Surprise Events
There is always something exciting happening in Surprise! Whether it’s Spring Training at Surprise Stadium, pro tennis tournaments, food truck festivals, art exhibitions or big special events – our calendar is a place to find your adventure!
For more city of Surprise events, head to surpriseaz.gov/calendar.
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From April 15, 2027 6:30 pm until April 15, 2027 8:00 pmEnjoy a relaxed evening of music at LIVE at Asante, a free outdoor performance series at Asante Library for all ages. Bring a lawn chair, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a welcoming night under the open sky. -
From April 08, 2027 9:00 am until April 08, 2027 11:00 amFree outdoor sketching tour at City Hall with artist Rae Wilson. All ages and skill levels welcome; supplies provided.
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From March 18, 2027 6:00 pm until March 18, 2027 7:30 pmEnjoy a relaxed evening of music at LIVE at Asante, a free outdoor performance series at Asante Library for all ages. Bring a lawn chair, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a welcoming night under the open sky.
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From March 11, 2027 9:00 am until March 11, 2027 11:00 amOn this free tour, participants will explore public art outside at Surprise Community Park. Teaching artist Rae Wilson will guide participants to create their own sketches, taking notice of the art and creativity all around us in a fun, low-stress, outdoor, judgement-free zone.
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From February 18, 2027 6:00 pm until February 18, 2027 7:30 pmEnjoy a relaxed evening of music at LIVE at Asante, a free outdoor performance series at Asante Library for all ages. Bring a lawn chair, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a welcoming night under the open sky.
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From February 11, 2027 9:00 am until February 11, 2027 11:00 amFree outdoor sketching tour at City Hall with artist Rae Wilson. All ages and skill levels welcome; supplies provided.
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From January 30, 2027 12:00 pm until January 30, 2027 4:00 pmRoots of Creation: Art & Nature Festival brings together local artists, organizations and community partners to create an experience inspired by the natural world. The festival offers a mix of live music, art installations and hands-on activities designed for all ages.
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From January 21, 2027 5:30 pm until January 21, 2027 7:00 pmEnjoy a relaxed evening of music at LIVE at Asante, a free outdoor performance series at Asante Library for all ages. Bring a lawn chair, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a welcoming night under the open sky.
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From January 07, 2027 9:00 am until January 07, 2027 11:00 amOn this free tour, participants will explore public art outside at Surprise Community Park. Teaching artist Rae Wilson will guide participants to create their own sketches, taking notice of the art and creativity all around us in a fun, low-stress, outdoor, judgement-free zone.
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From December 17, 2026 5:30 pm until December 17, 2026 7:00 pmEnjoy a relaxed evening of music at LIVE at Asante, a free outdoor performance series at Asante Library for all ages. Bring a lawn chair, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a welcoming night under the open sky.
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From December 10, 2026 9:00 am until December 10, 2026 11:00 amFree outdoor sketching tour at City Hall with artist Rae Wilson. All ages and skill levels welcome; supplies provided.
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From November 19, 2026 6:00 pm until November 19, 2026 7:30 pmEnjoy a relaxed evening of music at LIVE at Asante, a free outdoor performance series at Asante Library for all ages. Bring a lawn chair, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a welcoming night under the open sky.
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From November 12, 2026 9:00 am until November 12, 2026 11:00 amOn this free tour, participants will explore public art outside at Surprise Community Park. Teaching artist Rae Wilson will guide participants to create their own sketches, taking notice of the art and creativity all around us in a fun, low-stress, outdoor, judgement-free zone.
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From October 15, 2026 6:00 pm until October 15, 2026 7:30 pmEnjoy a relaxed evening of music at LIVE at Asante, a free outdoor performance series at Asante Library for all ages. Bring a lawn chair, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a welcoming night under the open sky.
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From October 08, 2026 9:00 am until October 08, 2026 11:00 amFree outdoor sketching tour at City Hall with artist Rae Wilson. All ages and skill levels welcome; supplies provided.
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From September 17, 2026 6:30 pm until September 17, 2026 8:00 pmEnjoy a relaxed evening of music at LIVE at Asante, a free outdoor performance series at Asante Library for all ages. Bring a lawn chair, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a welcoming night under the open sky.
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From July 03, 2026 7:00 pm until July 03, 2026 8:00 pmAt The Vista Center for the Arts Categories: Arts & Cultural EventsAmerica loved the swinging sounds of female close-harmony groups even before The Andrews Sisters hit the airwaves with “Bei Mir Bist du Schön” in 1937. But audiences will hear those great vintage songs with fresh ears when AMERICA’S SWEETHEARTS take the stage! These New York City-based ladies have performed across the USA getting crowds tapping their feet to hits like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” as they celebrate history through their crystal-clear harmonies and colorful costumes.
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From June 06, 2026 7:00 pm until June 06, 2026 8:00 pmAt The Vista Center for the Arts Categories: Arts & Cultural EventsDry Bar Comedy Tour LIVE is coming! The wildly popular online series of specials that offer clean "Comedy for Everyone" is expanding to live shows featuring comedians who've become Dry Bar fan favorites.
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From April 15, 2026 6:00 pm until April 15, 2026 7:00 pmAt Asante Library Categories: Arts & Cultural EventsAlthough European settlers are commonly credited with introducing horses to Arizona, Native American communities in the state have long had a deep and cultural relationship with these animals. This presentation explores the ongoing conversation about the origins of horses in Arizona, emphasizing the perspectives and insights of Indigenous Arizonans. By delving into the cultural and historical roles horses have played in Native American communities, specifically the Apache and Diné, it uncovers a more nuanced and accurate narrative of how horses arrived in the state. The presentation underscores the significance of recognizing and honoring Arizona’s Native American heritage and its impact on the state’s history.
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From March 18, 2026 11:00 am until March 18, 2026 12:00 pmAt Surprise City Hall Categories: Arts & Cultural EventsJoin Dr. Kate Rose and Armand Ramirez for a fun, all-ages, interactive performance that uncovers Arizona’s rich blended heritage through traditional folk music and dance. Featuring live fiddle and guitar music and storytelling, this experience reveals how pioneer musicians, whose roots spanned old worlds and new terrains, integrated their traditions with those of neighboring communities. Connection with the land shaped these emerging traditions, where Celtic melodies and Hispanic rhythms interweave seamlessly. We will hear revived tunes showing how cultures converged to create a unique sound, reminding us to connect with the beauty of our state’s open skies, deep canyons, and vast forests.
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If you are hosting a tourism-related event, you may be eligible to have your events listed on our calendar. Maybe you have a restaurant that has live music nights or you are hosting a car show in Surprise. Let people know about the fun things they can do while they are in Surprise!