Children’s Imaginarium Hosts Second Annual Construct It Kids Hands-On Event Introduces Children to Construction, Skilled Trades, and STEM Careers

The Children’s Imaginarium, located at 195 N. Second Street in downtown Wausau, is excited to announce the second annual Construct It Kids, taking place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Designed for children ages 2–12+ and their families, Construct It Kids brings the worlds of construction, engineering, and skilled trades to life through interactive experiences. Children will have opportunities to explore equipment, meet local trades professionals, and discover how STEM skills are used to design, build, and strengthen their communities.

“Construct It Kids gives children the chance to learn by doing—whether they are operating a tool, exploring a piece of equipment, or completing a hands-on building activity,” said Julie Bollmann, Executive Director of the Children’s Imaginarium. “These experiences help children build confidence, spark curiosity, and see the exciting possibilities available in STEM and the skilled trades.”

This year’s event will feature:

• 14 hands-on activities led by professionals from the construction and skilled-trades industries.
• Seven equipment displays, offering children a close-up look at construction vehicles, trucks, lifts, and other machinery.
• Opportunities for families to meet local professionals and learn about careers in construction, engineering, and trades.
• Engaging STEM experiences for children of a wide range of ages and interests.

Tickets are $6 per person, and children ages 1 and younger are FREE. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.childrensimaginarium.org or on the day of the event. Construct It Kids admission is separate from admission to the Children’s Imaginarium.

Proceeds support the Children’s Imaginarium’s mission to provide accessible, play-based STEM learning experiences for children and families throughout Central Wisconsin.

Construct It Kids is made possible through the generous support of the following sponsors: Premier Sponsors - Hurckman Mechanical and WSAW Channel 7; Logo Sponsors – Miron, Hooper, Stainless Specialists, Ross Construction and Wausau Tile; Named Sponsors - Waste Management, CORRE, Inc., Spectrum Insurance, Equiflow, McClone Insurance, Stevens Construction, Festival Foods, Fleet Farm, Becher-Hoppe, Complete Filtration, Ahern and Westphal Staffing.

“We are incredibly grateful to the businesses and organizations that make Construct It Kids possible,” Bollmann said. “Their investment in hands-on learning and workforce awareness gives children throughout Central Wisconsin the opportunity to dream big and begin discovering their own potential.”

For additional information, visit www.childrensimaginarium.org or follow the Children’s Imaginarium on Facebook and Instagram.