Illustration of a family walking past houses covered in colourful lights with a sleigh on a rooftop (Sparkling Surprise)

Sparkling Surprise

Visitors can take a holiday stroll through the park and campus surrounded by twinkling lights. The display features festive photo opportunities and lights that circle nearly the entire lake.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Free.

Hours

Nightly from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Ages

All ages

Going?

Location

Surprise Community Park · 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise, AZ Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday-light fans

Vibe

Festive and magical

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Take advantage of the free admission and enjoy the display without budgeting for an entry ticket.
  • Visit any night between 5:30 and 10 p.m.; the display runs nightly during the event.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for a holiday stroll through the park and campus.
  • Bring a phone or camera to capture the festive photo opportunities and lake lights.
  • Dress for an outdoor evening stroll, as the light display takes place in the park and campus.

Special Events & Promotions

  • New this year: the lights now almost completely surround the lake at Surprise Community Park.

Links & Contact

Run by City of Surprise

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Frequently Asked Questions

What will we see at Sparkling Surprise?

Twinkling lights fill the whole campus and Community Park, with festive photo ops along the way.

What's new this year?

The display is bigger and brighter, with lights now almost completely surrounding the lake at Surprise Community Park.

Is it a walk-through display?

Yes. You stroll through the campus and Community Park, and the lights now circle nearly the entire lake.

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