What to do and see in Wausau, Wisconsin (WI): The Best Things to do Good for Kids

We are the Central Wisconsin Water Ski Show Team and we call ourselves The Water Walkers! We are a non-profit, 501c3, volunteer organization that performs FREE family friendly waterski shows every week in Central Wisconsin. Lake DuBay shows are Thursdays at 6:30 P.M. at South Bay Beach Park, 4480 Park Road, Mosinee, WI. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on as well as sunglasses or a hat for sunny days. Lake Wausau shows are Tuesdays at 6:30 P.M. at DC Everest Park, 1800 S. 3rd Ave., Wausau. Bleacher seating is available or bring your own chair. A concession stand with food, beverages, and snacks is available at both locations. At each show we accept donations to keeps gas in our boats and skiers on the water! We also sell 50/50 raffle tickets at each show. You can expect to hear great announcing and toe tapping music, and see skiers of all ages in dazzling costumes, all combined to provide free entertainment for you and your family!

In 2001, the Town of Maine chose to build a new Town hall. After much planning we were successful in getting the building moved to the garden grounds. It is now fully restored for others to enjoy on our historical preservation site. This property is the work of thousands of volunteer hours and we are thankful to the great contractors, neighbors, friends and family members, who have brought new life to this old structure. In 2006, the 111 year old Round Barn was moved to the Willow property on September 13. The barn continues to be a work in progress, with monies raised from our festivals going to fund the on-going restoration. We are a family-run, family-friendly place hosting public and private events including festivals, weddings, corn maze, sleigh rides, corporate events, baby showers, and more.

North Central Wisconsin's home for the performing arts is The Grand Theater. Located in downtown Wausau, The Grand has it all--from Broadway to Ballet, Comedy to Cirque, Classical, Theatre and so much more!

Fantastic hiking trails with spectacular vistas and unique habitats, nature programs for the family, Summer concerts, and Winter snowshoe events. Reserveable shelters, and a beautiful outdoor event venue. Park concessions open daily during Summer season (Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day weekend), and weekends during Fall (through mid October) with gifts, snacks and more.

Central Wisconsin's only botanical garden located on the north end of Wausau, WI. The Gardens currently features a Memory Plaza, Wildflower Woods, Meditation Garden, outdoor Kitchen Potager, raised garden beds used for education, fully accessible Treehouse, and aerated pond. Numerous trails, some marked with distance posts, lead through the property, which can be visited free of charge. A wide variety of trees, many of them memorials, and other colorful plantings dot the landscape. Ideal for walks, meditation, exploration, and events such as weddings, birthday parties, and reunions. A list of Garden events, including regular tours, can be found on the website. The Gardens are a geocaching site.

Athletic Park is a baseball stadium and the home field of the Wisconsin Woodchucks baseball team of the Northwoods League. It features a covered grandstand with stadium/bleacher seating along with private decks available for groups, dug outs, concessions and and team clubhouses. A brand new playground for children is also available as a part of the park experience.