Happy Monday, Boston! Somehow, the last week of October is already here, and Halloween is just a few days away – but that’s not the only thing taking place this week. We’ve rounded up what to do while you wait for the most wicked night of the year to come around – in addition to getting your costume in order.

For all of this year’s Halloween events, click here.

Monday

Anyone Can Cook with Paul Turano – 6 to 9 p.m. – BCAE – Cook and Tryst Chef Paul Turano is teaming up with BCAE to prove that anyone can cook. Don’t think you have the skills? Sign up for the class tonight and be turned into a chef.

Opus Affair October – 6 to 9 p.m. – Alibi – Alibi at the Liberty Hotel will be taken over by Opus Affair’s October event. The Punch Bowl Fund will be going to one of three organizations, which guests will vote for at the party. Tickets are $5.

Tuesday

Pumpkins, Ping Pong and Pinwheels – 6 p.m. – Game On! – Partake in ping pong, corn hole, a costume contest, a dance party, crafts and more at this Halloween party to benefit the Boston Children’s Hospital Child Life Department. The Fenway batting cages will be open, too, as an extra bonus. Tickets are $35.

Boston Girl Geek Dinner – 6 to 9 p.m. – Yesware – Join like-minded ladies at Yesware’s offices to eat, drink and mingle while discussing all issues and topics related to lady geekdom. There will be networking, connections and more. Tickets are $8.

Dogfish Head Beer Social – 7 to 10 p.m. – Estelle’s – Dogfish Head will be featured at this beer social at Estelle’s, which combines complimentary snacks with different brews. Free to attend.

Wednesday

Kendall Square Great Pumpkin Glow – 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. – North Plaza, Kendall Square – Grab the office team and partake in a Corporate Carving Challenge to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Middlesex County. After the jack-o-lanterns are carved, there will be seasonal treats and cocktails served from local Kendall Square restaurants. Tickets start at $25.

The Great Pumpkin Carve-Out – 5 to 10 p.m. – Aeronaut Brewing Company – Ever wanted to carve a 20 pound pumpkin for Halloween? Aeronaut Brewing will be hosting two carving sessions of 20 pound pumpkins for a combined-effort Jack-o-Lantern. In conjunction with the carving, the brewing company will be releasing its Pumpkin Festive Ale. Tickets are $10 to carve, or free to just attend.

Scary Cheeses – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Formaggio Kitchen – Pungent, complex and rich cheeses will be tasted at Formaggio Kitchen this Wednesday, paired with drinks to take the edge off. Tickets are $55.

Paint, Drink and Be Scary – 7 to 11 p.m. – Paint Bar – Paint Bar’s first Halloween party will feature a painting lesson (naturally), a DJ dance session, and a costume contest. Tickets are $4 online or $5 at the door.

Anderson Comedy’s Halloween Extravaganza – 7:30 to 9 p.m. – Middlesex Lounge – Stand up comedy sets, prizes, and Halloween games make for the funniest/scariest night of the season. Costumes are strongly encouraged, and a game called “Who Clowned It Better” will ensue. Free to attend.

JPPilates Goes Pink – 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. – Equinox Franklin Street – Join Jennifer Phelan at Equinox this Wednesday for a pilates class for a good cause. The class is cash-donation only and all proceeds will go to Bright Pink.

Halloween Show with What Time Is It Mr. Fox? – 8 p.m. – Beat Hotel – The cabaret, soul and pop hybrid band What Time Is It Mr. Fox? will provide the soundtrack for Beat Hotel’s Halloween bash on Wednesday. Food, drinks, haunted decor and costumes will complete the party. No cover charge.

Thursday

Movie Night at Fenway: ‘Ghostbusters’ – 6 p.m. – Fenway Park – The 2nd annual Movie Night at Fenway will feature ‘Ghostbusters,’ screened on the main video board at centerfield. Gates open at 6 p.m., and the movie starts at 7:15 p.m. Trick or treating on the warning track will take place from 3 to 6 p.m., as well (for kids, sorry). Free to attend.

Room to Grow Halloween Party and Fundraiser – 7 to 10 p.m. – Dillon’s – Room to Grow’s Young Professional Board is throwing their first Halloween party and fundraiser. Party for a good cause – helping babies who are born into poverty – at this costume party with Sam Adams beer, appetizers, and a costume contest. Tickets are $25 online, $30 at the door.

UnMask Cancer – 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. – District Hall – This masquerade party at District Hall is a fundraiser to benefit the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Presented by the Mandarin Oriental, this party will bring together a casual dinner, signature cocktails, aerial acrobatic performances and more. The attire is “creative casual” and masks are encouraged. Tickets start at $100.

Angels and Demons Party – 9 p.m. – The Lansdowne – Part of the Lansdowne’s Halloween Weekend Blowout, kick off the fun at their Angels and Demons Party, featuring The Pop Disaster.

Radio BDC’s Retro Halloween Party – 9 p.m. – Ned Devine’s – Julie Kramer and Adam 12 of RadioBDC will be the night’s DJs at this Retro Halloween Party, presented by Coors Light.

Digger Dawg – 9 p.m. – Loretta’s Last Call – Part of Loretta’s Last Call’s Halloween Hoedown Weekend, head to the Fenway bar for Digger Dawg and get down country style.

Zombie Prom – 9:30 p.m. – The Beehive – 80s cover band Safety 80 will provide the music for this year’s Zombie Prom at The Beehive. Dress up in your prom night best, but as if you were resurrected from the dead, and join in on an 80s themed dance party with food and drink. No cover charge.

Looking for the complete listing of business events in the city? Check out this week’s BostInno Approved: Business Edition.