Get ready for a high-energy night of music, laughter, and a little friendly competition at Music Bingo! Instead of numbers, we play songs! Listen for your favorite hits, mark your card, and sing along as we work our way through three different music-themed bingo cards throughout the night. We’ll play three rounds per card — that’s nine chances to win! Whether you know every lyric or just love a fun night out, Music Bingo is easy to play and fun for all ages.

SPRING BREAK BINGO! FREE! We’re partnering again with the Ottawa Library for a fun afternoon of BINGO! All ages are welcome to play. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes for the winners — come join the fun!

Spring Break FREE Movie: Smurfs (2025). This free event is sponsored by the OMA and Infant Toddler Services of Kansas. One FREE popcorn per person. Other concessions will be available with purchase. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent. When Papa Smurf is taken by evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission to the real world to save him.

The 39th Annual McGruff Club and Safety Fair returns to the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium. Come from 8:30am - 12pm for presentations by Brian Wendling Juggling and Fox 4 Meteorologist, Alex Countee. McGruff Club is FREE to attend! Don’t miss out on the prizes and giveaways and the popular money grab!

Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! Tickets

With over 1.5 Million tickets sold globally & more than 150 million viewers on major television networks (including his own television specials + appearances on Duck Dynasty, Penn & Teller : Fool Us, Masters of Illusion and more) Reza has become the single most sought-after and highest viewed touring illusionist on the planet! Reza's latest show, Edge of Illusion, is a breath-taking and inspiring journey into the world of impossibility, featuring jaw-dropping, cutting-edge and never before seen illusions merged with concert level lighting and video production, for a one-of-a-kind experience for the entire family! PURCHASE TICKETS

Join the National Weather Service for a FREE Storm Spotter Training Class hosted by Franklin County Emergency Management. This informative session will teach you how to identify and report severe weather, including tornadoes, thunderstorms, and flash floods. No registration is required to attend.

KC Boot Dancer is back to lead the evening, breaking down steps in a way that’s easy to follow whether you’re brand new or have a few dances under your belt. No partner needed — just bring your energy and get ready to move!

Get ready for a fun night of Music Bingo at the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium on Thursday, February 19th! Doors open at 6:30 PM and Bingo begins at 7:00 PM. Best part? It’s free to play and open to all ages!

This month’s themed bingo cards include:

• Songs with LOVE in the Title

• Heartbreak Songs

• What’s Your Name

Concessions and bar beverages will be available for purchase by cash or card.

UNIS is an eight-member South Korean K-pop girl group formed through the hit survival show Universe Ticket. Since their debut in 2024, UNIS has quickly gained international attention for their elegant performance style, strong live vocals, and emotionally driven music that centers on connection, growth, and youth. Their name represents “U & I Story,” symbolizing the bond between the members and their global fandom, EverAfter. Purchase Tickets

Join us on Wednesday, February 11th, for a special experience beginning at 7:30 AM with a traditional Colombian breakfast. Guests will then enjoy an engaging presentation from Alejandra Parra Herrera, a senior student-athlete at Ottawa University originally from Bogotá, Colombia. Majoring in Finance and Economics, Alejandra brings together her academic insight and personal heritage to share the history, beauty, and vibrant spirit of her home country. As a member of the OU tennis team in her final year, she is honored to give the community a glimpse into the culture that shaped her.

The Reign Dance Studios Competition Team has been hard at work for months and is ready to show you what they’ve got! Join us for their 6th annual competition team and solo showcase.

Solo showcase - February 8th - 2 PM - FREE

The Reign Dance Studios Competition Team has been hard at work for months and is ready to show you what they’ve got! Join us for their 6th annual competition team and solo showcase.

Full team - February 7th, 7 PM - $10 at the door

Join the National Weather Service for a FREE Storm Spotter Training Class hosted by Franklin County Emergency Management. This informative session will teach you how to identify and report severe weather, including tornadoes, thunderstorms, and flash floods. No registration is required to attend.

Kick up your boots and hit the dance floor! Join us for Line Dance Lessons with KC Boot Dancer on Tuesday, February 3rd from 6:30–8:00 PM at the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium. Whether you’re brand new or just want to brush up your moves, this fun, high-energy class will have you dancing to today’s most popular line dance favorites—think the kind of songs you hear everywhere from country radio to TikTok trends, like Copperhead Road, Good Time, Tipsy, and more.

This event is sold out! Join us for our next Murder Mystery Dinners on June 13th and November 13th.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. We’ll announce a reschedule date soon!

Free Music Bingo returns to the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium on Thursday, January 15th! Sponsored by the Friends of the OMA and the Ottawa Recreation Commission, this fun, family-friendly event is free to play and features prizes every round. Doors open at 6:30 PM with bingo starting at 7:00 PM. January’s music themes include Classic Country, Television Theme Songs, and Animated Movies. Concessions and bar beverages will be available for purchase.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of classic rock as Styx Illusion and Doobies KC take the OMA stage for a powerhouse double tribute show! From soaring vocals to legendary harmonies and iconic guitar riffs, this is the perfect way to kick off 2026. Purchase Tickets

Line Dance Lessons with KC Boot Dancer are back in 2026! Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for a fun and welcoming evening of dancing at the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium. Lessons run from 6:30–7:30 PM, followed by open dancing from 7:30–8:00 PM. Cost is $10 at the door, and all ages and experience levels are welcome.

Don’t miss our friends from the Grand Ottawa Opry with their Christmas show with special guest Lorena Prater! The Pre-show will be brought to you by The Reese Brothers: Dale Reese, Bob Reese, and Abner Reese. Doors open at 4:30pm, show begins at 6pm. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Join us for the Ottawa City Band Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 PM! This beloved holiday tradition is fun for the whole family—and admission is free.

Come experience the magic of The Nutcracker presented by Reign Dance Studios! Tickets go on sale on November 15th!

Come experience the magic of The Nutcracker presented by Reign Dance Studios! Tickets go on sale on November 15th!

Presented by Blue Ice Vodka: The Jeremy McComb “Christmas Cowboy Style” Tour is a heartwarming holiday show that captures the true spirit of a Western Christmas. Blending classic country Christmas songs and cowboy poetry from legends like Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, and Michael Martin Murphey, McComb takes audiences back to a simpler time filled with stories, laughter, and true connection. Set in intimate venues—Theaters and even underground caverns—the show delivers a nostalgic, Western celebration of a true country Christmas... cowboy style.

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Kick up your heels and join us for a night of fun, fitness, and fantastic dancing! We’re teaming up once again with KC Boot Dancer to bring line dancing back to the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium. Whether you’re brand new to line dancing or a seasoned pro, you’ll have a blast learning and dancing together.

Free Music Bingo returns to the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday, November 20th! Enjoy two Christmas-themed cards and one Classic Country round with prizes every game. Doors open at 6:30 PM and bingo begins at 7 PM. All ages welcome. Bar and concessions available for purchase.

The Ottawa Police Department will host a free presentation to learn more about responding to an Active Shooter Event.

The presentation will be full of information to help residents, business owners, employees, and others prepare to respond to and survive an Active Shooter Incident.

The Centropolis Christian Church Presents: The Duke Mason Band Gospel and Christmas Concert. Admission is 2 canned goods or $5 for Hope House. A special love offering will be taken for the band. Doors open at 3pm.

Join us for a special night of live music to support Millie Watts, an Ottawa Middle School student and our “official OMA dancing mascot.” Millie was born with Williams Syndrome and was recently diagnosed with an extremely rare vascular condition requiring extensive treatment at Boston Children’s Hospital. Music has always been her greatest joy, and this benefit concert will help send her to Boston with love, support, and unforgettable memories. Get Tickets