There may be an Indian summer forecast for this month but there are plenty of autumnal treats and Halloween tricks in store this October!

Gourmets will take ghoulish delight in the various markets and food festivals taking place in the town centre.  The monthly Farmer's Market (Friday 2 October, High Street, 9.00am - 5.00pm) offers the best of locally sourced produce from within a 30 mile radius of Solihull.  The Big Taste, organised by Solihull BID, returns to Solihull on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October, offering a feast of foodie stalls and activities provided by local restaurants and retailers (more information is available here).  Finally, this month's Fine and Local Food Fayre (Saturday 17 October, Mell Square and Mill Lane, 9.00am - 5.00pm) will combine tempting treats from home and abroad with arts and crafts by local artists.

Later in the month, there are various tricks and treats in store to guarantee children a haunting half term!  Firstly, Wicked Workshop and Terror Trail (Wednesday 28 October, Elmdon Park, 11.00am - 1.00pm), offers brave young visitors the chance to find spooky clues around the park, take part in a creepy craft activity and win a prize for the best Halloween fancy dress. 

Then, Haunting Halloween returns to Brueton Park on Saturday 31 October.  Wear your most frightening fancy dress to take a ghostly guided walk around the park (walks take place at 5.30pm; 5.50pm; 6.10pm; 6.30pm and 6.50pm - places are limited so contact 0121 704 8000 to book your place and buy tickets); meet Smelly Nelly the witch and lots of other things that go bump in the night along the way and finish with a Halloween themed craft activity at the Parkridge Centre.

Treat yourself to some indulgent gourmet treats or some Halloween fun in Solihull this October!