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.
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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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Come to KIDSPOINT dressed in a fun costume, have fun playing Halloween carnival games, and go home with tons of candy and prizes! ***There are many young children that come to KIDSPOINT and we want to be careful not to scare them. No costumes that are scary or creepy. No weapons, blood, guts, gore, witches,…
Offering over 60 varieties of pumpkins, photo opportunities and play area for the kids. Vendors: Face Art by Brandi, Eaton Good Kettlecorn, JT’s Sips, and J Dubs Sweet Treats! NO ADMISSION!
Bring in your decorated or painted pumpkin (not carved) beginning Oct. 4th. Visitors will vote for their favorite pumpkin beginning Oct. 17th with winners announced Oct. 28th
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 8th 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…
WELLMAN COMMUNITY FUN NIGHT & ZOMBIE RUNRun for your lives! Be ready to be chased by Zombies throughout the North Park in Wellman. There are 10+ obstacles that will also try to slow you down. There are multiple age groups and times. Registration Fee $20 all proceeds will go towards the Scholarship Program. The family…
Paws & More Animal Shelter
1004 West Madison St., Washington, IA, United States
OUR ANIMALS WILL BE ALL DRESSED UP IN THEIR COSTUMES SO BRING TREATS TO FILL UP THEIR GOODY BAGS!INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? GIVE US A CALL AT 319-653-6713 OR EMAIL US AT [email protected]
We want you to Join us for Friends of Lake Darling Halloween Hike Trick or Treat Oct 22 4-6pm. This year we will have Prizes for spookiest Campsite and Cutest Campsite. We look forward to seeing all the ghost and goblins trick or treating at Lake Darling! All are welcome children must be supervised by…
Kalona Historical Village
715 D Ave., Kalona, IA, United States
Thursday October 27th 5:30-8 the Kalona Historical Village and Optimist club will be hosting a Jack O Lantern Jaunt at the Historical Village 715 D Ave. Come join us for a fun evening of games & activities, trick or treating at the village, featured movie, and much more. Refreshments will be served. Donations are welcome. …
First Assembly Of God Church
1602 East Washington Street W Washington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
Harvest Carnival it will be indoors and will have inflatables and games as well as puppet shows and giveaways. Fun for the whole family. October 31st 5-7:00 pm.
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