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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 December 2023

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December 1
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Indian Hills Theatre: They Promised Her the Moon
Indian Hills Community College | Warrior Junction
Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library
Teen Anime/Manga Club
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
OCCP presents “Reindeer Games”
7:00 pm
Bridge View Center
Fred Claus
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
McHaffey Opera House
Cam Steinbach Live
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pallsiter Brothers
December 2
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Indian Hills Theatre: They Promised Her the Moon
Indian Hills Community College | Warrior Junction
The Christmas Store
8:00 am - 11:00 am
The Hub
Bake Sale and Holiday Shop
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
McHaffey Opera House
Eldon Holiday Hop
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ace Graphics
Friends of the Eldon Public Library Book Sale and Raffle
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Eldon Library Hall
Secret Iowa Book Signing
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
American Gothic House Center
American Gothic Gingerbread "House" Party
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
American Gothic House
Abraham Lincoln: A New Birth of Freedom
2:00 pm - 12:01 am
Ottumwa Public Library
OCCP presents “Reindeer Games”
7:00 pm
Bridge View Center
Jennifer Lynn Handling & Revolution
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Ottumwa Eagles
December 3
December 4
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
December 5
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
December 6
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
Adult Take and Make Craft Giveaway
Ottumwa Public Library
Kids Grab and Go Craft Bag
Ottumwa Public Library
Virtual Coffee Break
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Virtual
Songs and Stories
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library
Wine Pairing Wednesday
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Bridge View Center
December 7
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
Church Street Christmas Stroll
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Church Street
Holiday Party and Exhibit Opening
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Iowa Heartland History Connection
December 8
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library
AHFA Presents: 6th Annual Winter Wonderland
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Hotel Ottumwa
Santa, Cookies, and Cocoa!
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Iowa Heartland History Connection
Do Art Productions- Comic Book Workshop
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
Tom Blew Live
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pallister Brothers
Scotty McCreery Live at Bridge View Center
7:30 pm
Bridge View Center
December 9
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
Adult Coloring Party
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
December 10
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra: Merry & Bright
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Bridge View Center
December 11
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
NAMI SCIA Family Support Group
5:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Old Carver Building
December 12
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
Coffee & Conversation
10:30 am - 10:30 am
Ottumwa Public Library
Snacks in the Stacks
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
Connection Support Group
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Zoom
Karen Morley: Hollywood Movie Star
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Pallister Brothers
December 13
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
Songs and Stories
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library
Reader's Ink Book Club
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
December 14
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
Sounds of Sienna: Tom Blew
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sienna
Parent Cafe - HoliDaze: Staying Strong Amidst the Holiday Bustle
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Horace Mann Elementary School
Indian Hills Holiday Concert: Jingles and Jazz
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Rural Health Education Building
The Lowly Brass
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pallister Brothers
December 15
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library
Teen Craft Club
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
Nate Bargatze: Be Funny Tour
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bridge View Center
Tim Smith: The Lone Soul
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pallister Brothers
December 16
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Craft and Vendor Market
Quincy Place Mall
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
December Painting Class
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library
Family Gift Wrapping Party
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
Riverfront at Eagles
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Ottumwa Eagles
December 17
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Craft and Vendor Market
Quincy Place Mall
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
The Lowly Brass Presents: Tuba Christmas
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Liberty Elementary School
December 18
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
NAMI SCIA Family Support Group
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Old Carver Building
December 19
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
Speculative Literature Book Club
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
December 20
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
Adult Take and Make Craft Giveaway
Ottumwa Public Library
Kids Grab and Go Craft Bag
Ottumwa Public Library
Songs and Stories
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library
December 21
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
December 22
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library
Kevin McGinity Live in the Taproom
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pallister Brothers
Chris Novak Live at Courtside
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Courtside Bar & Grill
December 23
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
Tom Shadonix Live in the Taproom
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pallister Brothers
Chase Feagins: One Man Band
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Ottumwa Eagles
December 24
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
December 25
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
December 26
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
December 27
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
Songs and Stories
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library
Family Movie
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
December 28
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
Build the Hogwarts Express!
Ottumwa Public Library
Origami Day
Ottumwa Public Library
December 29
19th Annual Holiday Nights 'N Lights
Greater Ottumwa Park
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
Build the Hogwarts Express!
Ottumwa Public Library
Board Game Day
Ottumwa Public Library
Dave Zollo: Live in the Taproom
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pallister Brothers
December 30
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
Build the Hogwarts Express!
Ottumwa Public Library
Kids Scavenger Hunt
Ottumwa Public Library
Floyd: A Tribute to Pink Floyd
7:00 pm
Bridge View Center Theater
December 31
Benjamin Parks Art Exhibition
Indian Hills Art Gallery
2BOBs at Uncle Buck's
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Uncle Buck's Bar & Grill
New Years Eve with Midnight Blue
8:00 pm - 12:01 am
Ottumwa Eagles
New Year's Eve with Rushmore
9:00 pm - 12:01 am
Hotel Ottuwma

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