This week’s episode features the 10th Annual Mutt Strut to benefit PAWS (the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society), the brand new Philadelphia Whole Foods Store, Philadelphia Magazine’s Design Home 2016, and the Chestnut Hill Harry Potter Festival and Quidditch Tournament.

Melissa Levy – the Executive Director of PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society) returns to the show to talk about the 10th Annual PAWS Mutt Strut and Fall Festival on Saturday morning, October 22nd from 9am-2pm. PAWS does incredible work for animals in the area, working to make Philadelphia a no kill city and this Mutt Strut is one of the group’s most crucial fundraisers. Featuring a 3 mile walk, a pet costume contest, agility course, ‘Ask the Vet’, live music, ‘Ask the Trainer’, pet portraits and more – this annual event and fundraiser is not to be missed! Registration begins at 9am with the walk starting at 11am. To learn more and to create your own fundraising page for the event, click HERE.

Then, Philadelphia’s new flagship Whole Foods Market has opened…and it’s awesome. Marilyn speaks with Whole Foods staff members and finds out what’s new, what’s hot and hones in on some exciting new features – a roving cocktail cart providing beverage service, an in-store pub, four in-store “luncheonette” venues, and some of the new  pure-Philly flavors from local suppliers that await you in the bigger/brighter 62,000 square-foot store! Find hours, location and more about the new store HERE.

Next, Kristen sits down with Philadelphia Magazine Director of Home and Real Estate, Sherry Litwer and WPL Interior Designer, Marcello Luzi to get all the details on this year’s Philadelphia Magazine Design Home, which is back in the city for the first time in 13 years! Come see what modern, luxurious living looks like in this gorgeous state of the art, six story town house in Society Hill. Open for tours now through November 6th, and located at 130 S. Front St. The best part? 100% of the ticket cost to tour the Design Home goes directly to MANNA, helping to deliver nourishing, medically appropriate meals to neighbors battling life-threatening illnesses. Join Kristen as she hosts Ladies Night: Holiday Entertaining with a Twist on Tuesday, October 25th from 6-8pm. There will be cocktails, mini makeovers, tips on decorating, light bites and more! Find tickets and more information HERE. 

Once a year, Chestnut Hill is transformed into Hogsmeade and taken over by wizards, witches and muggles alike. Listen as Kristen chats with Martha Sharkey – the Executive Director of Chestnut Hill Business District about the Chestnut Hill Harry Potter Festival and Quidditch Tournament 2016, going on October 21st and 22nd. Friday, October 21st kicks off the festival with a Harry Potter Conference at Chestnut Hill College, a movie night, Harry Potter Pub Crawl and more. Then Saturday, October 22nd begins with a ride on the Hogwarts Express (SEPTA train) to Chestnut Hill and continues all day with a Quidditch Tournament and Festival featuring all things Harry Potter. Dress up, have some butter beer, try on the sorting hat and enjoy a number of hands-on – even magical activities! Find all of the details HERE.