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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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…