West Valley

At First Church UCC Phoenix, volunteers organize a small pop-up in the west-side lot behind the building, offering toiletries, snacks, Bombas socks, water, and friendly conversation. Trevor's Vision is commonly on site with mobile shower facilities. Native Health participates one Saturday every other month to provide rapid testing for HIV, Hep C, and syphilis.

1430 N 2nd St, Phoenix

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Papago Park hosts a Halloween-themed running experience that brings together competitive athletes, families, teams, and community supporters for movement, impact, and fun. Highlights include an officially timed 5K plus a relaxed family run and walk, and the event is open to running clubs and teams. Costumes are welcome, whether aiming for a personal record, taking an easy pace with loved ones, or enjoying the course with friends, so there is a place for every pace at the starting line. The event supports women and children rebuilding after abuse, and participation qualifies as a tax write-off to an Arizona Qualified Charitable Organization, QCO Code 23011.

1166 W Park Dr, Phoenix

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Designed for teams that have moved beyond basic manners and can stay focused around distractions, this intermediate six week dog training series builds skills in real world settings across Phoenix’s West and Central Valley. Sessions are one hour each and grow progressively more challenging as you move from quieter spaces to busier public areas. The curriculum reinforces core cues at a distance with both hand and voice signals while refining position changes and loose leash skills in crowded environments, including attention to Heel/Reel, pivots, and directional changes. Teams work on long line recalls amid distractions and explore advanced positions such as Front, Middle, Behind, Back Up, Weave, Spin or Twirl, Orbit, and Touch. Impulse control is strengthened through boundary work like Back, Place, and Wait, and there is focused practice on polite greetings, group walking, and leash safety protocols. Daily at home practice of 30 to 45 minutes is recommended for best results. Dogs should already be reliable with name response, sit, watch, stand, down, off, stay with a release, come, and non reactive leash manners around distractions, and they should be comfortable working near other dogs and people without excessive reactivity. Participants receive weekly location details, homework reminders, and class recaps by email and group text, starting in lower traffic spots and progressing to more stimulating environments. Pre registration is required, proof of current Rabies, Distemper or Parvo, and Bordetella vaccinations is needed, and a liability form must be signed. A training packet is provided along with a complimentary treat training bag. The fee is 250 dollars, with the option to split the payment into two parts, half before the course begins and half at the end, and there is a buy one class, attend a second full class for free offer.

6250 W Utopia Rd, Glendale

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Celebrate Halloween at Desert West Market with a festive edition of this West Valley staple, known for being the area’s largest weekly market. Browse more than 150 local vendors offering everything from farm-fresh produce to one-of-a-kind handmade items. Enjoy live music, a wide selection of food trucks and food vendors, and activities designed for all ages. Kids can trick-or-treat throughout the market, and a costume contest adds to the fun. Costumes are encouraged for a spirited experience. Please note that pets are not permitted at the market.

3000 N Dysart Rd, Avondale

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A carefully curated market at Alamar Park in Avondale showcases handmade goods, specialty food and drink, and the small businesses behind them. Browse unique creations crafted with care, enjoy delicious offerings from local food entrepreneurs, and meet the artists, makers, and bakers who bring their work to life. Whether you are searching for a one of a kind gift, refreshing your home decor, supporting local businesses, enjoying great food, or simply spending time with family and friends, there is plenty to discover. Expect a diverse mix of handmade vendors, culinary specialists, community partners, and family friendly activities, along with opportunities to connect with the people who make this community special. In its inaugural season, the market highlights how shopping local can celebrate creativity and strengthen the community one small business at a time.

4133 S 123rd Ave, Avondale

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Take your dog’s training beyond the basics with an advanced obedience class at Alta Vista Park in Peoria, AZ. Designed for dog and handler teams that have already completed Beginner and Intermediate Obedience and show reliable responses in new settings, this program builds precision, dependability, and real-world control in outdoor environments using positive, force-free methods. Across six weeks of one hour sessions, teams refine heelwork with crisp halts, smooth turns, pace changes, and focused engagement. Handlers develop light, effective leash communication and work through rally-style patterns that blend heel positions, pivots, fronts, finishes, and clean transitions. Dogs practice sit, down, and stand from increasing distances on a single cue, learn an immediate stop on recall for safety, and strengthen impulse control around food, people, and other dogs. Training includes polished positions and short behavior chains that support future Rally and Novice-level goals, plus a field session that generalizes skills amid varied surfaces, sights, and natural distractions. This class suits teams aiming to push obedience beyond manners, improve distance control and consistency, sharpen heel precision and handler mechanics, maintain focus when distractions rise, and deepen engagement and teamwork. Tuition is $250 with an option to split into two payments, and enrollment is limited to allow individualized coaching and safe spacing outdoors. Please bring a standard six foot leash without a retractable mechanism, high value treats and other motivating rewards, water, a treat pouch and training essentials, and a ready-to-work attitude.

10631 W Williams Rd, Peoria

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Meet adoptable dogs at Petco - Tatum-E Bell Rd in Phoenix. These furry companions are ready for their forever homes and eager to meet potential families. Walk ins are welcome, and appointments can be arranged to meet a specific dog so your pick is set aside for the event. Each dog comes with health records and has received comprehensive veterinary care, including vaccinations, deworming, flea and tick treatment, a microchip, and spay or neuter surgery. Adoption fees vary by dog and start at $250, considered a partially tax deductible donation that helps support care for over 500 dogs. For questions or appointment assistance, call or text 888.508.8943.

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A kid friendly Halloween celebration designed for safety and fun takes place at WithLove. Holistic Shop, featuring creative activities, treats, and music. Children can enjoy face painting, pumpkin decorating, a Halloween coloring station, a trick or treat walk, a hot chocolate bar, and a lively dance party. Costumes are encouraged. One ticket includes all activities. Admission is $25 per child, or $75 for a family pack covering up to four children. Parents attend for free and must remain with their children.

6750 W Olive Ave, Peoria

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