It's getting a little closer to Halloween so we hope that you already have a costume picked out. Plenty of Halloween events are already taking place – many that the kids would love.

Check out the big six events around the country. If you happen to be in town for any of them, make sure you stop by. But, if not, check out our other ideas for weekend fun in your own neighborhood.

The Big Six Must-Attend Events
This week's Big Six features arts, scarecrows and an actress:

1. 10th Annual Tucson Blues Festival in Tucson, Ariz.
Tap your feet to the best bluegrass music that Tucson has to offer this weekend.

2. Carolina Balloonfest in Statesville, N.C.
Take in the beauty of the hot air balloons over Statesville Friday through Saturday.

3. Del Mar Harvest Festival in Del Mar, Calif.
Enjoy arts and crafts at the Del Mar Fairgrounds all weekend long.

4. San Francisco Jazz Festival in San Francisco, Calif.
The best jazz music in San Francisco continues through this weekend.

5. Hawaii International Film Festival in Honolulu, Hawaii
Check out the latest in international film this weekend if you happen to be in Hawaii.

6. Boston Book Festival in Boston, Mass.
Get into literature by checking out the book festival all day Saturday.

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Fantastic Dinner Ideas
Enjoy gourmet food with a high-end beer at a local gastropub. Also check for dining discounts near you.
Four More Dinner Ideas:
1. Get some bakery treats ready for your Halloween party guests.
2. Try a little sushi or udon at a local Japanese eatery.
3. Do something different and try a Moroccan spot.
4. Eat out for under $15.
Find more dining trends on Digital City and restaurants on When.

Movies You'll Want To See
Take the kids to see Astro Boy about a young robot who saves the day.
Four More Movies To See:
1. The new Saw VI will keep you in suspense.
2. Psychological thriller Antichrist is a scary experience.
3. Hilary Swank stars as Amelia Earhart in Amelia.
4. Uma Thurman struggles with Motherhood.
Find a theater near you on When.

Hot Nightlife
Take a date to see the local orchestra perform.
Four More Nightlife Ideas:
1. Take a class and learn about sake.
2. It's a good time of year for a Halloween-themed bar.
3. Dance the night away at your favorite nightclub.
4. Find fun nightlife events and tell your friends on Going.com.
Find more nightlife trends on Digital City.

Kids & Family Fun
Holiday resorts? Start planning now for the whole family. And find more fun family activities on ParentDish.
Four More Family Fun Ideas:
1. Start looking at safety tips for your trick-or-treaters now.
2. Find seasonal fun for the whole family during this Halloween season.
3. Pick out a pumpkin at a pumpkin patch with the little ones.
4. It's a great time to pick delicious apples at a local orchard.