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Sat 5/11

PADI Rescue Diver Class

The PADI Rescue Diver Class will be held on 2024 from 8 am – 5 pm at Klein Scuba. The Open Water portion done on July 20-21, 2024. Times and location for dives discussed in class. Prerequisites...

Sat 5/11 @ 12:00 am
Wausau, WI. Klein Scuba, 2210 N. 14th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401

Tue 5/14

Wausau Family Bowling Night

Tue 5/14 @ 5:30 pm [ +1 dates]
Weston, WI. Dale’s Weston Lanes, 5902 Schofield Ave, 54476, WI, We..

Thu 5/16

Canva for Beginners

Interested in learning a new fun skill to elevate your small business or company's marketing? This is for you!

Thu 5/16 @ 9:00 am [ +1 dates]
Wausau, WI. Wausau Main Campus, 1000 W Campus Dr, 54401, WI, Wausau, USA..

Tue 5/14

Greenheck University - 17th 2024

to about Greenheck and their amazing products in Schofield, Wisconsin! This trip is sure to fulfill 10.5 PDH credits, a deeper appreciation and understanding for Greenheck's products, and lots of...

Tue 5/14 @ 7:00 am [ +1 dates]
Schofield, WI. Greenheck, Schofield, WI, USA

Sun 4/28

IB Portfolios on View

Wausau School International Baccalaureate (IB) art students present highlights from their respective art portfolios, the result of rigorous...

Sat 4/6 @ 12:00 am [ +1 dates]
Wausau, WI. Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, 700 North Twelfth Street, 5..

Sat 5/4

Computer Basics (Wausau)

Learn the basics of how to use a computerRegistration Recommended.

Sat 5/4 @ 10:00 am [ +1 dates]
Wausau, WI. Marathon County Public Library – Wausau Headquarters

Fri 4/26

Spring Yard Waste Pick-Up

Fri 4/26 @ 12:00 am
Weston, WI. Event Location, WI, Weston, 54476

Thu 4/25

Wausau, Wis. (Trinity)

Thu 4/25 @ 9:00 am [ +1 dates]
Wausau, WI. 501 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI 54401, 501 Stewart Ave, Wausau

Sun 5/12

Katherine Rhoda – Church Musician

Katherine is the musician for this online worship gathering the Maine Seacoast Mission for folks on the outer islands of Maine.

Sun 4/14 @ 9:00 am [ +1 dates]
Maine, WI. 2nd Sunday with the Maine Seacoast Mission, on Zoom, United..

Sat 4/27

The Bad Downs @ Arrow Sports Club, 8:00

Rock Music ! \n

Sat 4/27 @ 8:00 pm [ +1 dates]
Weston, WI. Arrow Sports Club, 6202 Schofield Ave., 54476, WI., Weston

Mon 5/13

Economic Development Organization & Municipalities Meeting

You'to LIMITED AVAILABILITY! Central WI Economic Development Organizations and Municipalities Meeting EVENT REGISTRATION Mon, 00 AM - 1:00 PM Marathon Village Hall 311 Walnut Street, […]

Mon 5/13 @ 11:00 am [ +1 dates]
Marathon, WI. Marathon Village Hall, 311 Walnut Street, WI, Marathon

Tue 5/14

West Coast Swing & Nightclub 2 Step

Want to try something that is good for your body, mind, and soul and is also fun? Try our Swing & Ballroom Dance classes!

Tue 4/2 @ 7:00 pm [ +1 dates]
Wausau, WI. Wausau Campus, 1000 W Campus Dr, 54401, WI, Wausau, USA

Sun 5/5

Københavns Marathon

Sun 5/5 @ 9:30 am [ +1 dates]
Marathon, WI. Københavns Marathon, Københavns Marathon

Sat 4/20

Wausau: WI Ironman: 100 REG

Sat 4/20 @ 12:00 am
Wausau, WI. Wausau: WI Ironman: 100 REG, Wausau: WI Ironman: 100 REG

Sat 4/27

March of Dimes - 5K Walk/Run

Sat 4/27 @ 9:00 am
Weston, WI. Starting at the D.C. Everest Senior High School, WI, Weston

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Welcome To Wausau, WI

The name originated with the Ojibwe and means "a faraway place." European settlers were attracted to the beauty of the area and the Wisconsin River. They established settlements in the 1850s.

Along with farms, lumber industries emerged due to the thick, surrounding forests. Frequented locations include the Granite Peak Ski Area on nearby Rib Mountain, the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum and the Yawkey House Museum.

Things To Do

First Thursday events take place each month and are designed to attract all to the downtown area. Visitors have the chance to enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides. Street performers and art exhibits entertain the crowds. All are also invited to participate in a scavenger hunt.

The community welcomes the warmer weather during the annual Summer Weekend Kickoff in the middle of June. The celebration takes place on Oak Island and includes various kid and family-friendly games. There are craft exhibits, fair foods, live entertainment and an outdoor movie. Other activities include a classic car show and a fun run.

From the third week of June through the third week in August, music lovers attend the annual Concerts on the Square on Wednesday nights. Each week, local and regional artists offer different types of musical concerts on the outdoor stage.

For four days in the middle of July, Wausau presents the annual Balloon and Rib Fest at the Downtown Airport. Day and night, colorful hot air balloons rise into the sky. Various vendors offer scrumptious BBQ ribs and other foods. There is also a beer garden, yoga classes and family-based games along with inflatables, animal exhibits, live entertainment and nightly fireworks displays.

The first weekend in October brings the arrival of the Harvest Fest. The festivities take place on the 400 block and include a pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating and carving demonstrations. Visitors have the chance to embark on carriage rides and listen to live entertainment. The event features a wealth of activities for young and old along with food and treats.