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Experience a unique way to partake in the local culture and cuisine by taking a food tour with Taste Tours. These walking tours allow you to try various dishes from multiple local establishments in just a few hours. Not only will you satisfy your taste buds, but you'll also learn about the area's history and see the city from a local's perspective. So come hungry, wear comfortable shoes, and prepare for a culinary adventure you won't forget.

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.

Fan of Broadway productions in an intimate setting? Then Chandler Center for the Arts is the perfect theater for you. This entertainment venue specializes in bringing top-name performers to the stage, particularly jazz and adult contemporary musicians. One of the most impressive aspects of Chandler Center for the Arts is its three dynamic performance spaces, the 1500-seat Main Stage, the 350-seat Hal Bogle Theatre, and the 250-seat Recital Hall. In addition, the center boasts two extensive art galleries, The Gallery at CCA and Vision Gallery, which showcase the work of today’s most engaging, enlightening, and relevant artists.

Head to Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium for a wildlife adventure you'll never forget and a fun and educational day out in Arizona. With 75 indoor exhibits showcasing a stunning variety of aquatic species, including fish, mammals, birds, invertebrates, amphibians, and reptiles, you'll be amazed at the diversity of wildlife on display. And if that's not enough, the zoo also boasts a baby animal nursery and a children's petting zoo. Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park has an incredible collection of over 600 exotic and endangered animals, thrilling rides, and daily shows. Take the chance to get up close and personal with the fastest land mammal on earth, the cheetah, on a train ride through the Safari Park. And with over 80 exhibits, the aquarium offers guests a glimpse into the wild underwater world of many aquatic animals, including sharks and rays. You'll be amazed by the giant ectotherms on display at Dragon World, and Adventure Land is the perfect place to meet amazing animals from North and South America.