Fun Prairie Frozen Fest

media release: The Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department is embracing winter with Frozen Fest, which offers a series of seasonal activities that are sure to provide community members a great time no matter the temperature. 

Frozen Fest launched in 2022 and has become a Sun Prairie staple for winter fun. The event series kicks off on Friday, January 27 and lasts until Thursday, February 2. There are vast amounts of activities that range from a winter egg hunt with mascot Parker N. Rex to a classic cardboard sledding competition. The activities planned throughout Frozen Fest offer attendees a great way to explore the Sun Prairie area and its many parks. With events being held in winter conditions, all activities are weather dependent. If necessary changes or cancellations to the schedule of events occur, organizers will share on the department Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sunprairierec. If registration is required, participants will be notified by email. Events to highlight that require registration include Cardboard Sled Classic, Hibernation Hustle Fun Run, and Frozen Movie with the Princesses. 

“We strive to be a community that values fun and building relationships through memorable experiences,” said Alyse Peters, Special Events and Sponsorship Coordinator. “I want community members to experience the fun that can happen all year round in Sun Prairie.”

Frozen Fun Prairie Events:

Friday, Jan. 27: Parker N. Rex's Winter Egg Hunt! Multiple Sun Prairie Parks, 10 AM; Candle Lit Snowshoe Hike & Fat Tire Bike Ride Sheehan Park, 4:00-7:00 PM

Saturday, Jan. 28: Ice Carving Contest Hosted by Beans N' Cream Coffee House Cannery Square, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Cardboard Sled Classic Sheehan Park, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Groundhog Open Downtown Sun Prairie, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Create a foursome and mini golf at various bars and restaurants in Downtown Sun Prairie! REGISTER NOW!; Night at the Ice Rink Wetmore Park, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM The ice rink at Wetmore Park will be open all weekend, but there will be lots going on at the rink on Saturday night! Join us for a night skate while we play music, games, and give out prizes. Enjoy the winter beer garden with Working Draft!

Sunday, Jan. 29: Hibernation Hustle Sun Prairie West High School, 10:00 AM: CHIP TIMED THIS YEAR! 5K run/walk and kids dash with Jimmy the Groundhog to get ready for Groundhog Day on Feb. 2!;  Free Spirit Siberian Sled Dog Demo Stoneridge Estates Park, 12:00 - 4:00 PM: Check out a sled dog demo every hour (noon, 1, 2, 3 pm). FREE!; Frozen Movie with the Princesses! Sun Prairie East High School Performing Arts Center, 3:00 - 6:00 PM: Doors open at 3 PM to see Elsa & Anna! Movie starts at 4 PM.

Monday, Jan. 30: Hot Cocoa, S'mores, & Craft Kit Pop Up Prairie Lakes Gazebo, 4:00-6:00 PM: FREE! Stop by to make a s'more, enjoy hot cocoa, and take a craft kit home!

Tuesday, Jan. 31: Winter Puzzle Contest! Westside Community Service Building, 6:30-8:30 PM: Participate in a contest with other puzzlers to see who can complete a 500 piece puzzle the fastest and win prizes. More information and registration!

Wednesday, Feb 1: Night at the Museum: Meet & Greet with Jimmy the Groundhog! City of Sun Prairie Historical Library & Museum, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Thursday, Feb. 2: 75th Annual Groundhog Day Prognostication! Cannery Square, 6:50 AM

For event registration and additional information on Frozen Fest, please visit https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/1472/Frozen-Fest. Specific questions about the event and future opportunities to get involved can be directed to Alyse Peters at apeters@cityofsunprairie.com.