The world-famous BFI London Film Festival brings A-list actors, screenings, Q&As and premieres to the BFI Southbank and cinemas across the capital each October, and this year it is taking place from the 4th to 15th October 2017.

Regent’s Park will be packed with artworks from more that 160 art galleries from across the globe at the most prestigious contemporary art fair in the UK, the Frieze Art Fair from Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th October 2017.

Artworks by major artists, both modern and ancient masters, from over 130 of the world’s leading galleries will be showcased in Regent’s Park during Frieze Masters from Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th October 2017.

The longest-running and largest UK & International property exhibition held in the UK will bring homebuyers, landlords and trade professionals to ExCel London Exhibition Centre for The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th October 2017.

More than 16,000 runners will run the 13.1 mile route across the capital including the city’s beautiful Royal Parks, starting and finishing in Hyde Park, when the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 8th October 2017.

Chocoholics can immerse themselves in delicious treats when over 60 cocoa experts, chefs, artisans andbrands put on tastings, demos, talks and workshops plus a Chocolate Fashion Show at the grand finale of Chocolate Week, The Chocolate Show at Olympia National Hall from the 13th to 15th October 2017.

Those expecting a baby and parents will find expert advice, shopping opportunities and family-friendly fun at The Baby Show at Olympia from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd October 2017.

Skating in front of one of the most beautiful buildings in the capital is a picture postcard moment in the lead up to Christmas, and the Natural History Museum Ice Rink will return in October 2017.

Halloween in London is a frighteningly brilliant event with all kinds of spooky activities taking place across the capital on the night itself and on the days leading up to 31st October 2016, and one of the best venues is the London Dungeon.