Here are your top five weekend events happening in the Wisconsin Rapids area. 

Friday, April 7
Del McCoury Band – 7:30 p.m.

-American bluegrass leader Del McCoury will be playing the Performing Arts Center on Friday night. For more information on the event, check out this link.

Saturday, April 8
Run the Rapids 5K — 8:00 a.m.

-It’s time for the annual ‘Run the Rapids’ 5K Run/Walk event for child abuse prevention. April is child abuse prevention month, and this is the 13th annual run of its kind. Registration is at 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Kids run at 9:45 a.m. with the 5K Walk/Run at 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, April 8
Nekoosa Area Spring Easter — 8:00 a.m.

-This event includes an easter egg hunt, bunny 5k walk/run, crafts, live music and more. For more information, please click here.

Saturday, April 8
Spring Gardening Seminar — 8:30 a.m.

-Join Mid-State Technical College for a spring gardening seminar. On hand will be Lynn Steiner on Landscaping with Native Plants and Dr. Brian Smith on Small Fruits for Wisconsin Growers. Admission is $10. For more information, please call 715-421-8440.

Saturday, April 8
Renaissance Assisted Living Spring Vendor Event – 1:00 p.m.

-This bi-annual vendor event will feature over 25 local vendors. Renaissance Assisted Living is located at 1500 Pepper Ave. For more information, please call 715-424-7698.