The Fright Night Haunted Trails, 19790 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, Va. - $15 October 14 - 15, $20 all other weekends through October 30 - 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Wicked Woods Haunted Forest, 6220 Massey Road, Spotsylvania, Va. - Weekends through October 30 - $15 for the Haunted Forest, $7 for the Haunted Asylum, $20 for the combo - 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Haunted Hollow, 8275 Maple Tree Lane, Warrenton, Va. - Open every weekend through and including Halloween - $15 - 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Bennett's Curse, 8024 Max Blobs Park Road, Jessup, Md. - Open Thursday - Sunday through and including Halloween - $25 on Thursdays and most Sundays, except for the 30th, $30 on Fridays and Saturdays and the 30th and 31st. - 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weeknights, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on weekends and Halloween.

Markoff's Haunted Forest, 19120 Martinsburg Rd. Dickerson, Md. - October 14 - 15, 20 - 22, 27 - 31. $20 on Thursdays, $25 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Halloween. 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Halloween, 10:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

• October 4 - 9 - Jamestown settlement ship Godspeed at Alexandria's City Marina - The Godspeed, a re-creation of one of the three ships that brought America's first permanent English colonists to Virginia in 1607, hosts public tours and school field trips in Alexandria until Oct. 9. The ship will be open for free tours from 3-6 p.m. October 4 - 7, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on October 8, and from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on October 9. Visitors will be able to explore the ship and talk with historical interpreters about the 1607 voyage and 17th-century sailing, navigation, and shipboard life.

• October 8 - 9 - Fairfax Festival of the Arts - The inaugural year of this arts festival, sponsored by AAA Mid-Atlantic, in Fairfax Corner will feature over 10,000 pieces of original art for sale, including paintings, sculptures, photography, jewelry, glass, fiber, and ceramics. Runs Saturday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• October 14 - 16 - Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Gaithersburg, Md. - More than 250 top artisans will display and sell their unique creations in pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture, garden items,and photography. The festival will feature top national artists and introduce new and emerging artists. The show also features live music and children's entertainment. Runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

• October 16 - World of Montgomery in Wheaton, Md. - Wheaton Triangle will be filled with music and dance performances by county-based artists, food and craft vendors and a hands-on cultural education area, and a health fair. Local non-profit organizations and county agencies will also be represented. International food will be offered from the Limerick Pub, Los Cobanos, Saigonese Vietnamese Restaurant, Hollywood East, Island Hut, and Global Cafe African Grill. The event is free and runs from 12 - 5 p.m.

• October 22 - 23 - Fall Harvest Family Days at Mount Vernon - Participation in this special event is included in admission to the estate. Wagon rides, wheat treading in the 16-sided barn, 18th-century dancing demonstrations, a straw bale maze, farrier (blacksmithing) demonstrations, apple-roasting, corn husk dolls demonstrations, and early-American games and music. Potomac River sightseeing cruises are half-price during the event. Admission for $15 for adults, $7 for children children ages 6 - 11,and free for children under five.

• October 8 - 9 - Alexandria West End Art and Wine Festival - The Hadeed Carpet Alexandria West End Art and Wine Festival will be held in Cameron Station and Ben Brenman Park. It kicks off with an official ceremony held at the gazebo on Cameron Station Blvd. The mayor of Alexandria will recognize local businesses and others sponsorting the event. A check will be presented to Capital Caring, the Alexandria charity chosen to be a beneficiary of this festival, which is in its first year. Visitors will enjoy the works of 90 juried artists, the food of 15 local restaurants, three stages of live entertainment, and wine garden in the gazebo. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

• October 8 - 10 - Taste of DC - Taste of DC is a food, wine,  beer, and music festival in downtown D.C. on Pennsylvania Avenue. General admission is free, but food, tastings, wine, and beer can be purchased using tickets. A tasting is 1 - 2 tickets, a main course is 3 - 5 tickets. Wine and beer samples are 1 to 3 tickets and it is 4 to 5 tickets for a full glass. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday. Ten tickets cost $15.

• October 9 - Oktoberfest at the Kentlands in Gaithersburg, Md. - The event takes place Sunday, Oct. 9 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Kentlands Village Green. Admission and parking are free. The festival includes performances, an outdoor wine tasting, and kids activities (moon bounce, pony rides, etc.).

• October 15 - Taste of Georgetown - Thirty of D.C.'s restaurants will take over the intersection of Wisconson Avenue and M Street NW on Oct. 15. The event benefits Georgetown Ministry Center's services supporting the homeless. There will be a "pumpkin food fight" restaurant competition, Washington CityPaper Wine, Ale & Spirits Pavilion, and jazz from Blues Alley. Tickets are $5 for one tasting and $20 for five tastings. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• October 22 - 23 - Northern Virginia Fall Brewfest in Centreville, Va. - The BrewFest is a beer sampling event primarily featuring microbrews. Attendees receive a commemorative tasting glass and the first four samples are included in the entrance price. The glass holds 6.75 ounces and will be filled accordingly, with a five-to-six ounce pour. Beers will cost between 1-2 tickets depending on the brand. Additional tickets can be purchased for $1 each. The BrewFest will be held at the Special Events Center at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville and run from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. A designated driver program is available for attendees 16 and older, and they will be provided free water and soda. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 the day of the event.

• October 22 - 23 - Charles County Oktoberfest - This event at the Charles County Fairgrounds in La Plata, Md., is a celebration of German heritage including German food and beer, arts and crafts, children's activities, dancing, and entertainment. All proceeds from the event benefit the Society for the Friends of Hospice. The festival runs Saturday from 12 - 7 p.m. and Sunday from 12 - 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 on site. A designated driver and kids tickets are $5.