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Surprise Recreation Campus, 15960 N. Bullard Ave.

Dec 1 & 2 from 5-9 p.m.

* FREE ADMISSION *
with canned food or toy donation to Sanderson Ford Operation Santa!

Join us for our annual Surprise Party as we have made this year even more merry and bright by adding a second night! Enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment experiences including a foam snow party, food trucks, a vendor village, kid zone and photo opportunities with Santa in Santa’s Workshop presented by Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics.

For more information, call 623.222.2000

Friday, December 1 • 5 - 9 p.m.

The whole family will enjoy the holiday tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Mayor and City Council will light a new tree that’s set to music! Eventgoers will also be treated to live music performed by The Hamptons. Then the show moves to the skies as the Arizona Skyhawks Skydivers and fireworks cap off the night. Friday’s event also kicks off Sparkling Surprise, a display of nearly 200,000 lights in and around Surprise Community Park. The campus will be illuminated each night from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., through January 2.

Saturday, December 2 • 5 - 9 p.m.

Saturday brings two captivating drone aerial displays, where a fleet of 200 drones fitted with LED lights create unique holiday-inspired animations in the sky with music! There will also be a hot air balloon glow with tethered rides, ice sculpting, live performances by The Very Secret Service Band and a showcase by our Special Interest Class participants.

Event Maps

Surprise Party Event Map for Dec. 1, 2023 Surprise Party Map - Friday, December 1
Surprise Party Event Map for Dec. 1, 2023 Surprise Party Map - Saturday, December 2
Surprise Party Event Map for Dec. 1, 2023 Surprise Party & Sparkling Surprise Closure Map

Sparkle the Surprise Dog

Sparkle the Surprise Dog Book Cover

During this event, sparkling lights will be glimmering throughout Surprise Community Park. For added fun, check out our children’s book, written and illustrated by the Surprise Parks & Recreation Department. You can follow Sparkle the Surprise dog as she leads you through each enchanted land with a map of your own! Can you help her find the gift of Christmas?

Read Sparkle The Surprise Dog | Download the Sparkle the Surprise Dog Map

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Contact Parks & Recreation: 623-222-2000