News across Washington County
5 things to know and do the weekend of Oct. 2
Register to vote with Voces; shop local Latino-owned businesses; celebrate the 25-year anniversary of Arts @ Large; and more.
Summerfest Grounds Add Haunted Mini Golf
Halloween mini golf and a growing Oktoberfest celebration are latest signs of festival grounds getting more use.
Allenton & St. Lawrence Fire Department breakfast / open house is Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
Allenton, WI – Allenton Fire Department and St. Lawrence Fire Company are teaming up Sunday, October 4, 2026, to host a pancake breakfast and open house. Friends and families are invited to get their fill of hotcakes, tour the fire house, and take part in educational fire…
Schmidt Family Farm FREE Open House is October 4, 2026
West Bend, WI – Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 4, 2026, and come to the 8th annual Farm Open House at Schmidt Century Farm, 5485 St. Anthony Road, West Bend, WI. The family-run farm in the heart of Washington County, WI will offer a free event to experience farm life with…
Post From Community: Connect at BLK Coffee for Wisconsin Tech Month
Join us October 10 at 10 a.m. for free coffee and pastries as you connect with others currently in or interested in tech.
GEMUTLICHEIT! It’s Oktoberfest time Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 hosted by Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County
West Bend, Wi – Oktoberfest is calling. On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County will host its annual fundraiser. The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Prairie Center, West Bend Mutual Ins. Co., 1900 S. 18th Avenue, West Bend. With…
‘Bring it back’: Milwaukee residents reminisce on events long gone
Milwaukee residents share memories about events that used to occur in the city, and why they were important and want them back.
VIDEO | Rebroadcast of Slinger Homecoming Parade – What’s your favorite entry?
Slinger, Wi – Slinger’s annual Homecoming parade was a HOOT! Lots of school spirit as throngs of friends, family, and alumni lined the streets to cheer the students, seniors, and floats. What was your favorite? There were some very cool cars that escorted the Homecoming Court…
VIDEO | Civil War Monument dedication honors 10 veterans at Our Saviours Christ Cemetery
Village of Germantown, WI – About 50 people atteneded the Sunday afternoon Civil War Monument dedication at Our Saviours Christ Cemetery in the Village of Germantown. There were 10 veterans whose names were on the monument including Adam Arnold, Paul Bast, August Boeker, Charles…
St. Michael’s Fall Festival is Sunday, September 27, 2026
St. Michael, WI – The annual St. Michael’s Fall Festival is Sunday, September 27, 2026. There will be Mass at 9 a.m. followed by a ham and turkey dinner, beer tent, kids’ games, and live music. Check out the video from last year’s St. Michael’s Fall Festival. The Goodtime…
Finding Balance On Wisconsin’s First Certified Forest Bathing Trail
From stroke recovery to factory burnout, visitors say Tara Lila offers a rare mix of calm and alertness.
5 things to know and do the week of Sept. 28
Walk and tour the National Avenue street project; watch student presentations at Escuela Verde; join the Harambee Neighborhood Improvement District’s monthly meeting; and more.