Celebrating Valentine’s Day in the Wausau Area

Here are 7 fun and tasty ways to make the most of your Valentine’s Day this year!

Center for the Visual Arts

This heart-themed art kit gives you the chance to make sweet and fun art inspired by the season. The kit comes with everything you need to make four separate projects including a self-guided lesson plan for kids. Projects include: Scratch Art Heart, Pointillism-Painted Valentine, Lovebug Assemblage, Model Magic Coil Heart – all for $20!

Clay Corner Studio

Paint something special for your valentine! We have hearts, frames and so much more! You can even order pottery online to paint in the comfort of your own home.

JoyFizz Bombs

12 year old entrepreneur Evelyn is raising money with her bath bomb business for Wausau’s Housing Task Force and other great causes! This set, Berry Sweet is $12 per pack.

Let Them Eat Cake – Wausau

DIY Cookie Decorating Kit- includes 6 large cookies, 3 colors of royal icing, 2 types of sprinkles, toothpicks (for spreading icing, if you choose), and instructions! $20

Michael’s Candy

Our Valentine’s display at Lamb’s Fresh Market (Wausau Avenue location) is just past the Customer Service area – next to the greeting cards – across from produce. PK Creations is a brother-sister owned and operated business. My brother began Michael’s Candy in 1979 and has been manufacturing fine chocolates in downtown Wausau, WI ever since.

Sweet Dreams Bakery – Wausau

Need a fun activity for the kids, grandkids or yourself? Our Valentine cookie kits ($11) give you everything you need to create a dozen decorated cookies. You’ll get 12 heart-shaped sugar cookies, white frosting and sprinkles/sugar. Add your own food coloring and extra sprinkles for even more decorating fun. We also offer just the cookies ($9/dz).

Town of Rib Mountain

Letters of the alphabet that form words in a phrase related to Valentine’s Day have been attached to trees, poles, and buildings at six different hiking trails and parks in Rib Mountain. Pick up a form with a map on one side and a chart on the other side at the Doepke Park kiosk between January 30 and February 10, then, head out to each location to find the letters and complete the phrase. All contestants will receive a Valentine goodie grab bag and a chance to win a prize!