Maricopa County and the City of Surprise celebrated the grand opening of the Surprise Community & Resource Center on Sept. 3. The 35,000-square-foot building brings library services, workforce development, health and wellness programs, housing and benefit assistance, veteran and senior services, after-school and summer youth programs and three Head Start classrooms under one roof, consolidating services that used to sit in three separate facilities. The $27 million project combined $18 million in county ARPA funds with city contributions. Mayor Kevin Sartor said everyone who walks through the doors "will find the high-quality services, resources, and support they need." Hours and the address were not in the release, so check the city site.
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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.
