
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.
Looking for a new career opportunity?
Click below to learn more about our open Executive Director position, and how you could help shape the Wausau community.
Vendor applications are live for our last Market event of the year!
Upcoming Events
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Small Business Saturday
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29
‘Tis the season for shopping small! Now a fairly well-known event, Small Business Saturday started as a strategic effort to encourage local sales during the holiday season. While the big box stores may serve their purpose at times, keeping those shopping dollars with small businesses has a bigger impact on our community and local economy.
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Holiday Makers Market
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 | 10AM-3PM
Join us for a festive shopping experience in downtown Wausau! Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list while supporting local makers and small businesses. We’ll be featuring craft cocktails, live music, and holiday vibes!
Live and work in downtown Wausau
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.
