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Happy weekend, Surprise!
In today’s happening-today edition: Mecum’s Corvette spectacle, Wild West Music Fest with Soulja Boy, an annual metal detecting hunt, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Seventy years of Corvette: Glendale hosts Mecum Auctions next week, bringing 2,000 vehicles and 64 Corvettes across eight generations, from unrestored gems to special editions and pace cars, running March 17 to 21 — check out the full lineup.
New voice for community welfare: Glendale Councilmember Lupe Conchas was appointed to the National League of Cities Human Development Committee, his first NLC post, to advocate for seniors, veterans, opioid response, and literacy programs — learn about his policy goals.
Crowds set to converge: Wild West Music Fest in Maricopa will run March 27 to 29, headlined by Soulja Boy with Alien Ant Farm and Diamond Rio. Tickets are on sale now — get all the details.
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Chase those chains: Need a quick reset? The 18-hole Thunderbird Paseo Park Disc Golf Course keeps it fun and walkable in Glendale. Grab a buddy and a few discs, catch the desert breeze, and see if your backhand finally behaves.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
💰 Annual Metal Detecting Hunt 2026 @ Janice Beck Park of Remembrance (Youngtown) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – West Valley Treasure Seekers are rolling out their annual metal detecting hunt, complete with seeded finds, real prizes, and lunch that does not require a shovel. Open to all, perfect for anyone who enjoys fresh air, gentle competition, and the occasional bottle cap.
🧵 Batik @ Conscious Creations Art Studio | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Trade the laundry pile for hot wax and color at a batik workshop with Shelley Cox, practicing since the 80s. Learn resist techniques, draw your own patterns, and leave with fabric you’ll actually use. Materials included, $50, no tie-dye camp trauma required.
🐝 Native Plants for Desert Pollinators @ SummerWinds Nursery Glendale: 6426 W. Bell Road Glendale, AZ 85308 | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Glendale’s hosting a free class on turning your sunbaked yard into a hummingbird, butterfly, and native bee VIP lounge. Learn which desert natives thrive in the Valley, and how to keep blooms, shelter, and water going year-round. No registration, limited seating, so slide in early.
🛍 Vistancia Community Market @ The Village At Vistancia 29701 N Sunrise Point, Peoria, AZ, United States, Arizona 85383 | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – North Peoria’s monthly market is back with 100+ vendors, a legit farmers market, food trucks, live music, and a new petting zoo. Open to the public and pet friendly, with free entry, parking, and samples. Bring the kids, the dog, and your overconfident tote.
🎾 Pot of Gold Pickleball Tournament @ Chicken N Pickle – Glendale | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Calling all dinks, drops, and humble brags. Team up for a high-energy pickleball tournament, $75 covers the duo, and every player pockets a CNP Brunch Pass. Women’s, men’s, or mixed, social or competitive, just one ticket per team, luck strictly optional.
🎭 Pretty Woman – The Musical @ Arizona Broadway Theatre (Peoria) | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Treat yourself to Pretty Woman The Musical at Arizona Broadway Theatre, complete with dinner, wine, and zero downtown parking drama. It is glossy, funny, and packed with 90s nostalgia, the kind you can hum on the drive home. Big laughs, bigger ballads.
⚾ Dysart SEPTSA Spirit Day @ Surprise Stadium | Sunday (3/15) at 2:05 PM – Craving a ballgame without the sensory overload? Join Dysart SEPTSA at the ballpark for a low-key day with a sensory tent on site, lower volume in left field, and all the classic snacks. Bring the crew, cheer comfortably, and actually stay past the fourth inning.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Surprise report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 91°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 93°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 93. East southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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