# Events & Things To Do In Ottawa, Illinois on 19th September 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Ottawa, Illinois on 19th September 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 19th September 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Ottawa - **Event Name**: Runway to a Cure 5k + Family Run - **Description**: Runway to a Cure 5K Saturday, September 19 • Skydive Chicago • Ottawa, Illinois Packet Pick-up 7:00am • Race Starts 8:00am Join us for Runway to a Cure, a one-of-a-kind 5K run and walk held directly on the runway at Skydive Chicago—bringing our community - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 115 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/runway-to-a-cure-5k-family-run/200029678739755 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy84ZjE3ODc5OTczZDIyZjgxNWJlYzIzMzFiNTYwN2EwOGFlMDcwZGM0ZDUwNDA2NTYwYWZlYTNhNDYwNWRkYjZlLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGMwODE4MjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY4MjI3OTQ.avif - **Categories**: sports, nonprofit, marathons, workshops - **Event Name**: Annual Trifecta Charity Golf Outing - **Description**: 🎉 Join us for the 3rd Annual Trifecta Charity Golf Outing! Hosted by Garzanelli's Supper Club, Archway Tap & Smitty’s Bar & Grill. 📣 The last 2 years we have raised over $30,000! 📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026 📍 Pine Hills Golf Club – Ottawa, IL - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 21 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/annual-trifecta-charity-golf-outing/200030280529721 - **Venue**: Pine Hills - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82ZWM0Nzc0ZThhMjk3YjU3NWM2YTFhM2IxZGMzYmJkMDJlNGM4ZWExYzdmMTVhMzE5NWFmMDliMGEzMmNiN2JhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzc4Yjg0OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzA5ODA3OQ.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit, sports, golf, charities, trips-adventures, volunteering - **Event Name**: Engage with Nature: Bird Banding and Migration. - **Description**: Get up close and personal with winged wonders with Professor Wilcoxen from Milliken University as he guides participants in bird banding.About this EventEngage with Nature: Bird Banding and Migration - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/engage-with-nature-bird-banding-and-migration/100001942418649469 - **Venue**: Illinois Canyon, Starved Rock State Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9lZDRjZWQxZmM5MzczY2RjYTZjMjQxYjdjZWRhZTQ5ZGNiZjk5ZGIxNjNlNTc0Mjg1MWI2MTU3ODFlYTIyZmExLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2YwZjhmZC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjI4NTA5NDE.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: Marbling with Clay: An Intro to Pottery Wheel Class | Sat Sep 19th 4-7pm - **Description**: Marbling with Clay: An Intro to Pottery Wheel Class No experience needed for this fun twist on our intro to pottery wheel class! Students aged 12-adult will mix two different clay bodies together to create stunning marbled clay pots! What’s Included 3 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/marbling-with-clay-an-intro-to-pottery-wheel-class-sat-sep-19th-4-7pm/200030584920142 - **Venue**: 231 w Main Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8xZTBiZjA5ZjM0OWUzYTkzNTFmZDYwNTQ2ZDFmOGIzODUyMjg2NDRmNWQyMThiYzQ2YTM1OTkwMGY5MjY5NWZjLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNlOGQ4ZDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODcxNTU0ODE.avif - **Categories**: Workshops - **Event Name**: Concert for a Cause featuring Anderson East - **Description**: Join us down at beautiful Covel Creek for our Concert for a Cause - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 136 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/concert-for-a-cause-featuring-anderson-east/200029433097530 - **Venue**: 1718 N 2525th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xZGFlYTYxNDI1OWNhYTVkMDQxZjM3NDc2ZmU0NWZhYTM2OTk1M2YzMjBmOThjOThkM2U4ZDk0NjgyYjZmYzI5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2U4ZThlOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjkxNzM1Mg.avif - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Ian Leith - **Description**: Solo Acoustic Covers. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/ian-leith/200030285180811 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9hNDY4Njg0YmVhYWQ3YTBkOWE3NzE1YTE3MjQyNzYxNTBhNjUzNDBlY2ZlZjU1NzFjYmMzYzcyYmU5MjQ5ZGFmLXJpbWctdzk2MC1oOTYwLWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg3MTI3ODMx.avif - **Event Name**: From the Ashes in Naplate--No Decision - **Description**: A new spot! They are super excited to have us. We will not disappoint but we need you there to help us rock the place! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 31 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/from-the-ashes-in-naplate-no-decision/200030529683142 - **Venue**: From The Ashes - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9mYzhjNDkwZDc0M2I5NThhOGQyMzY3OGY0MDBkOTA2YjVkNWUzNGY0YjU1NTczYWNjOTM3ZjI5MGVhMzdhOWI2LXJpbWctdzg5Ni1oOTA5LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2OTA2MzYw.avif - **Event Name**: NO DECISION COMING TO NAPLATE!!!! - **Description**: IYKYK who they are!!! If you don't DEFINITELY MARI YOUR CALANDERS!!!! Come to FTA and find out!!! No Decision is a kickass band that you won't wanna miss!!!! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 16 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/no-decision-coming-to-naplate/200030403298707 - **Venue**: 1701 Ottawa Ave, Naplate, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83OThkYzNiNzhiYWUzZGUyNmEyMzdmOWEwM2M4YjFjZmY0OGYxMzA1M2RlNmJiYjNiMzI3YWI1MDcwMWUxNzNkLXJpbWctdzk4OS1oMTI4Mi1kYzE4MTgxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjkzNjgxOQ.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment ## Trending Events in Ottawa - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/815d51f549efa748cbc5ca03f7f3def9f9e673b0b8afe4e163d5a5ea91cd3c65-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcf8b8b8-gmir?v=1786691808 - **Event Name**: 2026 Glandorf Parkfest - **Description**: Friday, September 4th Inflatables 2:30pm-9:00pm Serving Beer & Food 5:00pm Band - 2 Fat Dads 5:00pm-7:30pm German Beer Garden 6:00pm-9:00pm Shuffle Mug 6:00pm- - **Venue**: 203 N Main St, Glandorf, OH 45848, Glandorf, OH - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b85f65ea7421fdef7410d05d99ab4d2b5e4ed1f5bdaed8aeb744fbb633881edb-rimg-w689-h722-dc183858-gmir?v=1786957570 - **Event Name**: Debate Days Parade - **Description**: JOIN THE 2026 DEBATE DAYS PARADE! Get ready to wave the flags, crank up the patriotic music, and celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in true Ottawa style! The 2026 Debate Days Parade returns to Downtown Ottawa on: 📅 Sunday, August 23, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM 📍 - **Venue**: Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/529dec364460e14aef0b847c7c4e950ce1bc2d90f4410e245d418e168e9a8da2-rimg-w1024-h1536-dcf8e8c8-gmir?v=1787069867 - **Event Name**: NClubMidwest X New Lenox C&C X Skydive Chicago Car Show - **Description**: Get ready for an epic car show collab with NClubMidwest, New Lenox C&C, and Skydive Chicago bringing the heat!About this EventSKYDIVE CHICAGO CAR SHOW:🟢2PM-6PM🟢🟢OPEN TO EVERYONE🟢🟢GATED ENTRY/CHECK - **Venue**: Skydive Chicago - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a3ec39e0c2e8440c5561b52fdc4f5ac0f7b2467a9fbf7f7ab935ba29d4939bde-rimg-w1080-h1440-dc7c8fa0-gmir.jpg?v=1780187783 - **Event Name**: The Wild Rumpus - **Description**: Join us at The Earthly Muse for a free family story time featuring Where the Wild Things Are, complete with Wild Things crowns!About this EventThe Wild RumpusA Where the Wild Things Are Story TimeLet the wild - **Venue**: 508 W Madison St - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/30622509feaedd3ea2e0f94dab2e6d0321596700ab23b10b18369bdc84aed85e-rimg-w1200-h500-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1785916330 - **Event Name**: Parking Lot Party! - **Description**: 🏍️🎉 PARKING LOT PARTY AT STARVED ROCK HARLEY-DAVIDSON! 🎉🏍️ Join us on Saturday, August 29th | 12PM–4PM for an afternoon of motorcycles, great food, live music, and fun! 🎸 Live Music by My 80s Band 🌮 Crave Belly Food Truck 🎟️ Raffles 🏍️ Biker Games 🤘 - **Venue**: 750 Centennial Dr, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/0d06b9bc290b8f6a42be3cafa5750dda979180d31f77dda0afc2e60c8ca8cb75-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc080808-gmir?v=1786639035 - **Event Name**: LIBIDO FUNK CIRCUS at Shakers in Ottawa! - **Description**: LIBIDO FUNK CIRCUS at Shakers in Ottawa! -DATE: Friday, September 4, 2026 -BAND: Libido Funk Circus -TIME: 8-11PM -VENUE: Shakers...121 W. Stevenson Rd. in Ottawa, IL -FACEBOOK EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/924631827346389 -PHONE: (815) 433-2110 - **Venue**: Shakers Ottawa - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/36d11b3f5e3eb05650b393ec8d8f9195c754d66df6e8ea3b59d4437af3d310fe-rimg-w1200-h795-dc180305-gmir?v=1784212649 - **Event Name**: Mixd & Mingle - **Description**: cocktail contestAbout this EventMixd & Mingle: 2026Join us Saturday, September 12th for a high-energy afternoon of cocktails, connection, and community impact — a b - **Venue**: Jordan Block - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e65778833e01ed59306b3fe5c1acb1454dbd42bc3eb7dc428491cf5c39b4fea6-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1780232130 - **Event Name**: Scoops & Smiles - **Description**: 🍨FREE ICE CREAM!!🍨 Scoops & Smiles for all!! Join us as we celebrate YSB's 50th Anniversary with a free sweet treat. Learn more about YSB and connect with team. Help us celebrate 50 years of serving youth and families throughout our community. 📅S - **Venue**: Washington Park Historic District (Ottawa, Illinois) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a792d0daf8558e55b847d21185d37b3dd00a52d7500cec396ad410258c55d2b2-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcf8e8c8-gmir?v=1787039358 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Ottawa? - **A:** Runway to a Cure 5k + Family Run (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 am at 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350), Annual Trifecta Charity Golf Outing (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 am at Pine Hills), Engage with Nature: Bird Banding and Migration. (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 am at Illinois Canyon, Starved Rock State Park), Marbling with Clay: An Intro to Pottery Wheel Class | Sat Sep 19th 4-7pm (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 04:00 pm at 231 w Main Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350), Concert for a Cause featuring Anderson East (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 05:30 pm at 1718 N 2525th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Ottawa? - **A:** Engage with Nature: Bird Banding and Migration. (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 am at Illinois Canyon, Starved Rock State Park). - **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 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350, Pine Hills, Illinois Canyon, Starved Rock State Park. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Ottawa? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Ottawa include Skydive Chicago, Garzanelli's Supper Club, Starved Rock State Park. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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