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

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Midwest Travel Network Conference 2026 - McHenry County, IL *Sponsorships*
Thu, Jun 11, 12:30 PM
Crystal Lake · The Dole
Midwest Travel Network Conference 2026 - McHenry County, IL *Sponsorships*
Thu, Jun 11, 12:30 PM
Crystal Lake · The Dole
Outstanding Oak Park Scavenger Hunt
Today at 2:00 PM + 318 more
Oak Park · Kribi Coffee - Albion
Outstanding Oak Park Scavenger Hunt
Today at 2:00 PM + 318 more
Oak Park · Kribi Coffee - Albion
Sales end soon
Proficient Pistol
Saturday at 9:00 AM
Pecatonica · Pecatonica
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Proficient Pistol
Saturday at 9:00 AM
Pecatonica · Pecatonica
Garden Walk 2026
Sat, Jul 11, 9:00 AM
Crystal Lake · McHenry County College
Garden Walk 2026
Sat, Jul 11, 9:00 AM
Crystal Lake · McHenry County College
Dragon’s Days Out
Sat, May 30, 10:00 AM
Woodstock · McHenry County Fair Association Fairgrounds no tolls
Dragon’s Days Out
Sat, May 30, 10:00 AM
Woodstock · McHenry County Fair Association Fairgrounds no tolls
Going fast
Back Outside Fest
Today at 8:00 PM
Chicago · BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO
Going fast
Back Outside Fest
Today at 8:00 PM
Chicago · BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO
Things In Jars: Infused Oils (Pt 1)
Thu, Jun 4, 6:00 PM
Chicago · South Chicago Farm
Things In Jars: Infused Oils (Pt 1)
Thu, Jun 4, 6:00 PM
Chicago · South Chicago Farm
Going fast
Midwest Massacre 2026 Camping
Wed, Jun 3, 10:00 AM
Pecatonica · Winnebago County Fairgrounds
Going fast
Midwest Massacre 2026 Camping
Wed, Jun 3, 10:00 AM
Pecatonica · Winnebago County Fairgrounds
BAD PLUMA – Dance Party and Fireworks Cruise
Sat, Jul 18, 7:30 PM
Chicago · 900 S Wells St
BAD PLUMA – Dance Party and Fireworks Cruise
Sat, Jul 18, 7:30 PM
Chicago · 900 S Wells St
Haunted Congress Hotel Ghost Hunt
Fri, May 29, 8:00 PM
Chicago · The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
Haunted Congress Hotel Ghost Hunt
Fri, May 29, 8:00 PM
Chicago · The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
Parents & Tykes Hike at Palos Park Woods South
Sun, Jul 12, 9:30 AM
Palos Park · 8882 W 119th St
Parents & Tykes Hike at Palos Park Woods South
Sun, Jul 12, 9:30 AM
Palos Park · 8882 W 119th St
Awe-Full Walk in the Woods
Wed, May 27, 6:00 PM
Morton Grove · Linne Woods
Awe-Full Walk in the Woods
Wed, May 27, 6:00 PM
Morton Grove · Linne Woods
Need a Plan B in Chicago, IL? You Should Own a Travel Biz
Sun, Jun 7, 3:00 PM + 9 more
Burr Ridge · Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge
Need a Plan B in Chicago, IL? You Should Own a Travel Biz
Sun, Jun 7, 3:00 PM + 9 more
Burr Ridge · Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge
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Spring Bird Walk with WBU Palos Park
Saturday at 8:00 AM
Palos Park · McClaughry Springs Woods
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Spring Bird Walk with WBU Palos Park
Saturday at 8:00 AM
Palos Park · McClaughry Springs Woods
Pressure lV
Sat, Jul 11, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Anita Dee Yacht Charters
Pressure lV
Sat, Jul 11, 12:00 PM
Chicago · Anita Dee Yacht Charters
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Summer Kickoff Day Party at Shore Club Chicago ☀️
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Shore Club
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Summer Kickoff Day Party at Shore Club Chicago ☀️
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Shore Club
Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Chicago by Operation City Quest
Today at 1:00 PM + 353 more
Chicago · Congress Plaza Garden - South
Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Chicago by Operation City Quest
Today at 1:00 PM + 353 more
Chicago · Congress Plaza Garden - South
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Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure-Chicago
Tomorrow at 8:00 AM + 231 more
Chicago · Westin Chicago River North Hotel
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Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure-Chicago
Tomorrow at 8:00 AM + 231 more
Chicago · Westin Chicago River North Hotel
Chicago Scene Boat Party 2026 Registration
Sat, Jul 25, 12:00 PM
Chicago · The Playpen - Ohio Street Beach
Chicago Scene Boat Party 2026 Registration
Sat, Jul 25, 12:00 PM
Chicago · The Playpen - Ohio Street Beach

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What are the best events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best events are:

Midwest Travel Network Conference 2026 - McHenry County, IL *Sponsorships*

Proficient Pistol

Garden Walk 2026

Dragon’s Days Out

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?

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Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Chicago by Operation City Quest

Outstanding Oak Park Scavenger Hunt

Back Outside Fest

Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure-Chicago

Midwest Travel Network Conference 2026 - McHenry County, IL *Sponsorships*

Midwest Travel Network Conference 2026 - McHenry County, IL *Sponsorships*

Outstanding Oak Park Scavenger Hunt

Outstanding Oak Park Scavenger Hunt

Proficient Pistol

Proficient Pistol

Garden Walk 2026

Garden Walk 2026

Dragon’s Days Out

Dragon’s Days Out

Back Outside Fest

Back Outside Fest

Things In Jars: Infused Oils (Pt 1)

Things In Jars: Infused Oils (Pt 1)

Midwest Massacre 2026 Camping

Midwest Massacre 2026 Camping

BAD PLUMA – Dance Party and Fireworks Cruise

BAD PLUMA – Dance Party and Fireworks Cruise

Haunted Congress Hotel Ghost Hunt

Haunted Congress Hotel Ghost Hunt

Parents & Tykes Hike at Palos Park Woods South

Parents & Tykes Hike at Palos Park Woods South

Awe-Full Walk in the Woods

Awe-Full Walk in the Woods

Need a Plan B in Chicago, IL? You Should Own a Travel Biz

Need a Plan B in Chicago, IL? You Should Own a Travel Biz

Spring Bird Walk with WBU Palos Park

Spring Bird Walk with WBU Palos Park

Pressure lV

Pressure lV

Summer Kickoff Day Party at Shore Club Chicago ☀️

Summer Kickoff Day Party at Shore Club Chicago ☀️

Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Chicago by Operation City Quest

Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Chicago by Operation City Quest

Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure-Chicago

Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure-Chicago

Chicago Scene Boat Party 2026 Registration

Chicago Scene Boat Party 2026 Registration

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. Jamey johnson

9. Jake valle

10. Illinois christian concerts

11. Drag bingo

12. Sip and paint

What are the best events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Ottawa?

Which events are coming up?

Midwest Travel Network Conference 2026 - McHenry County, IL Sponsorships

Midwest Travel Network Conference 2026 - McHenry County, IL Sponsorships