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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.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city by taking a self-guided quarter-mile nature trail that features over 1,500 recorded petroglyphs on nearly 600 boulders, native desert plants, and animals in their natural habitat at the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve. The preserve also has historical research data and displays of ongoing Southwest archaeology research by ASU faculty and students. The museum, gallery, trail, and free audio tour are available for the petroglyph trail. The university has been operating, protecting, and preserving the site since 1994, and there are plenty of opportunities to explore and learn more about the area and indigenous cultures through guided tours, publications, and ongoing lecture series.

Discover the vibrant city of Phoenix and the beautiful Valley of the Sun through exciting walking, tasting, and bike tours led by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic local. Whether you're intrigued by street art, fascinated by the Wild West, or enjoy exploring historic neighborhoods and sampling delicious treats, you will have an unforgettable time. The focus on cross-cultural tours and experiences in the Phoenix area allows them to share the fascinating Arizona story while also working to improve lives for people locally and worldwide.