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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State Theatre
123 W Washington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
Children must be supervised.Seating is limited and subject to availability. Due to COVID-19 precautions, we will not be requiring free tickets for admission. Please support your local businesses – we couldn’t do this without them! Washington: Wednesday & Thursday, July 21 & 22 at 11:00 am & 1:30 pm
State Theatre
123 W Washington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
Children must be supervised.Seating is limited and subject to availability. Due to COVID-19 precautions, we will not be requiring free tickets for admission. Please support your local businesses – we couldn’t do this without them! Washington: Wednesday & Thursday, July 21 & 22 at 11:00 am & 1:30 pm
State Theatre
123 W Washington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
Children must be supervised.Seating is limited and subject to availability. Due to COVID-19 precautions, we will not be requiring free tickets for admission. Please support your local businesses – we couldn’t do this without them! Washington: Wednesday & Thursday, July 21 & 22 at 11:00 am & 1:30 pm
State Theatre
123 W Washington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
Children must be supervised.Seating is limited and subject to availability. Due to COVID-19 precautions, we will not be requiring free tickets for admission. Please support your local businesses – we couldn’t do this without them! Washington: Wednesday & Thursday, August 4 & 5 at 11:00 am & 1:30 pm
State Theatre
123 W Washington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
Children must be supervised.Seating is limited and subject to availability. Due to COVID-19 precautions, we will not be requiring free tickets for admission. Please support your local businesses – we couldn’t do this without them! Washington: Wednesday & Thursday, August 4 & 5 at 11:00 am & 1:30 pm
State Theatre
123 W Washington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
Children must be supervised.Seating is limited and subject to availability. Due to COVID-19 precautions, we will not be requiring free tickets for admission. Please support your local businesses – we couldn’t do this without them! Washington: Wednesday & Thursday, August 4 & 5 at 11:00 am & 1:30 pm
State Theatre
123 W Washington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
Children must be supervised.Seating is limited and subject to availability. Due to COVID-19 precautions, we will not be requiring free tickets for admission. Please support your local businesses – we couldn’t do this without them! Washington: Wednesday & Thursday, August 4 & 5 at 11:00 am & 1:30 pm
Washington Public Library
115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United States
Design your own cardboard box car! Then sit back and enjoy a drive-in story and movie! All supplies will be provided. This event is for grades K-3rd, registration is required.
Washington Public Library
115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United States
“Philomena” is the book/movie choice this month. Our book discussion will be at the new YMCA at 8:45am and the movie screening will be at the Washington Public Library at 12:30pm. Call the library at 653-2726 to register
Washington Public Library
115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United States
Our movie features Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and Emma Thompson as the creator of Mary Poppins, P.L. Travers. This is the story of how Disney and Travers come together to create magic.