Ottawa sets the stage for great entertainment, with rib-tickling standup comedy acts, delightful children’s fairytales and live local bands that’ll leave you clapping for an encore! Also in the spotlight: Toe-tapping musical revues will have you humming along, and crazy karaoke sing-alongs will leave you cheering! Relive memories to the tune of a swing-band sax under the shade trees, or groove to the beat of a rockin’ n’rolling concert along the riverfront. Variety will spice up your nights on the Ottawa entertainment scene.

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24th Annual Scarecrow Festival Ottawa presents the 24rd Annual Scarecrow Festival! Bring the kids for free buckboard rides, face painting, and a petting zoo! While you're downtown don't forget to check out the farmer's market as well as our mix of shops, boutiques, and restaurants that will be offering special events inside their facilities! And don't forget what this fest is all about & our scarecrows will once again line the streets!...Visit Website

2nd Annual Ice Odyssey Downtown Ottawa | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-434-3507 | ottawadowntownmerchants@gmail.com The Ottawa Downtown Merchants are proud to present the Second Annual Ice Odyssey! Come to downtown Ottawa and enjoy vendors, snowmen, elves, greenery for sale AND the amazing art of ICE SCULPTURES! Watch as artists turn ordinary blocks of ice into spectacular holiday sculptures! Holiday fun for the entire family! Also, be sure to stop in to Jeremiah Joe Coffee to browse the Christmas Farmers Market & Holiday Bazaar. CHAOS will be holding a make and take ornament at their Columbus St location. Contact ottawadowntownmerchants@gmail.com for more information.

Annual Summer Dance Series Bandshell at Allen Park, 400 Courtney Street (Off Rt 71) | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 1-815-434-7258 | schomas@sbcglobal.net The Ottawa Rec Department presents is Annual FREE summer Dance Series every Tuesday Night starting June 1st through August 10th in the Bandshell at Allen Park. Beginning Swing 7:00 pm Advanced Swing 8:00 pm Line Dancing 9:00 pm FREE admission!!! All ages welcome! Bring a partner for the swing dances! Rain or shine we will dance! Call 815-434-7258 for alternate location if raining! ...Visit Website

Christmas Farmers Market and Holiday Bazaar Jeremiah Joe Coffee House, 807 LaSalle St | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-434-3507 | ottawadowntownmerchants@gmail.com The Ottawa Downtown Merchants invite you to this special Holiday inspired edition to Ottawa's Farmers Market and Holiday Bazaar. The vendors will be offering a wide variety of goods, greenery, dog biscuits, jams & jellies, candy, gifts...and much, much more!! With the motto of we BAKE it, we GROW it, we SELL it FRESH, you're sure to find something fantastic at the Ottawa Christmas Farmers Market. Be sure to check out Ottawa's Second Ice Odyssey event taking place in Downtown Ottawa as well.

Chuggerz Bar 615 Columbus St | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-431-9550 | Fax: 815-433-5761 | Our bar was built in 1871 and is beautifully decorated with tile, tiffany lights, and a huge oak bar with a large mirror. Offering a large beer garden with a tent for winter use. DJ's and bands every Friday and Saturday. Open M-F 3:30pm - 2am and Sat 3pm - 3am. Closed Sunday in the winter.

Land of OZ Corn Maze 2662 E. 1951 St | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-488-5000 OR 815-434-4409 | Get lost in some Corn! Camp Fire USA sponsores the Land of Oz Corn Maze. Open weekends in the fall. Children 5 and under are free. The corn maze will accommodate groups during the week. Night hikes are available by reservation only, with a minimum of six participants required. Rates are $7 per person. Pumpkin Patch opens later in the season. $5.00 per person and 7.00 per person for NIGHT hikes! Weather permiting Corn Maze will run from August 28th - October 23rd

Music in the Park Washington Square Park | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-433-0161 | The City of Ottawa proudly presents their "Music in the Park" series hosted in the evening at the historic Washington Square Park complete with park benches, ample shade, and a water fountain! A variety of live music played for all ages from rock and roll to jazz! See a listing of bands at www.cityofottawa.org or click on our Calendar of Events....Visit Website

Riverfest Celebration Ottawa's annual, and LaSalle County's largest festival, Riverfest, celebrates summer with a bang! Events include carnival rides, art shows, flea markets, kids activities, music concerts, parade, fireworks, and the Taste of Ottawa! At Riverfest, youre sure to find something for everyone!...Visit Website

Roxy Cinemas 827 LaSalle St. | Ottawa, IL, | (815) 433-8303 | Check out the Roxy Cinemas! Grab a bag of popcorn and catch the latest blockbuster movie! ...Visit Website

Shakers Lounge 121 W. Stevenson Road | Ottawa, , | (815) 433-2110 | Home of great food, spirits, and most of all great times! Shakers has that naturally welcoming atmosphere of fun and friendship that no chain can compete with! We offer live music every weekend with no cover charge, Karoke on Thursday plus an outside volley ball sand court. Meeting space available. Open 7 days a week 10am - 2am....Visit Website