Jonathan Lampe for Watertown

08/25/2026

🚴🏻 Finally got to ride the Watertown/ Oconomowoc Interurban Trail end-to-end after work yesterday. (Then stopped at a pub for some much needed training calories and hydration.) Thank you Jefferson County WI Parks and everyone in the City of Watertown, WI - Government and elsewhere who helped bring this to life!

08/19/2026

City of Watertown, WI - Government Jefferson County residents may be eligible for FEMA Assistance for the April 2026 Storms but applications are due August 31! (Sorry District 2 is entirely contained in Dodge County.). Link also has some information on general flood control in the city.

https://www.watertownwi.gov/page/flood-control-program

08/18/2026

Housing developments don’t just sprout up organically in 2026. Reversing our city’s population decline took years of preparation, careful TIF/TID investments by the City of Watertown, WI - Government and gap funding and financing from key economic partners like Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation and Thrive Economic Development.

Last week we took a moment to celebrate and welcome hundreds of new residents, neighbors, workers and consumers (plus staff working new management and maintenance jobs) to Watertown at Lumin Terrace just south of the YMCA.

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08/17/2026

Enjoy another free will offering concert at the Octagon House tonight with friends, family and BYOB.

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The final concert of the Music at the Museum concert series is coming up on Monday, August 17 at the Octagon House Museum & America's First Kindergarten! Don't miss Ladies Must Swing Big Band, an award-winning, all-female Big Band featuring saxophones, trumpets, trombones, piano, bass, drums, guitar, and vocalists! Music begins at 6:30pm.

08/17/2026

Enjoy another beautiful night outside at the Octagon House with friends, music and BYOB. Free will offering to cover the great entertainment. Watertown Historical Society, Watertown, WI

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The final concert of the Music at the Museum concert series is coming up on Monday, August 17 at the Octagon House Museum & America's First Kindergarten! Don't miss Ladies Must Swing Big Band, an award-winning, all-female Big Band featuring saxophones, trumpets, trombones, piano, bass, drums, guitar, and vocalists! Music begins at 6:30pm.

08/13/2026

Had the honor of naming the Main Street (Cole) Bridge after Kathy Wagner, a long time educator, education advocate, and community leader with the Watertown Bridge Naming Committee this past Sunday!

Watertown AUTO FEST / Watertown Riverfest / Educational Foundation of Watertown

Article and photo in the Daily Times this afternoon: https://www.wdtimes.com/news/local/main-street-bridge-named-in-honor-of-kathy-wagner/article_a4fc765b-8308-45f9-beaa-72a5d8d7d2d9.html

08/09/2026

Kicking off Watertown AUTO FEST at the airport with Ryan Jones, his family, team and friends. Also looking forward to American fare later from Watertown Main Street Program and patriotic entertainment kicking off just before noon.

08/08/2026

Busy day downtown - come see us!

08/05/2026

Great performance by Eric Diamond at the Octagon House tonight! Thank you to everyone who turned out to enjoy the music, volunteer and support the Watertown Historical Society, Watertown, WI!

08/03/2026

Huge week for City of Watertown, WI - Government outdoor events!

Tuesday Aug 4 - Eric (Neil) Diamond performing live at the Octagon House 💎 6:30pm Watertown Historical Society, Watertown, WI

Thursday Aug 6-9 - Rainbow Valley Rides at Riverside Park 🎡 5-9 Thu; Noon-9 Fri/Sat; Noon-5 Sun Watertown Riverfest

Saturday Aug 8 - Vendor and Street Fair on Main St. (in the new “TDORA”) 10-4; I’ll be in the 🐥 DUNK TANK in the afternoon! Watertown Main Street Program Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce

Sunday Aug 9 - Auto Fest at the Airport 9:30-3 with live patriotic entertainment on and above the ground 🙄 and I’ll be part of the Bridge Naming at 1:30pm! Watertown AUTO FEST Watertown Tourism

Go see ‘em all!