Travel & outdoor Events and Things to do in Ottawa, IL

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Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour 2026
Tomorrow at 11:00 AM + 179 more
Ottawa · KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND
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Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour 2026
Tomorrow at 11:00 AM + 179 more
Ottawa · KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND
Moonlight Horseback Ride- with bonfire, S'mores and Oracle June 5th 2026
Fri, Jun 5, 8:00 PM
Newark · Millbrook Trail Rides - Rides by appointment only
Moonlight Horseback Ride- with bonfire, S'mores and Oracle June 5th 2026
Fri, Jun 5, 8:00 PM
Newark · Millbrook Trail Rides - Rides by appointment only
Defensive Red Dot Pistol
Sat, Aug 8, 9:00 AM
Waterman · Aurora Sportsmen's Club Rifle/Pistol Range Area
Defensive Red Dot Pistol
Sat, Aug 8, 9:00 AM
Waterman · Aurora Sportsmen's Club Rifle/Pistol Range Area
Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Walk: Batavia
Sat, May 30, 10:00 AM
Batavia · 2001 S River St
Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Walk: Batavia
Sat, May 30, 10:00 AM
Batavia · 2001 S River St
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Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt - Naperville
Today at 1:00 PM + 358 more
Naperville · Recommended Parking to Begin Adventure
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Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt - Naperville
Today at 1:00 PM + 358 more
Naperville · Recommended Parking to Begin Adventure
Architectural Walking Tour
Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM
Wheaton · DuPage County Historical Museum & Wheaton Park District Administration Building
Architectural Walking Tour
Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM
Wheaton · DuPage County Historical Museum & Wheaton Park District Administration Building
Mineral Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
Today at 1:00 PM + 338 more
Mineral · Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
Mineral Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
Today at 1:00 PM + 338 more
Mineral · Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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Chicago Points Travel Festival 2026
Fri, Oct 16, 8:00 AM
Oakbrook Terrace · Holiday Inn Chicago Oakbrook by IHG
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Chicago Points Travel Festival 2026
Fri, Oct 16, 8:00 AM
Oakbrook Terrace · Holiday Inn Chicago Oakbrook by IHG
Nature Walk at Arroyo Trails - Channahon
Thu, May 28, 5:30 PM
Channahon · Arroyo Trails
Nature Walk at Arroyo Trails - Channahon
Thu, May 28, 5:30 PM
Channahon · Arroyo Trails
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6/9- Algonquin, IL- Gold Rush
Tue, Jun 9, 7:00 PM
Algonquin · Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Going fast
6/9- Algonquin, IL- Gold Rush
Tue, Jun 9, 7:00 PM
Algonquin · Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Phillips Park Tram Weekend Bookings 2026
Sat, May 23, 10:00 AM + 185 more
Aurora · David and Karen Stover Visitor Center
Phillips Park Tram Weekend Bookings 2026
Sat, May 23, 10:00 AM + 185 more
Aurora · David and Karen Stover Visitor Center
Phillips Park Tram Week day Bookings 2026
Tue, May 26, 10:00 AM + 359 more
Aurora · David and Karen Stover Visitor Center
Phillips Park Tram Week day Bookings 2026
Tue, May 26, 10:00 AM + 359 more
Aurora · David and Karen Stover Visitor Center
A Day on the Dixie Highway
Sat, Jun 20, 7:30 AM
Markham · 16630 Dixie Hwy
A Day on the Dixie Highway
Sat, Jun 20, 7:30 AM
Markham · 16630 Dixie Hwy
OutdoorCon 2026
Sat, Jun 6, 9:00 AM
Schaumburg · Schaumburg Convention Center
OutdoorCon 2026
Sat, Jun 6, 9:00 AM
Schaumburg · Schaumburg Convention Center
Chicago's Kite Festival
Sat, May 23, 10:00 AM
Elk Grove Township · Busse Woods
Chicago's Kite Festival
Sat, May 23, 10:00 AM
Elk Grove Township · Busse Woods
Sunset walks by stay.mightclub
Wed, May 27, 6:00 PM + 31 more
Naperville · Riverwalk Grand Pavilion
Sunset walks by stay.mightclub
Wed, May 27, 6:00 PM + 31 more
Naperville · Riverwalk Grand Pavilion
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Chicago Hidden Gems Experience
Today at 11:00 AM + 279 more
Chicago · Chicago Midway International Airport
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Chicago Hidden Gems Experience
Today at 11:00 AM + 279 more
Chicago · Chicago Midway International Airport
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Ready to Explore the World with Viking? Join us for a fun and free evening
Tuesday at 5:30 PM
Geneva · Comfort Inn & Suites Geneva- West Chicago
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Ready to Explore the World with Viking? Join us for a fun and free evening
Tuesday at 5:30 PM
Geneva · Comfort Inn & Suites Geneva- West Chicago
Planting Demo at the Deep Roots Garden
Tomorrow at 1:00 PM
Oak Park · 323 S East Ave
Planting Demo at the Deep Roots Garden
Tomorrow at 1:00 PM
Oak Park · 323 S East Ave

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Frequently asked questions about Ottawa

What are the best events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best events are:

Moonlight Horseback Ride- with bonfire, S'mores and Oracle June 5th 2026

Defensive Red Dot Pistol

Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Walk: Batavia

Architectural Walking Tour

Which events are currently trending in Ottawa?

The trending searches this month in Ottawa are:

mom's day

vendor and craft shows

brunch

events near me

Which events are coming up?

Discover the best events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

Chicago Hidden Gems Experience

Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt - Naperville

Mineral Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)

Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour 2026

Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour 2026

Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour 2026

Moonlight Horseback Ride- with bonfire, S'mores and Oracle June 5th 2026

Moonlight Horseback Ride- with bonfire, S'mores and Oracle June 5th 2026

Defensive Red Dot Pistol

Defensive Red Dot Pistol

Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Walk: Batavia

Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Walk: Batavia

Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt - Naperville

Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt - Naperville

Architectural Walking Tour

Architectural Walking Tour

Mineral Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)

Mineral Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)

Chicago Points Travel Festival 2026

Chicago Points Travel Festival 2026

Nature Walk at Arroyo Trails - Channahon

Nature Walk at Arroyo Trails - Channahon

6/9- Algonquin, IL- Gold Rush

6/9- Algonquin, IL- Gold Rush

Phillips Park Tram Weekend Bookings 2026

Phillips Park Tram Weekend Bookings 2026

Phillips Park Tram Week day Bookings 2026

Phillips Park Tram Week day Bookings 2026

A Day on the Dixie Highway

A Day on the Dixie Highway

OutdoorCon 2026

OutdoorCon 2026

Chicago's Kite Festival

Chicago's Kite Festival

Sunset walks by stay.mightclub

Sunset walks by stay.mightclub

Chicago Hidden Gems Experience

Chicago Hidden Gems Experience

Ready to Explore the World with Viking? Join us for a fun and free evening

Ready to Explore the World with Viking? Join us for a fun and free evening

Planting Demo at the Deep Roots Garden

Planting Demo at the Deep Roots Garden

Things to do around Ottawa

Trends in Ottawa

1. Mom's day

2. Vendor and craft shows

3. Brunch

4. Events near me

5. Singles

6. Rusty halo

7. Open mic

8. Jake valle

9. Illinois christian concerts

10. Drag bingo

11. Sip and paint

12. Protest

What are the best events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Ottawa?

Which events are coming up?