Good morning, Wausau.

The Village of Vesper will host Celebrate Vesper 2026 on Saturday, July 18, featuring a community parade at 11:30 a.m. and later a park showcase with free kids’ activities + food trucks, karaoke, and live music for families.

Crews from across the Midwest arrived on Sunday to start a week-long home repair project organized by Group Mission Trips and co-hosted by Habitat for Humanity.

Up to 50 properties will be renovated, and volunteers were welcomed with a cookout hosted by the Early Bird Rotary Club & local partners.

Whitecap Kayak hosted whitewater lessons in downtown Wausau last weekend where instructors taught paddle techniques and water safety to participants aged 12 to 75.

The shop will offer additional lessons next weekend in August — giving beginners and skill-seekers another chance to learn.

Jazz on the River Concert Series

Sundays, Jul 19 – Aug 16 — Kickbusch Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant series of free jazz concerts along the scenic river in Wausau.

Jazz on the River Summer Concert Series

5-7 p.m. — Kickbusch Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing summer evening filled with live jazz while overlooking the river.

Painting with Sound

Drop-in to the Woodson Art Museum's sculpture garden on Thursday, July 30 from 5 to 6 pm to experiment with Coloratura technology, meet with inventor and artist Camry Ivory, and paint with sound! Watch and listen as your brushstrokes create art and music right before your eyes and ears. No registration is required and all ages are welcome to join in. In case of inclement weather, this program will be held at the Glass Box Studio.

Painting with Sound

Drop-in to the Woodson Art Museum's sculpture garden on Thursday, July 30 from 5 to 6 pm to experiment with Coloratura technology, meet with inventor and artist Camry Ivory, and paint with sound! Watch and listen as your brushstrokes create art and music right before your eyes and ears. No registration is required and all ages are welcome to join in. In case of inclement weather, this program will be held at the Glass Box Studio.

Wausau Woodchucks vs. Lakeshore Chinooks Baseball Game

1:05-4:05 p.m. — Historic Athletic Park — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of baseball with food and excellent views along the third-base line.

Jazz on the River Concert Series

5-7 p.m. — Kickbusch Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of live jazz music by the river with food trucks and picnic options.