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Developer SimonCRE announced Sept. 15 that The Cheesecake Factory will open at Village at Prasada near Loop 303 and Waddell Road, with an expected opening in late 2027, ABC15 reports. The restaurant takes about 7,500 square feet in an expansion that also adds a splash pad, new restaurant row signage and another 21,100 square feet of shop and restaurant space at Prasada Parkway and Alexandria Way. Economic Development Director Jeanine Jerkovic called it a sweet win: residents have named The Cheesecake Factory the restaurant they want most in city surveys for the past five years.
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The City of Surprise’s Fall 2026 magazine schedules Sparkling Surprise at Surprise Community Park from Dec. 4 through 27, nightly from 5:30 to 10 p.m. The holiday display includes themed light areas and festive photo opportunities. Check the city’s event page for updates before planning a visit.
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Greg Fitzsimmons performs at the Playhouse at The Vista Center for the Arts in Surprise on Friday, November 6, 2026, with separate shows at 6 and 8 p.m. The venue is at 15660 N. Parkview Place. Surprise Arts warns that the performance may include mature language, adult humor and themes unsuitable for some audiences. Parking is free; venue doors open one hour before each show and theater doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Use the official event page for ticket prices, availability and venue rules.
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Cirque Kalabanté performs Afrique en Cirque on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 4 p.m. on the main stage at The Vista Center for the Arts, 15660 N. Parkview Place in Surprise. Inspired by life in Guinea, the show combines acrobatics, human pyramids and choreography with live Afro-jazz, percussion and kora. Surprise Arts lists it among its all-ages performances. Follow the city’s event page to the official ticket seller for current prices and availability.
