upcoming ottawa events
Friends of the PCDL Book Sale
The Friends of the Putnam County District Library are hosting their Annual Book sale again this year! They will also be joining us at the Ottawa Farmers Market on June 3.
Ottawa Farmers Market
Come join us at the Ottawa Farmers Market every Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. Amazing local vendors, yummy food from the VFW and great community atmosphere.
Located in the Ottawa VFW’s lot: 212 W 2nd St, Ottawa, OH 45875.
We could not be happier to share that our Presenting Sponsor for this year’s market is Dei Fratelli! For the first market of the year, they are helping us celebrate by giving out 48 cans of their delicious pizza sauce to the first 48 patrons!
June 3 Market will feature a book theme. The Friends of the Putnam County District Library will be with us selling books leftover from the Annual Book Sale. And to keep with the theme, we’ve invite two local authors to join us! Kirstene Adkins, author of “Oodles,” and Abbey Easton, author of the Ember Hollow romance book series will be at the market to share their stories and have books available for purchase.
Thursdays at the Rex
Thursdays at the Rex will continue this summer!
Come join us at the Rex in Ottawa as we listen to good music and enjoy good food and company in the heart of our downtown. Thursdays in June-Aug, 5pm-8:30pm. Fun for the whole family! Live music starts at 6pm.
Giant thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:
Ottawa Farmers Market
Come join us at the Ottawa Farmers Market every Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. Amazing local vendors, yummy food from the VFW and great community atmosphere.
Located in the Ottawa VFW’s lot: 212 W 2nd St, Ottawa, OH 45875.
We could not be happier to share that our Presenting Sponsor for this year’s market is Dei Fratelli!
Thursdays at the Rex
Thursdays at the Rex will continue this summer!
Come join us at the Rex in Ottawa as we listen to good music and enjoy good food and company in the heart of our downtown. Thursdays in June-Aug, 5pm-8:30pm. Fun for the whole family! Live music starts at 6pm.
Giant thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:
Ottawa Farmers Market
Come join us at the Ottawa Farmers Market every Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. Amazing local vendors, yummy food from the VFW and great community atmosphere.
Located in the Ottawa VFW’s lot: 212 W 2nd St, Ottawa, OH 45875.
We could not be happier to share that our Presenting Sponsor for this year’s market is Dei Fratelli!
Thursdays at the Rex
Thursdays at the Rex will continue this summer!
Come join us at the Rex in Ottawa as we listen to good music and enjoy good food and company in the heart of our downtown. Thursdays in June-Aug, 5pm-8:30pm. Fun for the whole family! Live music starts at 6pm.
Giant thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, the Ottawa Kiwanis!
Ottawa Farmers Market
Come join us at the Ottawa Farmers Market every Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. Amazing local vendors, yummy food from the VFW and great community atmosphere.
Located in the Ottawa VFW’s lot: 212 W 2nd St, Ottawa, OH 45875.
We could not be happier to share that our Presenting Sponsor for this year’s market is Dei Fratelli!
Thursdays at the Rex
Thursdays at the Rex will continue this summer!
Come join us at the Rex in Ottawa as we listen to good music and enjoy good food and company in the heart of our downtown. Thursdays in June-Aug, 5pm-8:30pm. Fun for the whole family! Live music starts at 6pm.
Giant thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, the Ottawa Kiwanis!
Ottawa Farmers Market
Come join us at the Ottawa Farmers Market every Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. Amazing local vendors, yummy food from the VFW and great community atmosphere.
Located in the Ottawa VFW’s lot: 212 W 2nd St, Ottawa, OH 45875.
We could not be happier to share that our Presenting Sponsor for this year’s market is Dei Fratelli!
Thursdays at the Rex
Thursdays at the Rex will continue this summer!
Come join us at the Rex in Ottawa as we listen to good music and enjoy good food and company in the heart of our downtown. Thursdays in June-Aug, 5pm-8:30pm. Fun for the whole family! Live music starts at 6pm.
Giant thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, the Ottawa Kiwanis!
Ottawa Farmers Market
Come join us at the Ottawa Farmers Market every Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. Amazing local vendors, yummy food from the VFW and great community atmosphere.
Located in the Ottawa VFW’s lot: 212 W 2nd St, Ottawa, OH 45875.
We could not be happier to share that our Presenting Sponsor for this year’s market is Dei Fratelli!
Thursdays at the Rex
Thursdays at the Rex will continue this summer!
Come join us at the Rex in Ottawa as we listen to good music and enjoy good food and company in the heart of our downtown. Thursdays in June-Aug, 5pm-8:30pm. Fun for the whole family! Live music starts at 6pm.
Giant thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, the Ottawa Kiwanis!
Ottawa Farmers Market
Come join us at the Ottawa Farmers Market every Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. Amazing local vendors, yummy food from the VFW and great community atmosphere.
Located in the Ottawa VFW’s lot: 212 W 2nd St, Ottawa, OH 45875.
We could not be happier to share that our Presenting Sponsor for this year’s market is Dei Fratelli!
Thursdays at the Rex - Oak & Ember Night
Oak & Ember Night at the Rex
July 16th will be a special night at Thursdays at the Rex! We will be partnering with our friends at Oak & Ember Luxury Lounge for the drink tent! Stay tuned for more on specialty cocktails and beer selections for that evening! Big thank you to Oak & Ember for their sponsorship for this fun night!
Thursdays at the Rex will continue this summer!
Come join us at the Rex in Ottawa as we listen to good music and enjoy good food and company in the heart of our downtown. Thursdays in June-Aug, 5pm-8:30pm. Fun for the whole family! Live music starts at 6pm.
Ottawa Farmers Market
Come join us at the Ottawa Farmers Market every Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. Amazing local vendors, yummy food from the VFW and great community atmosphere.
Located in the Ottawa VFW’s lot: 212 W 2nd St, Ottawa, OH 45875.
We could not be happier to share that our Presenting Sponsor for this year’s market is Dei Fratelli!
Thursdays at the Rex
Thursdays at the Rex will continue this summer!
Come join us at the Rex in Ottawa as we listen to good music and enjoy good food and company in the heart of our downtown. Thursdays in June-Aug, 5pm-8:30pm. Fun for the whole family! Live music starts at 6pm.
Giant thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, the Ottawa Kiwanis!
Ottawa Farmers Market
Come join us at the Ottawa Farmers Market every Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. Amazing local vendors, yummy food from the VFW and great community atmosphere.
Located in the Ottawa VFW’s lot: 212 W 2nd St, Ottawa, OH 45875.
We could not be happier to share that our Presenting Sponsor for this year’s market is Dei Fratelli!
Thursdays at the Rex
Thursdays at the Rex will continue this summer!
Come join us at the Rex in Ottawa as we listen to good music and enjoy good food and company in the heart of our downtown. Thursdays in June-Aug, 5pm-8:30pm. Fun for the whole family! Live music starts at 6pm.
Giant thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, the Ottawa Kiwanis!
Kids Fest - Save the Date
Annual Kids Fest at Memorial Park will be on August 1st from 10am to 1pm. Come join us by the Caboose as we connect kids with local programs and organizations. Free entry. Stay tuned for more event details.
Ottawa Farmers Market
Come join us at the Ottawa Farmers Market every Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. Amazing local vendors, yummy food from the VFW and great community atmosphere.
Located in the Ottawa VFW’s lot: 212 W 2nd St, Ottawa, OH 45875.
We could not be happier to share that our Presenting Sponsor for this year’s market is Dei Fratelli!
Save the Date - Greenspace Development’s Cruisin’ the Blanchard
Save the Date! The Greenspace Development Committee and Ottawa K of C are hosting the Cruising the Blanchard Poker Run & Fun on August 9, 2026.
Keep an eye out for registration details.
Ottawa Farmers Market
Come join us at the Ottawa Farmers Market every Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. Amazing local vendors, yummy food from the VFW and great community atmosphere.
Located in the Ottawa VFW’s lot: 212 W 2nd St, Ottawa, OH 45875.
We could not be happier to share that our Presenting Sponsor for this year’s market is Dei Fratelli!
Thursdays at the Rex
Thursdays at the Rex will continue this summer!
Come join us at the Rex in Ottawa as we listen to good music and enjoy good food and company in the heart of our downtown. Thursdays in June-Aug, 5pm-8:30pm. Fun for the whole family! Live music starts at 6pm.
Giant thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, the Ottawa Kiwanis!
Ottawa Farmers Market
Come join us at the Ottawa Farmers Market every Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. Amazing local vendors, yummy food from the VFW and great community atmosphere.
Located in the Ottawa VFW’s lot: 212 W 2nd St, Ottawa, OH 45875.
We could not be happier to share that our Presenting Sponsor for this year’s market is Dei Fratelli!
Thursdays at the Rex
Thursdays at the Rex will continue this summer!
Come join us at the Rex in Ottawa as we listen to good music and enjoy good food and company in the heart of our downtown. Thursdays in June-Aug, 5pm-8:30pm. Fun for the whole family! Live music starts at 6pm.
Giant thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, the Ottawa Kiwanis!
Ottawa Farmers Market
Come join us at the Ottawa Farmers Market every Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm. Amazing local vendors, yummy food from the VFW and great community atmosphere.
Located in the Ottawa VFW’s lot: 212 W 2nd St, Ottawa, OH 45875.
We could not be happier to share that our Presenting Sponsor for the market this year is Dei Fratelli!
Thursdays at the Rex
Thursdays at the Rex will continue this summer!
Come join us at the Rex in Ottawa as we listen to good music and enjoy good food and company in the heart of our downtown. Thursdays in June-Aug, 5pm-8:30pm. Fun for the whole family! Live music starts at 6pm.
Giant thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, the Ottawa Kiwanis!
Make It Market - Cancelled
Unfortunately because of low registration we needed to cancel this event. Don’t worry though - we will bring it back again sometime!
Greenspace Committee - Earth Week Cleanup
Greenspace Committee’s - Earth Week Cleanup
Come join the Greenspace Committee at Arrowhead Park and the Diversion Channel as we get our parks squared away for the busy season. We will be clearing brush and debris, removing Locust trees, and much more. Please make sure to wear appropriate gear, including full coverage shoes, gloves, and sun protection.
Location: 615 W Main St, Ottawa, OH 45875
April 24 - 9:30am-2pm
Go Ottawa Annual Gala
On April 9th, we are hosting our first ever Gala. This special evening will bring together local leaders, businesses, and community partners to celebrate and support continued growth and investment in our community. We would love to see you there! Event details are below:
Putnam County Event Center 6pm-9pm with live jazz music starting at 6:30pm
Small plates from Ottawa Brewing Company and drinks being served by Mobile Clinks
There will be a few auctions/raffles as well.
Tickets are available for $100 per person, or $750 for a table. Reach out to hello@go-ottawa.com for tickets.
Big thank you to our Presenting Sponsor!
Ottawa Community Organization Collaborative Meeting
Mission:
We’re a group of local community and civic organizations working together to support the people and places we call home. By meeting regularly, sharing ideas, and pitching in where it counts, we aim to build stronger connections, tackle local challenges, and make a lasting difference in Ottawa.
Our quarterly meeting for community civic organizations will be Feb. 23 at 8am at Well Grounded.
Yoga and Sips
Start off the new year with a bit of healthy fun! Join us every Saturday in January for yoga at Ottawa Brewing Company. For $15, you will get one hour of yoga + one pint! Sessions will be held in the Walnut Room of Ottawa Brewing Company at 11am, which you can access from the Walnut Street entrance.
Bring your own mat & positive energy. Sessions led by Megan Seitz Clinton. Please plan to pay with cash or Venmo.
Yoga and Sips
Start off the new year with a bit of healthy fun! Join us every Saturday in January for yoga at Ottawa Brewing Company. For $15, you will get one hour of yoga + one pint! Sessions will be held in the Walnut Room of Ottawa Brewing Company at 11am, which you can access from the Walnut Street entrance.
Bring your own mat & positive energy. Sessions led by Megan Seitz Clinton. Please plan to pay with cash or Venmo.
Yoga and Sips
Start off the new year with a bit of healthy fun! Join us every Saturday in January for yoga at Ottawa Brewing Company. For $15, you will get one hour of yoga + one pint! Sessions will be held in the Walnut Room of Ottawa Brewing Company at 11am, which you can access from the Walnut Street entrance.
Bring your own mat & positive energy. Sessions led by Megan Seitz Clinton. Please plan to pay with cash or Venmo.
Yoga and Sips
Start off the new year with a bit of healthy fun! Join us every Saturday in January for yoga at Ottawa Brewing Company. For $15, you will get one hour of yoga + one pint! Sessions will be held in the Walnut Room of Ottawa Brewing Company at 11am, which you can access from the Walnut Street entrance.
Bring your own mat & positive energy. Sessions led by Megan Seitz Clinton. Please plan to pay with cash or Venmo.
Winter Maker's Market
Winter Maker’s Market on December 10th from 5pm-7pm at the Ottawa VFW Post 9142!
Once Upon a Main Street - Enjoy the Trail
This year’s “Once Upon a Main Street” will feature Richard Paul Evans’ “The Christmas Candle.” Families can stroll through town and enjoy beautifully decorated trees, creative window displays, and large-scale art installations designed by our local elementary students in partnership with local fabricators. Our window art this year will also by led by a local, talented student from OG. Each stop along the trail showcases the creativity, collaboration, and craftsmanship that make Ottawa truly special.
Check out some of these pics from last year’s trail!
Once Upon a Main Street - Kick Off
Save the Date for our 2nd Annual Once Upon a Main Street. Event will directly follow the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce’s Welcome Santa Parade
Ottawa Light Up Contest
Online voting and map found here: https://www.go-ottawa.com/go-ottawa-blog/ottawa-light-up-contest-2024-l534z
Pep Sessions on Walnut
We are bringing back the Pep Sessions this year. Our first one will be September 12, 2025. The Inflatable Rental Co will be at all three with a bounce house, Jordan + Co will have a station for hair tinsel and spirit tattoos, Knueven Creamery will have the ice cream, and Phantasm Design will be there with Titans gear! We will also have a special guest each week!
Crumbl Cookies will be joining us this week!
The Go Ottawa Challenge
Bike, kayak and run through Ottawa's scenic routes.
This race will consist of three components: biking, kayaking, and trail running. Participants will bike from Arrowhead Park to the Reservoir to the back of the Putnam County Fairgrounds, then kayak back to Arrowhead Park, then run the trail at Arrowhead Park. The biking is approximately 2.75 miles, kayaking approximately 2.5 miles and trail running approximately 0.75 miles. We hope for this to be a fun and challenging event for for all ages. For some the challenge will be: can you complete it? While for others the challenge may be: how fast can you complete it? Either way, it should be a good time.
We have changed the route a bit from last year, to hopefully avoid the water being too low to race. However, if we do run into low river levels, we will use an alternative route kayaking on the Ottawa Reservoir.
Proceeds go to Go Ottawa and our efforts towards making Ottawa more walkable, bikeable and floatable! Race registration includes free t-shirt if registered before 9/20 and a free drink ticket for the end of the race!
Register Here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/OH/Ottawa/TheGoOttawaChallenge
This year’s shirt design. Register before 9/20 to receive!
Pep Sessions on Walnut
We are bringing back the Pep Sessions this year. Our first one will be September 12, 2025. The Inflatable Rental Co will be at all three with a bounce house, Jordan + Co will have a station for hair tinsel and spirit tattoos, Knueven Creamery will have the ice cream, and Phantasm Design will be there with Titans gear! We will also have a special guest each week!
On Sept 26, Center Stage Dance Academy will be performing at 6:15pm! We will also have Putnam Pet Pals joining us!
Pep Sessions on Walnut
We are bringing back the Pep Sessions this year. Our first one will be September 12, 2025. The Inflatable Rental Co will be at all three with a bounce house, Jordan + Co will have a station for hair tinsel and spirit tattoos, Knueven Creamery will have the ice cream, and Phantasm Design will be there with Titans gear! We will also have a special guest each week!
Chair-Ity Auction
Save the Date for Go Ottawa’s first ever Chair-ity Auction, where we will auction off unique, artistic chairs created by community members to help with Go Ottawa’s revitalization efforts!
Chairs are currently being transformed, and we will be collecting them on August 13, 2025. They will be on display at local establishments until 9/9/25. See list of display locations above. The fan favorite chairs will all be live auctioned on September 11 at the Schroeder Center for Arts. The rest of the chairs will be part of a silent auction!
Vote for your Favorite below! Voting begins August 15. Voting ends September 9.
Thursdays at the Rex
Thursdays at the Rex will continue this summer!
Come join us at the Rex in Ottawa as we listen to good music and enjoy good food and company in the heart of our downtown. Thursdays in June-Aug, 5pm-8:30pm. Fun for the whole family! Band starts at 6!
Ottawa Farmers Market
Ottawa Farmers Market in Downtown Ottawa every Wednesday June through August
Thursdays at the Rex
Thursdays at the Rex will continue this summer!
Come join us at the Rex in Ottawa as we listen to good music and enjoy good food and company in the heart of our downtown. Thursdays in June-Aug, 5pm-8:30pm. Fun for the whole family!
Ottawa Farmers Market
Ottawa Farmers Market in Downtown Ottawa every Wednesday June through August
Thursdays at the Rex
Thursdays at the Rex will continue this summer!
Come join us at the Rex in Ottawa as we listen to good music and enjoy good food and company in the heart of our downtown. Thursdays in June-Aug, 5pm-8:30pm. Fun for the whole family! Band starts at 6!
Ottawa Farmers Market
Ottawa Farmers Market in Downtown Ottawa every Wednesday June through August
Thursdays at the Rex
Thursdays at the Rex will continue this summer!
Come join us at the Rex in Ottawa as we listen to good music and enjoy good food and company in the heart of our downtown. Thursdays in June-Aug, 5pm-8:30pm. Fun for the whole family! Band starts at 6!
Ottawa Farmers Market
Ottawa Farmers Market in Downtown Ottawa every Wednesday June through August
Ottawa Police Department's National Night Out
National Night Out in Ottawa, Ohio, is an annual community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. It's organized by the Ottawa Police Department and takes place on Tuesday, August 5th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This year, they are partnering with Pathways Counseling Center for their Overdose Awareness and Recovery Celebration.
Free kids activities, including touch-a-truck, swimming, and food!