Sun Prairie Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Sun Prairie and surrounding areas
Sun Prairie welcomes the holiday season in the main district with festive events, Christmas markets, and seasonal cheer that light up downtown. Enjoy downtown carolers and holiday markets, and look for family-friendly performances and Santa visits that make evenings feel merry and bright. From Winter festivals to special tours and seasonal activities, Sun Prairie offers things to do that bring communities together for traditional holiday celebrations and joyful winter gatherings.
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Christmas Markets
27 eventsSix-week community holiday celebration boosting downtown businesses.
Christmas Lights
15 eventsWeekend-long Holiday Lights Tour with kickoff party
Christmas Parties
8 eventsSold-out wine walk with 20+ tasting locations and holiday lights.
Christmas Shows
7 eventsMadison Ballet's annual production of The Nutcracker
Christmas Activities
20 eventsAnnual illuminated holiday parade with community involvement.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Fitchburg Holiday Lights Tour & Get Festive with Agora
(Fitchburg)
Weekend-long Holiday Lights Tour with kickoff party
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Columbus Festival of Lights Parade
(Columbus)
Annual illuminated holiday parade with community involvement.
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Holiday Fantasy in Lights
(Madison)
Spectacular free holiday light displays in Olin Park.
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Shine On Madison Holiday Celebration
(Madison)
Six-week community holiday celebration boosting downtown businesses.
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Noon Rotary Holiday Light Show
(Fond du Lac)
Drive-through holiday light show with synchronized music
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Wanderlights: A Downtown Columbus Holiday Light Experience
(Columbus)
Sprawling free holiday light display across three downtown locations.
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Sun Prairie Christmas FAQ
The Fire & Lights Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony held downtown each year are the biggest holiday events, marking the start of the season with festive lights, a parade of decorated fire trucks, and community celebrations.
Sun Prairie’s Fire & Lights Weekend, featuring a fire truck parade adorned with twinkling lights followed by a tree lighting at the Historical Museum, is a unique and cherished local tradition that brings the community together.
Neighborhoods around Bellflower Lane are well-known for their festive light displays, and many other residential areas throughout Sun Prairie offer charming neighborhood displays that are perfect for a holiday stroll or drive.
Downtown Sun Prairie hosts the Fire & Lights Weekend market, a great place to find local artisans and seasonal vendor stalls. Additionally, smaller neighborhood markets and craft fairs occur throughout the city during the holiday season.
Enjoying neighborhood light displays, attending the Fire & Lights Parade, and visiting the tree lighting ceremony are all free and budget-friendly ways to celebrate the holidays in Sun Prairie.
Families will enjoy the Fire & Lights Parade with its festive fire trucks and Santa visit, as well as the Bellflower Lights display and various holiday markets offering crafts and treats suitable for children.