Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of September.
Good morning, Surprise.
🏘️ Community
Surprise Police and Fire-Medical departments invite neighbors to join G.A.I.N.
Night, a free, family-friendly event on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Mark Coronado Park (5:30-8:30 p.m.). The event features trick-or-treating, a gaming trailer, laser tag, music, bounce houses and public safety displays.
Toastmasters Club President Tisha Lynton Rose invites Surprise residents to a hybrid fall Open House at Surprise Regional Library large room at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.
30, where business growth coach Paul Moehring will deliver the keynote and door prizes will be offered.
🎭 Culture
The city announced a revamped speaker series — the free Intersections series — at The Vista Center for the Performing Arts with four talks set for the 2026–27 season on topics like history, culture and science.
Surprise Arts also debuts its first full season with a performance by Sons of Serendip.
The Desert Fall Festival returns to Surprise tomorrow at 5 p.m. at a 13-acre site near City Hall & will run for a month offering excavator experiences, zip lines, axe throwing, and more.
Organizers expect tens of thousands of visitors to boost local spending by up to $5 million.
📰 Economy
Spring training in Arizona reached record numbers in 2026 with $806.9 million in total economic output & $495.8 million added to state GDP, a study by ASU’s Seidman Research Institute shows.
Local restaurants are busy with out-of-state visitors while a looming MLB work stoppage could risk future revenue.
📰 Lifestyle
A line dancing social with beginner through intermediate routines will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct.
22 in the Gila Room (Cimarron Center, 17100 W. Clearview Blvd) with Instructor Lynn Solie cueing each dance and offering snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, while $5 tickets are available at the door.
🎉 Surprise Events
Submit an event →
No new events today. You can submit one here.
🏠 Surprise Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Surprise Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Surprise Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Surprise.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.