Visit Washington, MO

12/21/2024

In honor of Christmas, the Washington Visitors Center will be closed December 24th-January 1st. 🎅🏻 We want to wish everyone a very merry and blessed Christmas! 🎄

12/19/2024

The Chamber ladies were out spreading some Christmas cheer to fellow Chamber members today! 🎅🏻

12/19/2024

Just out spreading some Christmas cheer! 🎅🏻

12/18/2024

These unique chocolate bars look delicious! 🍫

Our limited edition Holiday Ruby bars are now available!
Have you tried this beautiful, unique chocolate? It's naturally this color and has a hint of berry flavor.
We've dressed it up a little with some salted roasted almonds, dried cranberries & a touch of rose gold lustre dust.

12/14/2024

There are still tickets available for the Downtown Washington, Inc. Holiday Tour tomorrow, December 15th from 4-7 PM! Take a tour of beautiful houses and private businesses in downtown Washington, MO. Shuttle services will be available for participants. This is a great way to kick off the holiday season! 🎄

12/14/2024

You better watch out, you better not cry, better not pout, we're telling you why... Rain or shine, Santa Claus is coming to town! 🎅🏻 Join us today at the Washington Farmers' Market for Santa at the Market! 🎄

12/13/2024

Join us at the Washington Farmers' Market tomorrow, December 14th from 11 AM-2 PM for Santa at the Market! This is a FREE event! Santa will arrive at 11:30 AM. Bring your own cameras and don’t forget to let the little ones tell Santa what they want for Christmas! There will also be treats available for sale and downtown merchants set up for kids to shop for loved ones. 🎅🏻

12/06/2024

It looks like the Amtrak train ride from the North Pole should be arriving around 4:40pm! Don't forget to get to the station a little early to grab your ticket to meet and get pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. 🎅🏻🤶🏻

12/05/2024

Santa Claus is coming to town! 🎅🏻 Join us at the Amtrak Station tomorrow, December 6th at 4:00 PM! Be sure to arrive early and dress warm. Don't forget to grab yourselves a FREE hot chocolate, generously provided by Mosaic Cafe and Catering! ☕

12/04/2024

Ho ho ho! The big man in red and his lovely wife will be making their way to the Amtrak station in Washington on December 6th, at 4:00 PM, and we want YOU to be there to welcome them! Don't forget to grab a numbered ticket when you arrive if you want to snap a few photos with the Clauses. This event is totally free, so bundle up and bring your festive spirit. And remember, the early bird catches the worm (or in this case, the best spot in the line). Let's make this a jolly good time! 🎅🏻

11/30/2024

Small Business Saturday is a shopping holiday held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year! This year Small Business Saturday is November 30, 2024. Skip the lines and shop local with merchants in downtown Washington, MO. Downtown merchants will have all their Christmas decor and gifts out and will be running promotions throughout the day. Downtown Washington, Inc. is doing a gift certificate giveaway at 10 AM while supplies last. Find them by the tree for your chance to snag a $5.00 gift certificate! 🎁

11/29/2024

Join us this evening for the 26th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights! Be sure to stay for the tree lighting afterwards! 🎅🏻

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11/28/2024

In honor of Thanksgiving, the Washington Visitor Center will be closed Thursday and Friday. We want to wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! 🦃

11/27/2024

December calendars are here! While out supporting our local businesses, be sure to grab yourself a copy and join in the holiday fun happening in Washington, MO! 🎅🏻

11/26/2024

Bundle up and join us for the Holiday Parade of Lights THIS Friday at 6:00 PM! Be sure to stay for our tree lighting ceremony afterwards!🎄

See you on Friday for the Holiday Parade of Lights at 6 PM in downtown Washington! After the parade join us for the tree lighting with Mayor Hagedorn at the corner of Main and Elm Street! 🎄

Parade Route:
*south up Cedar Street to Fifth Street
*east on 5th Street to Elm Street
*north on Elm Street to Second Street
*east on Second Street to Jefferson Street
*north on Jefferson Street to Main Street
*west on Main Street to Cedar Street

11/13/2024

The tree is going up! 🎄

11/07/2024

The holiday spirit is coming alive in Downtown Washington! 🎄

11/05/2024

This is a deliciously fun way to countdown to Christmas! 🎅🏻 This calendar also features artwork from local artist, Jim Peters! 🎄