We are looking for youth of all ages K-12 to one year after high school. 4-H allows young people to explore areas of interest, and experience camps and leadership opportunities. Join an open house 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at the fairgrounds.

Washington County is hosting to a Halloween Costume Swap. Bring your clean, gently-used children’s costumes now until Oct. 10. Shop for a new costume Oct. 11, 3-6 p.m. Read on...

Washington County residents interested in becoming a licensed family child care provider in the county may take the first step and view an orientation meeting via Teams 12:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12. Read on...

In-person absentee voting for the local general election is now open at four vote centers in Washington County. Read on...

Bring your friends and family for an evening hike along the lit trails of Lake Elmo Park Reserve at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13. Read on...

Washington County Parks will feature forest bathing sessions throughout 2023 in different county parks, the next one Oct. 14 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve. The session is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Read on...

Take part in a guided bird hike 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Big Marine Park Reserve. Hikers should meet at the playground parking lot. Read on...

Hardwood Creek Library will have featured events in October, including assistance for small businesses, a theater company reading of a play, and Polka Sol. Read on...

Park Grove Library will have featured events in October, including tiny art fair kits, a jigsaw puzzle competition, and celebrating Dia de Los Muertos. Read on...

Help the pollinators at Pine Point Regional Park. Read on...

Help our friends, the pollinators. Read on...

Washington County is completing an exterior restoration project on the Historic Courthouse this year. Read on...

We value your input. Take a brief survey to help us with park planning and operations activities. Read on...