Explore the District.
The Wausau River District promotes and facilitates economic vitality and historic preservation in downtown Wausau for the benefit of the entire community.
Upcoming Events
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Wausau Pride
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
Celebrate June Pride Month with a whole day of activities in downtown Wausau.
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Wausau Night Market Series
THIRD THURSDAYS, JUNE-AUGUST
Makers, farmers, and food trucks OH MY! Join us for nighttime shopping featuring live music and extended hours from your fave small businesses.
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ExhibiTour
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
Local businesses transform into art galleries for the evening, with wine samples at each stop.
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Small Business Saturday
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
‘Tis the season for shopping small! Head downtown for holiday goods, in-store specials, discounts, and more.
Live and work downtown
Looking for a new place? Wondering how you can start your dream job in downtown Wausau? We can help! The Wausau River District is a great place to live and work, with easy access to shopping, restaurants, office space, parks and walking trails, and so much more.
Get out and about
Parking:
Every parking question, answered! Downtown Wausau has many different parking options, making it super easy to enjoy the space both day and night.
Want to catch the city bus? Find all the details here about routes, rates and more.
Whether you’re exploring the District on two wheels or two feet, be sure to acquaint yourself with City-wide paths/trails and safety guidelines.