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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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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Cafe Dodici
122 S Iowa Ave., Washington, IA, United States
~ changes weekly, check Facebook or our website! ~ Lunch Value Meal: sandwichor pasta with a side and mini dessert for $10.12! Dinner Blue Plate: soup/salad, special entrée, and dessert for $19.12! 319-653-4012.
YMCA of Washington Iowa
530 W 5th St., Washington, IA, United States
Rock N’ Roll Thru the Ages, Decades of Fun on Saturday Oct. 16th from 9-11am. This is a fun event for the whole family! Rock N’ Roll Decade Dress Code encouraged, games, music, refreshments, trivia and more! This event will be held at the Washington Community Y. Cost: $5 Members $10 Nonmembers. Registration required by Oct.…
YMCA of Washington Iowa
530 W 5th St., Washington, IA, United States
Trunk or Treat Halloween at the Y! Saturday October 30th from 3-5pm. This is a free event and open to the public. Costumes encouraged! We are inviting businesses or individuals to contact us to reserve a spot in the Y parking lot and decorate your trunk! The kids will have a blast trick or treating around…
Offering a variety of fun Fall activities; pick-your-own pumpkins, corn maze, kids games, farm animal barn tour, food vendors, and much more Admission price: $5.00 per person, ages 2 and under are FREE. This includes corn maze, farm animal barn tour, kids games, and hayrack ride. The purchase price will vary for other offered items. Parking is…
Ainsworth Fall Festival featuring a car show, vendor sales, garage sales, parade, food trucks, hourly stage entertainment at Opera House, Halloween part and band at Leroy Browns car tournaments and more!
Washington Golf & Country Club
1732 Country Club Rd., Washington, IA, United States
Shotgun Starts at 10am 18 Hole, 4 Person Best Ball Tournament $90 per person (Includes German style meal) Craft beer tastings and games on holes Prizes for Best Score, “Wurst” Score, Most Fun, Best Costume! To reserve a spot or register a team contact Event Director April Cuddeback: [email protected], 319-591-0859
State Theatre
123 W Washington Blvd, Washington, IA, United States
Come join Riverside Iowa Paranormal for an evening filled with snacks, movies, ghost hunting, tarot readings, and a sound bath! This event is going to be stellar and ALL TICKETS SALES GO TO HELP IOWA CITY PRIDE! The State Theatre venue in Washington, Iowa, is rumored to still be home to vaudeville performers who never left the building so come…
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…
Washington Golf & Country Club
1732 Country Club Rd., Washington, IA, United States
Shotgun Starts at 10am 18 Hole, 4 Person Best Ball Tournament $400 per team - group of 4 (Includes German style meal and golf carts) Craft beer tastings and games on holes Prizes for Best Score, “Wurst” Score, Most Fun, Best Costume! To reserve a spot or register a team contact Chamber of Commerce: [email protected],…
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…