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Join the GO-CART and the Gospel Afrobeat Dancers at the Juneteenth Celebration from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. This is a community dance session, and all are welcome to participate in this engaging, energetic, and fun for all ages and skill levels activity. Warm-ups, dance routines, and stretches will guided with an exciting playlist of family-friendly […]

Join the GO-CART team at Sun Prairie's 2nd annual Pride Fest. Stop by one of the tables to get your rainbows on for the community parade celebrating the right to be who you are and love in whatever way suits you.

Join hip-hop artist Marcus Porter for songwriting, beat-making, rhythmic dance games, and poetry from 11 a.m. to noon; the GO-CART team will be there from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join the GO-CART and the Gospel Afrobeat Dancers for a one-hour session of Afrobeat dance that promises to be engaging, high-energy, and fun for all ages and dance skill levels. Warm-ups, dance routines, and stretches will be set to an exciting playlist of family-friendly music from Africa. Dancing will be from 4:30- to 5:30 p.m.; […]

Join hip-hop artist Marcus Porter for songwriting, beat-making, rhythmic dance games, and poetry from 2 to 3 p.m.; the GO-CART team will be there from 1 to 4 p.m. Arts-based activities will include making a Zine ("zeen"), or homemade magazine and leading theater games.

Join the GO-CART team for arts & crafts, music-making, and recreational activities at this fun 'free play' event. Arts-based activities will include making nature mandalas and shadow drawings, as well as playing music and theater games.

UPDATE! GO-CART has unfortunately been canceled today due to the likelihood of severe weather. We hope to see you at Carriage Hills Estates Park from 9 am to noon this Thursday!  

Join poet Sara Kiiru for Word Up in the Park. Create your own poems from 10 to 11 a.m. The GO-CART team will be leading arts and recreation activities from 9 a.m. to noon. Additional arts-based activities will include tissue paper art, as well as music and theater games.

Join hip-hop artist Marcus Porter for songwriting, beat-making, rhythmic dance games, and poetry from 11 a.m. to noon; GO-CART team will be there from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join the GO-CART and the Gospel Afrobeat Dancers for a one-hour session of Afrobeat dance that promises to be engaging, high-energy, and fun for all ages and dance skill levels. Warm-ups, dance routines, and stretches will be set to an exciting playlist of family-friendly music from Africa. Dancing will be from 2 to 3 p.m.; […]

Join hip-hop artist Marcus Porter for songwriting, beat-making, rhythmic dance games, and poetry from 2 to 3 p.m.; the GO-CART team will be there from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join GO-CART for a pre-concert musical warm-up from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. with the amazing one-human jug band medicine show Boo Mullarky! Pumping out deep ragtime blues and Cajun tunes, Boo is a unique ensemble of old car horns, bells, a half guitar/half bass...guitar, kazoo, an old suitcase for a drum, and a tambourine...all at […]

Join the GO-CART team for arts & crafts, music-making, and recreational activities at this fun 'free play' event.

Join the GO-CART team at the downtown Sun Prairie National Night Out. Have fun arts and recreational activities at this fun community event.

Join the GO-CART and Lagom Music & Yoga at Sheehan Park West for musical wellness to start your day from 9 to 10 a.m. Kirsten Haukness Setz brings her infectious enthusiasm and a background in child development to her yoga and music classes for kids. As a current public school teacher, Kirsten has a deep […]

Join the GO-CART team to make bottle cap castanets and enjoy recreational activities at this fun, family-friendly event.

Join the GO-CART and Lagom Music & Yoga at Vandenburg Heights Park for musical wellness to start your day from 9 to 10 a.m.. Kirsten Haukness Setz brings her infectious enthusiasm and a background in child development to her yoga and music classes for kids. As a current public school teacher, Kirsten has a deep […]

The GO-CART team will be joining the Corn Fest Parade. Come celebration this annual community event!

Join the GO-CART team for arts-based activities and recreational games at the park!  

Join the GO-CART team to celebrate the sponsors and volunteers who made the inaugural season happen this summer! Come to the Wetmore Park shelter for some adult-level, mid-week arts and recreation fun: arts & crafts, theater games, and lawn games. Plus, enjoy local taps featuring Karben4 Brewing. The project is co-created by Prairie Music & […]

The GO-CART is celebrating back-to-school with our good friends at Sun Prairie Community Schools from 5 to 7 p.m. We're hosting a ukulele jam starting at 5:30 p.m. Bring your uke for some community music-making! The GO-CART team will also be leading recreational activities.

Join the GO-CART for a morning of arts-based activities, active play, and STEM play options. Schools Out Sessions are from 9:00 a.m. to noon. In addition to free-choice activities, each session includes a specialty arts experience. On January 27th, the Gospel Afrobeat Dancers will lead a high-energy dance session to start your day! Dance routines […]

Join Prairie Music & Arts artists at Makers Market Sun Prairie, celebrating Spring flowers. We'll be making tissue paper and origami flowers. Learn more about the market at https://www.makersmarketsp.com/

Celebrate summer and join Prairie Music & Arts artists at the Sun Prairie Farmers Market to make paper bag wind socks!

Beyond O’Keeffe: Contemporary Artists in Wisconsin is an exhibition of contemporary artists living in Wisconsin and working in a variety of styles and subject matter. This curated exhibition features work by both emerging and established artists and showcases the diverse, vibrant talent of the contemporary art landscape here in the state. This project is co-hosted […]

Join the GO-CART team to make a paper plate suncatcher at the Sun Prairie Concerts in the Park from 4 to 8 p.m. We'll also have an open art station for artists of all ages to enjoy!  

GO-CART is joining our Sun Prairie Dream Park partners and the Downtown Business Improvement District for their annual Dine in the Park event. At this family-friendly event, grab a bite to eat, then stop by the CART to have fun with aluminum foil doodles. Learn more about the event!

GO-CART is joining our Sun Prairie Dream Park partners and the Downtown Business Improvement District for their annual Dine in the Park event. At this family-friendly event, grab a bite to eat, then stop by the CART to create a Flower Painting in the style of Sun Prairie's own, Georgia O'Keeffe!  

Join the GO-CART for arts and crafts and dancing at the Juneteenth Celebration from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. This family-friendly event will feature Juneteenth educational activities/speakers, performances, a resource fair, food, and athletic activities. Back by popular demand, the Gospel Afrobeat Dancers will lead community dancing starting at 5:00 p.m.!

Meet the artists presented in the Beyond O'Keeffe: Contemporary Artists in Wisconsin Art Exhibition to celebrate artists living in Wisconsin. This curated exhibition features work by both emerging and established artists and showcases the diverse, vibrant talent of the contemporary art landscape here in the state. Beyond O'Keefe is curated and organized by Sun Prairie […]

Join Music Avenue for a family-friendly music session to celebrate Make Music Day! Activities are highly interactive and extremely fun! Geared for ages 0-4, but all ages are welcome to join this open community event! Learn more about Music Avenue!

Calling young artists! Join Prairie Music & Arts teaching artists at the GO-CART trailer to make Georgia O'Keeffe-inspired tissue paper flowers. Then, stick around to watch professional artists as they create a new mural on the Washington-Mills Factory building. While you're there, enjoy music provided by DJ Terrence J and food from Guimo's Mexican Restaurant! […]

Join artist Chele Ramos at the Streets of Sun Prairie to create a community mural reflecting Sun Prairie's connection to Georgia O'Keeffe and the natural diversity of the local area. The finished work will be displayed in Cannery Square throughout the summer for all to enjoy. Artists of all skill levels and ages are welcome […]

Join the Prairie Strummers of Sun Prairie and WaunaStrummers of Waunakee for an open-community ukulele strum and sing-along to celebrate Make Music Sun Prairie. All are welcome! Email info@prairiemusic.org for a playlist. A limited number of chairs will be provided; please bring a lawn chair and music stand if you can, and have your ukulele […]

Join the GO-CART team to make a pom-pom caterpillar at the Sun Prairie Concerts in the Park from 4 to 8 p.m. We'll also have an open art station for artists of all ages to enjoy!

Join artist Chele Ramos at the Streets of Sun Prairie to create a community mural reflecting Sun Prairie's connection to Georgia O'Keeffe and the natural diversity of the local area. The finished work will be displayed in Cannery Square throughout the summer for all to enjoy. Artists of all skill levels and ages are welcome […]

Join the GO-CART and the Gospel Afrobeat Dancers for a one-hour session of Afrobeat dance that promises to be engaging, high-energy, and fun for all ages and dance skill levels. Warm-ups, dance routines, and stretches will be set to an exciting playlist of family-friendly music from Africa. Dancing will be from 2 to 3 p.m. […]

Join the GO-CART team to explore Surrealism/Decalcomania-inspired art. From noon to 4:00 p.m., we'll be making blob art paintings and will have an open art station for artists of all ages to enjoy!

Lucy Lippard defines place as “the locus of desire.” The influence of place is significant to contemporary Wisconsin artists, as well as in the work of the late artist Georgia O’Keeffe. Artist and curator Rebecca Kautz discusses the significance of “place” as it relates to the artists and artworks selected for the Beyond O’Keeffe exhibition. […]

Join Prairie Music & Arts and the GO-CART team at Sun Prairie's 3rd annual Pride Fest. Stop by one of our tables to get your rainbows on for the community parade, celebrating the right to be who you are and love in whatever way suits you. Learn more about Pride Fest!

Join the GO-CART teaching artists at this family-friendly event. Grab a bite to eat, then stop by the CART to have fun creating art in the style of Pop-Art artist Roy Lichtenstein.  

Did you know that July 14th is National Shark Day? It's a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of sharks and rays in marine ecosystems and promoting their conservation. Join the GO-CART team to make a clothespin shark puppet to celebrate this special observance day at the Sun Prairie Concerts in the Park […]

Join Prairie Music & Arts from noon to 1 pm at Sun Prairie’s local cat cafe, The Cat’s Brew, and learn how to make 3D paper kitties. Spots are limited, so be sure to check out The Cat’s Brew Website at https://www.thecatsbrew.com/event-list to sign up. If you’d like to go into the cat lounge, please […]

Join the GO-CART team to make a homemade spin drum from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Sun Prairie Concerts in the Park. We'll also have an open art station for artists of all ages to enjoy! Then, use your new instrument to accompany a special performance by the Madison-based drumming group, The Handphibians, from […]

Join the Handphibians for a special community drumming workshop and performance! Come learn the rhythms of Brazil in a hands-on, accessible workshop! This kid-centered drum workshop will be led by tenured representatives of the Handphibians – a community of musicians from Madison, Wisconsin, who specialize in studying, teaching, and performing Brazilian percussion. The Handphibians are […]

Join the GO-CART team for bubble and tissue paper painting. Then, jump in the splash pad to rinse off.  Please wear clothes appropriate for painting. It will be messy!

Join the GO-CART teaching artists to make a homemade kazoo at the Explore Children's Museum Kids Fest to celebrate learning through play. Learn more about Kids Fest!

Join the GO-CART teaching artists at this family-friendly event. Grab a bite to eat, then stop by the CART to have fun creating paper bag puppets.    

Join the GO-CART teaching artist to make Paper Plate Aliens at the downtown Sun Prairie National Night Out. Have fun with arts and recreational activities at this fun community event.

Join Music Avenue and the GO-CART from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. at Wetmore Park for a family-friendly music session! As a bonus, GO-CART teaching artists will be at the park from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., creating optical illusion art, and Concerts in the Park starts at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy music, art, food, and the splash […]

Join the GO-CART teaching artists at this family-friendly event. Grab a bite to eat, then stop by the CART to have fun with arts and crafts.    

Join the GO-CART and Lagom Music & Yoga at Wetmore Park for musical wellness from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Kirsten Haukness Setz brings her infectious enthusiasm and a background in child development to her yoga and music classes for kids. As a current public school teacher, Kirsten has a deep understanding of how to create […]

Join the GO-CART team to make a cute toilet paper frog at the Sun Prairie Concerts in the Park from 4 to 8 p.m. We'll also have an open art station for artists of all ages to enjoy!  

Join the GO-CART at the Sun Prairie Multicultural Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The GO-CART team will be doing paper weaving and recreational games at this fun, annual community event celebrating our city's diversity.  Find out more at https://cityofsunprairie.com/1182/Multicultural-Fair.  

Join Prairie Music & Arts at the Cat's Brew in Sun Prairie on Saturday, October 4th, from noon to 1 pm, to make a fun pillow toy for your furry friend. There are only 12 slots for this free event, so RSVP today! Find out more at https://www.thecatsbrew.com/.../craft-fun-at-the-cat-cafe... Donations to Prairie Music & Arts are […]

The Sun Prairie Creates Arts Night Celebration is a special event honoring the learning and creativity of students in the Spring Break Elementary Arts & STEAM Camp and Middle School Arts Entrepreneur Camp. Taking place on Friday, March 27, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Prairie View Middle School in Sun Prairie, the event will showcase camp scholars and offer opportunities […]

Join the GO-CART team to make a Worry Doll at the Sun Prairie Concerts in the Park from 4 to 8 p.m. Worry dolls are tiny dolls from Guatemala believed to help relieve stress and anxiety when kept in a pocket or placed under your pillow.   We'll also have an open art station for artists […]

Join the GO-CART for a new Kids Cabaret performance series especially for youth and families! Concerts will take place from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, immediately preceding the Sun Prairie Concerts in the Park Series. The special creative cultural arts series is sure to get you singing, moving, and having fun!    Summer Kick-Off Event! Angela Puerta […]