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Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival is going to be amazing this year. Funergy will present nightly costume contests, and everyone is welcome to participate. Show off your best costume and win a prize. Over 20 hot air balloons from around the country will be at the festival, and each will be a trick-or-treat station. That means you'll be able to get candy and treats all night long. They even have over 4,000 pounds of candy ready for the kids. If that wasn't enough, Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co. offers hot air balloon rides for the whole family. What a fantastic way to see everything from above.

Come and experience exciting events and witness amazing creatures and sights at the Phoenix Zoo, which has been recognized as one of the country's Top 5 zoos for children. You'll find a favorite with over 1,300 animals residing in the zoo. Additionally, the zoo is crucial in safeguarding endangered animals and provides a sanctuary for over 200 vulnerable species. Today, the Phoenix Zoo is the largest non-profit zoo in the U.S., known for its ultra-exotic species and conservation efforts. So enjoy special events, animal encounters, and fun attractions like the Safari Train and Stingray Bay. It's sure to be a day the whole family will love.

Visit the last remaining basilica in Arizona, St. Mary's Basilica. As the oldest Catholic parish in the city, this beautiful church has a rich history and is worth a visit. St. Mary's Basilica is also one of the most-photographed religious icons in the area. The structure has an otherworldly, unique atmosphere, and visitors often live in a peaceful state of mind. Interestingly, in 1985, Pope John Paul II declared St. Mary's a Minor Basilica, a massive deal in the Catholic Church. So, if you're in Phoenix, check out this fantastic piece of history.