October 25 through 31

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SPOTLIGHT:

Child and Parent Halloween
October 29, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Get into the “spirit” of Halloween with these fun and kooky kitchen creations! From spider web cupcakes to freaky fries, this class is sure to be a scream! Class is for parents and children age 7 and up. Culinaria Cooking School, 110 Pleasant Street, Vienna; (703)865.7920; www.culinariacookingschool.com; $90/pair

Virginia Wine Cruises on the Potomac
Fridays, October 28, 6:30 p.m. October is Virginia Wine Month and to celebrate, we are cruising the Potomac every Friday in October. Join us for a leisurely cruise down the Potomac while you sample 15 different wines from some of the areas best wineries. Snacks included. Waterfront at SW 700 Street, DC; (703)971.1525; http://www.washingtonwineacademy.org/public-events.htm#VAWineCruise;  $55 pp

Steak and Cabernet Wine Dinner
October 25, 6:30 p.m. – Steak & Cabernet lovers, this event is for you! Join us at Wildfire, Tyson’s Galleria, for three courses of custom cuisine showcasing different steak preparations, plus a decadent dessert, each paired with a Cabernet Sauvignon from a different winemaking region. Wildfire, Tyson’s Galleria, 3rd Floor, McLean; www.wildfirerestaurant.com;  (703)442.9110; $70 pp

Diwali: Festival of Lights Celebration
October 27, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Loudoun’s Rangoli Restaurant and The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm will collaborate on the second day of this five-day celebration and bring you fine dining (buffet style), lots of sweets, and lights. Come join the celebration at the farm with wonderful Indian food and a great time. The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm, 42461 Lovettsville Rd, Lovettsville; (540)822.9017; http://www.patowmackfarm.com/events;  $75

Annual City Square Café Wine Dinner
October 27, 7 p.m. – City Square Cafe of Old Town Manassas is featuring their Annual Autumn Wine Dinner, offering a four-course Virginia Harvest wine dinner with wines from Pearmund Cellars in Virginia. This autumn-themed dinner will get you ready for Thanksgiving, as we’re preparing our favorite squashes to complement the Pearmund Cellar wine selection. City Square Café, 9428 Battle Street, Manassas; (703)369.6022; www.citysquarecafe.com;  $69 pp, not including tax and gratuity

TGIF: Pizza and Vino Night
October 28, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.  Learn that there’s more to pizza dough than meets the eye. Explore the many culinary possibilities you can make with just pizza dough! Join Chefs Pete and Roberto for a night of exploring the options and creating new favorites. Served with wine. Culinaria Cooking School, 110 Pleasant Street, Vienna; (703)865.7920; www.culinariacookingschool.com;  $75

A Taste of Fair Trade
October 29, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Join us as we celebrate Fair Trade month with weekly tastings of locally available fairly traded food and drink, from chocolate and coffee to olive oil, fruit, and wine. Recurring weekly on Saturday. This week: fairly trade wine and spirits from Africa and South America. Ten Thousand Villages, 915 King Street, Alexandria; (703)684.3415; http://alexandria.tenthousandvillages.com;  Free

Harvest Festival at Hartwood Winery
October 29, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Join Hartwood Winery and guest Rogers Ford Winery to sample the harvested fruits of the vine and usher in the winter air. Enjoy hayrides, scarecrow-making, games, pony rides, live music, food and more! Kids will love this outdoor event. And the best part is, children get in free! Fee includes a special event glass. 345 Hartwood Road, Fredericksburg; www.hartwoodwinery.com;  (540)752.4893; $15