Community Events and Things to do in Ottawa, IL

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The SuperBack's Double Nickel Linen Birthday Celebration
Sat, Jul 25, 4:30 PM
Chicago · Summer Of George
The SuperBack's Double Nickel Linen Birthday Celebration
Sat, Jul 25, 4:30 PM
Chicago · Summer Of George
Carlitos’ Descarga: Cuban Salsa Class + Rueda de Casino + Social
Sat, Apr 4, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Movement on Montrose
Carlitos’ Descarga: Cuban Salsa Class + Rueda de Casino + Social
Sat, Apr 4, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Movement on Montrose
Tiny Dog Meetup
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Pup Social
Tiny Dog Meetup
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Pup Social
Let The Building Speak to You: Two Decades in the Architectural Trenches
Tue, Apr 7, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Charnley-Persky House Museum
Let The Building Speak to You: Two Decades in the Architectural Trenches
Tue, Apr 7, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Charnley-Persky House Museum
Almost full
Kintsugi Workshop: Repair and Reconnect
Sat, Apr 4, 10:30 AM
Chicago · International Museum of Surgical Science
Almost full
Kintsugi Workshop: Repair and Reconnect
Sat, Apr 4, 10:30 AM
Chicago · International Museum of Surgical Science
Friends & Family Adventure Weekend in Chicago!
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00 AM + 3 more
Chicago · Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
Friends & Family Adventure Weekend in Chicago!
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00 AM + 3 more
Chicago · Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
Chicago Misconceptions • Unpacking Anti-LGBTQ Stereotypes
Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Bad Apple (Lincoln Park)
Chicago Misconceptions • Unpacking Anti-LGBTQ Stereotypes
Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · The Bad Apple (Lincoln Park)
FIND YOUR THING at the Spring 2026 Volunteer Fair!
Sun, May 3, 12:00 PM
Chicago · River Room at Burning Bush Brewery
FIND YOUR THING at the Spring 2026 Volunteer Fair!
Sun, May 3, 12:00 PM
Chicago · River Room at Burning Bush Brewery
Sales end soon
Saturday Social: West Coast Swing Class + Open Dance Social
Saturday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Ballroom Dance Chicago
Sales end soon
Saturday Social: West Coast Swing Class + Open Dance Social
Saturday at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Ballroom Dance Chicago
The Life and Work of George W. Maher
Thu, May 14, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Charnley-Persky House Museum
The Life and Work of George W. Maher
Thu, May 14, 5:30 PM
Chicago · Charnley-Persky House Museum
Sales end soon
Splendor Womens History Celebration
Saturday at 4:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago Theater Works
Sales end soon
Splendor Womens History Celebration
Saturday at 4:00 PM
Chicago · Chicago Theater Works
Just added
Read & Run Chicago Turns 5: A Chicago Cookbook Potluck
Wed, May 13, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Fabrik Chicago
Just added
Read & Run Chicago Turns 5: A Chicago Cookbook Potluck
Wed, May 13, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Fabrik Chicago
Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 2)
Thu, Apr 9, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Japanese Culture Center
Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 2)
Thu, Apr 9, 7:00 PM
Chicago · Japanese Culture Center
Purpose To Practice: Empowering Our Youth Summit
Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 AM
Palos Hills · 9000 College Pkwy
Purpose To Practice: Empowering Our Youth Summit
Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 AM
Palos Hills · 9000 College Pkwy
Hoodoo Bae & Friends
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Millennium Park
Hoodoo Bae & Friends
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM
Chicago · Millennium Park
Millennial Trivia Night
Thu, May 21, 7:00 PM
Wauconda · Docks Bar & Grill
Millennial Trivia Night
Thu, May 21, 7:00 PM
Wauconda · Docks Bar & Grill
Going fast
Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating | Ages 32-42 ~Women's tickets sold out~
Fri, Apr 3, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Half Acre Beer Co
Going fast
Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating | Ages 32-42 ~Women's tickets sold out~
Fri, Apr 3, 6:30 PM
Chicago · Half Acre Beer Co
Reiki Level I Shoden Class May
Fri, May 22, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Japanese Culture Center
Reiki Level I Shoden Class May
Fri, May 22, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Japanese Culture Center

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The SuperBack's Double Nickel Linen Birthday Celebration

Carlitos’ Descarga: Cuban Salsa Class + Rueda de Casino + Social

Tiny Dog Meetup

Let The Building Speak to You: Two Decades in the Architectural Trenches

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The trending searches this month in Ottawa are:

free kids

vendor and craft shows

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easter brunch

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Splendor Womens History Celebration

Saturday Social: West Coast Swing Class + Open Dance Social

Chicago Misconceptions • Unpacking Anti-LGBTQ Stereotypes

Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating | Ages 32-42 ~Women's tickets sold out~

The SuperBack's Double Nickel Linen Birthday Celebration

The SuperBack's Double Nickel Linen Birthday Celebration

Carlitos’ Descarga: Cuban Salsa Class + Rueda de Casino + Social

Carlitos’ Descarga: Cuban Salsa Class + Rueda de Casino + Social

Tiny Dog Meetup

Tiny Dog Meetup

Let The Building Speak to You: Two Decades in the Architectural Trenches

Let The Building Speak to You: Two Decades in the Architectural Trenches

Kintsugi Workshop: Repair and Reconnect

Kintsugi Workshop: Repair and Reconnect

Friends & Family Adventure Weekend in Chicago!

Friends & Family Adventure Weekend in Chicago!

Chicago Misconceptions • Unpacking Anti-LGBTQ Stereotypes

Chicago Misconceptions • Unpacking Anti-LGBTQ Stereotypes

FIND YOUR THING at the Spring 2026 Volunteer Fair!

FIND YOUR THING at the Spring 2026 Volunteer Fair!

Saturday Social: West Coast Swing Class + Open Dance Social

Saturday Social: West Coast Swing Class + Open Dance Social

The Life and Work of George W. Maher

The Life and Work of George W. Maher

Splendor Womens History Celebration

Splendor Womens History Celebration

Read & Run Chicago Turns 5: A Chicago Cookbook Potluck

Read & Run Chicago Turns 5: A Chicago Cookbook Potluck

Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 2)

Japanese Language Intro Course (Session 2)

Purpose To Practice: Empowering Our Youth Summit

Purpose To Practice: Empowering Our Youth Summit

Hoodoo Bae & Friends

Hoodoo Bae & Friends

Millennial Trivia Night

Millennial Trivia Night

Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating | Ages 32-42 ~Women's tickets sold out~

Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating | Ages 32-42 ~Women's tickets sold out~

Reiki Level I Shoden Class May

Reiki Level I Shoden Class May

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10. Job fairs

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