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 Explores Local Ag Community(3/26/2025)-Washington, Iowa – The Washington Chamber of Commerce Leadership Washington program hosted Agriculture Day on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, providing local business professionals with an immersive, full-day experience into Washington County’s diverse agricultural industry. The event began at Dallmeyer Hall at the Washington County Extension Office, with attendees traveling by bus to various farms and…
Annual Dinner Recap and Chamber of Commerce Citizen & Business of the Year(3/10/2025)-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Greater Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner was held February 27, at the RiversideCasino and Golf Resort. The partnership includes the Washington Economic Development Group (WEDG), Main Street Washington and the Washington Chamber of Commerce. Almost 300 attendees gathered to enjoy a social hour, dinner and a program highlighting the organizational accomplishments…
Heart of Main Street Awards(3/13/2025)-The Heart of Main Street winners were announced during the Annual Dinner & Awards on Monday, March 10th. We are proud to share the the Heart of Main Street Individual Awards went to TWO very deserving volunteers: Wilson Leppert & Jena Steele while the Heart of Main Street Business Award went to LUX Suites! Jena…
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 we are for our amazing community! We couldn’t have done it without YOU! 2024 Rundown for MSW: 700+ Volunteer Hours (Worth $21,000+)! 19 MSW Events…
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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Orange Acres
2005 260th St., Washington, IA, United States
Offering pick your own pumpkins, tractor rides, sunflower fields, farm animal barn tour, food trucks, children activities, corn maze, and more. Orange Acres 2005 260th St. Washington, IA 52353
Orange Acres
2005 260th St., Washington, IA, United States
Offering pick your own pumpkins, tractor rides, sunflower fields, farm animal barn tour, food trucks, children activities, corn maze, and more. Orange Acres 2005 260th St. Washington, IA 52353
Orange Acres
2005 260th St., Washington, IA, United States
Offering pick your own pumpkins, tractor rides, sunflower fields, farm animal barn tour, food trucks, children activities, corn maze, and more. Orange Acres 2005 260th St. Washington, IA 52353
Central Park
107 West Washington St,, Washington, IA, United States
Join Main Street Washington & the Washington Chamber of Commerce for a SPOOKY good time on Saturday, October 7th in Central Park! 4-7:30 p.m. enjoy activities leading up to the Movie on Main Street at 7:30 p.m. Back by popular demand we’re hosting a magician show, costume parade, pumpkin decorating, Fall photoshoot, pony rides, hayrack…
740 South 10th Ave
740 South 10th Ave, Washington, United States
Unlock the terror! Join us Oct 27, 28, & 31 for a frightfully fun night. $5 + 1 canned food donation. Are you brave enough? � Welcome to Terror In Slaughter County! � � Skip the Wait with Pre-Ordered Tickets! Get straight to the scares by pre-ordering your tickets now. With your pre-ordered ticket in…
State Theatre
123 W Washington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
Join us for our first annual Ghosts of Washington event! The Riverside Iowa Paranormal group is gearing up for an evening filled with a sound bath and paranormal investigation! The State Theatre venue in Washington, Iowa, is not only the world’s continually operating cinema theatre in the world but, it is rumored to still be…
Case Field
1001 E Van Buren St., Washington, IA, United States
Mama Llama’s Barn is so SO excited for this event. Much like you know, these events are fun. But take a lot of time and money! We are looking for sponsorships for our Llamaween event. In return your business will be sponsored on our banners, advertisements, added as a co-host to our events to bring…
This spooky season, join the Betterment Foundation for its first annual Halloween Crawl! Bust out your creepiest costume and party all night at 5 different bars in town! Party buses will run from 5:30-9:30p, tickets are $20 and include 5 drink tickets & shuttle service! Prize awarded to best costume! Crawl stops: Lebowskis JPs 207…
740 South 10th Ave
740 South 10th Ave, Washington, United States
Unlock the terror! Join us Oct 27, 28, & 31 for a frightfully fun night. $5 + 1 canned food donation. Are you brave enough? � Welcome to Terror In Slaughter County! � � Skip the Wait with Pre-Ordered Tickets! Get straight to the scares by pre-ordering your tickets now. With your pre-ordered ticket in…
740 South 10th Ave
740 South 10th Ave, Washington, United States
Unlock the terror! Join us Oct 27, 28, & 31 for a frightfully fun night. $5 + 1 canned food donation. Are you brave enough? � Welcome to Terror In Slaughter County! � � Skip the Wait with Pre-Ordered Tickets! Get straight to the scares by pre-ordering your tickets now. With your pre-ordered ticket in…
State Theatre
123 W Washington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
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Join Us for an Enchanting Event at the Ghosts of Washington! The Riverside Iowa Paranormal group invites the community to a captivating day of exploration, connection, and intrigue at the Ghosts of Washington event on October 19. Held at the newly opened Victorian View, an option to join for Dinner and a Gallery Reading at JP’s 207, and a movie and investigation…