Senior programs
June 5, 2026
1 p.m.
Asante Library · Surprise, AZ
Senior programsFree
Piece It Together puzzle club
Asante Library
Sit down with fellow puzzlers to piece together a jigsaw at this relaxed adult library gathering.
Indoors
Events in Surprise, AZ
60 upcoming events near Surprise — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.
Theater & film
June 6, 2026
7 p.m.
The Vista Center for the Arts · Surprise, AZ
Theater & film
Dry Bar Comedy LIVE!
The Vista Center for the Arts
Catch the clean, crowd-favorite stand-up of the Dry Bar Comedy Tour for one night at the Vista Center for the Arts.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Outdoors & nature
June 6, 2026 (also June 20)
7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Waddell · Surprise, AZ
Outdoors & nature
White Tank Native Seed Harvest
White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Waddell
Learn to identify, harvest and clean native desert seeds on this hands-on conservation morning.
Hiking and natureOutdoors
Lifelong learning
June 6, 2026
10:30 a.m.
Asante Library · Surprise, AZ
Lifelong learningFree
Master Gardener talk at Asante Library
Asante Library
Get desert gardening answers from a University of Arizona Master Gardener at this free adult program.
GardeningIndoors
Classes & arts
June 6, 2026
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHAM Art Center · Surprise, AZ
Classes & arts
The Brush and The Bowl clay workshop
WHAM Art Center
Level up your pottery surface decoration with design concepts and hands-on surface techniques in this clay workshop.
Arts and craftsClasses and talksIndoors
Dance & fitness
June 8, 2026
10:30 a.m.
Asante Library · Surprise, AZ
Dance & fitnessFree
Chair Yoga and Zumba Combination Class
Asante Library
Get moving with a gentle blend of seated yoga and Zumba in this free adult fitness class.
Dance and fitnessIndoors
Lifelong learning
June 9, 2026
3:30 p.m.
Asante Library · Surprise, AZ
Lifelong learningFree
Armchair Travel program
Asante Library
Travel the world from your seat through a guided presentation at this free adult library program.
Classes and talksIndoors
Outdoors & nature
June 11, 2026
6 p.m.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Waddell · Surprise, AZ
Outdoors & nature
Night Hike at White Tank
White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Waddell
Hike the washes after sundown with a ranger in search of nocturnal desert wildlife; registration required.
Hiking and natureOutdoors
Outdoors & nature
June 11, 2026 (also July 2)
12 to 3 p.m.
White Tank Mountain Nature Center, Waddell · Surprise, AZ
Outdoors & nature
Discovery Station: Desert Snakes
White Tank Mountain Nature Center, Waddell
Get up close with live snakes and learn about the species that call the desert home at the nature center.
Hiking and natureOutdoors
Classes & arts
June 12, 2026
10:30 a.m.
Asante Library · Surprise, AZ
Classes & artsFree
Made by Hand craft program
Asante Library
Make a hands-on craft project to take home at this free adult library workshop.
Arts and craftsClasses and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
June 13, 2026
10 to 11:30 a.m.
City of Surprise · Surprise, AZ
Lifelong learningFree
Think Outside the Pot: Fresh Ideas for Desert Containers
City of Surprise
Pick up fresh container-gardening ideas tailored to the low desert in this hands-on morning class.
Classes and talksIndoors
Community & civic
June 13, 2026
9 to 11 a.m.
Surprise Aquatic Center · Surprise, AZ
Community & civic
Family Beach Bash at the Aquatic Center
Surprise Aquatic Center
Cool off at the Surprise Aquatic Center with water games, prizes and crafts at this family morning splash event.
OutdoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
June 13, 2026
9 to 11 a.m.
Surprise, AZ
Community & civicFree
Family Beach Bash
A free city special event listed on the Surprise calendar, geared toward little ones on a summer Saturday morning. Good to know if grandkids are visiting.
OutdoorsBring the grandkids
Outdoors & nature
June 14, 2026
6 to 8:30 a.m.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Waddell · Surprise, AZ
Outdoors & nature
Hohokam: Masters of the Desert Hike
White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Waddell
Hike with a ranger and learn about the Hohokam people who lived in this desert long ago; registration required.
Hiking and natureOutdoors
Music & concerts
June 15, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Surprise Regional Library · Surprise, AZ
Music & concertsFree
Strum Together group ukulele
Surprise Regional Library
Bring an instrument and play along with others at this casual group music session.
MusicIndoors
Community & civic
June 17, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
City of Surprise · Surprise, AZ
Community & civicFree
America 250 with Mayor Sartor
City of Surprise
Join the mayor for a midday America 250 community gathering marking the nation's semiquincentennial.
Bring the grandkids
Lifelong learning
June 20, 2026
9 to 10:30 a.m.
City of Surprise · Surprise, AZ
Lifelong learningFree
Learn More and Give Back: Become a Master Gardener
City of Surprise
Find out how to train as a University of Arizona Master Gardener and give back through desert horticulture.
GardeningVolunteeringIndoors
Theater & film
June 20, 2026
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Surprise Aquatic Center · Surprise, AZ
Theater & film
Dive-in Movie: Zootopia 2
Surprise Aquatic Center
Watch Zootopia 2 on a big screen while you float in the pool at this evening dive-in movie.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Music & concerts
July 3, 2026
7 p.m.
The Vista Center for the Arts · Surprise, AZ
Music & concerts
America's Sweethearts vintage close-harmony concert
The Vista Center for the Arts
Hear a New York trio bring 1940s close-harmony hits like Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy to the stage in crystal-clear vintage style.
MusicIndoors
Community & civic
July 4, 2026
5 to 9 p.m.
Surprise Stadium area · Surprise, AZ
Community & civicFree
Independence Day Celebration
Surprise Stadium area
Celebrate the Fourth with fireworks, live entertainment, food and a pool party at the city's big Independence Day bash.
HolidayBring the grandkids
Lifelong learning
July 6, 2026
6 to 7:30 p.m.
City of Surprise · Surprise, AZ
Lifelong learningFree
Designing a Water Harvesting Landscape (Hydrate Series)
City of Surprise
Learn how to capture rainwater and design a water-harvesting yard in this evening Hydrate Series talk.
Classes and talksIndoors
Music & concerts
July 11, 2026
5 to 7 p.m.
WHAM Art Center · Surprise, AZ
Music & concertsFree
Heroes in Harmony patriotic performance
WHAM Art Center
Hear veteran artists honor service and freedom through music and storytelling at this free patriotic evening.
Music
Classes & arts
July 11, 2026
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHAM Art Center · Surprise, AZ
Classes & artsFree
Free Kids and Adult Make-and-Take (Vision 250)
WHAM Art Center
Make and paint a patriotic clay eagle to take home at this free all-ages art session, with materials provided.
Arts and craftsIndoorsBring the grandkids
Classes & arts
July 11, 2026
2 to 4 p.m.
WHAM Art Center · Surprise, AZ
Classes & artsFree
Vision 250 Artist Reception
WHAM Art Center
View works by featured and veteran artists on themes of freedom and hope, with food and refreshments, at this free reception.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Lifelong learning
July 13, 2026
6 to 7:30 p.m.
City of Surprise · Surprise, AZ
Lifelong learningFree
Native Landscape Care (Hydrate Series)
City of Surprise
Get practical tips on caring for native desert plants in this evening session of the Hydrate Series.
Classes and talksIndoors
Music & concerts
July 17, 2026
6:30 to 8 p.m.
WHAM Art Center · Surprise, AZ
Music & concertsFree
Open Mic Night at WHAM (Vision 250)
WHAM Art Center
Share or simply enjoy music, poetry and stories from veterans and community voices at this welcoming open mic.
Music
Lifelong learning
July 20, 2026
6 to 7:30 p.m.
City of Surprise · Surprise, AZ
Lifelong learningFree
Selecting Native Plants for Multiple Benefits (Hydrate Series)
City of Surprise
Discover how to choose native plants that save water and support pollinators in this evening lecture.
Classes and talksIndoors
Outdoors & nature
July 25, 2026
5:30 to 11 a.m.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Waddell · Surprise, AZ
Outdoors & nature
Beginner's Bird Walk and Nature Center program
White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Waddell
Join volunteer Rich Fuhrmann Jr. for a beginner bird walk followed by a program on the park's birds.
Hiking and natureVolunteeringOutdoors
Classes & arts
July 26, 2026
Afternoon
Irish Wolfhound Restaurant and Pub, Surprise · Surprise, AZ
Classes & arts
Family Paint Party at Irish Wolfhound
Irish Wolfhound Restaurant and Pub, Surprise
Follow a step-by-step painting session with a drink in hand at this guided paint party at the Irish Wolfhound.
Arts and craftsIndoorsBring the grandkids
Lifelong learning
July 30, 2026
6 to 7:30 p.m.
City of Surprise · Surprise, AZ
Lifelong learningFree
Cultivating Native Edibles (Hydrate Series)
City of Surprise
Learn to grow edible native desert plants in your own yard in this evening Hydrate Series class.
Classes and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
August 6, 2026
6 to 7:30 p.m.
City of Surprise · Surprise, AZ
Lifelong learningFree
Vegetable Gardening in the Low Desert (Hydrate Series)
City of Surprise
Find out what vegetables thrive in the low desert and when to plant them in this evening gardening class.
Classes and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
August 8, 2026
9 to 10:30 a.m.
City of Surprise · Surprise, AZ
Lifelong learningFree
Eye-Catching Plants for the Desert Garden
City of Surprise
Get ideas for standout, water-wise plants to brighten your desert garden in this Saturday morning talk.
GardeningOutdoorsIndoors
Music & concerts
September 17, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Asante Library · Surprise, AZ
Music & concertsFree
LIVE at Asante: The Thomas James Band
Asante Library
Bring a lawn chair for a free outdoor evening of live music at Asante Library in this all-ages performance series.
MusicOutdoorsIndoors
Classes & arts
October 8, 2026
9 to 11 a.m.
Arts HQ Gallery / City Hall · Surprise, AZ
Classes & artsFree
Outdoor Art Sketching Tour: City Hall
Arts HQ Gallery / City Hall
Join artist Rae Wilson for a free guided sketching tour of public art at City Hall, with supplies provided and all skill levels welcome.
Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoors
Food festivals
October 10, 2026
5 to 10 p.m.
City of Surprise · Surprise, AZ
Food festivalsFree
Surprise Fiesta Grande
City of Surprise
Enjoy an evening of food, music and culture at the city's Fiesta Grande community festival.
Food and wineOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Music & concerts
October 15, 2026
6 p.m.
Asante Library · Surprise, AZ
Music & concertsFree
LIVE at Asante: Bad Cactus Brass Band
Asante Library
Settle in under the open sky for a free outdoor brass band performance at Asante Library.
MusicOutdoorsIndoors
Lifelong learning
October 17, 2026
11 a.m.
The Vista Center for the Arts · Surprise, AZ
Lifelong learning
Navajo History and Culture talk with James Turner
The Vista Center for the Arts
Spend a late morning learning Navajo history and culture in a speaker presentation at the Vista Center for the Arts.
Classes and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
November 7, 2026
11 a.m.
The Vista Center for the Arts · Surprise, AZ
Lifelong learning
The Gift of Hunger and Turkey in Dine Foodways
The Vista Center for the Arts
Learn about Navajo foodways and the cultural role of turkey in this morning cultural talk at the Vista Center.
Classes and talksIndoors
Classes & arts
November 12, 2026
9 to 11 a.m.
Surprise Community Park · Surprise, AZ
Classes & artsFree
Outdoor Art Sketching Tour: Community Park
Surprise Community Park
Sketch alongside teaching artist Rae Wilson among the public art of Surprise Community Park in a free, judgment-free outdoor session.
Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoors
Music & concerts
November 19, 2026
6 p.m.
Asante Library · Surprise, AZ
Music & concertsFree
LIVE at Asante: Jacob Acosta and the Golden Hearts
Asante Library
Enjoy a free outdoor country music evening with Jacob Acosta and the Golden Hearts at Asante Library.
MusicOutdoorsIndoors
Community & civic
November 21, 2026
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
City of Surprise · Surprise, AZ
Community & civicFree
SciTech Festival
City of Surprise
Explore hands-on science and technology exhibits at this free family-friendly festival.
OutdoorsBring the grandkids
Music & concerts
December 5 and 6, 2026
5 to 9 p.m.
Surprise, AZ
Music & concertsFree
Surprise Party holiday celebration
The big free December event at Surprise Community Park. Two nights of a tree lighting, live music, fireworks, a drone light show, skydivers, and a hot air balloon glow.
MusicOutdoorsHolidayBring the grandkids
Pickleball & rec
Daily, courts lighted 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Open play hours vary
Surprise Community Park Pickleball Courts · Surprise, AZ
Pickleball & recFreeHappens regularly
Free open-play pickleball at Surprise Community Park
Surprise Community Park Pickleball Courts
Play for free on 16 dedicated, lighted pickleball courts at Surprise Community Park.
PickleballOutdoors
Classes & arts
Thursdays (e.g. June 4, 2026)
1 p.m.
Surprise Regional Library · Surprise, AZ
Classes & artsFreeHappens regularly
Surprise Stitchers needlework group
Surprise Regional Library
Bring your knitting, crochet or stitching project and craft alongside others in this drop-in group for ages 16 and up.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Lifelong learning
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon
Surprise, AZ
Lifelong learningHappens regularly
Surprise Farmers Market
A Saturday market at Ottawa University on Civic Center Plaza, running 8am to noon. Expect fresh produce, eggs, baked goods, crafts, and food vendors.
Food and wineOutdoorsIndoors
Tastings
Monthly (lineup changes each month)
Walk-in tasting room hours
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant, Surprise · Surprise, AZ
TastingsHappens regularly
Monthly Wine Tasting at Cooper's Hawk Surprise
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant, Surprise
Sample a rotating monthly lineup of wines at the walk-in tasting room at Cooper's Hawk in Surprise.
Food and wine
Community & civic
First Friday each month (June 5, July 10, Aug 7, 2026)
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
City of Surprise · Surprise, AZ
Community & civicFreeHappens regularly
Fire First Friday Community Safety Class
City of Surprise
Drop in on the first Friday for a community safety class hosted by the Surprise Fire-Medical Department.
Bring the grandkids
Community & civic
Mondays and Saturdays (also Sun/Thu)
6 p.m.
Fuzzy's Sports Grill, Surprise · Surprise, AZ
Community & civicFreeHappens regularly
Team Trivia at Fuzzy's Sports Grill
Fuzzy's Sports Grill, Surprise
Test your knowledge with team trivia several nights a week at Fuzzy's Sports Grill in Surprise.
Bring the grandkids
Music & concerts
Fridays
7 to 9 p.m.
Fuzzy's Sports Grill, Surprise · Surprise, AZ
Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly
Friday Live Music at Fuzzy's Sports Grill
Fuzzy's Sports Grill, Surprise
Catch a free live music set every Friday evening at Fuzzy's Sports Grill in Surprise.
Music
Music & concerts
Wednesdays
7 p.m.
Fuzzy's Sports Grill, Surprise · Surprise, AZ
Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly
Karaoke Night at Fuzzy's Sports Grill
Fuzzy's Sports Grill, Surprise
Take the mic for karaoke every Wednesday night at Fuzzy's Sports Grill in Surprise.
Music
Dance & fitness
Weekly (see monthly calendar)
Mornings, weekdays
Surprise Senior Center / Villanueva Recreation Center · Surprise, AZ
Dance & fitnessHappens regularly
Senior Center line dancing and chair stretch
Surprise Senior Center / Villanueva Recreation Center
Stay active with line dancing, morning chair stretch, a walking club and instructor-led fitness classes for older adults.
Dance and fitness
Community & civic
A Saturday in mid October
5 to 10 p.m.
Surprise, AZ
Community & civicHappens regularly
Surprise Fiesta Grande
A city street festival with lively music, food, dancing, and a classic car show. It is held at the Villanueva Recreation Complex in the Original Town Site neighborhood.
OutdoorsBring the grandkids
Dance & fitness
Thursdays (e.g. June 4 and 11, 2026)
9 a.m.
Surprise Regional Library · Surprise, AZ
Dance & fitnessFreeHappens regularly
Tai Chi at Surprise Regional Library
Surprise Regional Library
Move through gentle Tai Chi forms in this free morning class for adults 19 and older.
Dance and fitnessIndoors
Community & civic
Tuesdays and Thursdays
7 p.m.
Fuzzy's Sports Grill, Surprise · Surprise, AZ
Community & civicFreeHappens regularly
Bingo Night at Fuzzy's Sports Grill
Fuzzy's Sports Grill, Surprise
Play bingo every Tuesday and Thursday evening at Fuzzy's Sports Grill in Surprise.
Bring the grandkids
Markets
Every Saturday
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Surprise Farmers Market · Surprise, AZ
MarketsFreeHappens regularly
Surprise Farmers Market
Surprise Farmers Market
Shop fresh, local and unique produce and goods every Saturday morning at the Surprise Farmers Market.
Food and wineOutdoors
Senior programs
Weekly (see monthly calendar)
Varies
Surprise Senior Center · Surprise, AZ
Senior programsHappens regularly
Senior Center themed dances and karaoke
Surprise Senior Center
Join independent adults 50 and older for themed dances, karaoke, bingo, cards and tournaments throughout the week.
Community & civic
Second Wednesday monthly (June 10, July 8, Aug 12, 2026)
7:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
City of Surprise · Surprise, AZ
Community & civicFreeHappens regularly
Surprise Day of Service
City of Surprise
Lend a hand at a city-organized volunteer service event held monthly across Surprise.
VolunteeringBring the grandkids
Theater & film
Select Thursdays, fall through spring
Surprise, AZ
Theater & filmHappens regularly
West Valley Arts Lunchtime Theater
A daytime theater series put on by the West Valley Arts Council at the Arts HQ Gallery in Surprise. Performances run through the season and you can buy a season pass.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Markets
Recurring, check the market for current days
300 E. Wigwam Blvd. Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 · Scottsdale, AZ
MarketsHappens regularly
Wigwam Farmer's Market
300 E. Wigwam Blvd. Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Food and wineWeeklyOutdoors
Markets
Recurring, check the market for current days
300 E. Wigwam Blvd. Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 · Surprise, AZ
MarketsHappens regularly
Wigwam Farmer's Market
300 E. Wigwam Blvd. Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Food and wineWeeklyOutdoors