Things to do with kids in Surprise, AZ (October 2026)
Updated · Listings last checked · Covers next 30 days (from Oct 17) plus places open most days · Past events drop off automatically
Quick answer: We list 7 kid-friendly places in Surprise (7 free, 2 indoor) and 3 family events in the next 30 days, including 2 Halloween or fall events. This weekend (Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Oct 18): Desert Fall Festival.
Surprise centers its family life on the Surprise Recreation Campus and Community Park, home to city festivals and the free Sparkling Surprise holiday lights, with two public libraries nearby.
Everything below is located in Surprise and was checked on the official website. Events in the next 30 days are listed first, then places that are open most days. The search below starts with Surprise only. Tick "Include nearby" to add towns within 10 miles.
Halloween & fall events in Surprise
Desert Fall Festival
- When
- Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Nov 1 · Evenings, roughly 4 or 5pm to 10 or 11pm; check the official calendar for open nights
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
13-acre fall festival with a glowing pumpkin maze, ziplines, apple cannons, a roller rink, a 90-foot slide and interactive excavators (42" minimum height). Ticket required for ages 3 and up.
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Monster Bash — Countryside Recreation Center
- When
- Fri, Oct 23 · 5:30–7:30pm · registration required for each attendee, small fee (see SurpriseRec)
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
City of Surprise Halloween party with dancing, games, crafts, STEM activities, snacks and a costume contest.
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Other upcoming events in Surprise
Surprise Veterans Day Parade
- When
- Wed, Nov 11 · 10am–noon
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
City of Surprise Veterans Day parade.
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Beat the heat & rainy days: indoor places
Surprise Regional Library
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Mon–Thu 9am–8pm, Fri–Sun 9am–5pm
✓ Details checked Oct 17, 2026 on the official website
Asante Library (Surprise)
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Mon–Wed 10am–7pm, Thu–Sat 10am–5pm, closed Sun
✓ Details checked Oct 17, 2026 on the official website
Parks and outdoor & indoor-outdoor places
Surprise Community Park
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Playground, walking paths and a 5-acre fishing lake; home of the free Sparkling Surprise lights in December
✓ Details checked Oct 17, 2026 on the official website
Marley Park (Surprise)
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 0–12 (our guidance)
Playground, amphitheater, walking paths and a splash pad (Apr 1–Oct 31, 8am–8pm); park 6am–10pm
✓ Details checked Oct 17, 2026 on the official website
Dick McComb City Park (Surprise)
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Two playgrounds, skate park, walking paths and a splash pad (Apr 1–Oct 31, 8am–8pm); park 6am–10pm
✓ Details checked Oct 17, 2026 on the official website
Asante Community Park (Surprise)
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Two playgrounds, sports fields and exercise stations; 6am–10pm
✓ Details checked Oct 17, 2026 on the official website
Rescue Oasis Park (Surprise)
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Playground and climbing structures, walking paths and the Soak Station 309 splash pad (Apr 1–Oct 31, 8am–8pm); park 6am–10pm
✓ Details checked Oct 17, 2026 on the official website
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in Surprise this weekend?
For Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Oct 18: Desert Fall Festival (Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Nov 1, Surprise).
What are free things to do with kids in Surprise?
Free places: Surprise Community Park, Surprise Regional Library, Marley Park (Surprise), Dick McComb City Park (Surprise), Asante Community Park (Surprise), Asante Library (Surprise), and 1 more.
What can kids do indoors in Surprise when it's too hot or raining?
Surprise Regional Library and Asante Library (Surprise).
What Halloween events are in Surprise in 2026?
Desert Fall Festival (Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Nov 1, Surprise); Monster Bash — Countryside Recreation Center (Fri, Oct 23, Surprise).
Where can kids cool off with water in Surprise?
Marley Park (Surprise) (Playground, amphitheater, walking paths and a splash pad (Apr 1–Oct 31, 8am–8pm); park 6am–10pm); Dick McComb City Park (Surprise) (Two playgrounds, skate park, walking paths and a splash pad (Apr 1–Oct 31, 8am–8pm); park 6am–10pm); Rescue Oasis Park (Surprise) (Playground and climbing structures, walking paths and the Soak Station 309 splash pad (Apr 1–Oct 31, 8am–8pm); park 6am–10pm).
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