Step into the festive season in Wausau with our detailed guide. For those who wake up to Wausau views and those just dreaming of them, our guide brings holiday wishes to life.
One highlight of the season is the Wausau Holiday Parade, a local tradition that showcases festive floats, joyful music, and the twinkling lights of the season. Featuring vibrant decorations and community spirit, the parade always leaves participants with a sense of holiday warmth. And definitely don't forget Willow Springs’ Old Fashioned Christmas Festival, where you can experience nostalgic activities and a lively market. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Wausau
- Home Free: Any Kind of Christmas Tour
- Wausau Holiday Parade
- Willow Springs’ Old Fashioned Christmas Festival
- Mosinee Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade (Mosinee)
- Wausau Symphony & Band Holiday Music
- Rotary Winter Wonderland (Marshfield)
- Christmas for Kids at the Conservatory
- Monk Botanical Garden’s Winter Solstice Celebration
- Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at the Greater Wausau Children’s Museum
- Sweet Landmarks Gingerbread House Contest
See these and even more events listed below!
Wausau Holiday Light Displays
Rotary Winter Wonderland
What to Expect:
Holiday light display supporting local food pantries.
Description:
Rotary Winter Wonderland is a holiday light display at Wildwood Zoo in Marshfield, Wisconsin, featuring over two million LED lights and animated displays. The event supports local food pantries and offers both walking and driving routes.
Where: Marshfield | More Info: Rotary Winter Wonderland
Wausau Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Wausau Symphony & Band Holiday Music
What to Expect:
Celebrating local musicians with festive holiday music.
Description:
The Wausau Symphony & Band presents a holiday concert featuring festive favorites and classical pieces, celebrating the season with local talent.
Where: Wausau | More Info: Wausau Symphony & Band Holiday Music
Christmas for Kids at the Conservatory
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday concert with musical performances and treats.
Description:
Join the Wausau Conservatory of Music for a special holiday event featuring musical performances, appetizers, and desserts, creating a joyful atmosphere perfect for families.
Where: Wausau | More Info: Christmas for Kids at the Conservatory
Home Free: Any Kind of Christmas Tour
What to Expect:
All-vocal country group performing holiday tunes with incredible harmonies.
Description:
Home Free brings a heartwarming mix of Christmas classics and timeless country standards to the stage with their signature blend of harmonies and quick-witted humor.
Where: Wausau | More Info: Home Free: Any Kind of Christmas Tour
Wausau Other Holiday Activities
Wausau Holiday Parade
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday celebration with festive floats and family activities.
Description:
The Wausau Holiday Parade is a festive event featuring floats, coloring books, and candy, starting at Marathon Park and continuing through downtown Wausau. The parade theme is TOYLAND, and a Warming Party with cookies and Santa visits will take place at Washington Square.
Where: Wausau | More Info: Wausau Holiday Parade
Willow Springs’ Old Fashioned Christmas Festival
What to Expect:
Historic buildings with festive decorations.
Description:
Willow Springs’ Old Fashioned Christmas Festival features historic buildings, festive decorations, and seasonal activities amidst 40 acres of beautifully restored grounds.
Where: Wausau | More Info: Willow Springs’ Old Fashioned Christmas Festival
Mosinee Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday event with local vendors and student scholarship fundraising.
Description:
The Mosinee Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade features a festive celebration with a tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa, and a holiday parade through Downtown Mosinee.
Where: Mosinee | More Info: Mosinee Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade
Monk Botanical Garden’s Winter Solstice Celebration
What to Expect:
Nighttime botanical garden activities with craft cocktails and local ingredients.
Description:
Celebrate the Winter Solstice at Monk Botanical Gardens with a night hike, candle-making, and wreath-creating activities amidst the beautiful glow of new permanent lighting fixtures.
Where: Wausau | More Info: Monk Botanical Garden’s Winter Solstice Celebration
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at the Greater Wausau Children’s Museum
What to Expect:
Family-friendly New Year's celebration with creative play.
Description:
Celebrate the start of a new year with the Greater Wausau Children's Museum's Noon Year's Eve Celebration, featuring fun activities and interactive play.
Where: Wausau | More Info: Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at the Greater Wausau Children’s Museum
Sweet Landmarks Gingerbread House Contest
What to Expect:
Unique gingerbread house designs and architectural creativity.
Description:
The Sweet Landmarks Gingerbread House Contest is a creative event where participants design and showcase intricate gingerbread houses, showcasing their artistic skills and holiday spirit.
Where: Wausau | More Info: Sweet Landmarks Gingerbread House Contest
Kids Learn to Curl at Wausau Curling Club
What to Expect:
Interactive curling lessons for kids.
Description:
At the Wausau Curling Club, kids can learn the basics of curling in a fun and engaging environment. Sessions are designed for kids in grades 4-8 and take place on Sundays from 6-8 PM, starting November 3.
Where: Wausau | More Info: Kids Learn to Curl at Wausau Curling Club
Vintage Game Night at the Marathon County Historical Society
What to Expect:
Nostalgic evening of vintage games.
Description:
Join us for a nostalgic evening of vintage games at the Marathon County Historical Society. Enjoy classic board games and socialize with fellow history enthusiasts in a cozy setting.
Where: Wausau | More Info: Vintage Game Night at the Marathon County Historical Society
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