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        November 1 @ 12:00 am - December 31 @ 11:30 pm
        
        Featured Artist Art Show- Small Works
        
        Dec 23
        
        December 23 @ 8:00 am - December 24 @ 5:00 pm
        
        Laundro-Mutt Christmas Bath Specials
        
        Dec 23
        
        2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
        
        Grief Support Group (Free)
        
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      - Summer Youth Programs
        
        Check out all of the summer youth programs in the Washington County area!
    - - Need an electric charging station while visiting our community? Visit this link to learn where we can power you up.
- Summer Youth Programs
  - The Chamber has teamed up with the ISU Extension Office to whip up a feast of resources for families to discover all the cool summer shenanigans in town.
    
    Check them out!
- Special Events + Festivals
- Itineraries for Exploring
- Places to Eat + Drink
  - - - A Taste of Washington
        
        Whether you’re on the lookout for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks, in Washington, you can find flavorful fare from morning ’til night.
        
        While you’re here, grab your morning coffee, sit down for a food experience, or indulge in a sweet treat!
        
        Washington welcomes visitors to taste what our city has to offer!
- Stores to Shop
  - Retail Therapy in Washington
    
    Find unique gift, home and wardrobe items throughout Washington, Iowa! Quaint shops offer up candles, sewing supplies, repurposed vintage items, home goods, books and gifts.
- Places to Stay
  - Stay in Washington, IA
    
    If you’re traveling to Washington for the day, why not spend the night here, too? Hospitality includes motels, unique suites, camping and lodging for groups.
- Welcome To The Great Outdoors
  - - - Experience True Natural Beauty
        
        Explore the outdoors in Washington, Iowa! Bikers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts are welcome here, where we are surrounded by the beauty of nature at every turn.
- Art, Music + Theatre
  - Immerse Yourself in the Arts
    
    Performances, movies, visual arts and hands-on creativity take center stage in Washington! Come for the World’s Oldest Continually Operating Movie Theater and stay for the incredible performing arts spaces, art galleries and places to create!
- History + Museums
  - Where History Happens
    
    Steeped in history, Washington offers museums, historic buildings and homes and barn quilts for those who like to reminisce about the old days.
    
    Barn Quilt County Capital
- Barn Quilt County Capital
  - - - Mini Barn Quilt T-Shirt Fundraiser
        
        Purchase a shirt to help us restore our beautiful historic Barn Quilts! All proceeds go to the repairs of the barn quilts.
        
        Sizes S-XL available. $20 (tax included)
        
        To purchase, please click on the T-Shirt Photo
- Washington State Theatre
  - - - World’s Oldest Continually Operating Cinema Theatre
        
        Continually running since 1897! Be sure to check out this historical site while enjoying a relaxing movie and devouring that delicious popcorn.
News + Stories
Businesses + Resources
- - - Start your Business!
      
      Businesses are choosing Washington for our business-friendly environment, low cost of living, and growing economy.
      
      Creating a robust economic development strategy often takes a concerted effort of multiple partners coming together around a common goal.
  - - Resources
    - Building Grants
  - - Economic Development
City Government
Economic Partners
- Chamber of Commerce
  - - - Chamber of Commerce
        
        Leadership Washington Hosts Economic Development & Finance Day (10/15/2024) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2024 Washington, Iowa – On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Leadership Washington participants engaged in a full day of learning and networking focused on economic development…
        Washington Golf and Country Club Celebrates 100 Years! (9/16/2024) - Washington, IA- Saturday, September 14, 2024 the Washington Chamber Ambassadors had the pleasure of celebrating a 100-Year Anniversary of our local Washington Golf and Country Club! Prior to the…
- Main Street Washington
  - - - Main Street Washington
        
        Wonderland in Washington + Exciting News! (11/8/2024) - New & Exciting! Main Street Washington received a Branding Grant from MSI earlier this year and we’ve just completed the process! You’ll be seeing all kinds of new and beautiful…
        July in Downtown Washington (7/12/2024) - What’s New Main Street Washington NEW OFFICE at Greiner Plaza! Just last week, we moved into our new home at Greiner Plaza, 120 E Main St, Suite 6A. We are thrilled to…
- WEDG

MENUMENU

Welcome to Washington
Experience Our Town
- Community Calendar
  - - - Dec 23
        
        November 1 @ 12:00 am - December 31 @ 11:30 pm
        
        Featured Artist Art Show- Small Works
        
        Dec 23
        
        December 23 @ 8:00 am - December 24 @ 5:00 pm
        
        Laundro-Mutt Christmas Bath Specials
        
        Dec 23
        
        2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
        
        Grief Support Group (Free)
        
        View Calendar
      - Summer Youth Programs
        
        Check out all of the summer youth programs in the Washington County area!
    - - Need an electric charging station while visiting our community? Visit this link to learn where we can power you up.
- Summer Youth Programs
  - The Chamber has teamed up with the ISU Extension Office to whip up a feast of resources for families to discover all the cool summer shenanigans in town.
    
    Check them out!
- Special Events + Festivals
- Itineraries for Exploring
- Places to Eat + Drink
  - - - A Taste of Washington
        
        Whether you’re on the lookout for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks, in Washington, you can find flavorful fare from morning ’til night.
        
        While you’re here, grab your morning coffee, sit down for a food experience, or indulge in a sweet treat!
        
        Washington welcomes visitors to taste what our city has to offer!
- Stores to Shop
  - Retail Therapy in Washington
    
    Find unique gift, home and wardrobe items throughout Washington, Iowa! Quaint shops offer up candles, sewing supplies, repurposed vintage items, home goods, books and gifts.
- Places to Stay
  - Stay in Washington, IA
    
    If you’re traveling to Washington for the day, why not spend the night here, too? Hospitality includes motels, unique suites, camping and lodging for groups.
- Welcome To The Great Outdoors
  - - - Experience True Natural Beauty
        
        Explore the outdoors in Washington, Iowa! Bikers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts are welcome here, where we are surrounded by the beauty of nature at every turn.
- Art, Music + Theatre
  - Immerse Yourself in the Arts
    
    Performances, movies, visual arts and hands-on creativity take center stage in Washington! Come for the World’s Oldest Continually Operating Movie Theater and stay for the incredible performing arts spaces, art galleries and places to create!
- History + Museums
  - Where History Happens
    
    Steeped in history, Washington offers museums, historic buildings and homes and barn quilts for those who like to reminisce about the old days.
    
    Barn Quilt County Capital
- Barn Quilt County Capital
  - - - Mini Barn Quilt T-Shirt Fundraiser
        
        Purchase a shirt to help us restore our beautiful historic Barn Quilts! All proceeds go to the repairs of the barn quilts.
        
        Sizes S-XL available. $20 (tax included)
        
        To purchase, please click on the T-Shirt Photo
- Washington State Theatre
  - - - World’s Oldest Continually Operating Cinema Theatre
        
        Continually running since 1897! Be sure to check out this historical site while enjoying a relaxing movie and devouring that delicious popcorn.
News + Stories
Businesses + Resources
- - - Start your Business!
      
      Businesses are choosing Washington for our business-friendly environment, low cost of living, and growing economy.
      
      Creating a robust economic development strategy often takes a concerted effort of multiple partners coming together around a common goal.
  - - Resources
    - Building Grants
  - - Economic Development
City Government
Economic Partners
- Chamber of Commerce
  - - - Chamber of Commerce
        
        Leadership Washington Hosts Economic Development & Finance Day (10/15/2024) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2024 Washington, Iowa – On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Leadership Washington participants engaged in a full day of learning and networking focused on economic development…
        Washington Golf and Country Club Celebrates 100 Years! (9/16/2024) - Washington, IA- Saturday, September 14, 2024 the Washington Chamber Ambassadors had the pleasure of celebrating a 100-Year Anniversary of our local Washington Golf and Country Club! Prior to the…
- Main Street Washington
  - - - Main Street Washington
        
        Wonderland in Washington + Exciting News! (11/8/2024) - New & Exciting! Main Street Washington received a Branding Grant from MSI earlier this year and we’ve just completed the process! You’ll be seeing all kinds of new and beautiful…
        July in Downtown Washington (7/12/2024) - What’s New Main Street Washington NEW OFFICE at Greiner Plaza! Just last week, we moved into our new home at Greiner Plaza, 120 E Main St, Suite 6A. We are thrilled to…
- WEDG

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Businesses celebrating an anniversary, new ownership, added services, or anything your business may want to celebrate, let us know! We would love to set up an Alive After 5 and/or a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Interested in learning more? Contact us today!

Need an electric charging station while visiting our community? Visit this link to learn where we can power you up.

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April 2024

Sat 27

March 1 @ 12:00 am - April 30 @ 11:30 pm

Pop Up Art Show- Budding Artist

Art Domestique 118 South Iowa Ave, Washington, IA, United States

Sat 27

April 21 - April 27

Celebrate National Volunteer Week at PAWS & More!

Paws & More Animal Shelter 1004 West Madison St., Washington, IA, United States

Join us anytime from noon until 4pm on Sunday, April 21st through Saturday, April 27th for a week’s worth of drop-in events at our shelter! Make dog toys, cat art,…

Free

Sat 27

April 21 @ 12:00 pm - April 27 @ 4:00 pm

National Volunteer Week at PAWS & More!

Paws & More Animal Shelter 1004 West Madison St., Washington, IA, United States

Join us at the shelter as we host a week's worth of fun events to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism in our community! From Sunday, April 21st through Saturday, April…

Sat 27

April 27 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

KEWASH 1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k

IA, United States

Sat 27

April 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Washington For Justice Banned Book Club

Washington Public Library 115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United States

You won’t want to miss this engaging and lively conversation about the book, “The Hate U Give.” This is Angie Thomas’ debut novel which was published in 2017. The Black…

Free

Sat 27

April 27 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm The Saturday Kitchen

The Saturday Kitchen

United Presbyterian Church 209 East Main St., Washington, IA, United States

FREE meal at 11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the United Presbyterian Church (between Goodwill & Korner Kremery) All are welcome! Saturday Kitchen is a shared outreach of local churches and…

Mon 29

April 29 @ 8:00 am - May 11 @ 5:00 pm

Tree Giveaway

Washington Tree Committee 100 Tree Giveaway. May 11 8AM until trees are gone. East Side of Down town square.

Tue 30

April 30 @ 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Ainsworth Library Programs

Ainsworth Library Program – Page Turners Book Club

City Center in Ainsworth

Open Monday-Saturday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Walking/Running in gym during library hours. Puzzle corner. Page Turners Book Club last Tuesday of month @ 4 p.m. Other events…

Tue 30

April 30 @ 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Ainsworth Library Programs

Ainsworth Library Program – Old Movies

City Center in Ainsworth

Open Monday-Saturday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Walking/Running in gym during library hours. Puzzle corner. Old movies (open to public) last Tuesday of month @ 4:30 p.m. Other events…

Tue 30

April 30 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Archer’s Appliance & Washington Auto Center Alive After 5

Archer TV & Appliance/US Cellular Agent 1703 E Washington St, Washington, IA, United States

Join the Washington Chamber Ambassadors for the combined Alive After 5 event with Archer’s Appliance & Washington Auto Center on April 30th from 4-6pm.

May 2024

Wed 1

May 1 Paws and More Volunteering

Paws and More Volunteering

Paws & More Animal Shelter 1004 West Madison St., Washington, IA, United States

Paws and More has ongoing volunteer opportunities for all ages. Children under 14 need a parent present at all times, children over 14 are able to volunteer by themselves with…

Free

Wed 1

May 1 @ 12:00 am - June 15 @ 11:30 pm

Pop Up Art Show- Troy Tatlock

Art Domestique 118 South Iowa Ave, Washington, IA, United States

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World’s Oldest Continually Operating Cinema Theatre

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Summer Youth Programs

A Taste of Washington

Retail Therapy in Washington

Stay in Washington, IA

Experience True Natural Beauty

Immerse Yourself in the Arts

Where History Happens

Mini Barn Quilt T-Shirt Fundraiser

World’s Oldest Continually Operating Cinema Theatre

Start your Business!

Community Calendar

Our calendar of events shows you what’s happening in Washington, Iowa, and surrounding communities!

Be sure to check back often, because new events are being added all the time.

April 2024

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