Have a change of art
The annual Frieze Art Fair comes to Regent’s Park (15-18 October) bringing new and established artists together from more than 150 galleries around the world. Also check out Art London, a celebration of contemporary and modern art in Chelsea (8-12 October). friezeartfair.com, artlondon.net
Pop up in fashion
London’s celebrated punk prince of luxury fashion, Kinder Aggugini (a favourite of Cate Blanchett and Uma Thurman) has a flash boutique at 35 South Audley Street, Mayfair, this month. Until 31 October. aggugini.com
Catch a flick at the London Film Festival
Enjoy the best new films from around the globe at The Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival, held at the British Film Institute on the South Bank and other central London venues, during 14-29 October. bfi.org.uk
Get a taste of the city
Tuck in to the inaugural London Restaurant Festival, a city-wide celebration of eating out (8-13 October). There’ll be a street festival, cooking demos and special offers at eateries across town. londonrestaurantfestival.com
Delight In Diwali
The Hindu Festival of Light takes place this month. Trafalgar Square has free celebrations on 4 October that include magical light shows, floating candles in the fountains, music and food stalls. diwaliinlondon.com
Scare yourself silly
It’s Halloween and the eight-day Original London Ghost Festival (23-31 October) promises plenty of spooky goings-on with talks and walks by London Paranormal. londonparanormal.com
Cool down... or not
Try a ‘sex pistol’ ice cream or sip a liquid nitrogen cocktail at the Icecreamists, a pop-up ice-cream boutique open all month at the Ultralounge in Selfridges. Specially created ice-cream sandwiches include the Prince Harry, spiced ginger ice cream between two ginger biscuits. selfridges.com
