Ottawa's Third Friday Makers Market

Name: Ottawa's Third Friday Makers Market
Start: 2026-05-15T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-15T21:00:00-05:00
Location: 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350

Schedule

Fri May 15 2026 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350 | Ottawa, IL

May 15 | June 19 | July 17 | August 21 | September 18
Arts, culture, and entertainment come alive every Third Friday in downtown Ottawa, Illinois from May through September!
Hosted by Open Space Art Gallery, this free lively street festival features 40 handmade and homegrown makers, live music, food, and rotating themed experiences each month that keep every event fresh and exciting.
Bring the whole family! We offer a free kids play zone and a free craft activity each month, making it a fun and creative night for all ages!
Stroll through downtown as the streets fill with local artists, makers, and performers. Many shops stay open late, offering special deals, while our incredible local restaurants serve up custom food, cocktails, and mocktails for you to enjoy as you explore.
Whether you’re shopping for something unique, discovering new artists, or just looking for a fun night out, Third Friday is the perfect way to experience the heart of our community.
🛍 Shop local
🎶 Enjoy live music
🍹 Sip & stroll downtown
🎨 Discover something new each month
🧒 Free kids activities
Grab your friends, bring the family, and make a night of it! We can’t wait to see you there!
Music by Christina Eltrevoog
𝑀𝒶𝓎 𝒜𝓇𝓉𝒾𝓈𝓉𝓈:
Cathy Claus Art.
Dylan Conmy
Brittany Fulton
Scripture Bread
Nellies Nook
Natural Refinery
Clara Brubaker Illustration
HAW Photography
Lemon Snaps
Artie Bee Dyes
Artistic Creations by Agnes
Cort Hoyne
Gallery's Choice
Soul Candy Crochet
Starved Rock Candle Co.
Rooted Curiosities
Coincide
Earthly Muse Collective
Pink Acres
Julene Buckley
Alexandria Laurich
Two Moms and a Camera
Forever + a Day
Modern Mosaics
Joce Handmade
Why Knot
Triple Blown Glass
Alex And Anna Reed
Cakeytown Marshmallows
Nancy Nieslawski
Choo Choo Farms
Moore Soap
Cool Kids Face Painting
Pierced by Michelle Charm Bar
Lisa Carlson
Millers Art for Donation
Midwest Candle Co.
Run Today for Tomorrow
𝑀𝒶𝓎 𝐵𝓊𝓈𝒾𝓃𝑒𝓈𝓈𝑒𝓈
Your Interior Motives open til 9
Prairie Fox Books Open until 8
Goblin Gaming open until 9
Open Space Gallery open until 9
[artist reception 5-9 artist drop 8-9]
Bold and Curvy open until 9
Small Dog Candle Co. open until 8
[artist drop 7-8pm]
Fantzy's open until 8
Disco Bungalow open until 8
Harmony Stone open until 8pm
Luxx open until 7pm
[artist drop 6-7 pm]
Ottawa Community Thrift open until 7
Mess of Things [artist drop 5-6pm]
Main Street SPACES open until 6
𝑀𝒶𝓎 𝑅𝑒𝓈𝓉𝒶𝓊𝓇𝒶𝓃𝓉𝓈:
The Lone Buffalo
Niku
Misfits
Valentinos
B.A.S.H.
CatsEye Wine Bar
R Grottos
Offering a Third Friday Special!