great learning environment! Meets will consist of 6 rounds over one day to be eligible for MWSL meet prizes and rankings. All teams will have an option to co - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 07:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/mwsl-august-meet/200030192077439 - **Venue**: Skydive Chicago - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yODZhMjcxYThmMDdiZGNjMDhiMjAxOWMxNmRlNzI4NzViYzU4ZmMwMTdmZTM5YmYyY2M2ZmRkNGZiM2YxMmI5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzVmN2E4ZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDY3OTI1OA.avif - **Categories**: Workshops, Contests - **Event Name**: Build a Bee Hotel - **Description**: Kids are invited to explore the fascinating world of native bees and other insect pollinators during this fun, hands-on program. Participants will learn why pollinators matter and then get creative by building their own β€œbee hotel” using recycled and natu - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/build-a-bee-hotel/200030103346507 - **Venue**: Nell's Woodland - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy81MTA0NmIwNzM2YmZiMWY4YjlkMjQyYzM3OTA5MDIzYzQ0YjI3YjIxOTE4MThhYTA4MGY3NTU5OGQ3YTgzYjNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2E5OTUyOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3OTQ4NTEwNg.avif - **Categories**: Kids - **Event Name**: Ottawa High School 50th Class reunion Class of 1976 - **Description**: Please scan bar code to register and pay Jan Eyer Venmo $50.00 to attend event. We will have list of registered attendees at the door day of event. Please feel free to pass the evite to classmates who may not be on FB. Friday, 8/21 from 6-8pm there is an - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 39 - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/ottawa-high-school-50th-class-reunion-class-of-1976/200030130683322 - **Venue**: Knights of Columbus - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy85YjA4MzU1Nzc1YjQzMWFlMWI0NzI2NDc4ZGQ0YTQ2ZTM5ZTc0ZGIyNWNiM2UwMWY4OWMwNmRjYjMwOTM3OTFjLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGNmOWVhZDktZ21pcj92PTE3ODEyMTMwNTg.avif - **Categories**: workshops, sports, football - **Event Name**: Head Up 1-point Weekend - Aug 22nd/23rd - Skydive Chicago - **Description**: Come get some reps to practice for the Women's Upright (aka Headup) World Record! Sign up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16-h77F5sd5Uj3EMh8rCfdP5Jiynql8AQKS86KQywLug/edit What: Aiming for 12ish ways on Saturday, August 22nd and/or Sunday, August - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 31 - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/head-up-1-point-weekend-aug-22nd-23rd-skydive-chicago/200030218420103 - **Venue**: Skydive Chicago - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8xZWQ0ZTY1Y2E4YWExMTE5YTZmNDZjYWI1NjkwOGY4NzExM2EzYzdiOGM3NWRmNjAwODFmOTJjMDM4NjIxMzk2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ4Ny1kYzAyMDIwMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTA5NzA2Mw.avif - **Event Name**: Casey McGrath is Fiddlerock!!! - **Description**: Fiddle Covers of Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Pop-Punk, Rap, and Much More!!!! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/casey-mcgrath-is-fiddlerock/200030130684641 - **Venue**: 724 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61348 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xNTk2Y2MxZTAyYWQ5Yzg4YWMyZmJiMmFkYzY5NjE5NzUwMzE5MDJkMzc1MDE4NTNiM2QwZTVlOTgwNTg3MzU2LXJpbWctdzk2MC1oOTYwLWRjMzIxNTJlLWdtaXI_dj0xNzgwNDEzMTY2.avif - **Categories**: pop - **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 22 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**: Free Movie Night- Toy Story 5 - **Description**: Come join us for a free movie night sponsored by Kansas State Bank and see Toy Story 5 on opening weekend! Join us in Ottawa’s own Plaza 1907 Cinema with a free drink and popcorn on KSB! Free entry to the first 180 guests and doors open at 5:00 pm. O - **Venue**: Plaza 1907 Theater 209 S Main St Ottawa, KS 66067 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/3dae1eed6a7e42312a45896e7a02e0a587bb755d214b3ef4ab962dc0d24de5d6-rimg-w1200-h675-dcdad2c7-gmir?v=1781383118 - **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=1780992954 - **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=1781213049 - **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! πŸ’΅ Cost: $50 admission fee per child (includes all activities and - **Venue**: Glandorf Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/815d51f549efa748cbc5ca03f7f3def9f9e673b0b8afe4e163d5a5ea91cd3c65-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcffbcb3-gmir?v=1781510407 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/56b532e6748fd928b0ed24cace19f5cb0072f03ed16c9ac3623a8ec12547fbe2-rimg-w1200-h676-dc1c1917-gmir?v=1781008148 - **Event Name**: Fireworks! - **Description**: Save the date for our annual fireworks display in celebration of Independence Day! Fireworks and night demo jumps Saturday Night! Get here early to get a good spot! Bring chairs or blanket and a cooler, grab some food or drink from on-site Jump Run Cafe - **Venue**: 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7be2513aa4e6fa978523c86b673634ab32d79682bb22d16b8db5ed6df3621576-rimg-w1200-h676-dcd8a462-gmir?v=1780878130 - **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: πŸ“… Friday, June 26 – Green Shoebox Band πŸ“… Frid - **Venue**: Legacy Square - Ottawa, Kansas - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/acbd89c8916b3e0cd47a5a3606f96c638678dc764128bcb2f8950dbcc29f15db-rimg-w1200-h676-dcebebe9-gmir?v=1781225243 - **Event Name**: THE Putnam County FAIR 2026 - **Description**: Join us at the The Putnam County Fair in Ottawa, OH!β˜† Mon.-Sat., JUNE 22nd- 27th, 2026 》We will have our Professional β™‘#FacePainting & #WATERPROOF #GlimmerTattoos available** MORE DETAILS TO COME FOR EXACT LOCATION***** . β˜† OPEN DAILY from β˜† 11a- - **Venue**: Putnam County Fairgrounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/53986f09128be682b403684c0ed0b21f44d2a4c403ba4e96f9c2c0b76d09445c-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc644236-gmir?v=1781015618 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Ottawa? - **A:** MUSIC IN THE PARK PRESENTS: Rosie & The Rivets (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at Washington Park Ottawa il), MWSL: AUGUST MEET (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 07:00 am at Skydive Chicago), Build a Bee Hotel (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am at Nell's Woodland), Ottawa High School 50th Class reunion Class of 1976 (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at Knights of Columbus), Head Up 1-point Weekend - Aug 22nd/23rd - Skydive Chicago (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 08:00 am at Skydive Chicago). - **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 Washington Park Ottawa il, Skydive Chicago, 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, SDC Rhythm XP, University of Illinois Extension: Bureau,LaSalle,Marshall & Putnam Counties. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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