Margarita Madness is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 4 to 10 p.m. at Mark Coronado Park, 15960 N. Bullard Avenue. The City of Surprise’s tourism calendar lists food trucks, a shopping village, DJ music and family activities alongside margaritas. Organizer PS I Love AZ confirms the date, hours and venue. Its 2026 event application lists free admission as new this year. Food, drinks and optional activities may cost extra; check the organizer’s event information before visiting.
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Surprise will honor military service members with its Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon. The city’s tourism calendar places the route along Bullard Avenue and lists community floats, bands and dancers among the participants. Check the city’s event listing for updates before heading out to watch the parade.
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What The Cluck Open Mic Night is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Chicken Ranch, 14051 W. Grand Avenue in Surprise. The city’s tourism calendar lists the community music event as free to the public. On Stage Now organizes the open mic in partnership with the restaurant; check the dated listing for updates before attending.
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The Surprise SciTech Festival is scheduled for November 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Surprise Recreation Campus, 15960 N. Bullard Avenue. SciTech Institute lists free admission for all ages, with science demonstrations, robotics, coding, solar telescopes, LEGO activities and 3D printing. Exhibitors include schools, businesses and public agencies, with information about science and technology careers. Food trucks are also listed.
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Boos and Brews, presented by PS I LOVE AZ, runs Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 4 to 10 p.m. at Mark Coronado Park, 15960 N. Bullard Ave. Admission is free. The Halloween market includes local vendors, food trucks, cocktails, a DJ, themed photo spots and an adult costume contest. Plan separately for purchases from vendors; the free offer is admission.
CAVA opens Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 23350 N. 163rd Ave., Suite 120, What Now Phoenix reports, serving Mediterranean bowls, pitas, dips and dressings from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. A Community Day event offers free meals, with CAVA matching donations up to $1,000 for St. Mary's Food Bank. The restaurant will employ 25 to 40 local staff.
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Top high school baseball prospects from across the U.S. and Canada play at the Surprise Stadium Complex, 15850 N. Bullard Ave., in front of college coaches and pro scouts. The Senior Fall Classic runs Oct. 1 to 4, then the Combat, Easton and High School Championships weekends follow through Oct. 25. Entry is free.
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The Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex, 14469 W. Paradise Lane, hosts USTA play starting Oct. 2 with the Adult Mixed Doubles Sectional Championships, then five national championship weekends from Oct. 9 through Nov. 8. Admission is free. Open court time may be limited during tournaments.
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The Surprise Aquatic Center, 15831 N. Bullard Ave., fills with floating pumpkins Friday, Oct. 16, 5 to 8 p.m. Swim out, choose one from the floating patch and take it home to decorate, with games and a photo booth on deck. It costs $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents, one pumpkin per person while supplies last. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
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Sons of Serendip, the Billboard-charting quartet of vocals, harp, piano and cello who reached the America's Got Talent finals, open the Surprise Arts season at The Vista Center for the Arts on Saturday, Sept. 26. Doors open at 6 p.m. with live music from Groove Providers, concessions and a free art activity. Tickets are on sale at SurpriseArts.com.
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The Arizona Fall League returns Oct. 3, and the Surprise Saguaros open at home Sunday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. against the Salt River Rafters, then host the Glendale Desert Dogs Monday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. and the Peoria Javelinas Friday, Oct. 9 at 1:30 p.m. The league runs 30 games per team through Nov. 14. The Saguaros roster draws prospects from the Royals, Rangers, Guardians, Mets and Phillies. It is the cheapest way in the Valley to watch future big leaguers up close.
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Fall Fest West, presented by PS I Love AZ, makes its debut Saturday, Oct. 3 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Surprise Stadium, 15850 N. Bullard Ave. Explore Surprise lists local makers and small businesses, food and sweet treats, beer and cocktails, and family-friendly activities and entertainment for an evening of autumn fun. Admission is free.
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