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Sun Prairie Fire & Lights Parade Cancelled
the 110th Annual Fire & Lights Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony previously scheduled for Saturday, November 29 at 5:00 pm has been cancelled due severe winter weather.
City of Sun Prairie to Host First Repair Cafe
The City of Sun Prairie is excited to invite the community to its first Repair Cafe on Tuesday, December 9 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm in the Atrium of the Sun Prairie Public Library (1350 Linnerud Dr.).
City of Sun Prairie & ULI Chicago To Host Public Presentation on Sustainable Growth
The City of Sun Prairie in partnership with Urban Land Institute Chicago (ULI Chicago) invites the community to join a virtual public presentation on Wednesday, September 2 at 6:00 pm.
Sun Prairie Farmers Market Launches 40th Season
The 2026 Sun Prairie Farmers Market is set to launch its milestone 40th season on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
August 2026
August is a special month here in Sun Prairie – the long-awaited Corn Fest season is upon us! But, while there is always time for the festivities, your City Staff is hard at work behind the scenes. Read on for a few kernels of news fresh from City Hall.
Come From Away
The Fireside is proud to bring the exhilarating Tony Award-winning musical that was born out of the tragedy of September 11, 2001. In the remarkable true story of Come From Away, what started as an average morning in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland
National Geographic Live: Quest for the Boiling River
As part of Overture Presents, this is your opportunity to meet National Geographic explorers as they share behind-the-scenes stories and stunning visuals that ignite curiosity and spark real-world impact.
LaCrosse
We begin our day's adventure with a stop at the Hixon House in LaCrosse for a docent-led tour through this piece of LaCrosse history. The Hixon House was built in 1858 by pioneer Gideon Hixon, who went on to become a wealthy lumber baron in LaCrosse.