Less than one week before Thanksgiving, Black Friday and the official start of the hectic holiday shopping season are almost upon us., Madeline Nusser of Time Out Chicago is here with some ideas for your weekend.

Time Out Chicago's kids editor tells us about the current production at the Chicago Children's Theater, plus other events this weekend just for kids.

Grab your witch hat, pillowcase and pumpkin -- Halloween is here! Madeline Nusser of Time Out Chicago shares her favorite ways to celebrate the holiday.

Chicago's known as a foodie's paradise. Madeline Nusser of Time Out Chicago tells us about some new restaurants and their adventurous chefs. Rootstock Chickpea Jam Old Town Social One Sixtyblue

Madeleine Nusser of Time Out Chicago magazine joins us with recommendations for a film-filled weekend.

Madeline Nusser of Time Out Chicago joins us with bone-chilling pre-Halloween recommendations sure to kick-start your adrenaline. "Fear" -- The Neo-Futurists Music Box Massacre 5 The Fear Haunted House at Navy Pier Scarecrow Festival

Time Out Chicago magazine shares some ideas on how you can revamp your home this weekend.

From a meet-the-parents river cruise to a romantic stroll through some off-the-radar galleries at the Art Institute, Time Out Chicago joins us with recommendations for downtown dates.

Time Out Chicago shares its top picks for the Labor Day weekend. African Festival of the Arts Wolff's Outdoor Flea Market Dog Days of Summer: Eat Oudoors with your Labrador Theater-Bike: Duck Variations

No need to run away and join the circus when you can spend the night with one instead. Time Out Chicago is here with suggestions for the weekend. Guest:

Have you ever seen the Joffrey Ballet perform? How about the Alvin Ailey Dance Company? Want to see them for free? We tell you how when we sit down with Around Town editor Madeline Nusser from Time Out Chicago magazine. Guest:

Looking for Lollapalooza weekend alternatives? Time Out Chicago magazine is here with some activities that won't pull so hard on the purse strings.

We get the details on this weekend's events, including the World of Faeries Festival, when Time Out Chicago magazine joins us with recommendations for your weekend.

Looking for a tasty place to celebrate with your (or any) mother this weekend? Laura Baginski of Time Out Chicago shares her weekend recommendations.

From parades to festivals, this weekend is stocked with things to do. Laura Baginski of Time Out Chicago joins us with the details. Art Chicago 2009 Big Swap Bonanza Polish Constitution Day Parade Cinco de Mayo Parade Arlington Park

This weekend's forecast calls for warm weather, and the list of weekend events does not disappoint. Laura Baginski of Time Out Chicago tells us what is in store.