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        November 1 @ 12:00 am - December 31 @ 11:30 pm
        
        Featured Artist Art Show- Small Works
        
        Nov 24
        
        10:30 am - 1:00 pm
        
        Free Thanksgiving Dinner
        
        Nov 25
        
        November 25 @ 8:00 am - November 27 @ 5:00 pm
        
        Laundro-Mutt Thanksgiving Bath Specials
        
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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.
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  - - Economic Development
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  - - - 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
  - - - Nov 24
        
        November 1 @ 12:00 am - December 31 @ 11:30 pm
        
        Featured Artist Art Show- Small Works
        
        Nov 24
        
        10:30 am - 1:00 pm
        
        Free Thanksgiving Dinner
        
        Nov 25
        
        November 25 @ 8:00 am - November 27 @ 5:00 pm
        
        Laundro-Mutt Thanksgiving Bath Specials
        
        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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October 2024

Thu 31

October 31 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Terror in Slaughter County 2024

Terror in Slaughter County 2024

iowa elite events 740 s 10th ave, Washington, United States

Terror in Slaughter County 2024!!! Ticket price is $5 per person and 1 canned good. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online. Gates open at 7, Haunted house…

November 2024

Fri 1

November 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

Fri 1

November 1 @ 12:00 am - December 31 @ 11:30 pm

Featured Artist Art Show- Small Works

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

Fri 1

November 1 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Sticks & Strings

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

Join us with your crochet, knitting, embroidery, weaving, sewing, etc. for a relaxing hour with your fiber arts friends.

Fri 1

November 1 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Trivia Night Benefiting Hospice of Washington County

Washington County Fairgrounds 611 IA-1, Washington, IA, United States

Friday, Nov 1st, 2023 @ 7:00PM Doors open at 6:30 PM *Washington County Fairgrounds/ Dallmeyer Hall 611 Hwy 1 South, Washington, IA 52353 *Come in Costume for more fun &…

$10

Fri 1

November 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Washington Performing Arts Series Presents: Phantom’s Jeremy Stolle, No More Talk of Darkness

Washington Area Performing Arts and Event Center 1111 S. Ave B, Washington, IA, United States

Sat 2

Iowa State University Extention and Outreach office

November 2

Open Rabbit & Cavy Show

Washington County Fairgrounds 611 IA-1, Washington, IA, United States

We appreciate any way you can share this invitation to your 4-H youth for this NATIONALLY SANCTIONED rabbit/cavy show on the Washington County Fairgrounds November 2. Pre-registration and pre-payment is…

Sat 2

November 2 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

49th Annual Sacha Club Craft Show

Highland Middle School Gym 1715 Vine, Riverside, United States

Highland Middle School Gym 1715 Vine, Riverside 9am-2pm Lunch Available Vendors: call Brenda @ 319-461-1637

Sat 2

November 2 @ 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…

Sat 2

November 2 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Jazz on a Lower Level at JP’s 207

JP's 207 207 W Main St, Washington, IA, United States

Come out to JP's 207 for an evening of Jazz with Iris Dahl, Gary McCurdy, and Randy Swift 7-10p

Sun 3

November 3 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kid’s Symphony Concert

Washington Area Performing Arts and Events Center 1111 S B Ave., Washington, IA, United States

Mon 4

November 4 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Open House, Ribbon Cutting and Alive After 5

Date: November 4 When: 4:00pm-5:30pm Ribbon Cutting at 4:15pm Where: 415 Augusta National Blvd. Washington, IA 52353 Join us for a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, along with our Alive After…

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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.

October 2024

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