# Events & Things To Do In Ottawa, IL This Weekend | May 15-17, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Ottawa, Illinois is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Ottawa, Illinois this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
- **Type**: time_filter

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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Ottawa

- **Event Name**: Kites in Flight
  - **Description**: Get ready to look to the skies! 🪁
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
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  - **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
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  - **Categories**: kids, festivals
- **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
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/ottawas-third-friday-makers-market/200029878087409
  - **Venue**: 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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  - **Categories**: music, kids, art, entertainment, live-music, performances, festivals, shopping, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Brews & Bikes
  - **Description**: 🔥 BREWS & BIKES – OUR FIRST BIKE NIGHT! 🔥 

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 — and we’re planning to make this a monthly tradition! 

📍
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  - **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
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  - **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
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  - **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
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, literary-art, comedy, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Meltdown Debuts at Shakers Ottawa
  - **Description**: Meltdown Debuts at Shakers
Meltdown is a cover band playing rock, hard rock, and metal tunes from the 70's up to current!
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  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri May 15 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/meltdown-debuts-at-shakers-ottawa/200030017445413
  - **Venue**: Shakers Ottawa
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Cop on a Rooftop
  - **Description**: Join us for Cop on a Rooftop! 
Stop by Ottawa Dunkin' to support Special Olympics Illinois, meet your local First Responders, enjoy some delicious coffee, and most importantly doughnuts 🍩 
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
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  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 05:00 am – Fri May 15 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/cop-on-a-rooftop/200029974462917
  - **Venue**: Dunkin' (Ottawa, IL)
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- **Event Name**: A View From the Abbey with Kane Farabaugh
  - **Description**: https://www.ottawacenter.org/event-details/kane-farabaugh-a-view-from-the-abbey-series

Join Emmy award-winning film producer, journalist, writer and Ottawa native Kane Farabaugh for an exclusive engagement where he shares stories from his 30 year career
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    - Count: 38
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/a-view-from-the-abbey-with-kane-farabaugh/200029791808456
  - **Venue**: 113 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2114, United States
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Project Nostalgia Rocks Shakers Ottawa, IL!
  - **Description**: Project Nostalgia Band is a female-fronted, Central Illinois powerhouse that's here to turn every night into a full-blown party! Fueled by raw energy, killer vocals, and a passion for the greatest rock hits ever written, this 4-piece cover machine deliver
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/project-nostalgia-rocks-shakers-ottawa-il/200030044225410
  - **Venue**: Shakers Ottawa
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **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 430pm from the old YMCA 201 E Jackson St Ottawa, IL  61350 and finishes at Her
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  - **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
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, virtual-run
- **Event Name**: Wine, Beer and Spirits Tasting Event
  - **Description**: Come join us for a fun-filled evening of sampling a variety of wines, beers, and spirits at our tasting event!About this EventWine, Beer and Spirits Tasting EventWelcome to the Wine, Beer and Spirits Tasting
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 03:00 pm – Fri May 15 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/wine-beer-and-spirits-tasting-event/100001985674513924
  - **Venue**: Liquor ‘n’ Wine
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: Live Music: Joey Figgiani
  - **Description**: Joey’s coming to rock The Boardwalk from 2-5pm! End your weekend on a good note with us!
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    - Count: 37
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/live-music-joey-figgiani/200029917408256
  - **Venue**: 411 Great Loop East, Ottawa, IL
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **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
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  - **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
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- **Event Name**: Trio de Chats Noirs at The Great Hall
  - **Description**: Trio de Chats Noirs will be performing “Transcendent: From Baroque Grace to Romantic Glory”

Tickets $25 Online, or $30 at the Door
https://www.ottawacenter.org/event-list
Doors Open at 6:30, Music Starts at 7:00
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  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/trio-de-chats-noirs-at-the-great-hall/200029976354412
  - **Venue**: 910 Columbus Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Live Music: Victor Raul
  - **Description**: Victor is back for another set at The Boardwalk, this time for the evening crowd!
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    - Count: 25
  - **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
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  - **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
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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**: 🎶 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**: Kites in Flight
  - **Description**: Get ready to look to the skies! 🪁
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
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- **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
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- **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
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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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- **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
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- **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
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Kites in Flight (Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am at Peck Park Ottawa Il), Ottawa's Third Friday Makers Market (Fri May 15 2026 at 05:00 pm at 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350), 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), Meltdown Debuts at Shakers Ottawa (Fri May 15 2026 at 08:00 pm at Shakers Ottawa).
- **Q**: What are the top free Weekend events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Wine, Beer and Spirits Tasting Event (Fri May 15 2026 at 03:00 pm at Liquor ‘n’ Wine).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Ottawa today May 15, 2026?
  - **A:** Ottawa's Third Friday Makers Market (Fri May 15 2026 at 05:00 pm at 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350), Meltdown Debuts at Shakers Ottawa (Fri May 15 2026 at 08:00 pm at Shakers Ottawa), Cop on a Rooftop (Fri May 15 2026 at 05:00 am at Dunkin' (Ottawa, IL)), Wine, Beer and Spirits Tasting Event (Fri May 15 2026 at 03:00 pm at Liquor ‘n’ Wine), Trio de Chats Noirs at The Great Hall (Fri May 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at 910 Columbus Street, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Ottawa this weekend May 15–17, 2026?
  - **A:** Kites in Flight (Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am at Peck Park Ottawa Il), Ottawa's Third Friday Makers Market (Fri May 15 2026 at 05:00 pm at 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350), 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), Meltdown Debuts at Shakers Ottawa (Fri May 15 2026 at 08:00 pm at Shakers Ottawa).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Ottawa in May 2026?
  - **A:** Kites in Flight (Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am at Peck Park Ottawa Il), Ottawa's Third Friday Makers Market (Fri May 15 2026 at 05:00 pm at 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350), 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), Meltdown Debuts at Shakers Ottawa (Fri May 15 2026 at 08:00 pm at Shakers Ottawa).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend 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 Weekend 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 Weekend events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Ottawa include Peck Park Ottawa Il, 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350, 1701 Ottawa Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350-3468, United States.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in Ottawa range from USD 49 to USD 119. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Ottawa include Exploreum Children's Museum, Open Space Art Gallery & Studios, Starved Rock Harley-Davidson.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend 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 Weekend events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Ottawa.

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