Hello! Halloween lands on Saturday this year and bonfire season gets going on Sunday, so it's a weekend of fancy dress and fireworks as half term winds down.

In town there's a monster party at the Picturehouse and a free willow-building day at RAMM, plus a LEGO day out at Buckfast Abbey and the first big fireworks of the year near Uffculme.

This Weekend's Pick

Build a Wild Wicker Beast at RAMM

RAMM is turning its courtyard into a willow workshop on Sunday, and craftsman Stefan Jennings will be helping everyone twist and bend sticks into big wild beasts. It's a free drop-in and nobody needs any experience.

There's an indoor rag tree to tie a winter wish on, and the finished creatures go on display at the museum next year, so there's a good chance of coming back to find the one you helped make. The cafe is doing mulled cider and Devon apple cake on the day, with a giant wheatsheaf loaf from One Mile Bakery to tear a chunk off.

When	Sunday 1 November, 10.30am to 4pm
Where	RAMM courtyard, Queen Street, Exeter city centre (Guildhall and Mary Arches car parks are close, and Exeter Central station is right next door)
Cost	Free, just drop in.

More Good Stuff

Halloween Kids' Club at Exeter Picturehouse

The Picturehouse's Saturday Kids' Club has a Halloween special this week, with monster-themed activities, a few surprises and fancy dress from 10am before the new Minions film at 10.30, in which they accidentally let a whole cast of monsters loose on 1920s Hollywood. It's a U, it isn't scary, and at 84 minutes it fits neatly into a Saturday morning.

Tickets are £3 each for adults and children, with no booking fee, and £1 from every Kids' Club ticket goes to UNICEF.

When	Saturday 31 October, activities from 10am, film at 10.30am
Where	Exeter Picturehouse, Bartholomew Street West, city centre
Cost	£3 per person, adults and children alike.

Bonfire and Fireworks at Bridwell Park

Bridwell Park near Uffculme holds its sixth bonfire night on Sunday, and it's the first big fireworks show of the season. Roaming entertainers, a fire show, a live band and food stalls fill the evening before the bonfire is lit at 6.30pm, followed by a fireworks display set to music at 7pm.

Tickets are advance only, with none sold on the night. It sells out every year and there are only a limited number of the cheaper under-16 tickets, so it's worth booking now. Gates close at 6.15pm for the bonfire, and parking is free on site but first come, first served.

When	Sunday 1 November, gates 5pm, last entry 6.15pm, fireworks 7pm, finishing around 8.30 to 9pm
Where	Bridwell Park, Uffculme (about 25 min from Exeter up the M5)
Cost	Adults (16+) £15, children 3 to 15 £7.50, under-2s free but need a ticket.

Worth the drive: LEGO Fun Day at Buckfast Abbey

Julian from Brick Ideas is back at Buckfast Abbey on Saturday with mountains of LEGO. Everyone can build whatever they like, or help put together a model of the Abbey itself out of bricks.

It's £2.50 a head, and everyone in the group needs a place, grown-ups included. Spaces are limited, so book through the form on the event page, and the Abbey grounds are free to wander afterwards if anyone still has the energy.

When	Saturday 31 October, sessions 10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4pm
Where	Schiller Hall, St Cuthbert's Conference Centre, Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh (about 35 min from Exeter on the A38)
Cost	£2.50 per person, with free parking.

One free thing

Space Dome at the Guildhall

The Guildhall has put a blacked-out 360-degree planetarium in Market Square for half term, and Saturday is the last chance to step inside and have the planets and the solar system wrap all the way around you. It's free with no tickets and suitable for all ages.

It's easy to fold into a Saturday in town, with the Guildhall car park next door.

When	Saturday 31 October, 10am to 4pm
Where	Market Square, Guildhall Shopping Centre, Exeter city centre
Cost	Free.

That's your lot for this week. If you end up going to any of these, hit reply and let me know how it went. It comes straight to the inbox. Have a good weekend.

Details change. Check each venue's website before setting off, especially for timed entry or one-off events.