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Christmas Lights in Sun Prairie, WI

The top places to see Christmas lights in Sun Prairie this season are Holiday Fantasy in Lights (Nov 14 – Dec 31), Zoo Lights at Henry Vilas Zoo (Nov 20 – Dec 23) and Waunakee Rotary Lights (Nov 22 – Dec 31). We've mapped 1 display in Sun Prairie and 15 more nearby (8 tree lightings, 3 parades, 2 events). 14 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Downtown Fire & Lights Holiday Parade

Parade Β· Sun Prairie, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

Nov 28 – Nov 28

Near Sun Prairie (within 25 miles)

Christmas in the Grove Lights Parade

Parade Β· Cottage Grove, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

7.3 miDec 4 – Dec 6

DeForest Community Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· DeForest, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

7.6 miDec 3 – Dec 3

Light the Ice Ceremony

Tree lighting Β· Monona, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

11 miNov 28 – Nov 28

Wisconsin State Capitol Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Madison, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

11 miDec 1 – Dec 1

Edgewater Hotel Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Madison, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

11 miNov 27 – Nov 27

Shine on Madison

Tree lighting Β· Madison, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

12 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Light the Night Parade with Santa

Parade Β· Waunakee, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

12 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Waunakee Rotary Lights

Walk-thru Β· Waunakee, WI Β· Free (goodwill donations collected)

Opens soon

12 miNov 22 – Dec 31

Holiday Fantasy in Lights

Drive-thru Β· Madison, WI Β· Free (donations accepted at the exit)

Opens soon

12 miNov 14 – Dec 31

Zoo Lights at Henry Vilas Zoo

Walk-thru Β· Madison, WI Β· $12 per person (4 tickets for $40); includes unlimited carousel rides

Opens soon

13 miNov 20 – Dec 23

Hilldale North Pole Party and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Madison, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

14 miNov 22 – Nov 22

Light the Green

Tree lighting Β· Middleton, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

16 miNov 21 – Nov 22

Fitchburg Holiday Lights Tour & Jubilee

Event Β· Fitchburg, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

16 miDec 11 – Dec 13

Victorian Holiday Weekend Light Show

Event Β· Stoughton, WI Β· Not listed

Opens soon

18 miDec 4 – Dec 6

Verona Hometown Holidays Express

Tree lighting Β· Verona, WI Β· Free

Opens soon

22 miDec 4 – Dec 4

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Christmas lights in Sun Prairie: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Sun Prairie?

Popular picks this season include Holiday Fantasy in Lights (Nov 14 – Dec 31), Zoo Lights at Henry Vilas Zoo (Nov 20 – Dec 23), Waunakee Rotary Lights (Nov 22 – Dec 31) and Victorian Holiday Weekend Light Show (Dec 4 – Dec 6). In all, 16 displays are mapped in and around Sun Prairie, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Sun Prairie?

Free options include Holiday Fantasy in Lights, Waunakee Rotary Lights, Fitchburg Holiday Lights Tour & Jubilee and Downtown Fire & Lights Holiday Parade. 14 of the 16 displays near Sun Prairie are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Sun Prairie?

Yes. Holiday Fantasy in Lights (Free (donations accepted at the exit)). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

When do Christmas lights start in Sun Prairie?

The earliest Sun Prairie-area displays turn on Nov 14, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.

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