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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Washington Chamber’s Business & Citizen of Year Announced at the Annual Dinner(4/16/2024)-Washington Chamber of Commerce 205 West Main Street (319) 653-3272 Chamber.washingtoniowa.org [email protected] WASHINGTON, IOWA — Tuesday, March 26, 2024 The Greater Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner was held March 25, at the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort. The partnership includes the Washington Economic Development Group (WEDG), Main Street Washington and the Washington Chamber of…
Leadership Washington Tours Washington County(4/15/2024)-PRESS RELEASE Leadership Washington County History Day 4/11/24 Erika Custer – [email protected] | 319-653-2151 On Wednesday, April 10th the Leadership Washington Class hopped on a school bus and traveled the countryside and townships as part of County History Day. The day was led by retired teacher and local historian, Mike Zahs and Committee Member, Erika Custer (Washington…
This week in Downtown Washington(5/14/2024)-Visit Downtown Washington this week for markets, celebrations, festivals & special deals! Join us at 204 S Iowa Ave for the HOMEgirl Realty & Stairway to the Stars Red Carpet Celebration TODAY at 5pm (Tuesday, May 14th). We can’t wait to celebrate these ladies and their fabulous business. They’ll have refreshments AND the Tipsy Traveler…
A Trio of Celebrations Hits Washington!(5/10/2024)-Grand Opening Extravaganza: GunnySac Designs Hits Main Street Washington! Last Friday (May 3rd), Main Street Washington celebrated GunnySac Designs‘ grand opening with MSW’s first ever red carpet event! If you missed out, don’t worry! You can still come on down and meet Brandy and congratulate her on opening her first ever brick-and-mortar store! The…
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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!
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7AM: Annual Whoopee Walk- Meet at City Hall7-9AM: Lions Pancake Breakfast – Community Center 7AM: Ding Darling Tractor Ride – Terry’s Ride 8AM-6PM: Vendor / Craft Flea Market 9AM: Parade registration @ First Church of God 9:30AM: Parade Judging 10AM: Whoopee Day Parade theme is “Traditions” 11AM: MUDRUN Registrations 11AM-9PM: Chamber of Commerce concession stand…
Washington Public Library
115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United States
Bring your uniquely decorated gingerbread house to the library Dec. 1-20. The gingerbread houses will be displayed in the library the month of December. Voting ends December 22nd. The winners will be announced December 30th. Prize categories include children, teens, and adults.
YMCA of Washington Iowa
121 East Main St., Washington, IA, United States
We have decided that we won’t be able to offer the youth activities on Saturdays in December since we already have basketball tournaments set up for those weekends. We will be offering FREE Sundays in December. So anyone can come use the YMCA in the month of December on Sundays from 1-5pm. We will ask…
Kalona Days is back to Friday and Saturday activities! Some of the new activities include: Night Market, horse-drawn wagon rides, pie baking contest & auction, and volleyball tournament.Kalona Days/Learn More
Victorian View
320 W 2nd Street, Washington, IA, United States
Join Victorian View for Christmas in July. The event will be held 1-4 on July 8th. We are hosting a gala to raise funds for a Holiday Party in December for area Foster Families. Come celebrate with us! There will be food, music, silent auction and a visit from Santa himself. Silent auction items have…
Pizza Ranch
201 Wiley Ave, Washington, United States
Volunteers from ACT (Ainsworth Community Together) will be cleaning tables at the Pizza Ranch in Washington, Iowa. The organization will receive all tips and a % of the profits that evening from 5pm - 8 pm. You are invited to come to the Pizza Ranch to support and Local Washington Business and at the same…
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 27th, we will have a new drop-in activity or project happening, and we'll have plenty of snacks and treats for you to enjoy! Experience a…