# Meetups Events In Ottawa

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Discover meetups in Ottawa designed for every interest and community. From startup networking events and entrepreneur gatherings to coffee meetups, fitness groups, singles meetups, creative communities, and casual social events, there’s always something happening near you.<br>Meetups in Ottawa are a great way to connect with like-minded people, build meaningful relationships, learn new skills, and explore local communities and experiences. Whether you're looking to grow your professional network or simply meet new people, you’ll find events that match your interests and goals.<br><br>
Explore upcoming meetups in Ottawa and join communities that inspire you.

## Meetups Events in Ottawa

- **Event Name**: The Harvest Hangout at Acre 17
  - **Description**: Come hang out and see the BRAND NEW Acre 17 venue in Ottawa, IL!

This is our FIRST public event and we want you to grab a drink at the bar, listen to some great live musicians, and check out the project we have been working so hard on.

We encourage you
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 – Sat Oct 17 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/the-harvest-hangout-at-acre-17/200030741800825
  - **Venue**: 3401 IL-23, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: A License Club
  - **Description**: Build Skills after the A! Have your license and not sure where to start? Join us at A-License Club (formerly 8N2 Club)!

You will be organized by an experienced and welcoming jumper from our #sdctribe! The club is focused on beginner to intermediate dives
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/a-license-club/200030112367458
  - **Venue**: 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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- **Event Name**: ONYX Social- Halloween Trivia
  - **Description**: Join us for our October social Thursday, October 8th from 5:30-7:30pm at Cat's Eye Wine Bar. Come hang out with us, see familiar faces, and meet new ones! We will be having a few rounds of Halloween trivia (calling all brainiacs!!) so bring your A-game! A
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 08 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/onyx-social-halloween-trivia/200030741801128
  - **Venue**: CatsEye
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- **Event Name**: Other People's Poetry
  - **Description**: Open Table UCC is hosting Other People’s Poetry (OPP), an evening of reading, and listening to, spoken poetry. The event is an attempt to promote public art, common discourse, enjoyment and fellowship.  The next installment of OPP will be in the lower lev
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Oct 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/other-peoples-poetry/200030723021350
  - **Venue**: 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Theatre, performances, Entertainment

## Trending Events in Ottawa

- **Event Name**: Ottawa Fall Fest & Parade 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for our fifth annual Ottawa Fall Fest &amp; Parade! 
Parade, live music, local vendors, food trucks, and LOTS of free kids activities!
  - **Venue**: Downtown Ottawa, Illinois
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- **Event Name**: River Bend Mobile Pantry - October 3
  - **Description**: OSF Healthcare 1050 Building Parking Structure- 1050 E. Norris Dr. Ottawa, IL 61350


Saturday, October 3

PLEASE NOTE: This event takes place on the first Saturday of the month


• Registration is from 9:30 - 11:30 AM.
• PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE MORE THAN 30
  - **Venue**: 1050 E Norris Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350-1602, United States
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- **Event Name**: Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour 2026
  - **Description**: Explore the beauty of Starved Rock on a guided kayak tourAbout this EventBOOK DIRECT TO SAVE MONEYwww.kayakstarvedrock.com/online-booking/Kayak Starved RockWe Welcome Everybody for our Starved Rock ToursPpl of all
  - **Venue**: KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND
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- **Event Name**: Harbor Stories: Unplugged Season 8 | Season Tickets
  - **Description**: Grab your Harbor Stories: Unplugged Season 8 tickets! 7 shows, $250, one-week-only sale August10-16. Don’t miss out!About this EventHarbor Stories: Unplugged Season 8 (2026–2027)Ex
  - **Venue**: The Vue at Heritage Harbor Resort
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- **Event Name**: Taps and Tunes 2026 Featuring PARAMOUNT
  - **Description**: Taps &amp; Tunes 2026
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Presented by BCI Solutions Group &amp; Bob Allen Ford

Join the Friends of the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium for their largest fundraiser of the year! Taps &amp; Tunes is an evening of craft beverages, live mu
  - **Venue**: Ottawa Memorial Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Trunk or Treat
  - **Description**: 🎃 TRUNK OR TREAT AT STARVED ROCK H-D 🎃

Saturday, October 17 | 12–4PM 

Fall is here, and we're taking over the lot! Bring the family for a massive afternoon of tricked-out trunks and community fun. 

🚗 Trunk or Treating with local businesses 
🎨 Make-Your
  - **Venue**: 750 Centennial Dr, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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- **Event Name**: A Victorian Haunting: Escape from the Asylum
  - **Description**: Step back in time to a shadowy night of intrigue, secrets, and suspense at A Victorian Haunting: Escape from the Asylum. Someone has escaped... and they're leaving clues throughout downtown Ottawa. Can you piece together the mystery before it's too late?
  - **Venue**: Reddick Mansion Association
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- **Event Name**: Out of the Darkness LaSalle County Walk
  - **Description**: Out of the Darkness Community Walks are AFSP's signature fundraising events, bringing people together across the country to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention. Whether you've been personally touched by suicide loss or simply want to show up
  - **Venue**: Washington Park Ottawa il
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- **Event Name**: Halloween Sugar Cookie Decorating Class
  - **Description**: Get SCARY good at Sugar Cookie Decorating at my BOO!-kie Sugar Cookie Decorating Class!About this Event👻Take a… stab… at a cookie class as we work our way through this 2 hour cookie decor
  - **Venue**: B.A.S.H. Burger and Sushi House - Ottawa
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Meetups events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** The Harvest Hangout at Acre 17 (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 3401 IL-23, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350), A License Club (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350), ONYX Social- Halloween Trivia (Thu Oct 08 2026 at 05:30 pm at CatsEye), Other People's Poetry (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350).
- **Q**: What Meetups events are happening in Ottawa this weekend October 2–4, 2026?
  - **A:** A License Club (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350).
- **Q**: What Meetups events are happening in Ottawa in October 2026?
  - **A:** The Harvest Hangout at Acre 17 (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 3401 IL-23, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350), A License Club (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350), ONYX Social- Halloween Trivia (Thu Oct 08 2026 at 05:30 pm at CatsEye), Other People's Poetry (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at 910 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350).
- **Q**: How can I find Meetups events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Meetups 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 Meetups 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 Meetups events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Meetups events in Ottawa include 3401 IL-23, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350, 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350, CatsEye.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Meetups events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Meetups events in Ottawa include Acre 17 Weddings & Events, Skydive Chicago, ONYX (Ottawa Network of Young eXecutives).
- **Q**: Are there any online Meetups events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Meetups 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 Meetups events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Follow the Meetups category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Meetups events are listed in Ottawa.

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