Events - Meet Ottumwa - Where Iowa Meets the World

If you are planning a visit to Ottumwa, there is always something to do. From balloon races to nationally renowned performers to local music, community markets and more, Ottumwa is the center for events in southeast Iowa. Check out what's happening during your visit on our events calendar. Subscribe to our events email so you don't miss out on anything that's happening in Wapello County.

Events for May 2022

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May 1

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Southeast Iowa Kidney Walk
1:00 pm
Indian Hills Community College PRE-SHOW DINNER - Lee Greenwood: 40 Years of Hits Tour
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Bridge View Center Theater Lobby

May 2

Annual IHCC Student Art Exhibit
Indian Hills Diner Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River

May 3

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River

May 4

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Songs and Stories with Sara
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Ottumwa Public Library Walk to End Alzheimer's - Team Kickoff Event
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Virtual Event - Sign Up to attend live or watch the recording Open Mic Night
7:00 pm
Pallister Brothers Brewing Company

May 5

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building Cinco de Mayo Potluck
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sycamore Park Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show Opening
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
United Way/Area 15 Building

May 6

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library X-Ray Mary!
7:00 pm
Pallister Brothers Brewing Company

May 7

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building Beginner's Genealogy Class
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Piano with Carrol Hillis
7:00 pm
Pallsiter Brothers Brewing Company Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra presents Royalty, Romance, & Rapture
7:30 pm
Bridge View Center

May 8

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building Mother's Day Brunch
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bridge View Center

May 9

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building

May 10

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building

May 11

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building Kids Grab and Go Craft Bag
Ottumwa Public Library Songs and Stories with Sara
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Ottumwa Public Library Reader's Ink
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Wine Pairing Wednesday
6:00 pm
Bridge View Center

May 12

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building

May 13

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library Pages for Pennies Book Sale
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bridge View Center Magram & Hillis Jazz Duo
7:00 pm
Pallister Brothers Brewing Company Indian Hills Jazz Band Concert
7:30 pm
St. John Auditorium

May 14

Lemonade Day
Ottumwa and Agency Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building Ottumwa Community Market
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
St. Paul Lutheran Church 31st Annual Iowa Motion Picture Awards
10:00 am
Bridge View Center Adult Coloring Party
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Hieland Storm Live
7:00 pm
Pallister Brothers Brewing Company

May 15

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building Indian Hills Spring Pops Concert
3:30 pm
St. John Auditorium

May 16

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building

May 17

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building Speculative Literature Book Club
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Indian Hills Music Recital
7:00 pm
St. John Auditorium

May 18

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building Songs and Stories with Sara
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Ottumwa Public Library Kids Science Club
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Open Mic Night
7:00 pm
Pallister Brothers Brewing Company

May 19

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building

May 20

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library Wes VanAntwerp Live
7:00 pm
Pallister Brothers Brewing Company

May 21

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building Kids Scavenger Hunt
Ottumwa Public Library Life Is Potpourri Empowerment Brunch
11:00 am
Bridge View Center TruRev 46
7:00 pm
Bridge View Center

May 22

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building

May 23

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building

May 24

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building Reminisce Society
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Knights of Columbus Hall 2022 Cyclone Tailgate Tour- Ottumwa
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Bridge View Center

May 25

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building Songs and Stories with Sara
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Ottumwa Public Library Parent Café - Spring Cleaning: Declutter your Mind and Home
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Life Church

May 26

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building Nonfiction Book Club
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Beatles vs Stones - A Musical Showdown
7:00 pm
Bridge View Center Trivia @ Hotel Ottumwa
7:00 pm
Hotel Ottumwa

May 27

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Loose, Intuitive Watercolor Art Show II
United Way/Area 15 Building Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library Steve Hillis at Pallister Brothers
7:00 pm
Pallister Brothers Brewing Company

May 28

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River Ottumwa Community Market
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
St. Paul Lutheran Church The Linda Ronstadt Experience
7:30 pm
Bridge View Center Theater

May 29

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River

May 30

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River

May 31

Iowa Walleye Challenge
Des Moines River

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