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Sun Prairie’s event calendar is filled with fun, one-of-a-kind events all year round.

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Event flyer with blurred beer glasses, text reads: Pop Up Beer Gardens, June 17 • Smarty Pants, Liberty Park, Trivia game by Quizmaster, with string lights at the top.
June 17 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Pop-Up Beer Gardens – Time Machine

Calling all trivia lovers! Grab your friends who know all the “fun facts” and join us for trivia hosted by…

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June 18 - June 27

Sun Prairie Mural Fest

Join us in downtown Sun Prairie as muralists begin bringing new works of art to life.  Watch the first outlines…

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June 18 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Explore Children’s Museum Day of Play

What is a Day of Play? It’s a day of FREE ADMISSION for ALL visitors! Thanks to our generous sponsors,…

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Children and adults participate in arts and crafts activities at an outdoor recreation trailer event, with tables set up beside a colorful trailer.
June 18 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dine in the Dream Park & Mural Fest Kick-Off

The Sun Prairie Mural Fest all starts with a kick-off in the Dream Park. Join us for food, live music,…

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A child climbs a rock wall at Firemen’s Park in the Prairie, with sunlight casting shadows on the painted wooden structure.
June 18 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Community Mural Painting Event

Join muralist, Mayela Finol, to help create a one-of-a-kind community mural as this exciting new artwork begins to take shape. …

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A marquee sign with "Stand Up Comedy The Loft at 132" in neon letters, framed by red curtains and two microphones in the foreground.
June 19 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Stand-up Comedy at The Loft at 132

Come out to The Loft for cocktails and laughs Friday June 19th. Comedy starts at 8pm and there is no…

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A modern stone building with a triangular roof section and large windows, set amidst landscaped greenery and flowers, marked by a sign reading "Sun Prairie Public Library.
June 20

Sun Prairie Library Events

The Sun Prairie Public Library serves as a central hub to the community, offering free programming and services for all…

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People gathered at a market stall with a cow-themed plush toy and various food items. A "Farmer John’s" sign hangs in the background beneath a yellow canopy.
June 20 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Downtown Farmers Market

Fresh-grown produce, locally made products, and more are available year-round at our Saturday Farmers Market. Additional farmers markets are held during the week as well.

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A wide street lined with buildings on both sides is filled with people sitting and standing along the sidewalks, likely waiting for a parade or event to begin. The sky is partly cloudy.

Discover the Historic Downtown Charm of Sun Prairie


Sun Prairie’s historic downtown district offers a blend of old-world charm and modern excitement, making…

A young girl in a coat and beanie smiles with arms outstretched while surrounded by festive lights and falling confetti.

Celebrate the Holiday Magic of Fire & Lights Weekend in Sun Prairie


Kick off your holiday season with the enchanting Fire & Lights Weekend in Sun Prairie,…

Celebrate National Dairy Month in Sun Prairie


June marks National Dairy Month, and Sun Prairie is the perfect place to dive into…

Children, dressed for winter, participate in a sledding race on a snowy hill. One child rides a cardboard sled as others push and cheer. Snow is visibly falling around them.

Embrace Winter in Sun Prairie: A Guide to Cold-Weather Outdoor Fun: Sleds, Snowshoes and Ice Skates


Embrace the snowy season with some outdoor fun. Sun Prairie offers several parks and hills…

Experience the Music Scene in Sun Prairie: Budget-Friendly Options for Music Lovers


Sun Prairie is a hidden gem for music lovers, offering a plethora of budget-friendly options…

Three people sit on the grass at a park, smiling and enjoying corn on the cob. Other people can be seen in the background.

Corn Fest Weekend Getaway 


Before the kids head back to school, get away to the greater Madison area with…

A group of nine people poses in front of a building decorated with colorful murals at the Sun Prairie Mural Fest. A banner and painting equipment are visible nearby.

Beyond O’Keeffe: Sun Prairie’s Mural Fest and the Artists Who Are Transforming the Town


Known as the birthplace of the legendary Georgia O’Keeffe — Sun Prairie has always had…

Artists on scissor lifts paint large murals on a building, while several people watch and take photos from the ground under a sunny sky.

Meet the 2026 Sun Prairie’s Mural Fest Artists


Emily Balsley – Sun Prairie City Hall Emily Balsley is an illustrator and muralist living…

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