Parents’ Corner

These not-too-scary Halloween classics will have you laughing, gasping, and maybe hiding under the blanket (just a little). When the air gets crisp and the pumpkins start glowing, there’s nothing better than snuggling up with a blanket, a bowl of ...

Bender Performing Arts is hosting its annual Halloween Costume Sale Fundraiser from October 6–11, 2025. Families can browse more than 100 gently used costumes, dancewear, and ballet shoes in sizes ranging from kids to adults. Proceeds of this sale will ...

Oh no… Halloween is almost here and you don’t have a costume! Don’t panic. You don’t need a trip to the store or a ton of money to create something awesome. With a little imagination (and a dive through your ...

Craft-Project How-To (step-by-step guides) Pumpkins are cool, but carving them can get a little messy. (Slimy seeds, anyone?) Luckily, you can still create a porch-worthy masterpiece without ever touching a knife. Here are some easy projects you can do in ...

Finally! The sun is still shining, but we can actually go outside without feeling like a fried egg on the sidewalk. Arizona’s cooler October weather is here, and that means family fun is back on the calendar. From pumpkin patches ...

Candy is cool, costumes are awesome, but the best part of Halloween? The little traditions that make the holiday feel magical year after year. Whether it’s carving pumpkins, making spooky snacks, or knocking on the same neighbor’s door every October ...

A Poem to Kick Off the Fun Pumpkins glowing in the night, Rides that twirl and lights so bright, Laughs and jumps, a spooky cheer, Pumpkin Fest is finally here! Yes, Epic Kids—it’s back! Pumpkin Fest at the Fairmont Scottsdale ...

At just 7 years old, Eli discovered that folding paper could be more than a pastime—it could be an art form. What began with fortune tellers and paper airplanes (that often win distance contests with family and friends) has grown ...