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.
News Release: Leadership Washington County History Day, Final 2025-2026 Class(4/14/2025)-PRESS RELEASE Leadership Washington County History Day 4/10/25 Kara Booth – [email protected] | 319-653-2151 On Wednesday, April 9th the Leadership Washington Class hopped on a school bus and traveled the countryside and townships as part of County History Day. The day was led by retired teacher and local historian, Mike Zahs and Committee Member, Erika…
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…
Discover Downtown Washington | April 2025(4/10/2025)-Discover Downtown Washington Spring is finally ‘springing’ and we couldn’t be happier! Discover all there is to do, learn how to apply to grants & find your dream office or shop space! Main Street Washington April 10, 2025 FARMERS MARKET OPENS MAY 15th! Vendors are encouraged to join the market meeting on April 19th, 9am,…
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…
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.
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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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Washington Public Library
115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United States
Learn the ins & outs of the circulation desk, the care and feeding of books, and ninja moves to survive the library obstacle course.Registration required.
Washington Public Library
115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United States
REGISTRATION REQUIREDThis book club’s focus is anything on the NEW shelf, whether it is fiction, nonfiction or biography. Call the library at 653-2726 to register.
Meet and GreetEdy from Romania (Foreign Exchange Student) Ainsworth Library Located at 835 Park Street inside the City Center Eat Soup at the Ainsworth Firemen’s Soup Supper beginning at 4:30pm
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTERS AND FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON WHERE THESE BRIEFINGS WILL BE HELD! The new year is upon us, and with that comes opportunity for change. The Washington Chamber has been working with the two new legislators representing Washington County and we are…
Halcyon House
1015 South Iowa Ave., Washington, IA, United States
RSVP Encouraged The new year is upon us, and with that comes opportunity for change. The Washington Chamber has been working with the two new legislators representing Washington County and we are excited to announce a new format for our Legislative Briefings. The Washington County Legislative Briefings will be held on the second Friday of…
Mills Seed Company
212 North Iowa Ave,, Washington, IA, United States
Southeast Iowa Venture Club welcomes start ups and local small businesses to network, share their stories, request feedback, discuss what works, and exchange tips and referrals for local resources.4:30-5pm Socialize Meet other entrepreneurs from a range of industries: artists, artisans, bakers, growers, tradespeople, digital professionals, consultants, coaches, massage therapists, freelancers, and more. Sound like someone…
Washington County Hospital & Clinics
400 E Polk St., Washington, IA, United States
The new year is upon us, and with that comes opportunity for change. The Washington Chamber has been working with the two new legislators representing Washington County and we are excited to announce a new format for our Legislative Briefings. The Washington County Legislative Briefings will be held on the second Friday of the month…