FAMILIES looking to bring a bit of sparkle to a dark November night are in luck as there are a variety of firework displays taking place across the region.

Venues are pulling out all the stops to make sure bonfire night goes off with a bang, including Himley Hall and Park, where thousands of people are expected to turn up to watch the annual display on Saturday (November 4).

The theme for this year's celebrations is girl power and there will be a series of top tunes from pop's most influential women to accompany the bursts of colour across the skyline.

Gates will open at 4.30pm with the fun fair running until 10.30pm.

Heart FM will be on stage from 6.30pm with the lighting of the bonfire at 7.45pm.

The fireworks display will begin at 8.30pm.

A free bus service is available from Dudley, Coseley, Sedgley, Quarry Bank and Brierley Hill, Halesowen and Stourbridge from 5.30pm onwards.

Admission costs £9 for adults and over 16s, £4.50 for children aged five to 15 and £4.50 for senior citizens.

Families of two adults and two children can take advantage of a discounted ticket at £23.

Car parking costs £3.

Other firework displays include:

Dudley

Where: Dudley Sports and Social Club, Hillcrest Avenue, DY5 3QH

When: Saturday, November 4

Info: Hot food served from 6.30pm, fireworks followed by karaoke with KGM Sounds

Tickets: Free

Rowley Regis

Where: Rowley Golf Club, Tippity Green, Portway Road, B65 9AA

When: Saturday, November 4

Info: DJ starts at 7pm and fireworks start at 8pm

Tickets: £3 in advance or £4 on the door

Where: Sir Robert Peel pub, Rowley Village, B65 9AT

When: Saturday, November 4

Info: Bonfire lit 8pm

Tickets: Free

Wall Heath

Where: Dudley Kingswinford RFC, Swindon Road, DY6 0AW

When: Friday, November 10

Info: Gates open at 6:30pm

Tickets: £5 for adults and £3 for under 16s on the door

Hagley

Where: Field opposite Webbs Garden Centre, off the A456

When: Saturday, November 4

Info: Doors open at 5.30pm, bonfire lit at 6.30pm and first firework display at 7pm, followed by a mock Viking battle - ahead of the main fireworks display at 7.30pm

Tickets: Early bird tickets offer of £6 for adults and £4 for children (plus booking fee) until 1pm on November 2 Under fives go free All tickets must be booked in advance via www.hagleyramblers.com

Halesowen

Where: Halesowen Cricket Club, Seth Somers Park, Grange Road, B63 3EG

When: Friday, November 3

Info: Gates open at 5.30pm, children's firework display 7pm, main firework display 8.30pm

Tickets: £6 for adults, £4 for children on the door

Where: Coombs Wood Social Club, Stewarts Road, B62 8ND

When: Saturday, November 4

Info: First display at 7.30pm, second display 8.30pm plus a live ska and reggae band

Tickets: £4 adults, £2 kids, family ticket £10

Old Hill

Where: Old Hill Cricket Club, haden Hill Ground, Haden Park Road, B64 7HF

When: Saturday, November 4

Info: Gates open 6.15pm, bonfire lit at 7pm, fireworks at 8.15pm

Tickets: Adults £5, U14s £3, family ticket £14

Cradley Heath

Where: Cradley Heath Liberal Club, Upper High Street, B64 5HU

When: Monday, November 6

Info: Gates open 7pm and fireworks at 7.45pm

Tickets: Free

Stourbridge

Where: New Inn, Cherry Street, DY8 3YQ

When: Thursday, November 2

Info: The event starts at 6pm, with firework shows at 7pm and 9pm

Tickets: Free but people will be asked to make a donation of £1 to Mary Stevens Hospice

Where: The Longlands Tavern, Western Road, DY8 3XU

When: Saturday, November 4

Info: Bonfire from 7pm, fireworks from 7.30pm

Stourton

Where: Stourbridge Rugby Football Club, Stourton Park, Bridgnorth Road, DY7 6QZ

When: Friday, November 3

Info: Gates open at 6pm, bonfire lit at 7pm, fireworks at 7.30pm

Tickets: Adults £5, two to 12-year-olds £3, family ticket (two adults, three kids) £15 and £5 for parking

Belbroughton

Where: Belbroughton Primary School, Bradford Lane, DY9 9TF

When: Friday, November 3

Info: Gates open at 6pm, bonfire lit at 6.30pm, fireworks at 7pm

Tickets: Available on the night for £5 each or £15 for a family

Bewdley

Where: West Midlands Safari Park, Spring Grove, Bewdley DY12 1LF

When: Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5

Info: Gates and rides open at 1pm, bonfire lit at 5.45pm, last admission 6pm, fireworks 6.30pm, park and rides close at 9.30pm

Tickets: Admission £15, adult wrist band £14, child wrist band £11