Washington Chamber of Commerce
Main Street Washington
WEDG
City of Washington
Wonderland Holidays in Washington
November 30 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wonderland Holiday Events in Downtown Washington:
Breakfast with Santa – Nov 30th, 8-10 am
Tickets are $7 adults / $3 children 3+ and over. The United Presbyterian Church is located at 209 E. Main Street | breakfast cooked & served by the Washington Lions Club & sponsored by Jessica Yoder & Sarah Bigley, Realtors
Jingle Bell Run – Nov 30th – 9am
Early Entry fee
$25 & 1 canned item – ages 10 and older
$10 & 1 canned item – under 10
T-shirt & Jingle Bells with pre-registration only! Contact Steve Roth: [email protected]
Reason for the Season – Nov 30th, 1PM, Christmas concert at the Washington High School Auditorium, proceeds go to HACAP! Tickets: adults $10, students/kids free
Shop Small Weekend! – Nov 29-30
It’s the best weekend of the year to support your local businesses! Get out & shop small at the businesses that support our community all year long! More dollars stay within our local economy when you shop small. Those dollars support local schools, athletics, as well as services like police, fire department, and so much more! Support our local shops and get the best presents for your family, your friends and yourself!
Live Radio Play – Nov 30 – Live Radio Play at 5pm in Library – “Holiday Magic on Main”
Downtown Lighting Ceremony & Lighted Parade – Nov 30th, ceremony at 6p, parade at 6:30p (approx)
Join Main Street Washington at the Bandstand at 6 pm on Saturday, November 30th for the Annual Lights of Love Memory Trees ceremony. (https://givebutter.com/MemTrees2024)
Following the ceremony at 6:30 pm, the 29th Annual Lighted Holiday Parade kicks off and circles downtown, closed by a Special Guest. After the parade, stick around for horse-drawn carriage rides thanks to Mama Llama’s Barn and see Santa at the Library until 8pm!
Enter the parade by filling out a registration form – https://washingtoniowa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Parade-Registration-SNOW-2024.pdf – or at our office!
Santa’s House – Dec 1st – 1-4p, at the library
Kids can come deliver their lists & chat with Santa & Mrs. Claus. Santa’s House is brought to you by Washington State Bank and will be at the Washington Public Library
Dec 7 & 8 – Candlelight Tour of Homes – 7th 4p-8p & 8th 1p-5p; The Washington Candlelight Tour of Homes highlights a number of beautifully decorated homes for Christmas! Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
Dec 13 & 14 – Nutcracker Ballet – two free shows – 13th at 6:30p & 14th at 1:30p; Come to the Washington Community Theater for the 4th annual performance of The Nutcracker with a free dessert reception to follow! (donations welcome)
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Holiday Shopping Promo Weekends:
Nov 8 & 9 – Holiday Open Houses – Get into the holiday spirit in Downtown Washington with specials, treats, and beautiful new inventory at our local boutiques!
Nov 22 – Pink Friday – Shop Local First! Support the local businesses that support our community all year long & find the perfect unique gifts before Black Friday!
Nov 29 & 30 – Shop Small Weekend – Small Business Saturday but BIGGER! Come Downtown for drawings, drinks, activities and more! You can also enter to win a basket of goodies from our local merchants!
Dec 19 – Ugly Sweater Crawl – Celebrate National Ugly Sweater Day! Get your ticket for $5 to shop, sip and stroll around the square in your Ugliest Sweater!
