City of Stanwood

10/07/2026

It's happening Stanwood! Construction is officially underway on Depot Park. 🚧

What was once a vacant, contaminated property next to the Amtrak Station is officially being transformed into a new downtown destination, community gathering space and welcoming gateway to Stanwood.

Once complete, Depot Park will feature a small, Scandinavian inspired stage, seating, public art, wayfinding signage and a dedicated space for the holiday tree.

This project has been years in the making, from purchasing the former service station property and completing environmental cleanup, to designing, and now constructing, a vibrant public space that generations can enjoy for years to come.

Construction is anticipated to be complete by early January. Businesses and roads remain open! Stay tuned for project updates and read the full story linked in the comments.

10/06/2026

UPDATE: Good news! Our Public Works team was able to keep water running while making emergency repairs, minimizing disruption to businesses and customers along 271st Street NW.

Thank you to our Public Works team for their swift response!

⚠️ EMERGENCY WATER SHUTOFF – 271st St NW⚠️

The City is responding to an emergency water main break on 271st Street NW. Water service is shut off along 271st Street NW from 88th Ave NW near the Police Station to 84th Ave NW near the AMTRAK Station.

Customers in the affected area should expect to be without water until repairs are complete. Crews are working to restore service as quickly as possible. We will provide an update as soon as more information as it becomes available.

Thank you for your patience while crews complete this emergency repair.

10/06/2026

👻 Small-town trick-or-treating at its best!

Ghouls Night Out returns to downtown Stanwood on Saturday, October 31 from 3–6 p.m. Join the City of Stanwood and participating businesses for a frightfully fun afternoon featuring:

🍬 40+ trick-or-treat stops
🎃 Ghoulish giveaways
👻 Family fun around every corner

Grab your costumes and trick-or-treat bags and come experience Halloween in the heart of Stanwood!

📍 Downtown Stanwood | 8727 271st St NW
🕒 October 31 | 3–6 p.m.

See link in comments for details.

Thank you to our incredible event sponsors: Tricia Jacobs RE/MAX Gateway, Josephine Caring Community, American Cremation And Casket Alliance LionHeart Concrete, Gilbertson Funeral Home,, McPherson Pest Control, Northwest School of Martial Arts and Puget Sound Public Farms

10/05/2026

It’s Homecoming week in Stanwood! Support our students and line the streets of downtown today at 5:30 PM for the annual Stanwood High School Homecoming Parade!

Come out, cheer them on and help us show off that hometown spirit we love so much. Go Spartans!

And the fun doesn’t stop there! Check out the full lineup of Homecoming events and festivities shared below. 🙌🙌🙌

Help us fill downtown with Spartan spirit! Stanwood High School Homecoming Week kicks off Monday, and our entire community is invited to join in the fun.

🔴 Homecoming Parade — 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, downtown Stanwood: The parade is moving to Monday this year so more students involved in athletics and activities can participate! Line the downtown route and cheer on SHS students and groups as they officially kick off Homecoming Week. Roads along the route will begin closing at 5:15 p.m.

🔴 Homecoming Car Show — 5-6:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, SHS staff parking lot: Check out student rides and other vehicles before the big game, with food vendors also available.

🔴 Homecoming Football & Fireworks — Friday, Oct. 9, Bob Larson Stadium: The Spartans host Snohomish for the Homecoming game. Stick around afterward for a fireworks show to cap off the night!

The week also includes student theme days, a Homecoming assembly, and the Homecoming Dance from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in the SHS Commons.

See the parade route, theme days, dance information, and everything else happening during Homecoming Week: https://shs.stanwood.wednet.edu/about-us/news/news-details/~board/stanwood-high-school-news/post/homecoming-week-brings-parade-theme-days-car-show-football-fireworks-and-dance

10/01/2026

Spooky season has arrived which means Ghouls Night Out is just around the corner! Join the City of Stanwood and participating businesses downtown on Halloween for spooktacular trick-or-treating, ghoulish giveaways and festive activities! Happening from 3-6pm along 271st Street NW. We hope to see you there. 👻

Thank you to this year's event sponsors LionHeart Concrete, American Cremation And Casket Alliance, Tricia Jacobs RE/MAX Gateway, Josephine Caring Community, McPherson Pest Control, Gilbertson Funeral Home, Puget Sound Public Farms and Northwest School of Martial Arts for your generosity and support! 🎃

09/24/2026

Have you heard the news Stanwood?! A brand new event is coming to downtown this October! Take part in Oktoberfest on October 17 from 3-9pm and get ready for live music, local eats, a b**r garden, contests and activities the whole family will love.

🍻 A Brand-New Fall Tradition is Coming to Stanwood! 🎶🌭

Join us on Saturday, October 17 from 3:00–9:00 PM in Downtown Stanwood for an afternoon and evening packed with live music, food, local vendors, contests, family-friendly activities, and plenty of Oktoberfest fun!

🎶 Live music from Stage Hogs
🍺 B**r Garden
🌭 Food + Hot Dog Eating Contest
🐾 Wiener Dog Trot & Costume Contest, co-hosted with The NOAH Center
🏆 Men’s & Women’s Stein Holding Contests
👗 Best Dressed Oktoberfest Costume Contest
🛍️ Local vendors
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities
🍻 Official afterparty at Low Bar

📍 8715 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292

Bring your friends, bring the family, and come help us celebrate Stanwood’s inaugural Oktoberfest!

We also still have limited sponsorship opportunities and just a few vendor spaces remaining. Learn more at stanwoodcommercealliance.org.

09/15/2026

The wheels were turning, the horns were honking and the Stanwood High School parking lot was buzzing at this year’s Touch A Truck!

Thank you to everyone who came out and made the day such a success. A special thank you to our event sponsors — Stanwood Redi-Mix, Tayex, Tricia Jacobs with REMAX Gateway, BECU, Les Schwab Tire Center and Lenz Enterprises — whose support helped make this community event possible.

We also want to thank Stanwood High School for allowing us to use their facilities, along with the many vendors and organizations who gave up part of their Saturday to bring out big rigs, emergency vehicles, heavy equipment, activities and giveaways for our community to enjoy.

Touch A Truck wouldn’t be the same without all of you. Thank you for helping us create such a fun and memorable day for Stanwood families. We can’t wait to do it again next year!

Next up: Ghouls Night Out! Join us downtown on October 31 for Stanwood’s annual trick-or-treating event. Visit stanwoodwa.org/gno for details.

09/11/2026

Today marks 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001.

On this day, the City of Stanwood pauses to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger and the families and communities forever changed by that day.

As a community, we honor their memory and reflect on the courage, service and unity shown in the days that followed.

Twenty-five years later, we remember.

09/11/2026

Stanwood's Touch A Truck is tomorrow, September 12! Join us at Stanwood High School from 10am-1pm for one of our favorite community events of the year.

Come explore big trucks, emergency vehicles and heavy equipment while enjoying free giveaways and plenty of fun for the whole family. We’ll also have a “no horn” quiet hour from 10-11am for those who prefer a quieter experience.

We can’t wait to see everyone there! Find event details linked in the comments.

Thank you to our amazing sponsors Stanwood Redi-Mix, Taylor's Excavators, Tricia Jacobs with REMAX Gateway, BECU, Les Schwab Tire Center, and Lenz Enterprises for making this year's event possible. We appreciate your generosity and support.

09/09/2026

Share your input on SR 532! WSDOT is planning to repave portions of SR 532 through Stanwood and Camano Island in 2028 and is asking our community to share how you use the corridor.

With traffic and pedestrian safety continuing to be important issues for our community, this is a great opportunity to share your experiences and concerns directly with WSDOT.

The survey is open to everyone, including those who drive, walk, bike, roll or use transit along SR 532.

Take the survey (linked in the comments) by October 2.