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04/08/2026

02/10/2026

New on the blog 🎨| Getting Connected Through Art in Surprise

Art isn’t something you just look at here, it’s something you do. From public spaces to libraries to live music under the stars, art in Surprise is about bringing people together the old-fashioned way: face to face, hands-on, and rooted in community.

Whether you’re a lifelong creative or just curious, these programs are welcoming, free, and built for real connection, not perfection.

👉 Read the full blog and see how art is shaping community all year long.

🔗 www.exploresurprise.com

02/06/2026

Arizona musicians are taking the stage in Play Your Way to the Park, a live music competition you won’t want to miss! 🎤🎸🎶

Local bands will battle it out for the chance to open the 2026 Out of the Park Music Fest, featuring Multi-Platinum country music star Russell Dickerson and chart-topping artist Niko Moon!

📅 Saturday, February 7
⏰ 6 p.m.
📍 The Vista Center for the Arts
🎟️ FREE (ticketed) event

Competing bands include:
🎸 Whiskey Mountain Highway
🎤 The Thomas James Band
🤘 Echø Rebelliøn
🥁 Head in the Ground

🗳️ You help choose the winner through a live Audience Choice Award vote. The winning band earns bonus points + VIP tickets to Out of the Park Music Fest. Plus, all bands receive free studio recording time! 🎸

👉 Grab your tickets at surpriseaz.gov/ArtsSignUp

📰 More info: bit.ly/4qPDrOG

02/06/2026

The City of Surprise is honored to welcome The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, along with its Mobile Education Center.

This moving exhibit honors the more than three million Americans who served in the Vietnam War and bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

📅 April 9 - 12
📍 Mark Coronado Park
⏰Open 24 hours a day (until 2 p.m. on Sunday)
🎟️ Free and open to the public

👉 Learn more at thewallthatheals2026.surpriseaz.gov

01/30/2026

This season, Surprise Arts invites residents to slow down, lean in and rediscover what brings us together through shared experiences, creative expression and a love for our community. 🎨✨

Here’s what’s coming up 👇
🎶 Play Your Way to the Park
📅 February 7 | 6 p.m.
📍 The Vista Center for the Arts
🎟️ Free tickets: surpriseaz.gov/ArtsSignUp

🎨 Community Engagement Workshop with Artist Adrian Ramirez
📅 February 10 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
📍 Surprise Regional Library
📝 Registration required through the Surprise Public Library System

✏️ Outdoor Art Sketching Tour
📅 February 12 | 9 - 11 a.m.
📍 Surprise City Hall
📝 Register for free: surpriseaz.gov/ArtsSignUp

🎸 LIVE at Asante | Bluegrass/Rock
📅 February 19 | 6 - 8 p.m.
📍 Asante Library, 16755 W. Vereda Solana Dr.
📝 Register for free: surpriseaz.gov/ArtsSignUp

📰 More info: bit.ly/4rlZb4G

01/23/2026

🎾 National tennis takes center court in Surprise!

The Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex welcomes the USTA League 65 & Over National Invitationals, bringing more than 1,200 players from across the country to our city.

📅 Event Schedule:
• Jan 23–25: USTA League 65 & Over 7.0 National Invitational
• Jan 30–Feb 1: USTA League 65 & Over 6.0 & 9.0 National Invitational
• Feb 13–15: USTA League 65 & Over 8.0 National Invitational

📰: https://bit.ly/3ZuudeG

🎟️ Free admission. Big-time competition. Come watch national-level tennis in Surprise!

01/08/2026

LIVE at Asante is still bringing the noise 🎶🔥

We’re rocking straight into 2026 with FREE outdoor concerts that celebrate the sounds that built America - from country roots to rock & roll.

📍 Asante Library
🗓 Every 3rd Thursday | 6–8 PM
💸 Free
🪑 Lawn chairs encouraged
🍔 Food trucks on site

RSVP (recommended): surpriseaz.gov/ArtsSignUp

Full lineup & updates: surpriseaz.gov/LIVE

12/09/2025

Follow the sparkle to Santa’s Workshop! ✨

Our friends at are opening the doors to a holiday wonderland where sweet treats appear like magic, smiles shine bright, and Santa is ready for his close-up! 🎅❄️

📅: Dec. 10-12
📍: Surprise Stadium Team Shop
⌚: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
✨FREE EVENT
📸: Bring your own camera to capture the cheer!

12/09/2025

A very merry time was had ✨🎄🎅🏼

12/06/2025

You heard right Surprise!!! Only 6-7 VIP tickets left for the Out of the Park Music Fest!!

Grab yours now at www.OutoftheParkMusicFest.com! 🎤🎶😎

12/05/2025

Surprise is turning all the festive magic WAY UP so bring the family and make an evening of it! ✨

Friday, December 5th | 5-9 p.m.

🎅 Santa’s Workshop
🎡 Kids Zone
🎈 Tethered Balloon Rides ($)
⛸️ Roller Skating + special performances
🍔 Food Trucks
🛍️ Business Vendors & Shopping Village
❄️ Foam Snow Parties (multiple times!)
📚 Storytime at the Library (throughout the night!)

🌲 Tree Lighting Ceremony – 6:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m. - 🪂 Skydivers dropping in to cap off the night…🎆 FIREWORKS right after the skydivers!

Come early, stay late, and soak up every bit of holiday magic. ✨

See you there, Surprise! 🎁🌟

12/04/2025

Experience the magic of the season at Surprise Party! ✨🎄

We’re kicking off the holidays with festive entertainment, delicious treats, and plenty of family fun the perfect way to celebrate winter in the City of Surprise.

As you explore the event, be sure to stop by the Sports, Entertainment & Culture team to learn about all things Surprise from upcoming events to exciting programs and attractions coming in 2026 and beyond. 🌴🎉

Make memories, discover what’s new, and enjoy a little holiday sparkle with us.

We can’t wait to welcome you!