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If you're a wine enthusiast looking to explore the best vineyards in Arizona, Blasian AZ Wine Tours is the perfect choice. They offer fully personalized and safe wine-tasting tours that last 8-9 hours and cover Northern Arizona, Verde Valley, and Southern Arizona, Sonoita-Elgin vineyards. The best part is that you won't be grouped with another reservation or group, so that you can enjoy a private tour experience. Blasian provides round-trip luxury transportation options that include Chevy Suburbans, high-roof Mercedes Benz Sprinter, or Ford Transit. They will even pick you up from the location of your choice.

Get ready for a unique and imaginative way to experience classic storybook characters. The Great Arizona Puppet Theater is the place to be. From Rumpelstiltskin to The Tale of Peter Rabbit, you'll be amazed by the artistry of puppetry and the incredible skill of our professional puppeteers and theater artists. They offer entertaining and educational shows for students, and their repertoire of over 60 shows ranges from original stories about the environment to fun versions of fairy tales. They even provide study guides free of charge to enhance the experience for students and parents. Visit the historic building year-round, or catch one of the traveling shows at schools, libraries, child cares, and community centers all over Arizona and beyond. And see the adults-only Puppet Slam night for a truly unique and unforgettable experience.

Take a break from your usual routine and check out Barktoberfest. You and your furry friend can enjoy various activities, including unique crafts, pet games, a costume contest, and even a dog wash. The best part? All proceeds from the festival go to support Friends For Life Animal Rescue Shelter, which has been voted Arizona's best animal shelter. This event has been running for 23 years, becoming one of Gilbert's longest-running annual festivals. So, come out and celebrate Halloween with your four-legged friend while supporting a great cause.