Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to shower your significant other with affection and this year the special date falls on a weekend. If you’re looking for some ideas to fill up your love-filled weekend, we’ve compiled a list of the best things you and your partner can do.  

 

Day Time Activities  

Buzzed V-Day Box

Photo Credits: Buzzed Wausau

Design a custom “Love You a Latte” box at Buzzed  

Pre-order in-person or on Facebook/Instagram and stop by in person for pick up on Valentine's weekend (February 13 -15). 

  • Includes 16oz hot or iced latte (choice of flavor and milk.) 

  • Choice of plant:  

    • Flowering plants: Calla Lily, Carnation, African Violet, Begonia. Orchids are available for an additional charge.

    • Houseplants: Any plant in-store $12.99 or less. Larger plants are available for an additional charge. 

 

Participate in the Valentine’s Day Explore the Outdoors Word Search Challenge at Rib Mountain 

To celebrate Valentine’s Day 2025, the Village of Rib Mountain Street and Parks Department is sponsoring an outdoor word search activity! 

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 at Doepke Park kiosk between now and February 12. Find all the information and directions for the challenge here.  

Turn in your completed form at the Doepke Park Chalet on February 15 between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to receive a Valentine's goodie grab bag, a chance for a prize, and entry in a drawing for the Grand Prize! 

 

Just Right Cakes

Photo Credits: Just Right Cake

Indulge in some sweets! 

Whether you're looking for something classic, like chocolate-covered strawberries, or something a little more unique, Wausau has plenty of options. Check out these shops for a sweet treat to share with your loved one.  

  • Sweets on 3rd 

    • Make sure to try their specialty Valentine’s Day chocolates and choose from 22 different flavors of hand-scooped premium ice cream. 

  • Sugar n’ Spice Cheesecakes 

    • While you’re here devouring creamy cheesecake, don’t forget to try a heart-shaped hand-dipped almond cookie. 

  • The Chocolate Shop 

    • Enjoy high-quality chocolates imported from Europe. 

    • Visit The Chocolate Cafe for chocolate fondue (dine-in only). 

  • Just Right Cake 

    • Come savor exquisite Ukrainian cakes and European desserts made from original and traditional recipes  

    • Looking for more Ukrainian desserts? Check out Raspberry Cake for unique and exquisite treats. 

 

Lightning Round of Activities 

 

Nighttime Activities  

Grand Theater Interior

See a show at the Grand Theatre 

Located in downtown Wausau, The Grand has it all--from Broadway to Ballet, Comedy to Cirque, Classical, Theatre and so much more! You can catch Pretty Woman: The Musical on February 13th and 14th.  

 

Enjoy a Candlelight Snowshoe Hike at Rib Moutain State Park 

The Friends of Rib Mountain State Park invite the public to explore Rib Mountain State Park on snowshoes! The candlelight hike is set for Saturday, February 15 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. (flashlights and headlamps suggested) We will have hot chocolate, hot cider, and special goodies, as well as marshmallows to roast around the campfire. Start your hike at the Friends Gathering Space, just past the park office. Some snowshoes are available to borrow but we suggest you bring your own snowshoes if you have them. Donations to cover costs are welcome. A park annual or daily admission sticker is required. Parking is limited, so please consider carpooling. 
 

For more information or if the weather is questionable, you can check the Friends of Rib Mountain Facebook page or call 715-680-9480.  

 

Savor a Romantic Dinner  

Nothing screams “I love you” more than a good meal. This weekend is the perfect time to dress up and explore those swanky restaurants you’ve always wanted to.  

  • Back When Cafe  

    • An urban-rustic space with dim lighting and mouthwatering farm-to-table dishes. 

  • Ciao 

    • Steaks, homemade pasta, veal, a great wine list, cocktails, fresh seafood, fresh oysters, homemade desserts, and a unique downtown atmosphere. 

  • Wish Wisconsin Steakhouse 

    • Featuring all the amenities of a big city steakhouse, enjoy an extensive wine and beer list, the highest quality beef, and in-house seasonally grown herbs and vegetables. 

  • Osso Buco

    • A casual fine-dining Italian and Mediterranean eatery. 

  • Velveteen Plum 

    • Wausau’s first rooftop restaurant & bar that serves Latin flavors, eclectic wines, and stylish cocktails. 

 

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Top the night off with a hand-crafted drink 

If you’re not too sleepy from a full weekend of Valentine's adventure, finish off your romantic extravaganza with a drink from these beloved bars. 

  • Juliett 

    • A warm and inviting cocktail bar in the heart of downtown Wausau. We recommend their multi-citrus variation of the Lemon Drop, “Walk Without Rhythm,” and their fan-favorite Espresso Martini. 

  • The Lounge 

    • Wausau's premier high-end lounge. With curated cocktails, rare liquors, and a menu full of Wausau's best eats. 

 

Whatever you decide to do for your loved one, it’ll be special because you are spending quality time together. We hope you have a lovely Valentine’s weekend!