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Sometimes, you feel like you need to get out and commune with nature for awhile. You may not realize it, but your dog may actually feel the same way, too. Glendale's Northern Horizon Park offers the chance for the two of you get enjoy some healthy exercise and outdoor relaxation. This impressively expansive area is the city's premier dog park and offers many fenced-in areas and activities designed to assure that your four-legged friend gets some great exercise while staying safe. There is a separate area for larger dogs, too.

Lovers of chocolate gather together for a truly delicious experience at Glendale's Chocolate Affaire. This is most definitely the sweetest festival of the year, as your taste buds will experience an incredible array of delicious tastes. Some of the most popular participants include Kreative Kupcakes, Cerreta's Candy Company, as well as other local and regional participants. Some unique fare includes cupcakes made with beer and bacon, sweet potato pie with a candy twist, big cubes of inviting fudge, as well as a delectable chocolate pizza! There's also live music, arts and crafts, and plenty of activities for the kids.

Take to the skies for a history lesson that has an impressively large wingspan. Discover the stories that are all a part of the Luke Air Force Base, a place that proudly touts itself as the “Home of the Fighter Pilot.” See various aircraft and learn about the role they played in various historical eras. Also, learn about the men who got in the cockpits to steer these planes into the history books. Tours and groups of 15 to 40 persons can be arranged by calling the base in advance.