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Charlie Albright Concert
Charlie Albright Concert
Hailed as “among the most gifted musicians of his generation” with a “dazzling natural keyboard affinity” by the Washington Post, American pianist/composer/improviser Charlie Albright has been praised for his “jaw-dropping technique and virtuosity meshed with a distinctive musicality” by The New York Times. Mixing classical with a bit of pops and some improvisation, all tied…
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Amy McLaughlin Parenting Series
Amy McLaughlin Parenting Series
Amy McLaughlin from The Family Connection will be speaking at the library on children and their development.
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Junkin Sisters Holiday Shop Hop
Junkin Sisters Holiday Shop Hop
Shop charming shops through Kalona & Washington including the Country Roads Market at the Fairgrounds. Get your maps here.
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Junkin Sisters Holiday Shop Hop
Junkin Sisters Holiday Shop Hop
Shop charming shops through Kalona & Washington including the Country Roads Market at the Fairgrounds. Get your maps here.
Christmas in Kalona
Christmas in Kalona
Visit Kalona for live nativity, music, walking stockings, kids activites, photos with Santa, lighted golf cart parade, carriage rides, caroling, drinks & treats! See full details here.
Santa & Mrs Paws Photoshoot
Santa & Mrs Paws Photoshoot
please join us and get some holiday photos taken of your pets! dogs, cats and others are all welcome! there will be some goodies provided. dogs and cats must be current on vaccines for rabies and distemper. please be prepared to have full control over your animal as this is a small space and you…
FREE Holiday Merchant Movie: Super Mario Bros
FREE Holiday Merchant Movie: Super Mario Bros
FREE Merchant Movie at the World's Oldest Continually Operating Cinema Theatre on Saturdays: 11am & 1:30pm & Sundays: noon. Pick up tickets at the Washington Chamber Welcome Center. 319-653-4023
Santa’s House
Santa’s House
Visit Santa & Mrs Claus at the Washington Public Library! Bring your Christmas wish lists and get a picture & candy cane! Thank you to Washington State Bank for sponsoring this magical tradition in Downtown Washington!
FREE Holiday Merchant Movie: Super Mario Bros
FREE Holiday Merchant Movie: Super Mario Bros
FREE Merchant Movie at the World's Oldest Continually Operating Cinema Theatre on Saturdays: 11am & 1:30pm & Sundays: noon. Pick up tickets at the Washington Chamber Welcome Center. 319-653-4023
32nd Anniversary Candlelight Tour of Homes
32nd Anniversary Candlelight Tour of Homes
The Washington Tour of Homes highlights a number of beautifully decorated homes for Christmas. We aim to find a variety of homes from newer construction to historical and everything in between. The proceeds from this event fund our holiday lights around the square. This is a weekend event you do not want to miss out…
Brighton Tree Lighting and Cookies with Santa
Brighton Tree Lighting and Cookies with Santa
Tree Lighting in Central Park @ 5:00 p.m. Cookies & Cocoa for Santa in Brighton City Hall @ 6:00 p.m.
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FREE Holiday Merchant Movie: Super Mario Bros
FREE Holiday Merchant Movie: Super Mario Bros
FREE Merchant Movie at the World's Oldest Continually Operating Cinema Theatre on Saturdays: 11am & 1:30pm & Sundays: noon. Pick up tickets at the Washington Chamber Welcome Center. 319-653-4023
32nd Anniversary Candlelight Tour of Homes
32nd Anniversary Candlelight Tour of Homes
The Washington Tour of Homes highlights a number of beautifully decorated homes for Christmas. We aim to find a variety of homes from newer construction to historical and everything in between. The proceeds from this event fund our holiday lights around the square. This is a weekend event you do not want to miss out…
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HWC Sweet and Salty Treat Online Auction!
Join us for our 4th Annual Sweet and Salty Treat Online Auction! This can be found on the Hospice of Washington County Facebook page https://fb.me/e/1weBBq0Kv Get your holiday goodies without messing up the kitchen all while supporting an amazing cause! Bidding will go live on Monday, December 4th at 8 am and close on Friday,…
HWC Sweet and Salty Treat Online Auction
Join us for our 4th Annual Sweet and Salty Treat Online Auction! Get your holiday goodies without messing up the kitchen all while supporting an amazing cause! Bidding will go live Monday, December 4th at 8:00am and will close Friday, December 8th at 3:00pm. We will notify each winning bidder following the auction. Treats can…
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YMCA Annual Recognition Open House
YMCA Annual Recognition Open House
Join us for a night of celebration and gratitude at the YMCA of Washington County Annual Recognition Open House! This special event will take place on December 6th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the Washington Y in the warm and welcoming Community Room. At the heart of this evening is the opportunity to…
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Crash Our Co. Christmas Party, again!
Crash Our Co. Christmas Party, again!
We had so much fun last year - we are inviting you to "crash" our company Christmas Party, AGAIN, Friday, December 8th, anytime between 6 pm & 10 pm. FREE entry, no cover charge. Drink specials all night long & treats! Don't forget to treat yourself to a glass of our famous mulled Cranberry wine!…
Clint Black
Clint Black
It is one of the most storied careers in modern music. Clint Black surged to superstardom as part of the fabled Class of '89, reaching #1 with five consecutive singles from his triple - platinum debut, Killin' Time. He followed that with the triple-platinum Put Yourself in My Shoes, and then a string of platinum…
Clint Black at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Clint Black at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
It is one of the most storied careers in modern music. Clint Black surged to superstardom as part of the fabled Class of '89, reaching #1 with five consecutive singles from his triple - platinum debut, Killin' Time. He followed that with the triple-platinum Put Yourself in My Shoes, and then a string of platinum…
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Christmas Bazaar
Christmas Bazaar
This community event allows children 12 years and under to come and purchase up to 10 gifts for their family and friends. Items are priced from $0.50-$5. Santa's Elves will be available to take the children shopping while the parents relax with coffee and snacks. Items will be gift wrapped on site and ready to…
FREE Holiday Merchant Movie: TMNT
FREE Holiday Merchant Movie: TMNT
FREE Merchant Movie at the World's Oldest Continually Operating Cinema Theatre on Saturdays: 11am & 1:30pm & Sundays: noon. Pick up tickets at the Washington Chamber Welcome Center. 319-653-4023
FREE Holiday Merchant Movie: TMNT
FREE Holiday Merchant Movie: TMNT
FREE Merchant Movie at the World's Oldest Continually Operating Cinema Theatre on Saturdays: 11am & 1:30pm & Sundays: noon. Pick up tickets at the Washington Chamber Welcome Center. 319-653-4023
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Silent Night! Holy Night!
Silent Night! Holy Night!
Come celebrate our savior's birth! We will have refreshments following the event.
FREE Holiday Merchant Movie: TMNT
FREE Holiday Merchant Movie: TMNT
FREE Merchant Movie at the World's Oldest Continually Operating Cinema Theatre on Saturdays: 11am & 1:30pm & Sundays: noon. Pick up tickets at the Washington Chamber Welcome Center. 319-653-4023
Silent Night! Holy Night!
Silent Night! Holy Night!
Come celebrate our savior's birth! We will have refreshments following the event.
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Ugly Sweater Crawl
Ugly Sweater Crawl
Dec 14 – 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! Your 'ticket' will be your Bingo Card Map to participating stores, complete a Bingo or Black out and turn in your card to win 1 of…
60+ Socializing Lunch
60+ Socializing Lunch
Encore Express is serving lunch in Washington from 11:30am to 12:30 pm the second and fourth Thursday of every month. This is a great time for adults 60+ to socialize. The event will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church on East Washington Street in Washington. Suggested donation is $5 per meal. For more information…
YMCA Parents Night Out
YMCA Parents Night Out
📣Calling all parents📣 Do you need a night to yourselves to get some shopping done? We also hear there is an Ugly Sweater event that evening through Main Street! The Washington Y will be hosting a Parents Night Out on Thursday, December 14th from 5-8pm. Registration is required for each child so call the Y…
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FREE Holiday Merchant Movie: SING 2
FREE Holiday Merchant Movie: SING 2
FREE Merchant Movie at the World's Oldest Continually Operating Cinema Theatre on Saturdays: 11am & 1:30pm & Sundays: noon. Pick up tickets at the Washington Chamber Welcome Center. 319-653-4023
Holiday Meal Kit Giveaway
Holiday Meal Kit Giveaway
December 16: Holiday meal kit giveaway at 11am, Mills Seed Building, 212 N. Iowa Ave. Free while supplies last. Cash or check donations to: Washington For Justice, 110 W Main St, Apt 4, Washington. Contact: [email protected]
FREE Holiday Merchant Movie: SING 2
FREE Holiday Merchant Movie: SING 2
FREE Merchant Movie at the World's Oldest Continually Operating Cinema Theatre on Saturdays: 11am & 1:30pm & Sundays: noon. Pick up tickets at the Washington Chamber Welcome Center. 319-653-4023
Nutcracker Performance
Nutcracker Performance
Enjoy another year of the annual Nutcracker Performance at the Washington Community Theatre on Saturday, December 16th starting at 6:30pm. FREE to attend! For questions, contact Elizabeth Billups at 319-548-0236
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FREE Holiday Merchant Movie: SING 2
FREE Holiday Merchant Movie: SING 2
FREE Merchant Movie at the World's Oldest Continually Operating Cinema Theatre on Saturdays: 11am & 1:30pm & Sundays: noon. Pick up tickets at the Washington Chamber Welcome Center. 319-653-4023
The Great Bluegrass Herons Christmas Concert
The Great Bluegrass Herons Christmas Concert
The Great Bluegrass Herons Straight Back Chair Marc Janssen with Annie Savage Mary Rathje Free will offering Refreshments afterwards
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HomeGrown
HomeGrown
HomeGrown welcomes start ups and local small businesses to network, share their stories, request feedback, discuss what works, and exchange tips and referrals for local resources.4:30-5pm Socialize Meet other entrepreneurs from a range of industries: artists, artisans, bakers, growers, tradespeople, digital professionals, consultants, coaches, massage therapists, freelancers, and more. Sound like someone you know? Invite…
Situational Awareness Program
Situational Awareness Program
Join the Washington County Sherriff's Department at the Kalona YMCA on December 19th at 6pm in The Loft as they discuss how to feel safe and to recognize anything that may not look right in your surroundings. Free to the public.
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Music with Me, FREE Christmas Class
Music with Me, FREE Christmas Class
Music with Me for babies - 3rd graders and family! What’s included: -Free Music with Me session including lots of Christmas music -Grinch themed craft -Mama Llama Grinch drinks -A visit from the Grinch himself!
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Ron DeSantis Meet and Greet
Ron DeSantis Meet and Greet
Ron DeSantis meet and greet at Marr Park in Ainsworth, IA. Doors open at 10:30am. Please RSVP at events.rondesantis.com
Thursday Noon Concert Series
Thursday Noon Concert Series
Dr. Abbie Brewer is a pianist, teacher, and travel enthusiast based in Cedar Rapids, IA. She began studying the piano at the age of 8 in Nebraska. After moving to Iowa in junior high, she began exploring collaborative performance by accompanying her junior high choir. Active involvement in music throughout high school led her to…
Home for the Holidays: A Concert & Singalong
Home for the Holidays: A Concert & Singalong
Home for the Holidays: A Concert & Singalong with Emily Jewell & Mike Jewell Thursday, December 21st @ 7pm Festive favorites to get you in the mood for the holidays! Featuring some special guests, a Washington Choral Society reunion & more! PAY WHAT YOU CAN $20 suggested donation A portion of the proceeds will benefit…
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Holiday Laserfest
Holiday Laserfest
2023 Holiday LaserFest by Laser Light Orchestra 2 SHOWS: Friday, December 22, 2023 : 6:30PM & 9:00PM Ticket Pricing: $15.00 Early Bird Special (good through November 30, 2023 | Use Promo Code: EARLYBIRD2023 ) \ Normal Online Ticket Price: $20.00 (or at the door: $25) Get ready to experience the magic of the holidays like…
Holiday Laserfest
Holiday Laserfest
2023 Holiday LaserFest by Laser Light Orchestra 2 SHOWS: Friday, December 22, 2023 : 6:30PM & 9:00PM Ticket Pricing: $15.00 Early Bird Special (good through November 30, 2023 | Use Promo Code: EARLYBIRD2023 ) \ Normal Online Ticket Price: $20.00 (or at the door: $25) Get ready to experience the magic of the holidays like…
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Free Community Christmas Dinner
Free Community Christmas Dinner
Free take-out traditional Christmas dinners in Brighton. Take-out ONLY, no dine-in or delivery. Reservations by email at [email protected] or call 815-441-1512. Pick up dinner at JYD Food Trailer across from Brighton City Hall.
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Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve refers to the evening or entire day preceding Christmas Day, the main day of Christmas.
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Christmas Day
Christmas Day is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ celebrated by Christians around the world.
Community Christmas Dinner
Community Christmas Dinner
This event is hosted by Washington First Assembly of God. To receive a meal, call 319-458-9032 and leave your name, specify dine-in, carry out, or delivery, the number of meals you are requesting, your address, and a phone number. You may also email your reservation at [email protected]. You will receive a confirmation call or email…
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60+ Socializing Lunch
60+ Socializing Lunch
Encore Express is serving lunch in Washington from 11:30am to 12:30 pm the second and fourth Thursday of every month. This is a great time for adults 60+ to socialize. The event will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church on East Washington Street in Washington. Suggested donation is $5 per meal. For more information…
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Fire & Ice New Year’s Eve Celebration with The Pork Tornadoes & Birdchild
Join the hottest party site in Eastern Iowa with our Fire & Ice New Year's Eve Celebration featuring The Pork Tornadoes and Birdchild. The Pork Tornadoes are a powerful party band that has played all around the Midwest at the best and biggest bars, festivals, corporate events and weddings. Having played more than 600 shows…