Happy Hunting! All these beautiful ornaments have been hidden. Please remember 1 per FAMILY, to allow others to have a chance.
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Gincy is amazing now performing at Kites in Flight
Thank you to our generous sponsors
Who's getting excited for the 4th Annual Kites in Flight event in downtown Ottawa, IL? Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th for the BEST family-friendly event of the year, and did we mention it's FREE?! Please go and give our event page a "like" for updates on event schedules and INVITE your friends to do the same.
We're screaming 🗣 a huge THANK YOU to ALL of our sponsors for their generous contributions to making this event accessible to EVERYONE!
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2023
2023 has been an amazing year for the Ottawa Illinois Visitors Center! We would like to thank all of those involved in helping make this year so wonderful! So many events, activities and natural beauty, that is Ottawa makes Ottawa, The Middle of Everywhere!
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Festival of Lights Parade
We're 2 weeks away from the Annual Festival of Lights Parade! Get into the holiday spirit as we welcome Santa & Mrs. Claus 🎅🤶 during the parade in downtown Ottawa!
Friday, November 24 at 6PM downtown Ottawa, IL.
Following the parade, gather at the Jordan Block for:
🔴Christmas carols led by Friendly City Sound 🎼
🟢Countdown for the Annual Christmas Tree & Deck the Park lighting
🔴Beautiful Fireworks display 🎆
🟢Santa & Mrs. Claus 🎅🤶
🔴Lighting of the 30' Community Christmas Tree
The Ottawa Sunrise Rotary Club will be collecting new unwrapped/unopened toys and books for local children in our community from birth to 12 during the parade. Look for their float!
Be sure to visit the City of Ottawa Deck the Parks holiday displays which are all created by fellow community members and volunteers.
🔴Washington Square, 101 W. LaFayette Street
🟢East Side Park, 712 York Street
🔴Rigden Park, 625 W. Jackson Street
🟢Hollywood Park, 833 DeLeon Street
🔴Kiwanis Park, 115 E. Glover Street
🟢Peck Park, 1510 State Street
🔴Turnberry Park, 2832 Turnberry Drive
🟢Thornotn Park, 1600 W. Jackson Street
🔴The Dog Park at Heritage Harbor, 111 Harbor View Drive
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Just couldn't wait to share! Many thanks Ryan Wotherspoon! Festival of Lights and Chris Kringle will be here before you know it!
4th of July Firework display
4th of July is right around the corner! Have you made plans to visit one of central Illinois LARGEST and most SPECTACULAR light shows? Catch the show from the Ottawa High School bleachers, by boat, or along the bluffs that lines the Illinois and Fox Rivers. The firework display will be most visible near the river but also throughout the downtown area!
Julian
OTTAWA, IL - Ottawa, Illinois, a historic and picturesque community located less than 2 hours from Chicago, is ready to take its place in the spotlight. On June 29, at 9 pm, WGN news will feature Ottawa on Destination Illinois with Julian Crews. This exciting segment of the popular travel feature will showcase the best of Ottawa, including a visit to the breathtaking Sainte Genevieve Riverboat on the Illinois River, a glimpse into hidden history with Tom Aussem of Awesome Ottawa Tours, along with other captivating highlights throughout Ottawa, Illinois. Julian Crews and his film crew were astounded by the abundance of attractions when they visited on May 10, 2023.
Situated in the heart of Starved Rock Country, Ottawa, Illinois is a vibrant tourist destination merely 80 miles outside downtown Chicago. Often referred to as "In the Middle of Everywhere," Ottawa offers a wide range of activities in close proximity. From lush and natural outdoor areas to renowned cultural and historic attractions, visitors are spoiled for choice. Surrounded by open spaces, rivers, and trails, Ottawa provides a natural setting for relaxation and outdoor enjoyment. Additionally, the city serves as a central hub to four state parks, including Starved Rock, Matthiessen, Buffalo Rock, and Illini State Park, as well as a nature preserve, all within a 20-minute drive from downtown.
Visitors to Ottawa quickly notice the welcoming and friendly hometown atmosphere. Every guest is made to feel special, and local businesses go above and beyond to cater to their needs and expectations. Residents offer warm greetings, handshakes, and heartfelt experiences. Ottawa is a place of progress, attracting trend-setters and modern movements, from historical innovators to forward thinkers of today. It offers an alternative to the typical big city vacation, providing an authentic American experience with all the modern amenities. The city boasts a diverse culinary scene, vibrant murals and public art displays, c
We're excited for the 3rd Annual KITES IN FLIGHT event to hit downtown Ottawa this May! Get ready for this 2-day festival of high-flying fun for all ages, featuring professional kite flying demonstrations from Chicagokite, a designated area for kids/family kite flying, children's live entertainment, a candy drop, balloon artist, face painting, bounce houses/obstacle course, dunk tank, and more! And did we mention...it's all FREE!?! Special Thank You to all our generous sponsors who helped make it all possible!
Be sure to "Like" our page for event details and schedule of events.
Tree lighting
Nice job Floret Events LLC, City of Ottawa Illinois Government and Rich, great kick-off to the Holiday Season!
Just like that our Inaugural Smoketober Fest is in the books. Huge thank you to all the competitors who spent the day with us, truly was a good time. Also, Congrats to our winners!
Inaugural Co-Ed Cup-in-hand Kickball Tournament was a huge success! Thank you to all those that played, ref'd, volunteered or just came and cheered! Special thanks to Berta's Tap, Muffy's Tap and Kountry Vodka for keeping everyone hydrated!!!! Can't wait until next year. Also, a huge thank you to Steve Stout, for being our photographer today!
Kites in Flight is a wrap for 2022, we already can't wait until next year! Huge thank you to Steve for the wonderful photos!
Snow days may not be the same now with working from home and remote learning. But a Snow day just the same, stop and take in the beauty of the day! Thank you to the road crews that are working to keep us all safe! Please be safe out there!
