Good morning, Surprise.

From Friday to Monday, March 23, Bullard Avenue between Paradise and Tierra Buena lanes will be closed 24 hours for spring game events at the Surprise Recreation Campus — detours are in place and library parking will be limited.

College baseball and a music fest are planned at nearby venues.

West Valley HQ Arts Gallery members will show floral arrangements at the Ikebana Exhibit (16126 N.

Civic Center Plaza) on Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14; free admission includes an 11 a.m. demo on Friday and open hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday.

Dysart Unified School District opened registration for its spring camp for children in kindergarten through eighth grade, to be held Monday, Mar.

16 to Friday, Mar. 20 at Sunset Hills Elementary School — campers enjoy arts and crafts, STEM, robotics, and games with sessions from 6 a.m. during most days.

Surprise will host the first game of its 24th season of Cactus League baseball on Friday, Feb.

20 at its northwest stadium, as the city also prepares for the College Baseball Classic this weekend and the Big 12 tournament in May, part of a plan to expand year‑round sports events.

Veteran left-hander Jordan Montgomery finalized a $1.25M contract with the Texas Rangers Friday in Surprise - he is rehabbing from a second elbow reconstruction surgery and may earn performance bonuses while Texas adjusted its roster for him.

Shadow Ridge senior guard Danica Lindemann, who did not plan to play this season, emerged as a standout by averaging 22 points per game and passing the 1,000-point mark on Feb.

10 at Apollo—boosting the team’s support as they turned a 10-12 record into a 16-8 season.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.