Updated weekly · 2026-09-18
We only publish listings with an official Surprise source — city calendar, America 250, LIVE at Asante, Fiesta Grande, library, or stadium. No invented dates.
Sourced from City of Surprise / Surprise Arts pages (refreshed 2026-09-18). Confirm time, location, and registration on the official link before you go — city calendars change.
Upcoming
Saturday, Oct 10
5:00–10:00 p.m. at Mark Coronado Park (15960 N Bullard Ave). Free Hispanic heritage celebration — Mexican food, music and dancing, car show, Lucha Libre, piñatas, petting zoo, and inflatables. Canned-food donations benefit Valley View Community Food Bank. Parking typically south of the park via Surprise Stadium lots — confirm on the official page.
Source: surpriseaz.gov/FiestaGrande
Thursday, Oct 15
Free outdoor performance series on the Asante campus (typically the third Thursday each month). Oct 15 show is Bad Cactus Brass Band, 6:00–7:30 p.m. RSVP recommended when capacity is limited. Rain or shine; moves indoors if needed.
Asante Library / Asante Community Park, 16755 W Vereda Solana Dr, Surprise
Source: surpriseaz.gov/Live
Ongoing sources
Fresh city workshops, district meetings, and one-off programs appear on the City of Surprise calendar first. Library storytimes and concerts land on the library Programs page. Spring Training and stadium events stay on Surprise Stadium.
Calendars: City calendar · Library programs · Surprise Stadium
Recently listed
These appeared on official Surprise calendars earlier in September. Left here so neighbors can see how we source — not as current “go tonight” picks.
Wed, Sep 16 · past
City America 250 community breakfast with Surprise Community Legend Awards. Civic gathering pattern — watch America 250 for the next round.
Source: Surprise America 250
Thu, Sep 17 · past
Season opener for the free outdoor LIVE at Asante series at Asante Library lawn. Series continues monthly through April 2027.
Source: surpriseaz.gov/Live
Sat, Sep 5 · past
City district community meeting at Head Right Brewing Company. Useful pattern: Surprise often hosts district meetings at local businesses.
Source: City of Surprise calendar
Fri, Sep 11 · past
City-listed Day of Service programming. Volunteer and remembrance events rotate annually — check the calendar each September for the next signup window.
Source: City of Surprise calendar
Peoria, Glendale, and Goodyear day-trip listings stay labeled on Things to Do — not mixed into this Surprise events hub.