Events You Can't Miss
A Magical Performance: The Nutcracker | December 3 | The Children's Imaginarium at 11 AM | FREE for members, $10 for non-members
Full Moon Night Hike | December 4 | Monk Botanical Gardens at 5 PM to 7 PM | $5 per person, FREE for Children 2 & under
Wausau Holiday Parade | December 5 | Downtown Wausau at 6:30 PM | FREE
Winter Wonderland Cabaret | December 5 | Wausau Conservatory of Music from 6 PM to 9 PM | $5, FREE for Children 5 & under
Santa Paws | December 6 | Humane Society of Marathon County from 12 PM to 5 PM | $10 donation
The Nutcracker | December 6 & 7 | The Grand Theater Saturday at 1:30 PM & 7 PM, Sunday at 1 PM | Tickets starting at $31
Central Wisconsin Wausau Area Holiday Gift & Craft Show | December 6 | Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center from 9 AM to 4 PM | $5, FREE for Kids 12 & under
Christmas Festival | Willow Springs Garden | December 6 & 7 | Willow Springs Garden from Saturday 10 AM to 7 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 1 PM | FREE
Painting & Cookies with Santa | December 7 | Clay Corner Studio at 12 PM, 1 PM, & 2 PM | $10
Christmas Museum | Saturdays & Sundays in December | Willow Springs Garden from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM | $5 per person
Italian Christmas Feast | December 10 | The Milk Merchant at 6 PM | SOLD OUT, contact 715-843-0909 for cancellations or openings
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy | December 10 | The Grand Theater at 7:30 PM | Tickets Start at $35
Visit with Santa | December 10 | Children's Imaginarium from 5 PM to 7 PM | FREE for members or $10
The Oak Ridge Boys - American Made Christmas Farewell Tour | December 11 | The Grand Theater at 7:30 PM | Tickets starting at $55
Altenburgh Christmas Extravaganza | December 12 | The Grand Theater at 7:30 PM | Tickets starting at $45
Live Music with Dean and Terry Band | December 12 | Bull Falls Brewing Company from 6 PM to 9 PM
Rock n' Roll Toy Drive | December 13 | Nevermore on Third at 8 PM | Toy or Cash Entry
Grinchmas on Grand | December 13 | Grand Ave Artifactory from 7:30 AM to 9 PM |
Holidays at the Houses: Honoring Heritage | December 13 | Marathon County Historical Society & Woodson History Center from 10 AM to 4 PM | $5
Holiday Makers Market | December 14 | Washington Square from 10 AM to 3 PM
Christmas Bird Count | December 14 | George W. Mead Wildlife Area from 7 AM to 7:30 PM | FREE
A Holiday Show 50th Anniversary | December 15 | Timberline Figure Skating Club & Marathon Park Ice Arena at 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM | FREE
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas | December 16 | The Grand Theater at 3 PM and 7:30 PM | Tickets starting at $76
Snow Much Fun Sensory Night | December 16 | Children's Imaginarium from 5 PM to 7 PM | FREE for members and for families who have children with special sensory needs
A Christmas Carol | December 19, 20, & 21 | Wausau Community Theatre & UW Center for Civic Engagement at 7:30 PM & 2 PM | $25 for Adults, $21 for seniors & students, $17 for youth 10-17, $10 for children under 10
Sweating with Santa | December 20 | Greenheck Turner Community Center beginning at 8 AM | $25-$30 Proceeds go towards Greenheck Turner youth sports scholarships, the D.C. Everest Education Foundation, and D.C. Everest athletic scholarships
STEM Saturday: Decorate an Ornament | December 20 | The Children's Imaginarium from 12 PM to 2 PM | FREE for members, $10 for non-members
Jingle Ball Rock The Hall II | December 20 | The Grand Theater at 7 PM | Tickets starting at $49
Dueling Pianos Holiday Special | December 20 | bantr - Rothschild from 8 PM to 11 PM
The Jingle Jam | December 21 | Granite Peak Ski Area from 3 PM to 6 PM | $10
Josh Berton Live Concert | December 26 | Bull Falls Brewing Company from 5 PM to 8 PM
New Year's Eve Party | December 31 | Granite Peak Ski Area at 8 PM | SOLD OUT, contact 715-845-2846 if cancellations and open spots
Where to Shop for the Perfect Christmas Gift
For the One who Adores Thoughtful Home Decor & Sustainable Goods
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For the One who Loves (or Needs) New Clothes
White Giraffe Boutique
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For the Indie Lovers & Storytellers
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For the Outdoor Junkie
Shepherd & Schaller Sporting Goods
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For the Foodie in Your Life
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For Your Furry/Feathered Friends
Katzenbarkers Natural Pet Food + Supplies
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Christmas Eve/Christmas Meal Ideas
Here is a list of Restaurants that have been open on Christmas and/or Christmas Eve in the past. Please call ahead to check hours and availability for this year:
- Breakfast Bear
- The Log Cabin Restaurant
- Hoehns Huddle
- Blue Willow Cafe
- The Garage
- Blissful Bites and Brunch
- Texas Roadhouse
- Tri City
- King Buffet
- Palms Supper Club
- Hiawatha Sports Bar
Restaurants that May Do Catering/Pick Up. Please call ahead for availability:
**These lists are subject to change and are dependent on the year.
We wish you the happiest of holidays! 🎅💝❄🎁🎄
