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!
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 and finance. The day’s events were hosted by MaryAnn White and Jessica Yoder, offering attendees an in-depth look at the economic drivers of Washington County.…
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 shotgun start, friends, family and, patrons gathered together for a ribbon cutting photo to celebrate this monumental occasion! Tournament was followed up by Live Music.…
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 logos for our organization, events and the downtown as a destination! There are only FIVE Lights of Love Memorial Trees left! Get yours today by…
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 be on Main Street with some great ‘neighbors’ like Thrivent, WEDG & WCRF (and obviously, Greiner Buildings)! We will be celebrating with the whole building on Friday, August 2nd so mark your calendars…
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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
530 W 5th 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…