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REMEMBRANCE ART TRAIL: It's been 100 years since the end of the first world war, and artist Mark Humphrey has created 11 powerful artworks in commemoration. Discover them all on a wander around Canary Wharf. Free, just turn up, 29 October-11 November
SITE UNSEEN: When it comes to art galleries, Londoners really are spoilt for choice. And that selection is about to get even bigger with the arrival of Dellasposa's permanent gallery. Explore two floors of contemporary art at its inaugural exhibition. Dellasposa (Lancaster Gate), free, just turn up, 31 October-12 January
PURE MAGNETISM: Take a closer look at Yunchul Kim's curious glass structures and you'll discover exquisite patterns created by the metallic fluids encased within. It's all triggered by magnetic fields and subatomic particle detection, apparently. Beautiful and geeky? We're sold. Korean Cultural Centre (Strand), free, just turn up, until 3 November
HALLOWEEN: Looking for spooky things to do in London? Check out our guide to Halloween events, or if you’re feeling really brave, book tickets to one of these Halloween film screenings.
BONFIRE NIGHT: If it's fireworks you're after, we've got you covered. There's plenty of free displays in our Bonfire Night round-up.
Monday 29 October
A LOAD OF HOT AIR: Picture the scene — you're eating biscuits in a hot air balloon cafe in the sky with the winners of this year's Love Island. It might sound like the kind of dream you'd have after eating too much cheese, but it's actually a real life PR stunt from new biscuit brand JoyFills. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, free, just turn up, 8am-2pm
SIR WALTER RALEIGH: Learn about famed Elizabethan explorer, courtier, writer and poet Sir Walter Raleigh at his final resting place. On the 400th anniversary of his death, St Margaret's Church hosts a symposium by Cambridge lecturer and Raleigh scholar Dr Mark Nicholls. St Margaret's Church (Westminster Abbey), free, book ahead, 6.30pm-7.30pm
DAVID GUEZ: If Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush are your jam, you'll probably like Parisian musician David Guez who performs the nostalgic, dream-like songs from his forthcoming album, mixed by multi-platinum Daft Punk sound engineer Mick Guzauski. Bring along a flyer and get a free drink. The Monarch (Camden), free, just turn up, 7pm
Tuesday 30 October
CORRUPTION IN THE CITY: Join Nicholas Cooke QC for a talk on bribery and corruption in the City of London. As a judge in the Central Criminal Court, it's safe to say that he knows his onions. Museum of London, free, just turn up, 6pm-7pm
A GHOSTLY HISTORY: From Shakespearean spirits, to hide-behind-the-pillow horror movie hauntings, ghosts have captured the imagination of writers and artists for centuries. Discover some of the ways British creators have presented ghosts throughout history with art historian and writer Susan Owens. Old Royal Naval College (Greenwich), £5, book ahead, 6.30pm
BARGES AND BREAD: Award-winning writer and food historian Di Murrell talks about her life on the Thames and her recent book at Chiswick Pier Trust. Barges and Bread dives into the history of London's grain supply, and how it allowed the city to flourish. Chiswick Pier Trust, £3, just turn up, 7.30pm-9pm
Wednesday 31 October
MONSTER MAIL: Is your kid looking for a pen pal? Hook them up with someone from a completely different walk of life — an actual monster, to be precise. Hoxton Street Monster Supplies, £5, just turn up, 1pm-8pm
FRANKENSTEIN LATE: Unearth how Mary Shelley's novel influenced our attitudes towards mortality after hours at the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology. Egyptologist and cultural historian John J Johnston and curator Subhadra Das explore 200 years of pop culture while you guzzle free wine. The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology (Bloomsbury), £5, just turn up, 6.30pm-8pm
YEAR OF ENGINEERING: If you're looking for something a little more grounded in reality, the Science Museum is dedicating its late opening to the year of engineering. The full programme is currently TBC, but includes a talk on the science of Formula One, and the usual silent disco. Science Museum (South Kensington), free entry, book ahead for some events, 6.45pm-10pm
THE LOVE WITCH: Instead of toil and trouble, this young witch is looking for lurve. See Anna Biller's instant cult classic The Love Witch at Zodiac Film Club's latest meet up. Beyond Retro (Dalston), £5, book ahead, 7pm-10pm
Thursday 1 November
EAST CEMETERY LATE: Experience the tranquility of Highgate's East Cemetery illuminated by the glow of graveside candles. In an All Saints' Day display of commemoration, reflect and remember at one of London's Magnificent Seven Cemeteries. Highgate Cemetery, £4, book ahead, 4pm-9pm
THE PAPER TRAVELLER: Grab a pair of headphones and embark on a bibliophile's ultimate treasure hunt. This storytelling journey takes you through pop-up books, miniature papercut sets, sound installations and live theatre performances to explore what it means to be lost in a book. Kensington Central Library, £3, book ahead, 5pm-8pm, until 3 November
SCEPTICS IN TRAINING: Ever wondered how we became the jaded cynics we are today? Trace how the Protestant Reformation gave rise to scepticism with Professor of Divinity Alec Ryrie. Museum of London, free, just turn up, 6pm-7pm
VISIONS IN THE NUNNERY: Crisp packet sculptures, an alpine community, and a Swiss mountain all feature in The Nunnery Gallery's latest moving image and performance art showcase. The Nunnery (Bow), free, book ahead, 6pm-9pm
SPARKS FLY: November's here, and that can only mean one thing... fireworks! Be dazzled by one biggest free displays in London, right in the heart of Chiswick. Chiswick Park, free, just turn up, 6pm-8pm
Friday 2 November
MAIYET COLLECTIVE POP UP: There's more to ethical fashion brand Maiyet's latest pop up than just shopping. Explore numerolgy with jewellery designer Nilufer Kizilkaya, get inspired to take a digital detox with Therapie, and get fashion tips from the queen of upcycling, Orsola de Castro. And if you do feel tempted to make a purchase, well, it has just been payday. The Conduit (Mayfair), free entry, book ahead, from some events, 10am-6pm, until 3 November
DAY OF THE DEAD PARTY: Think you're too skint for a Friday night out in London? Not only is this Dalston pub's Day of the Dead party free entry, there are free tequila shots for the best costumes. The night is celebrating dearly departed musicians like Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, and Prince, so keep it tasteful now, folks. The Three Compasses (Dalston), free, just turn up, 8.30pm-1am
Saturday 3 November
SUN FAMILY FESTIVAL: The whole family can learn about our nearest star at the Science Museum. Let your artistic talents shine at a screen-printing workshop, learn some dazzling moves in a sun dance class, and see your little ones' eyes light up as they're regaled with tales about how a star is born. Science Museum (South Kensington), free, just turn up, 11am-5pm, until 4 November
SWAP TIL YOU DROP: Can't afford a new winter wardrobe? Get your hands on some stylish new clobber for the modest price of £3 (and some of your unwanted garms) at Betsey's Closet clothes swap. St Margaret's House (Bethnal Green), £3, just turn up, 12pm-3pm
KING'S CROSS GAS WORKSHOP: Get a taste of a dystopian future, where the gas supply has been cut off and a chilly sitting room is the least of your worries. Artist Tom James transforms Arts Catalyst into a temporary, low-tech, off-grid gas works to explore how we might cope when the future starts to unravel. Cheery stuff, then. Arts Catalyst (King's Cross), free, just turn up, 12pm-6pm, until 30 November
SPIKED STREET ART: A free Shoreditch street art tour that comes with a complimentary cocktail? We'll drink to that. Join street art photographer Nelly Balazs for an arty amble to celebrate a new mural commissioned by Crystal Head Vodka. Juju's Bar and Stage (Shoreditch), free, book ahead, 3.30pm-5pm
Sunday 4 November
KIRKALDY TESTING MUSEUM: Discover a slice of London's industrial heritage at Kirkaldy Testing Museum, a Victorian workshop which hosts its monthly open day today. If you're lucky, you'll even get to see the Kirkaldy's Universal Testing Machine in action. Kirkaldy Testing Museum (Southwark), £5, just turn up, 11am-5pm
CROYDON AIRPORT: Visit the world's oldest air traffic control tower and discover the intriguing history of the now-defunct Croydon Airport at its monthly open day. Croydon Airport, free (donations welcome), just turn up, 11am-4pm
REPAIR CAFE: Got a piece of clothing, bit of furniture, or bicycle that could use some love? Pop in to Islington's one-day-only Repair Cafe and learn how to give you prized possessions a new lease of life. St Mary Islington Community Partnership, free, book ahead, 11.30am-2.30pm
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT: Join our media partner, Wembley Park, for a free festival of fireworks in the heart of London's newest neighbourhood. Fusing the best of Bonfire Night and Diwali, the event features giant glowing butterflies, a fire laboratory, and a rather sparkly finale. Wembley Park, free, just turn up, 4pm-7pm
