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…
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.
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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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Kirkwood Washington Regional Center
2192 Lexington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
Discover the fascinating world of beekeeping in our Beekeeping for Beginners series, where you'll learn the essentials of this rewarding and environmentally important hobby. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, aspiring honey producer, or successful beekeeper, join us as we dive into the buzzworthy world of beekeeping from the ground up! This class is taught by…
Kirkwood Washington Regional Center
2192 Lexington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
Discover the fascinating world of beekeeping in our Beekeeping for Beginners series, where you'll learn the essentials of this rewarding and environmentally important hobby. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, aspiring honey producer, or successful beekeeper, join us as we dive into the buzzworthy world of beekeeping from the ground up! This class is taught by…
Kirkwood Washington Regional Center
2192 Lexington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
Discover the fascinating world of beekeeping in our Beekeeping for Beginners series, where you'll learn the essentials of this rewarding and environmentally important hobby. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, aspiring honey producer, or successful beekeeper, join us as we dive into the buzzworthy world of beekeeping from the ground up! This class is taught by…
Kirkwood Washington Regional Center
2192 Lexington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
Discover the fascinating world of beekeeping in our Beekeeping for Beginners series, where you'll learn the essentials of this rewarding and environmentally important hobby. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, aspiring honey producer, or successful beekeeper, join us as we dive into the buzzworthy world of beekeeping from the ground up! This class is taught by…
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, or get training and emergency preparedness tips! On Friday, Elaine Moore will be walking us through projects to beautify the outside of our shelter for…
Kirkwood Washington Regional Center
2192 Lexington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
Discover the fascinating world of beekeeping in our Beekeeping for Beginners series, where you'll learn the essentials of this rewarding and environmentally important hobby. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, aspiring honey producer, or successful beekeeper, join us as we dive into the buzzworthy world of beekeeping from the ground up! This class is taught by…
Washington Public Library
115 West Washington, Washington, IA, United States
This will be an exclusive program for the community of Washington. Caleb "the Negro Artist" Rainey is a spoken word artist, producer, and poet. His programs are designed to move an audience: it will challenge you, inspire you, and touch your heart. Caleb hails from Columbia, Missouri, and holds a B.A. in English (Creative Writing)…
Kirkwood Washington Regional Center
2192 Lexington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
This is going to be AMAZING! Join Kalen McCain of the Southeast Iowa Union News for a 4-part series focusing on Strategic Communication. If you are a business owner, school, church, or other organization, and you want to learn how to efficiently and effectively get your message out to the public, this is FOR YOU!…
Kirkwood Washington Regional Center
2192 Lexington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
This is going to be AMAZING! Join Kalen McCain of the Southeast Iowa Union News for a 4-part series focusing on Strategic Communication. If you are a business owner, school, church, or other organization, and you want to learn how to efficiently and effectively get your message out to the public, this is FOR YOU!…
Kirkwood Washington Regional Center
2192 Lexington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
This is going to be AMAZING! Join Kalen McCain of the Southeast Iowa Union News for a 4-part series focusing on Strategic Communication. If you are a business owner, school, church, or other organization, and you want to learn how to efficiently and effectively get your message out to the public, this is FOR YOU!…
Kirkwood Washington Regional Center
2192 Lexington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
This is going to be AMAZING! Join Kalen McCain of the Southeast Iowa Union News for a 4-part series focusing on Strategic Communication. If you are a business owner, school, church, or other organization, and you want to learn how to efficiently and effectively get your message out to the public, this is FOR YOU!…
Kirkwood Washington Regional Center
2192 Lexington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
Are you eager to become a responsible and capable babysitter? Our Babysitting bootcamp is designed especially for kids aged 10 and up, who are ready to embark on their babysitting journey. This engaging and informative class will equip you with essential skills and knowledge, making you a confident and trusted babysitting. Join us to learn…