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Pick your pumpkin out of the pool at Surprise's Pumpkin Splash Oct. 16

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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.

This brief records the information reported on Sep 23, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.

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