Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Surprise Youth Council is recruiting 7th through 11th-grade students to volunteer and join local civic projects. An open house runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25 at Cafe 60 inside City Hall (16000 N. Civic Center Plaza); applications are due by Friday, April 3. Surprise Independent
- ➤ ASU Prep Pilgrim Rest (grades PreK-8) is offering campus tours to help families learn about enrollment for the 2026-27 school year at ASU Preparatory Academy. Surprise Independent
- ➤ Water company EPCOR USA visited Surprise Elementary School to teach students about the water cycle, filtration, and how clean water reaches homes (covering areas north of Bell Road, west of Loop 303 and around Coyote Lakes). Surprise Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Top prospect Sebastian Walcott is having elbow surgery for a UCL injury and is expected to miss most of the season, creating a setback for the Texas Rangers. He had a promising year at Double-A Frisco and may return by season's end. Surprise Independent
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Witches, Wizards and the Music of Harry Potter, the music of John Williams
Join your West Valley Symphony and Daniel Wiley, Music Director for this iconic performance for "kids" of all ages! Concert includes themes for the first three Harry Potter films from the magical heart of the series echoing through every chapter, plus selections from the Wizard of Oz and The Sorcerers Apprentice - a spell binding afternoon for the whole family!
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Witches, Wizards and the Music of Harry Potter, the music of John Williams
Join your West Valley Symphony and Daniel Wiley, Music Director for this iconic performance for "kids" of all ages! Concert includes themes for the first three Harry Potter films from the magical heart of the series echoing through every chapter, plus selections from the Wizard of Oz and The Sorcerers Apprentice - a spell binding afternoon for the whole family!
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Paint Nite: Flowers by The Sea
6-8 p.m. — Irish Wolfhound Restaurant & Pub — $35-55 per person — Unleash your creativity with a guided painting session and drinks in a fun atmosphere.
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World Baseball Classic Exhibition: Kansas City Royals vs. Cuba
1:05-3:05 p.m. — Surprise Stadium — $11.00 to $249.00 — Experience international baseball as Cuba takes on the Kansas City Royals in a thrilling exhibition match.
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Kansas City Royals vs. San Francisco Giants
6:05 AM – 4:05 PM — Surprise Stadium — Tickets available — Witness the excitement of Cactus League Spring Training as the Giants take on the Royals.
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Padres vs. Rangers Spring Training Game
11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Surprise Stadium — Check website for ticket pricing — Enjoy the Padres battle the Rangers on Sensory Awareness Day with family-friendly festivities.
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