Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the Homemade Holidays Craft Show. This one day shopping event features handmade treasures and treats to delight all on your holiday list.
Historic Ottawa Main Street plays host to the annual Veteran's Day Parade. Starting at 10:45 come honor the men and women who served our country. Additional activities and reenactments will occur at Forest Park.
Melissa Petropoulos and Mike Arnett are the featured performers at the Grand O' Opry in lovely Ottawa Memorial Auditorium. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Ottawa Memorial Auditorium or at the show. Doors open at 5:30, pre-show starts at 6:30 and the O' Opry begins at 7:00 pm.
Franklin County residents can enjoy an afternoon at the Old Depot Museum for free on the second Sunday of each month. This family friendly museum offers engaging exhibits for all ages.
Laura Ingalls Wilder traveled through Franklin County 125 years ago. Join us for a book discussion on the impact of her travels. This FREE event is led by Diana Staresinic-Deane, executive Director of the Franklin County Historical Society. For more information contact the FCHS at 785.242.1250 or www.olddepotmuseum.org.
Duke Mason will be bringing his Band to lovely Ottawa Memorial Auditorium. This Gospel and Christmas Concert will begin at 7:00pm. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 785.242.8810 or go to www.ottawamemorialauditorium.
Lovely Ottawa Memorial Auditorium is host to the Grand O' Opry. Feauturing Kinley Rice, Paul Root & Sherry Dodson this Branson style show is family friendly. Doors open at 5:30, music begins at 6:30 and the Grand O' Opry begins at 7:00. Tickets are just $10 for adults, kids 12 and under are free.
A family tradition for over 20 years and featuring over 70 light displays, Memory Lane Christmas Light Display is a unique holiday experience. Grab the kids and drive through the farm and create your holiday memory. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 5:30-10:00, admission at the gate.
Light up your holidays by joining your friends at the annual Mayors Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Festivities begin at 5:30 in Haley Park, at this FREE family friendly event.