Summer Kickoff Weekend

June 15 & 17, 2018
Marathon Park Ice Rinks - The 400 Block

Presenting Sponsor

Summer's start is celebrated with this Weekend celebration! Friday night from 5-9pm at the Marathon Park Ice Rinks is the Kickoff Celebration complete with kids games, a kids fun run, food, music, and crafts! All that is followed by a movie. Sunday is Father's Day and what better way to celebrate than a classic car show on the 400 Block! All activities are free!

FRIDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES WILL BE MOVED INSIDE TO THE MARATHON PARK ICE RINKS (1201 STEWART AVENUE) DUE TO RAIN

Friday, June 15

Join us at the Marathon Park Ice Rinks from 5-9 p.m. to kickoff summer! After, join us for an outdoor movie!

2018 Schedule of Events:
Movie: Moana - STARTING AT 8PM
5-9pm Music & Photo Booth sponsored by Wausau Smiles
5-9pm Balloon Twisting by Mischief & Magic
5-9pm Face Painting by Rasmussen College
5-9pm Inflatable Bounce Houses
5-9pm STEM Mobile by the Samoset Council BSA
5-9pm Interactive Kinder Block Activity by the Friends of Wausau Historic Landmarks
5-9pm Interactive exhibits featuring a life-size fiberglass milking cow and more by the Partnership for Progressive Agriculture!
5-9pm Crafts by CVA
5-9pm 'Bubbling for Joy' Experiment by Trinity on Stewart
5-9pm Activities by Marathon County Historical Society
5-9pm Wausau Children's Museum
5-9pm Interactive Spudmobile

Food vendors will be on-site! Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy summer!

Kids Fun Run - June 15

DUE TO WEATHER AND THE CHANGE IN LOCATION, THE KIDS FUN RUN WILL BE CANCELLED FOR 2018.

We invite all kids to participate in the Summer Kickoff Fun Run!

Time: 6:00pm 3 & Under Starts and all age groups will follow
Date: June 15
Location: Oak Island Park
Price: $3 per registrant OR
Max of $5/family
Age Categories & Race Lengths:
3 & Under: 200 yards
4-5: 400 yards
6-7: 400 yards
8-9: 600 yards
10-12: 1/2 mile
13+: 1/2 mile
Register: CLICK HERE to fill out the form and send in with payment OR bring $3 per child (MAX $5 PER FAMILY) to the event and register on-site!
Prizes: All registrants will receive a medal, water, and snack!

Sunday, June 17

Father's Day Classic Car Show on the 400 Block
10am-3pm

Bring dad down to view the over 80 cars on display. From yesteryear to now, these cars are something to see.

Miss High Octane Pinup Contest will take place at 1 p.m. on the stage!

Music by Carmen Lee & The Tomorrow River Two from 10:30 a.m. - Noon

Food Vendors On-Site

To enter the car show, simply come to the 400 Block around 8am and we will place you in the show. There is no fee this year. *There are limited spots and once we are full, we cannot take any more.

2018 Sponsors

Kickoff Presenting Sponsor

Classic Car Show Presenting Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Car Show Partner

Friday: Oak Island Park (Map below)
Sunday: 400 Block