On Saturday, October 31, 2009, Rittenhouse Row treated kids to some Halloween fun. The day's events included a costume party, trick-or-treating, and a Halloween party at G Lounge. Children received plenty of candy as well as treats from local businesses. Photography by Jessica Vermeer Hawkes and Gillen Nowak.

On Wednesday, October 28, 2009, Saks Fifth Avenue sponsored an evening of cocktails and a private viewing of the exhibit "Inspiring Fashion: Gifts From Designers Honoring Tom Marotta" at the Perelman Building in Philadelphia. All proceeds of the evening benefited the gallery. Photographed by Jessica Vermeer Hawkes.

On Saturday, October 24, 2009, Mt Airy, USA, hosted their annual “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” benefit and auction at the Commodore Barry Club. A Philadelphia celebrity hosted each table, and guests enjoyed the Mobile Zoo Experience, catering by Stephen Starr, desserts courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s of Bala Cynwood, and a live and silent auction. Proceeds from the event went to help Mt. Airy, USA, revitalize the Germantown Avenue corridor. Photography by Jessica Vermeer Hawkes.

On Friday, October 23, 2009, The Pier Shops at Caesars hosted their annual Oktoberfest Beer Tasting. Guests sampled a selection of more than 30 varieties of beer. Photography by Andre L. Flewelen.

On Thursday, October 22, 2009, guests tried out the new Alto Vino Wine Bar at the Tropicana Casino and Resort. They enjoyed hors d'oeurves, dinner and wine.