Haunt the PHX in Style

Yucca Tap Room 29 West Southern Avenue, Tempe Cancer benefit pre-Halloween show with Sweet Bleeders, Tim Anthonise, Tramps & Theives, Quarter Inch Crown, Truckers On Speed, and Haggis. Raffles, giveaways, and a costume contest for prizes. 8 p.m. Free, but donations are appreciated. Call 480-967-4777.

Arizona Science Center 600 East Washington Hallopalooza will be science run amok, as the staid confines of the museum become a ghastly maze of mirrors, monsters and mayhem. Families are encouraged to come in costume for frights, free candy and a costume parade. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free. Call 602-716-2000.

Farrelli's Cinema Supper Club 14202 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale Come by on Halloween in costume for a free movie ticket (worth $6). 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Call 480-905-7200.

Great Arizona Puppet Theater 302 West Latham Street Frankenstein's Baby, a hilarious puppet comedy centering on a pack of monsters' problems with babysitting a newborn, finishes up its theatrical run with an afternoon matinee. 2 p.m. $8 for adults, $6 for kids 2 and over. Call 602-262-2050.

Havana Café 4225 East Camelback Road Celebrate both Halloween and El Dia De Los Muertos at once with a "wine dinner to die for" at this location and at the Havana Café at 6245 East Bell Road. A traditional three-course meal with three kinds of wine from Chile, Portugal and Argentina will be served. The traditional menu includes posole served with pan de muerte, mole poblano, arroz a la Mexicana, and calabacitas picadas con elote. The wine list includes Carmenere from Casa Silva Winery in Chile and Pino Gris from Bodega Lurton Winery of Argentina. The Bell Road location will also display an authentic Dia De Los Muertos altar. Reservations are required. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. $35 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Call 602-952-1991 or 480-991-1496.

Jillian's at Desert Ridge Market Place 21001 North Tatum Pumpkin Park children's event with pumpkin decorating (and prizes for the best), giveaways, and Halloween movies. A treat buffet with cupcakes, candy and ice cream will be available, giving your kids a head start on their sugar rush. Noon to 5 p.m. $5 for a pumpkin, game card and treat bag. Call 480-538-8956.

Ritz-Carlton Phoenix 2401 East Camelback Road Masquerade tea party featuring an English-style afternoon tea, complete with finger sandwiches, scones, and French pastries. The lights will be dimmed to create a spooky atmosphere and attendees are encouraged to wear masks. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative. Noon. $29 per person. Call 602-468-0700.

The Teeter House 622 East Adams Street Halloween masquerade reception and costume party reception with light buffet, and live music. Celebrates the Teeter House's fifth anniversary. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. $5, or free for those in full costume. Call 602-252-4682.

Bars and Clubs Sunday, October 31:

Ain't Nobody's Bizness 3031 East Indian School, Suite 7 Halloween Bash, costume contest -- with categories like Best Dressed and Best Original Costume -- for cash prizes ($200 for first place, $100 for second place, $50 for third). Sign-up is at 9 p.m. and judging is at 10 p.m. 18-and-over, bar with ID. Call 602-224-9977.

Amsterdam 718 North Central Halloween Weekend 2004 continues with a costume contest hosted by Chantelle Douglas and a $250 first prize at 9:30 (sign-up by 9 p.m.). Goes until 2 a.m. Call 602-258-6122.

Apollo's 5749 North Seventh Street Best Creative Underwear Night with $1 off drinks for those in their skivvies. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Call 602-277-9373.

The Blue Bar 4017 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale Drink it up at this fete, as the costume contest offers prizes like champagne and cases of beer to the lucky winners. Beer and wine specials all night long (such as $2 off certain imports). 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 480-947-2160.

Bobby McGee's 8501 North 27th Avenue Spooktacular Halloween Monster Mash Bash, costume contest at midnight with $200 cash prize. Cheap drinks (like Bloddy Redrum Jello shots) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Show up early to avoid "scary" line -- dress in costume to get in the fastest. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 602-995-5982.

Cash Inn Country 2140 East McDowell Go country with a costume contest for prizes, "scaryoke," and drink specials all night long. 7 p.m. Call 602-244-9943.

Charlie's 727 W. Camelback Road Cowboy up with costume contests for cash prizes, drink specials all night long, and a performance by Pussy LeHoot and Friends. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., afterhours until 4 a.m. Call 602-265-0224.

The Complex 2647 West Glendale Avenue Spooky Halloween Show with Calabrese, Speed 63, The Iris, The Abiotx, and The Surgeon Generals. Costume contest for prizes, and free vampire bat with show flyer. All ages. 6 p.m. $6. Call 602-347-8325.

Drinx 7330 East Stetson, Scottsdale Sunday Funday Halloween Bash, half-price food and drinks all night long. 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 480-423-9434.

Encounters 3037 West Clarendon Avenue Halloween party with the final round of the cash prize costume contest and a DJ spinning the latest tunes. 8 p.m. Club memberships are $35 for single men, $30 for couples, and free for single ladies. Call 602-230-9680.