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Wisconsin Rapids, WI
25Events this week
11Free things to do
72New spots
78New stories

● Checked Friday, October 23, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Wisconsin Rapids

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 25 events, day by day →

United Way's Day of Caring

Saturday 8am · United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties · Free

Halloween BYOP Doubles Tournament

Saturday 9am · Big Eau Pleine County Park

McMillan Library Hairstyle Workshop

Saturday 10am · McMillan Memorial Library

2026 Ducks Unlimited Bingo Night

Saturday 2pm · Pittsville Lions Park

Spooky Maze

Saturday 4pm · Pittsville

New in Wisconsin Rapids

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Electric Nails

Beauty

Fresh set, anyone? If your nails are looking a little "been typing since 2019," Electric Nails delivers tidy, long-lasting finishes and creative sets tailored to your vibe.

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Papa Bear's Mini Golf

Entertainment

Putts and sweet treats: If you need an easy win for kids, grandparents, and that one competitive coworker, Papa Bear's Mini Golf has an easygoing course plus ice cream, snacks, and a little gift shop.

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Signature Hair & Nail Studio

Beauty

Neat nails, zero fuss: When your nails are looking more "yardwork" than "week‑ready," Signature Hair & Nail Studio is a low-fuss local spot for careful nail care and clean shaping.

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Most read in Wisconsin Rapids

The five stories Wisconsin Rapids readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Wisconsin State Parks Celebrate The Season With Fall Candlelight Hikes

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is inviting the public to attend fall candlelight hikes, fall festivals, and other seasonal events throughout October and November at Wisconsin's state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas.

    Full story at dnr.wisconsin.gov ↗

  2. Decision closing in on Wisconsin Rapids data center development

    The Common Council of Wisconsin Rapids is set to decide on the proposal for a data center in Wisconsin Rapids on Oct.

    Full story at dailyreporter.com ↗

  3. 15 Sensational Halloween Attractions To Visit In Wisconsin This Year

    The state of Wisconsin is known for its Halloween attractions, including haunted asylums, haunted woods, and glowing pumpkin trails.

    Full story at kroc.com ↗

  4. UW-Stevens Point to stage ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ beginning Oct. 23

    The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UW-Steven's Point) will stage "The Rocky Horror Show," a cult classic rock musical by Richard O'Brien, starting on Oct.

    Full story at spmetrowire.com ↗

  5. Oracle to Absorb $300 Million in Nuclear Power Costs for Wisconsin Ratepayers — BigGo Finance

    Oracle plans to purchase power from the Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Wisconsin, taking on a portion of the fuel costs currently paid by electricity customers in the state.

    Full story at finance.biggo.com ↗

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