Sheraton Phoenix Crescent

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.

Get ready for a game-changing journey leaving you soaring to cloud nine at Casey At The Bat, a comprehensive sports complex with all the necessary facilities to play your favorite game. The facilities include indoor batting cages, a roller hockey rink, miniature golf, and a video arcade. And when you need a break, the concessions have covered you with beer, wine, 'build your own' pizza, and a variety of other snacks. So come down to Casey At The Bat and step onto the sparkling new artificial turf, where dreams bloom stain-free. Whether you're a soccer maestro, box lacrosse trailblazer, kickball dynamo, or dodgeball champ, the enhancements, including custom-designed goals, will amplify the fun factor and take your game to the next level.

Visit the Out of Africa Wildlife Park, and enjoy an otherworldly experience. From the snake shows featuring giant anacondas and boas to the 45-minute African Bush Safari, where you'll experience a personal encounter with giraffes, zebras, and more, it is an unforgettable adventure. The predator feed is especially thrilling as carnivores devour 800 lbs. of raw meat. The Wildlife Park shows their appreciation of the planet's wild areas and wondrous inhabitants by supporting and promoting conservation awareness and action. The exemplary animal care, education and learning experiences, and broad community support make Out of Africa Wildlife Park a must-visit destination for anyone who loves animals.