RAIN OR SHINE, Witches on Main Street IS HAPPENING! So don’t let a little weather scare you away. Grab your coven and get ready for a magical night!
⏰ PRE-ORDER TICKET SALES END AT THE WITCHING HOUR TONIGHT! ⏰
🎟️ Pre-order tickets: $12
🎟️ At the door: $15
📅 Thursday, October 1st
🚪 Gates open at 5:30 PM
✨ Event begins at 6:00 PM
And witches, it’s time to start planning your look! 🖤
👗 Wear your witchiest apparel
😈 Prepare your witchiest cackle
🎩 Bring your best witch hat
🧹 Bring your best broom
Why? Because we’ll be pestowing the most "Hex-cellent" Witch in each category! 🧙♀️🏆
🌧️ WEATHER UPDATE:
Be sure to check your email and check back here tomorrow! We will keep everyone updated and let you know if the event location needs to change due to the weather. No matter what, the witches are coming out to play!
So hurry up and get those pre-order tickets before the witching hour strikes! Don’t miss your chance to get your Witches on Main Street cup and be entered into our prize drawings!
🧙♀️ Rain or shine, we’ll see you October 1st!
Gather your coven. Dress to impress. And let’s get witchy! ✨
Night Shift Summary. 09/28/2026
A subject was arrested for possession of drugs during a traffic stop in the area of Hwy 100 and Bedford Center
A domestic was reported in the 6700 block of Hwy 100
A subject was arrested for DWI in the area of Hwy 100 and Recreation Drive
Day Shift Summary. 9/28/26:
A verbal domestic occurred in the area of W. 11th St.
A derelict vehicle was reported in the area of Tiemann Dr. and N. Park Dr.
Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the 600 block of W. Front St.
A female was arrested for stealing in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr.
A miscellaneous juvenile report was completed in the 4300 block of St. Johns Rd.
Assisted Children's Division in the 600 block of W. 2nd St.
A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and Hwy 47.
A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 47 and 5th St.
🍂 Music on the Main Stage!🎶
Join us on Wednesday, September 30, for an evening of live music, good food, and time with friends and family!
🎸 Friends of Aaron
📅 September 30 | 6–8 PM
📍 Main Stage Lawn at the Fairgrounds
Enjoy this FREE, family-friendly concert presented by the City of Washington Parks & Recreation Charitable Foundation. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, settle in, and enjoy an evening of music under the fall sky!
We hope you'll join us for a great night of music and community! 🎵🍁
💕 THANK YOU, WASHINGTON!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Fall 2026 City Wide Garage Sale — whether you registered a sale, purchased a booklet, went shopping, or helped spread the word.
The City Wide Garage Sale is a fundraiser for the Washington Parks & Recreation Department. Proceeds provide additional support for Parks & Recreation programs, events and park improvements.
We appreciate everyone who participated and helped make this year’s sale a success. Thank you for supporting Washington Parks & Recreation!
WFD call summary, Sept. 12-23
9/12: exterior fire, Hwy A
service call, Calvin Ln.
9/13: check area, Elm st.
9/15: wires, Whiskey Creek Rd.
wires, Sunset Bluffs
9/16: exterior gas leak, W. 4th St.
9/17: mutual aid, New Haven-Berger
check area, Missouri River
9/18: mutual aid, New Haven-Berger
assist EMS, E. 5th St.
alarm, Elm St.
assist EMS, Old Hwy 100
vehicle accident, Hwy KK
9/19: vehicle accident, E. 5th St.
assist EMS, Elbert Dr.
alarm, W. Main St.
assist EMS, Carriage Ct.
9/20: vehide accident, E. 5th St.
9/21: alarm, Washington Crossing
9/22: assist EMS, Rabbit Trail Dr.
Professional Volunteer Service since 1852 #wfd #volunteerfiredepartment #washmo
Have unwanted electronics taking up space? Bring them to the City of Washington’s Electronics Recycling (E-Waste) Event on Saturday, October 17.
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Washington Fairgrounds – Swine Pavilion
11 Fairgrounds Street, Washington, MO
The event will be held rain or shine and is open to the public and fees will apply.
🚗 Please enter through Veterans Drive at the south gate of the fairgrounds and follow the posted signs to the electronics recycling drop-off. After unloading, exit through the north gate onto North Park Drive.
♻️First few cars will not be charged a collection fee. This is provided through a grant awarded by East Central Missouri Solid Waste Management District - Region I.
For more information: washmo.gov/ecycle
Tomorrow is Family Health & Fitness Day—a reminder to step outside, get moving, and spend meaningful time with the people you love.
Whether you visit a neighborhood playground, walk a local trail or start a game in the backyard, staying active together can support healthier habits while creating memories that last.
Find Inspiration for Outdoor Play!
Celebrating doesn’t require an elaborate plan. Choose an activity everyone can enjoy and make moving together the focus of your day. Here are some simple ways to celebrate!
🛝Visit a local playground
🚲Take a family walk or bike ride
🥅Organize an outdoor game
🌄Explore a new park or recreation space
Night Shift Summary. 9/24/26:
Peace disturbance reported in the area of Washington Square.
A parking violation was reported in the area of Main St. and Elm St.
A male was issued a summons for no driver's license in the 2300 block of E. 5th St.
A peace disturbance was reported in the 300 block of MacArthur St.
An open door was reported in the 800 block of W. 5th St.
Homeless activity in the 1000 block of Borgia Dr.
Assisted EMS in the 1600 block of High St.
Alarm sounding in the 900 block of Don Ave.
Day Shift Summary. 09/25/2026
A fraud was reported on Cable Car Drive
A traffic complaint was made in the 1900 block of Image Drive
A fraud was reported in the 2500 block of King Crest Court
A subject was arrested on warrants during a traffic stop in the area of Highway 100 and Washington Crossing
A vehicle collision was reported on Oxford Drive
Officers attended the ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate the new riverfront flag plaza
🚨📖 LAST CHANCE TO GRAB YOUR CITY WIDE GARAGE SALE BOOKLET! 📖🚨
Today is the LAST DAY to purchase your Fall 2026 City Wide Garage Sale Booklet!
Before you head out to hunt for those hidden treasures, stop by and grab your copy!
And remember — when you purchase your booklet from Parks & Recreation, you're helping support your local parks, programs, and community events! 🌳❤️
📍 Parks & Recreation Department
9:00 AM–4:30 PM
📍 Chamber of Commerce
9:00 AM–4:30 PM
📍 Washington Public Library
9:00 AM–6:00 PM
💻 Online
Available until 2:00 PM today
🏡 Find the sales.
🛍️ Find the treasures.
🌳 Support your local parks!
Grab your booklet and get ready to SHOP!
🍽️ Dine to Donate at Aldo's tonight! 💙
Join us tomorrow, tonight at Aldo’s for a delicious way to give back to our community!
This Dine to Donate event is sponsored by the City of Washington and will benefit United Way. ❤️
📅 Thursday, September 24
📍 Aldo’s
💙 Benefiting United Way
🤝 Sponsored by the City of Washington
Bring your family and friends, grab a bite, and make your meal count! We hope to see you there! 🍝🥗🍕
The lights at Phoenix Park Tennis Courts are currently not working. Our team is working to identify and repair the issue as soon as possible.
We are hopeful that the lights will be back up and running by Friday! 🤞💡
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work to get this issue resolved. 💚
🍂 Music on the Main Stage!🎶
Mark your calendars and make plans to join us Wednesday, September 30, for an evening of live music, good food, and time with friends and family!
🎸 Friends of Aaron
📅 September 30 | 6–8 PM
📍 Main Stage Lawn at the Fairgrounds
Enjoy this FREE, family-friendly concert presented by the City of Washington Parks & Recreation Charitable Foundation. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, settle in, and enjoy an evening of music under the fall sky!
We hope you'll join us for a great night of music and community! 🎵🍁
Day Shift Summary. 09/23/2026
A subject was arrested on outstanding warrants during a traffic stop in the area of Hwy 47 and East 8th Street
A subject was arrested on outstanding warrants during a traffic stop in the area of Hwy 47 and East 1 St Street
A crisis intervention report was taken in the 100 block of Carriage Court
#Trails #SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday
🍽️ Dine to Donate at Aldo's tomorrow! 💙
Join us tomorrow, September 24th at Aldo’s for a delicious way to give back to our community!
This Dine to Donate event is sponsored by the City of Washington and will benefit United Way. ❤️
📅 Thursday, September 24
📍 Aldo’s
💙 Benefiting United Way
🤝 Sponsored by the City of Washington
Bring your family and friends, grab a bite, and make your meal count! We hope to see you there! 🍝🥗🍕
BLOOD DRIVE | SEPTEMBER 29
The American Red Cross will be hosting a Blood Drive at the Washington Public Library on:
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Washington Public Library Meeting Room
410 Lafayette St., Washington, MO 63090
Every donation can help save lives. If you’re eligible, consider making an appointment and giving blood!
Donors who give blood September 21 through October 18 can receive a $15 e-gift card.
Scan the QR code on the flyer to schedule your appointment or visit the American Red Cross at RedCrossBlood.org.
Give blood. Help save lives.
Night Shift Summary. 09/22/26
A subject was arrested at the riverfront park for property damage that occurred on 09/21/26.
A check the wellbeing was conducted in the 300 block of State St.
Officers responded to Mike Alan Dr. to assist EMS.
A check the wellbeing was conducted in the Clocktower shopping center.
A suspicious person check was conducted in the area of Hwy 100 and High St.
All subjects arrested are inncocent until proven guilty.
