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!
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program Celebrates Fall 2024 Graduation of 31 Entrepreneurs in Iowa(2/10/2025)-The celebration recognized the achievements of these Iowa entrepreneurs, who live and work in communities across the state, and highlighted the critical role that small businesses play in driving economic growth and creating jobs in the local community. During the 12-week 10,000 Small Businesses program, small business owners work one-on-one with a dedicated Business Advisor…
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.…
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…
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…
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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Monday Matinee “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” with Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel, Tom Wilkinson and Maggie Smith. Bring your favorite coffee and enjoy the movie! (Only covered containers please)
Join us for a creative writing exercise and presentation by Adedayo Agarau. We will workshop writer’s submissions during the second hour. You may attend in-person or virtually. If you would like to attend virtually, email [email protected] for a link. Free and open to adults and teens.
Be a part of our tiny art show. Join us Saturday, March 26th and create your own mini masterpiece. Art supplies and mini canvases will be provided. Feel free to bring any supplies from home to add to your work of art. Your masterpieces will be displayed in the library the month of April. This…
This “book tasting” will feature the titles that our Readers’ Advisors have reviewed. This will be an open-house event, so pop in to enjoy a bit of everything.