Compiled by Julia Harbo

Couples/Romantic

Haunted Taste and Treats at Potomac Point Winery
Drink-or-treat! Have your Halloween treats like a grown up and enjoy them paired with wine./ Saturday, October 29, Sunday, October 30 and Monday, October 31; 4, 6, and 8 p.m.; 275 Decatur Road, Stafford; 540-446-2266; http://www.potomacpointwinery.com; $18.99 per person; $15 for club members; reservations required by phone or email (jane@potomacpointwinery.com).

Family

Harvest Festival at Hartwood Winery
Bring your family to enjoy the Harvest Festival’s live music, food vendors, hayrides, pony rides, scarecrow making and pumpkin painting, and, of course, wine tasting for the adults. / Saturday, October 29; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; 345 Hartwood Road, Fredericksburg; 540-752-4893; http://hartwoodwinery.com;  $15 per person; children free.

Glow Night—A Magical Evening on the Farm at Great Country Farms
For two nights, come see the spectacular display of over 2,000 carved and lighted jack-o-lanterns as a part of the jack-o-lantern contest, with marshmallows to roast over a bonfire. / Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29; 6-9 p.m., lights out at 7:30 p.m.; 18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont; 540-554-2073; www.greatcountryfarms.com;  $12 per adult, $10 per child.

Spooktacular Pumpkin Carving Class at Wildfire
The Executive Chef of Wildfire teaches the little ones to carve the spookiest pumpkins in town. Participants can take home their pumpkins to scare off the ghosts with, as well as a goody bag with Halloween treats. / Saturday, October 22; 3-4 p.m.; 1714 U International Drive, McLean; 703-442-9110; $20 per parent with up to two kids, plus tax and gratuity, with portions of the proceeds donated to Food for Others.

Prince William Home and Harvest Festival at Prince William County Fair
The two-day festival will feature local farmers market vendors with their best harvests on this pre-Halloween weekend. / Saturday, October 29, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, October 30, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas; 703-595-8374; www.pwhomeandharvestfest.com;  $6 per person, children 6 and under free.

Scary Cupcake Decorating Class at The Butcher’s Block
BRABO’s Pastry Chef Joanne Decoux and Butcher’s Block manager Pamela Doherty invite you and your children to come to class in costume and learn how to decorate cupcakes with frosting, candy corn, and all other Halloween toppings. Cupcakes for everyone, Halloween treat bags for the kids, and a glass of wine for the adults. / Sunday, October 30; 3 p.m.; $15 per adult with child, $8 for each additional child; 1600 King St., Alexandria; 703-894-5253; www.braborestaurant.com

Beer Lovers

Halloween Concert-Style Open Mic Night at The Grille at Morrison House
Bring your Halloween singing voice and join pianist Bob Smith as he leads the evening’s line-up of Halloween favorites such as “Monster Mash” and “Thriller.” Along with great music, there will be a costume contest for most original costume and Halloween food and drink specials. / Saturday, October 29; 8 p.m.; free with food and drinks available for purchase; 16 S. Alfred St., Alexandria; 703-838-8000; www.thegrillealexandria.com

SuperHeroween at Vermilion
The might forces behind the Vermilion’s bar will fuel partygoers with a new line-up of fall and Halloween-inspired cocktails, as well as some popular pumpkin ales. This bionic bash with live music by Don’t Panic will also have a costume contest, with prizes awarded for super-ness and originality. / Saturday, October 29; 9 p.m. till close; costume contest prizes awarded at 11:30 p.m.; free admission; 1120 King St., Alexandria; 703-684-9669; www.vermilionrestaurant.com

Punkin Ale on Tap at Dogfish Head
Come gulp down Dogfish Head’s seasonal Punkin Ale as one of their many beers on tap. / Alehouse hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-12 a.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. or purchase their bottled Punkin Ale in various retail stores; 6220 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church; 703-534-3342; and 13041 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax; 703-961-1140; www.dogfishalehouse.com;  http://www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/the-brews/seasonal-brews/punkin-ale.htm;  http://www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/fish-finder/results.htm.

Variety-Seekers

Doggie Happy Howl-o-ween Costume Contest at Jackson 20
Show off your best Halloween costumes for a chance to win some great prizes of hotel stays. Prizes will be awarded for Most Glamorous Get-Up, Best Dressed Couple (pet and owner) and the “Top Dog” Award. During the contest, Halloween cocktails and light bites will be available for purchase, while complimentary doggie treats and fresh water bowls will be available for all canine friends. / Thursday, October 27; 480 King St., Alexandria; www.jackson20.com;  contest begins at 6 p.m.; registration from 4:30-5:30 p.m. with capacity at 50 entrants; $10 registration fee for all participants; registration fees benefit the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

Funkadelic Mothership Connection Party at EatBar
EatBar once again delivers on an amazingly themed holiday celebration with Halloween 2011’s homage to the awesomely outfitted band Parliament Funkadelic a.k.a. P-Funk. The bar invites guests to come sip on some specialty cocktails like the “Star Child” while grooving to the tunes of Mothership Connection. Prizes ranging from gift cards to Funkadelic memorabilia will be given to the best P-Funk costume of the night. / Saturday, October 29; 9 p.m. till close; free admission; 2761 Washington Blvd., Arlington; 703-778-9951; www.eat-bar.com

Monster Movie Marathon at Eat-Bar
To keep up with their Sunday Night Cinema movie showing every night, Eat Bar is showing horror films throughout the entire month of October and finishing it off with a Halloween Monster Marathon, with complimentary concessions and special movie menu. / Sunday, October 30; 8 p.m.; 2761 Washington Blvd., Arlington; 703-778-9951; www.eat-bar.com;  free admission.

Halloween Costume Contest at West End Farmers Market
Like every Sunday’s market, there will be fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, artisanal cheeses, and more; during all of this will be the costume contest, with wacky categories including “best farmer costume,” “best fruit costume,” and “best vegetable costume.” If you don’t dare to dress up, you can come to laugh at all those who do. / Sunday, October 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Ben Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria; www.westendfarmersmarket.org;  free admission.

Martha Stewart Living Halloween Treats at Sur La Table
Learn how to bake some sweet Halloween treats, Martha Stewart Living style, including Pumpkin Chocolate-Spiderweb Tarts, Brownie Coffin Cake, and Halloween Whoopie Pies. You’ll follow instructor Mary Janice Reisdorf in baking, decorating, and, finally, eating these spooky sweet treats. / Friday, October 29, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 1101 South Joyce St., Suite B-20, Arlington; 703-414-3394; www.surlatable.com;  $79 per person; reserve by phone: 800-243-0852.

Halloween Party at Hunter’s Head Tavern
Participate in three categories of Halloween costume contests while enjoying your dinner out on the patio. Categories include “best pet,” “best human,” and “best pet and owner duo” costumes. / Monday, October 31; 6-9 p.m.; 9048 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville; 540-592-9020; www.huntersheadtavern.com;  free admission.