The Best Things to do in the Wausau Area from March – August 2023
Cheer on the competitors at Granite Peak’s Pond Skim, March 25
Register your kid(s) for a spring cooking class at Grebe’s
Dine Out in support of the Be Amazing Club, March 9
Take the family for a bike ride on the Trillium Trail in Rib Mountain
Let the kids climb around at Rainbow Play Systems during an Open Play time
Sign your kid(s) up for a spring or summer camp from UW-Stevens Point
Visit Ace Hardware in Weston, on second Saturdays, 10am-1pm, to make a Kids Club craft
Take your kid(s) to Monk Gardens for After School in the Gardens, Mondays Mar. 27-May 22
Register your kid(s) for a summer youth program with the Wausau Parks Department
Sign up for a kids’ music class with the Wausau Conservatory of Music
Sign your kid(s) up for the Summer Everest Adventure Camp at Greenheck Field House
Register now for the Spring Family Tea at the Woodson History Center, March 30
Play at one of the awesome playgrounds in the Wausau area
Enjoy a farm fresh pizza at Stoney Acres Farm, Fridays and Saturdays, starting April 7
Travel to the 45 x 90 Rietbrock Geographical Marker then collect a commemorative coin
Celebrate Easter at Willow Springs Garden’s spring festival, April 8
Attend a bounce house night, climb the rock wall, or go skating at Greenheck Field House
Hunt for Easter Eggs at Marathon Park, April 8
Take a class at the Center for the Visual Arts
Explore STEM activities at Central Wisconsin Science & Engineering Festival, April 15
Sign up for the Kids Bowl Free summer program at Coral Lanes
Take the family to Healthy Kids Day at the Aspirus YMCA in Weston, April 29
Attend an one of the many story times at the Wausau Library
See black bears up close at the Wisconsin Black Bear Education Center
Visit the Wausau Winter Market, Saturday mornings through April 30
Insider Tip:
On your way to enjoy some pizza at Stoney Acres Farm, stop by Half Moon Hill Winery. They have the most adorable lambs in the spring. The 45 x 90 Rietbrock Geographical Marker is also nearby!
Visit the Farmer’s Market of Wausau or Weston Farmer’s Market, starting May 6
Canoe or kayak on the Wisconsin River or on the Eau Claire River
Check out some modern art at the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art
Test your biking skills at Sylvan Hill Bike Park
Be a Pilot for a Day at the Wausau Downtown Airport, May 6
Attend the 49th Annual Children’s Festival at the Marathon Park Ice Arena, May 13
Hike the Turkey Vulture Trail up to the old quarry on Rib Mountain
Attend Armed Forces Day Community Event at the Wausau Downtown Airport, May 20
Go to a Play and Learn event with your young children
Cheer on the racers at the State Park Speedway, starting May 20
Play laser tag or arcade games at WOW
Spend a few hours at the Wildwood Park and Zoo in Marshfield
Learn about Wausau’s logging past on the Barker-Stewart Island Interpretive Trail
Attend Pizza in the Orchard at Rock Ridge Orchard, May 25
Register for summer school: Wausau School District, College for Kids, or D.C. Everest
Watch the Memorial Day Parade in Wausau, May 29
Root for the Wausau Woodchucks with home games starting May 30
Insider Tip:
JoJo’s Jungle (pictured above) is a huge inclusive playground in Wausau. In warm weather, the park has a free splash pad. Make sure to bring a towel and a swimsuit for your kid(s)!
Visit a WI State Park for free during the Free Fun Weekend, June 3-4
Watch a free performance by the Central Wisconsin Water Walkers, starting June 6
Go swimming at Sunnyvale Park or one of these other local spots
Attend a Snake Discovery Reptile Show at a Marathon County Public Library, June 6 or 7
Watch an outdoor Movie Under the Stars in Kronenwetter
Enjoy Concerts on the Square at the 400 Block, Wednesdays at 6pm, June 7-Aug. 30
Attend Wings Over Wausau at the Downtown Wausau Airport, June 16-17
Take in a performance at The Grand Theater
Sign up for the Summer Solstice STEM Challenge: Solar Cars at Monk Gardens, June 21
Attend a Movie in the Park at the 400 Block, June 22 & 29, July 13 & 27, Aug. 10 & 31
Go strawberry, blueberry, or raspberry picking at one of these local berry farms
Attend Wausau Events’ Chalkfest at the 400 Block, June 24 & 25
Bring your kids to one of the Greater Wausau Children’s Museum’s outdoor events
Listen to music and dance at Pint Size Polkas at Oak Island Park, June 28
Play mini-golf or jump on the trampolines at Sawmill Adventure Park
Insider Tip:
Do you have out of town guests? Take them to Rib Mountain State Park to climb the observation tower or hike next to the falls at Dells of the Eau Claire County Park.
Ride the train and enjoy the splash pad at Marathon Junction
Hike or mountain bike along the Eau Claire River Trail in Weston
Watch the Mosinee 4th of July parade and fireworks, July 4
Visit the Woodson History Center for free then tour the Yawkey House Museum
Climb a tree with a certified arborist at Treetop Explorers, July 6
Attend a Storytime for Preschoolers event at Clay Corner
Go swimming at one of these awesome Outdoor Pools
Enjoy Dining on the Street in downtown Wausau, June 7 – August 30
Make a cool craft with the family at Clay House
See the hot air balloons at the Taste N Glow Balloon Fest, July 7-9
Watch racers, or try kayaking yourself, at the Wausau Whitewater Park
Attend Storytime in the Garden at the Yawkey House Museum, July 13
Visit one of the Wausau pool for free with your library card, July 20
Drive or hike up Rib Mountain and climb to the top of the lookout tower
Enjoy Hmong dancing, food and more at the Hmong Wausau Festival, July 29-30
Insider Tip:
There are some great swimming spots at Wausau area lakes and rivers. Check out this guide to find a fun place to take a dip!
See Wausau Under the Stars at Sunny Vale County Park, Aug. 1
Bring the family to the Wisconsin Valley Fair, August 1-6
Attend Pups at the Park! with the Wausau Woodchucks, Aug. 6
Check out one of the many events at Rib Mountain State Park
Take the family to Monk Gardens for Shakespeare in the Gardens, Aug. 10-12
Hike a section of the famous Ice Age Trail
Let the kids play in Art Park at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
Go camping at one of Marathon County’s campgrounds
Attend a program at the Wausau Library or at one of the other local branches
Watch the 2023 Midwest Freestyle Championships at the Whitewater Park, Aug. 19-20
Check out the Weston skate park or disc golf course
Enjoy Breakfast in the Barn and bounce houses at Willow Springs Garden, August 27
Marvel at the beauty of the waterfalls at the Dells of the Eau Claire County Park
Insider Tip:
Many pools have free days or half price admission later in the day! (This is a great option for families with little kids who can only tolerate an hour at the pool.)
This was so very helpful! Thank you!
Hi Katie,
You’re welcome!! I’m glad you’re enjoying my Spring and Summer Guide! 🙂