Here is our list of top picks for events in and around Solihull this weekend.

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Here are our top picks for the coming days.

St Alphege Beer Festival

Solihull's tenth annual Beer Festival will take place at Oliver Bird Hall on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31.

Visitors can enjoy beers from breweries including Church End Brewery, Birmingham Brewing Company, Green Duck and Fixed Wheel, alongside ciders and freshly cooked food.

The festival runs from 5.30pm to 10.30pm on Friday and noon to 10pm on Saturday.

Visitors can also claim a £4 refund by returning their glass when leaving.

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Halloween Fireworks Extravaganza

Families can enjoy a night of fireworks and Halloween fun at the Balsall Common Lions Halloween Fireworks Extravaganza on Saturday, October 31.

Taking place at The Lant Sports Ground on Meeting House Lane, the event will feature a fireworks display, live music, entertainment, food and drink stalls, and plenty of spooky activities. Gates open at 5.30pm, with the event running until 9pm.

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Children's Halloween Lantern Walk

Families can enjoy a spooky after-hours adventure with the Spooky Evening Trail in the Gardens.

Aimed at children aged five to 10, the guided trail features lanterns, scary stories and spooky characters as visitors search for the Good Witch.

The 30 to 45-minute trail starts at 5pm, with hot chocolate included in every child ticket. Visitors can arrive from 4.30pm.

Tickets cost £12 for one child and one adult, including a child's hot chocolate. Additional adults cost £5 each.

Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian throughout the event.

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