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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 October 2022

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November 2022
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October 1
Ottumwa Oktoberfest
Jimmy Jones Shelter Oktoberfest Parade
10:00 am
Main Street & 2nd Street Oktoberfest 5K/10K
1:00 pm
Jimmy Jones Shelter Joel McNulty at Ottumwa Oktoberfest
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Jimmy Jones Shelter Riverfront Band
7:30 pm
Ottumwa Eagles Standing Hampton at Ottumwa Oktoberfest
8:00 pm
Jimmy Jones Shelter
October 2
October 3
October 4
Socktober
Ottumwa High School After School Lab
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
October 5
Socktober
Ottumwa High School Songs and Stories with Sara
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Ottumwa Public Library Wine Wednesday on the BVC Stage
6:00 pm
Bridge View Center
October 6
Socktober
Ottumwa High School After School Lab
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
October 7
Halloweenapalooza 2022
Bridge View Center Halloween Hike
Pioneer Ridge Nature Area Teen/Tween Subscription Bag Sign Up
Ottumwa Public Library Socktober
Ottumwa High School Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library Halloweenapalooza After Party
11:00 pm
Pallister Brothers
October 8
Halloweenapalooza 2022
Bridge View Center Halloween Hike
Pioneer Ridge Nature Area Socktober
Ottumwa High School Ottumwa Community Market
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
St. Paul Lutheran Church Outrun the Stigma 5K
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Jimmy Jones Shelter Pars 4 Paws
10:00 am
Cedar Creek Golf Course Anime/Manga Club - Movie Showing
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Beth Howard's "World Piece" Book Launch
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
American Gothic House Pianist Geoff Shafer
7:00 pm
Pallister Brothers The Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra presents The Wild West
7:30 pm
St. John Auditorium - Indian Hills Community College Midnight Blue Country Band
7:30 pm
Ottumwa Eagles
October 9
Socktober
Ottumwa High School
October 10
Socktober
Ottumwa High School
October 11
Socktober
Ottumwa High School Coffee & Conversation
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library After School Lab
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Snacks in the Stacks
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
October 12
Adult Take and Make Craft Giveaway
Ottumwa Public Library Kids Grab and Go Craft Bag
Ottumwa Public Library Socktober
Ottumwa High School Songs and Stories with Sara
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Ottumwa Public Library Indian Hills Hispanic Heritage Celebration
1:00 pm
IHCC Soccer Complex - Ottumwa Campus Reader's Ink Book Club
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
October 13
Socktober
Ottumwa High School After School Lab
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library 3rd Annual O! Wine & Brew Stroll
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Downtown Ottumwa
October 14
Socktober
Ottumwa High School Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library Four-Hour Fall Festival
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lighthouse Plaza Magram Hillis Duo
7:00 pm
Pallister Brothers Mayhem Haunted House
7:00 pm
Wapello County Extension and Outreach An Evening with C.S. Lewis
7:30 pm
Bridge View Center
October 15
Socktober
Ottumwa High School Cardinal Camp Courageous Fundraiser
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ottumwa Elks Speed Slide @ Pallister Brothers
7:00 pm
Pallister Brothers Mayhem Haunted House
7:00 pm
Wapello County Extension and Outreach Jimmy Failla
7:30 pm
Bridge View Center
October 16
Socktober
Ottumwa High School
October 17
Socktober
Ottumwa High School
October 18
Socktober
Ottumwa High School After School Lab
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
October 19
Socktober
Ottumwa High School Songs and Stories with Sara
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Ottumwa Public Library Business Brew
5:30 pm
Pallister Brothers
October 20
Socktober
Ottumwa High School After School Lab
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Indian Hills Community College Foundation Celebrity Night
5:30 pm
IHCC Dining Hall
October 21
Socktober
Ottumwa High School Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library Marc Roe
7:00 pm
Pallister Brothers Mayhem Haunted House
7:00 pm
Wapello County Extension and Outreach
October 22
Socktober
Ottumwa High School Ottumwa Community Market
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
St. Paul Lutheran Church Rocktoberfest 2022
11:00 am
Norte Star Event Center Adult Coloring Party
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Trunk or Treating at Grace Ottumwa's Fall Festival
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Grace Ottumwa Jake Owen
7:00 pm
Bridge View Center Carrol Hillis - Jazz Pianist
7:00 pm
Pallister Brothers Mayhem Haunted House
7:00 pm
Wapello County Extension and Outreach
October 23
Socktober
Ottumwa High School Ottumwa Fall Classic XXXIX
8:15 am
Wildwood Park
October 24
Socktober
Ottumwa High School
October 25
Socktober
Ottumwa High School Reminisce Society
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library After School Lab
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Speculative Literature Book Club
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library YMCA Trunk or Treat
6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Ottumwa YMCA
October 26
Adult Take and Make Craft Giveaway
Ottumwa Public Library Kids Grab and Go Craft Bag
Ottumwa Public Library Socktober
Ottumwa High School Songs and Stories with Sara
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Ottumwa Public Library IowaWORKS Job Fair
11:00 am - 1:00 am
Quincy Place Mall Kids Science Club
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
October 27
Socktober
Ottumwa High School After School Lab
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Witch Way to Main
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Downtown Ottumwa Nonfiction Book Club
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library League of Women Voters Candidate's Forum
6:30 pm
Ottumwa City Council Chambers David Osborne
7:00 pm
Bridge View Center
October 28
Socktober
Ottumwa High School Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library Halloween Party
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library 2022 North Star Award Presentation for Tom Lazio
7:00 pm
Bridge View Center Mayhem Haunted House
7:00 pm
Wapello County Extension and Outreach Goeff Shafer
7:00 pm
Pallister Brothers Hieland Storm FREE CONCERT
8:00 pm
Bridge View Center
October 29
Socktober
Ottumwa High School Pancake Day
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Hellyer Student Life Center Author Linda McCann presents
10:00 am
Iowa Heartland History Connection Free Lecture: Author Linda McCann presents
1:00 pm
Iowa Heartland History Connection Manny's Smoke Shack Grand Opening
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Old Smokin Bones Location Trick or Trivia
6:30 pm
Temple of Creative Arts Orman, Richards & Williams
7:00 pm
Pallister Brothers Mayhem Haunted House
7:00 pm
Wapello County Extension and Outreach Costume Party
7:00 pm
Warehouse Barbecue Halloween Party with Midnight Blue
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Ottumwa Eagles Chommy's Halloween Party
8:00 pm
Chommy's The Mondeau Dukes - Welcome Inn Bar & Grill
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Welcome Inn Bar & Grill
October 30
Socktober
Ottumwa High School Indian Hills Fall Choral Concert
3:00 pm
St. John Auditorium
October 31
Socktober
Ottumwa High School
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