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October 6 – 19, 2012
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Frightfully fun Halloween happenings Big and little ghosts, goblins and their families will find plenty of friendly mischief to get into as Chandler and nearby cities in the Valley get in the Halloween spirit.
Zombieland Apocalypse
A maze, live actors, zombie-infested grounds and more are part of the fun at the new Zombieland Apocalypse in Market Square at The Shops on Wall Street, 232 Wall St., west of Arizona Avenue, behind Planet Subs, downtown Chandler. The haunted house will be open on the following dates and times: 8 p.m. to midnight Fri. and Sat., Oct. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27; and from 8 to 10 p.m. Oct. 28 through 31. Admission is $15, and portion of profits goes to the American Red Cross and to help area schools. Best for ages 12 and older, or younger than 12 with parents. Info: www.facebook.com/ ZombielandApocalypse and www.zombielandapocalypse.com.
drinks. Info: 480-821-1126, www.riggsroadvet.vetsuite.com.
Downtown Spooktacular
Kids in costumes can enjoy an evening of family-themed activities at the Halloween Spooktacular 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 26 in the plaza in front of the downtown Community Center at 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler, or inside in case of inclement weather. The free event features carnival games like pumpkin bowling and cupcake walks, face painting and a costume contest, which will have winners in various age groups for Best Family / Group, Scariest, Best Superhero, Best Cartoon Character, and Best Princess. Everyone who plays a game will get candy, so pack trick-ortreat bags. There will be souvenir photos with a “special spooky guest,” and a Haunted House makes for a scary tour through a custom made maze. For those
Howl-A-Ween Open House
Take your costumed pet to a HowlA-Ween Open House from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Oct. 20 at Riggs Road Veterinary Clinic, in the Fry’s Plaza at 975 E. Riggs Rd., Suite 4, Chandler. October is also National Pet Wellness Month, so find out what the October vaccination specials are and join the vets and their staff for a “spooktacular” open house that includes a pet costume contest, raffles, vendors, games with prizes, face painting, balloons, food and
SPOOKED: The Downtown Spooktacular is one of many Halloween events for Chandler families to enjoy. Submitted photo
Spooktacular concert
not into scary surprises, the Chandler Lions Club will be selling treats, or visit a crafts booth to create a picture frame, or paint a pumpkin to take home. Info: 480-782-2735, www.chandleraz.gov/ special-events.
Treats, not tricks at EEC
A trio of Halloween-themed classes are planned at the Chandler Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. From 9 to 10:15 a.m. Sat., Oct. 27, a Halloween Gourd Art class gives kids the chance to create festive gourds by decorating them to look like pumpkins, goblins, ghosts and more. The class is for ages 7 to 10, and costs $7 for Chandler residents and $10 for nonresidents with a $5 supply fee. Fees are per child, with one unpaid adult permitted. From 9 to 10 a.m. on Wed., Oct. 31, the Halloween Fairy and Pixie Party features stories and the chance to make a tiara or sparkly wand. The event is for ages 3 to 6 and costs $6 for residents and $9 for nonresidents with a $3 supply fee. Fees are per child, with one unpaid adult permitted. A Spooky Species class is held from 11 to 11:45 a.m. on Wed., Oct. 31. Kids 2 and older celebrate Halloween by discovering spooky animal species and creepy crawlies. Children younger than 2 are free with a paid adult. Fees are $6 for residents and $9 for nonresidents. Preregistration is required. Info: 480-782-2890, www.chandleraz.gov/registration.
The music gets creepy at the city’s free Spooktacular Lakeside Concert 6 to 7 p.m. Thu., Oct. 25 at Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. As part of the Sonoran Sunset Series, the performance features instrumental Halloween songs such as “Ghostbusters” and “Adam’s Family” themes. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes. Dinner and snacks will be available for purchase. The event is free for all ages. Info: www.chandleraz.gov.
WATCHING YOU: The “all seeing eye” looks down at zombies and frightened visitors alike at The Nest at Rawhide. Submitted photo
The Nest at Rawhide
Fear is redefined by The Nest, a 50,000-square-foot haunted attraction at Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass, 5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler, through Oct. 31. The Nest integrates social media to give its guests a personal experience. “By integrating Facebook Connect we are taking the entire haunt experience to a new level and redefining this industry,” says Steve Kopelman, producer of The Nest. “As guests walk through The Nest,
Howl-A-Ween OPEN HOUSE From 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m
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Howl-A-Ween!
Vendors Raffles Games & Prizes Face Painting Balloon Twisting Food & Drinks
Pet COSTUME Contest!
Call us to find out about our October vaccination specials!
October is National Pet Wellness Month