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…
Reflecting on 2024 & Looking Ahead to 2025(1/24/2025)-Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth and Achievement Happy New Year! 2024 was a year full of growth and celebration across Downtown Washington, and we cannot express how grateful…
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…
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.
Area community events can be submitted to our online calendar as a free service the Chamber and Welcome Center offers for the community. IMPORTANT! Not only will your events be found online, but if you submit your event by the 15th of the month prior, your event will be featured in our printed monthly calendar, which is distributed around Washington County AND is printed in the Southeast Iowa Union newspaper on the last Thursday of each month.
Download step-by-step instructions to help submit your events online.
Want more exposure? The Chamber offers advertising opportunities in our newsletter to highlight events in our weekly newsletter that reaches approximately 4,000 area community members. This advertising opportunity is available for $100/occurrence (which includes ad creations, links, & images/videos) Chamber Members receive a 50% discount on all paid advertising. Please contact the Chamber at [email protected] with your information.
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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Washington County Hospital & Clinics
400 E Polk St., Washington, IA, United States
The Washington County Legislative Briefings are held on the second Friday of the month from noon until 2 p.m. in the months of January – April. These briefings will be…
Join us on Friday, March 8th over the lunch hour for a discussion with Senator Dawn Driscoll and Representative Heather Hora. The event will take place at St James Elementary…
Kalona Historical Village
715 D Ave., Kalona, IA, United States
Join us on Friday, April 12th over the lunch hour for a discussion with Senator Dawn Driscoll and Representative Heather Hora. The event will take place at the Kalona Historical…
Washington Area Performing Arts and Events Center
1111 S B Ave., Washington, IA, United States
The Washington Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Candidate Forum for the upcoming mayoral election, on April 23rd at the Washington Area Performing Arts & Events Center (1111 South…
Ainsworth Opera House & Community Center
284 N. Railroad Street-off Hwy 92, Ainsworth, IA, United States
"The Community Foundation of Washington County invites you to an event with Mike Zahs at the Ainsworth Opera House, downtown Ainsworth on Monday evening, August 5th at 6 pm. Light…
Emporium
114 N Iowa Ave, Washington, United States
Spend a fun evening with Kelly from Rose Ranch Apothecary learning how to make Fire Cider, its history, and why we use the ingredients we use. All materials will be…
Emporium
114 N Iowa Ave, Washington, United States
Join Kelly from Rose Ranch Apothecary as she demonstrates multiple home remedies with produce and spices from our very own kitchens and a few other household items, such as Epsom…
Emporium
114 N Iowa Ave, Washington, United States
Spend a couple hours with Kelly from Rose Ranch Apothecary learning about tinctures !! We will discuss tinctures in general, choosing the best solvent to water ratio, fresh herbs vs.…