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So many events...so little time.

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 2025

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May 1
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Indian Hills Student Art Show
Indian Hills Art Gallery
May 2
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Indian Hills Student Art Show
Indian Hills Art Gallery Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library
May 3
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Indian Hills Student Art Show
Indian Hills Art Gallery Chief Black Hawk Talk
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
American Gothic House Wisdom & Wonder: Multi-generational Storytime
10:00 am - 11:00 am
The Haven Memory Care El Dia del Niño
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wildwood Park Glow & Walk Fur Heartland Humane Society
6:00 pm
Jimmy Jones Shelter Old School Entertainment BYOB Night
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ottumwa Old School Arcade Jennifer Handling & Revolution
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Ottumwa Eagles
May 4
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Indian Hills Student Art Show
Indian Hills Art Gallery
May 5
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Indian Hills Student Art Show
Indian Hills Art Gallery
May 6
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Indian Hills Student Art Show
Indian Hills Art Gallery Cuentos y Cantos en Español - Spanish Storytime
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
May 7
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Indian Hills Student Art Show
Indian Hills Art Gallery Adult Take and Make Craft Giveaway
Ottumwa Public Library Kids Grab and Go Craft Bag
Ottumwa Public Library
May 8
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Indian Hills Student Art Show
Indian Hills Art Gallery Indian Hills Jazz Band Ballroom Dance
7:30 pm
The Hills Diner
May 9
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Indian Hills Student Art Show
Indian Hills Art Gallery Heartland Humane Society Plant Sale
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library The Ultimate Doors
7:30 pm
Bridge View Center
May 10
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Indian Hills Student Art Show
Indian Hills Art Gallery Ottumwa Community Market
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
St Paul Lutheran Church Wapello County Car Guys Car Show
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Jimmy Jones Shelter Lemonade Day
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Multiple Locations Upstairs Downtown
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Main Street Ottumwa Eldon Raceway
7:00 pm
Wapello County Fairgrounds Midnight Blue Country Band
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Ottumwa Eagles 2 Miles Deep
8:00 pm
Godfrey's Ale House
May 11
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Indian Hills Student Art Show
Indian Hills Art Gallery Mother's Day Brunch
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bridge View Center Mother's Day Brunch
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Warehouse Barbecue IHCC Choral Pops Concert
3:00 pm
St. John Auditorium
May 12
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Indian Hills Student Art Show
Indian Hills Art Gallery NAMI South Central Iowa Lunch & Learn-Virtual
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Zoom NAMI Family Support Group
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Zoom & Centerville
May 13
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Indian Hills Student Art Show
Indian Hills Art Gallery Financial Strategies to Strengthen Your Business
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Regional Entrepreneurship Center NAMI Connection Support Group
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Zoom Snacks in the Stacks
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library IHCC Spring Music Recital
7:00 pm
St. John Auditorium
May 14
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Indian Hills Student Art Show
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
May 15
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House NAMI South Central Iowa Grab & Go!
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Southern Iowa Mental Health Center Bike Night with Nathan Gosnell
6:00 pm
Chommy's
May 16
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library Nick Ryan Live
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Warehouse Barbecue 2Bobs with Jared & Nathan
8:00 pm
Under the Eagles
May 17
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Flag Disposal Event
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Greater Ottumwa Park by War Memorials For the Love of History Golf Tournament
9:00 am
Cedar Creek Golf Course Chat, Craft, & Create
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Writers' Group
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Jake Stack
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
AR 1933 Steinbach, Richardson & Proctor
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Godfrey's Ale House Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra: Sounds of Italy
7:30 pm
Bridge View Center Dawson
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Ottumwa Eagles
May 18
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House
May 19
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House
May 20
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Awakening Grace - 2025 Free Virtual Support Groups for pregnancy and infant loss
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual
May 21
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Adult Take and Make Craft Giveaway
Ottumwa Public Library Kids Grab and Go Craft Bag
Ottumwa Public Library Virtual Coffee Break: Uncover 3 Powerful Ways to Unlock Business Growth
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Zoom Songs and Stories
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library
May 22
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Administrative Professionals Conference
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Indian Hills Community College Rural Health Education Center
May 23
American Gothic Art Contest
American Gothic House Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library Jake Beaty
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Godfrey's Ale House Drew Fry
9:00 pm
Under the Eagles
May 24
Ottumwa Community Market
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
St Paul Lutheran Church Harvest Band
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Ottumwa Eagles
May 25
May 26
Memorial Day Breakfast
7:30 am - 10:00 am
Eddyville Fire Department Ottumwa Memorial Day Service
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Jimmy Jones Shelter NAMI Family Support Group
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Zoom & Centerville
May 27
Reminisce Society
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Knights of Columbus Hall NAMI Connection Support Group
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Zoom The Least Worst
7:00 pm
Alpine Inn
May 28
Songs and Stories
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library Science Club
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ottumwa Public Library
May 29
Nonfiction Book Club
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Arts Gala
5:30 pm
Bridge View Center
May 30
Preschool Storytime
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Ottumwa Public Library Bike Night with Lucas Beebe
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Godfrey's Ale House
May 31
Youth Summer Activity at the American Gothic House Center- Plants
9:00 am - 11:00 am
American Gothic House Center Adult Coloring Party
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Ottumwa Public Library Mike Walsh Band
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Ottumwa Eagles The Mondeau Dukes
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Godfrey's Ale House
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