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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 April 2023

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April 1
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection Building Better Birders - Waterfowl
7:00 am - 2:30 pm
Pioneer Ridge Nature Area Homesteaders of Iowa Expo 2023
8:00 am
Forest Lake Camp & Conference Center Easter Craft Vendor Event
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bridge View Center Easter Egg Hunt
11:00 am
C & L Cozy Critters Divas Who Dish
6:00 pm
Bridge View Center
April 2
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection Paintball and Potluck
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Just south of Ottumwa, BattleBros paintball field
April 3
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection
April 4
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection NAMI Connection Support Group
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Zoom After School Lab
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
April 5
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection Songs and Stories
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Ottumwa Public Library Wine Pairing Wednesday
5:30 pm
Bridge View Center
April 6
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection After School Lab
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
April 7
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library
April 8
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection
April 9
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection
April 10
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection NAMI Family Support Group
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
April 11
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection 2023 CASA Summit
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Bridgeview Center Coffee & Conversation
10:30 am - 11:30 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
April 12
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection Adult Take and Make Craft Giveaway
Ottumwa Public Library Kids Grab and Go Craft Bag
Ottumwa Public Library Songs and Stories
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Ottumwa Public Library Lunch with Chef Daniel
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Bridge View Center Small Business Workshop Hosted by Grow with Google and Main Street Ottumwa
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Bridge View Center Reader's Ink Book Club
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
April 13
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection After School Lab
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
April 14
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library OCCP Presents: Wagon Wheels a-Rollin'
7:00 pm
Bridge View Center Eastern Iowa Comedy Showcase
8:00 pm
Temple of Creative Arts
April 15
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection 2023 Mental Wellness Expo
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ottumwa Career Campus OCCP Presents: Wagon Wheels a-Rollin'
7:00 pm
Bridge View Center
April 16
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection OCCP Presents: Wagon Wheels a-Rollin'
7:00 pm
Bridge View Center
April 17
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection
April 18
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection NAMI Connection Support Group
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Zoom 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 Creative Writing and Poetry at Indian Hills Community College
7:00 pm
The Hills Cafe
April 19
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection Ottumwa High School Art Exhibit
Indian Hills Art Gallery Songs and Stories
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Ottumwa Public Library Lunch With Chef Daniel
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Bridge View Center
April 20
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection Ottumwa High School Art Exhibit
Indian Hills Art Gallery Spring Job Fair
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Quincy Place Mall After School Lab
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Bike Night
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Chommy's
April 21
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection OHS Theatre Presents: 11 O'Clock - The Musical
OHS Auditorium Ottumwa High School Art Exhibit
Indian Hills Art Gallery Teen Craft Club
3:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library Acoustic Fridays on the Riverfront
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bridge View Center
April 22
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection OHS Theatre Presents: 11 O'Clock - The Musical
OHS Auditorium Ottumwa High School Art Exhibit
Indian Hills Art Gallery Ottumwa Community Market
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
St. Paul Lutheran Church Cracktastic Plasticon
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bridge View Center Adult Painting Party
10:00 am - 11:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Spring Fling Earth Day Kids' Event
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
American Gothic House & Center Ottumwa Symphony Youth Orchestra
2:00 pm
First Presbyterian Chuch Paint & Sip at Hotel Ottumwa
7:00 pm
Hotel Ottumwa Midnight Blue Country Band
7:00 pm
Ottumwa Eagles
April 23
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection OHS Theatre Presents: 11 O'Clock - The Musical
OHS Auditorium Ottumwa High School Art Exhibit
Indian Hills Art Gallery SEISO presents Masterworks III - Spring Footprints
2:00 pm
Bridge View Center
April 24
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection Ottumwa High School Art Exhibit
Indian Hills Art Gallery 2023 American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Center NAMI Family Support Group
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom OCMA presents Troupe Vertigo Circus Dance Theatre
7:00 pm
Bridge View Center
April 25
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection Ottumwa High School Art Exhibit
Indian Hills Art Gallery 2023 American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Center After School Lab
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
April 26
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection Ottumwa High School Art Exhibit
Indian Hills Art Gallery Adult Take and Make Craft Giveaway
Ottumwa Public Library Kids Grab and Go Craft Bag
Ottumwa Public Library 2023 American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Center Songs and Stories
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Ottumwa Public Library Lunch with Chef Daniel
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Bridge View Center 2023 Company Walk Kickoff
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Online Kids Science Club
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
April 27
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection Indian Hills Theatre: The Robber Bridegroom
St. John Auditorium 2023 American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Center Reminisce Society
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Knights of Columbus Hall After School Lab
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Nonfiction Book Club
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
April 28
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection Indian Hills Theatre: The Robber Bridegroom
St. John Auditorium 2023 American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Center Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library Ladies Night Out
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Downtown Ottumwa Spring into Drag
9:00 pm
Temple of Creative Arts
April 29
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection Indian Hills Theatre: The Robber Bridegroom
St. John Auditorium 2023 American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Center Hyzers Against Hunger
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wildwood Park Ottumwa Has Heart 5K
9:00 am
Quincy Place Mall Parking Lot Family History and Stories Past Down Writing Class
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Healthy Kid's Day
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ottumwa YMCA Write for Fun Writing Class
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Retro Rock Revue
7:00 pm
Hotel Ottumwa
April 30
1930s Lionel Model Train Exhibit
Iowa Heartland History Connection 2023 American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Center Tru All American Barbershop Pop Up Shop Make a May Basket
2:00 pm
American Gothic House Center
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