Fifteen dogs attended Sue Subkow’s first Halloween party in 2005. Half wore costumes, half were naked and all went home in about an hour.

It’s that time of year to get out and enjoy an entire day picking your favorite pumpkin, eating caramel apples, visiting a petting zoo and ending the night with fireworks and a haunted house. Or, to just take stroll through the pumpkin patch to snap a few photos with your family. Either way, the Valley has it all, and this is your one-stop guide for fall festivities in the East Valley.

Creators of the legendary The Nest haunted house unveiled the world’s first integration of social media and scare tactics for a personalized fear experience. Using a program that combines Facebook Connect and RFID tracking technology, guests are given the option to sign in and get a credential badge to wear through the haunted house.

Fifteen dogs attended Sue Subkow's first Halloween party in 2005. Half wore costumes, half were naked and all went home in about an hour.

It’s that time of year to get out and enjoy an entire day picking your favorite pumpkin, eating caramel apples, visiting a petting zoo and ending the night with fireworks and a haunted house. Or, to just take stroll through the pumpkin patch to snap a few photos with your family. Either way, the Valley has it all, and this is your one-stop guide for fall festivities in the East Valley.

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Instead of banishing their furry friends to the yard, many pet owners are decorating and remodeling their living spaces with their pets' needs in mind.

Chandler 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

If dad loves good food and you love to shop and have fun, take a day off this Father’s Day and bring him to Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse for their “FREE Steak Dinner and a Show.” Dads can enjoy a free 9-ounce slow roasted USDA Prime Rib with Jack Daniel’s Au Jus and creamy fresh horseradish served with butter braised corn on the cob, Rawhide Cowboy beans, Texas toast and a tossed salad with choice of dressing. Dads can upgrade to a 12-ounce Prime Rib for $5.

When Rawhide Western Town celebrates its 41st birthday this weekend, you might expect a character in a Stetson and spurs to blow out — or maybe shoot out — the candles on a cake.

An entertainment-filled family weekend includes live music, western shows, cowboy stories, a petting zoo and pie-eating contest to celebrate Rawhide’s 41st birthday. Don’t miss the cake-cutting and 75 feet high stuntman fall at 6 p.m. Saturday. Kids receive a free hat and bandana.

From 21-and-older bashes to family friendly celebrations, here are some options for ringing in 2012

"I read an article about ‘Legislation targets checked-bag fees.' The legislation by Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and Sen. Benjamin Cardin (D-Md.) would ‘guarantee passengers one checked bag without the financial burden of paying a fee, or headache of trying to fit everything in a carry-on.' This is a job of the consumer and marketplace, not government. If you don't like baggage fees then fly an airline that doesn't charge for bags. Also, compare the total price of those that charge and those that don't. Figure out your total cost and base your decision accordingly."

The penguins are as adorable as ever in "Happy Feet Two." Yet a couple of shrimp-like krill at the bottom of the food chain almost steal the show in this animated sequel that sticks to the formula of the original while adding enough variety to give it a life of its own.

Now in its 11th season, the Webb Center is presenting some of the top performing artists in western, country and bluegrass music.

Now in its 11th season, the Webb Center is presenting some of the top performing artists in western, country and bluegrass music.