Events
There’s always something going on at PAC Center. Join us.
English Country Dancing with Jenny Beer
ECD is an ideal low-impact exercise that engages your body, mind, and spirit. Plus, it's a great way to socialize and make new friends. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Sliding Scale $7 - $10
Park Ave Chess Club Tournament
The Park Avenue Community Center Chess Club will host its second rated chess tournament of 2024 on Saturday, May 18. The tournament will feature four rounds of play in a Swiss-style format, with optional blitz tie-break games at the end of the day if needed.
English Country Dancing with Jenny Beer
ECD is an ideal low-impact exercise that engages your body, mind, and spirit. Plus, it's a great way to socialize and make new friends. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Sliding Scale $7 - $10
Delco Dance Night
Get your boogie shoes ready to dance, Delco Style!
Adults only
BYOB
Light snacks provided
English Country Dancing with Jenny Beer
ECD is an ideal low-impact exercise that engages your body, mind, and spirit. Plus, it's a great way to socialize and make new friends. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Sliding Scale $7 - $10
English Country Dancing with Jenny Beer
ECD is an ideal low-impact exercise that engages your body, mind, and spirit. Plus, it's a great way to socialize and make new friends. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Sliding Scale $7 - $10
English Country Dancing with Jenny Beer
ECD is an ideal low-impact exercise that engages your body, mind, and spirit. Plus, it's a great way to socialize and make new friends. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Sliding Scale $7 - $10
English Country Dancing with Jenny Beer
ECD is an ideal low-impact exercise that engages your body, mind, and spirit. Plus, it's a great way to socialize and make new friends. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Sliding Scale $7 - $10
Park Ave Chess Club Tournament
The Park Avenue Community Center Chess Club will host its first rated chess tournament of 2024 on Saturday, January 20. This casual yet competitive event is open to players of all ages and abilities and will feature four rounds of play in a Swiss-style format, with optional blitz tie-break games at the end of the day if needed.
Delco Dance Night
The party is on! Come ready to dance the night away with guest DJ Brandon Lausch.
Adults only
BYOB
Light snacks provided
Gentle English Dancing with Jenny Beer
ECD is an ideal low-impact exercise that engages your body, mind, and spirit. Plus, it's a great way to socialize and make new friends. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Sliding Scale $7 - $10
Gentle English Dancing with Jenny Beer
ECD is an ideal low-impact exercise that engages your body, mind, and spirit. Plus, it's a great way to socialize and make new friends. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Sliding Scale $7 - $10
Delco Writers Read Young Readers Event: Meet the Authors
Meet Middle School book authors Authors Hilda Eunice Burgos and Laura Parnum for a reading, Q&A, craft snack and book signing! Recommended for kids in 3rd - 7th grades and their families!
Gentle English Dancing with Jenny Beer
ECD is an ideal low-impact exercise that engages your body, mind, and spirit. Plus, it's a great way to socialize and make new friends. Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month.
Sliding Scale $7 - $10
SUMC & PACC Lighting of the Christmas Tree: Home for the Holidays
Join the Swarthmore United Methodist Church and the Park Avenue Community Center in illuminating the big tree together! Lighting the tree really kicks off the holiday season, and we are looking forward to sharing some holiday cheer with the whole neighborhood!
A Christmas Carol Read-A-Thon: Home for the Holidays
Are you a fan of Charles Dickens' beloved story A Christmas Carol? Join us as we read aloud through the novella with various guest readers.
A Free event - Part of the Home For The Holidays Celebration
SUMC Showing of The Muppet Christmas Carol: Home for the Holidays
Feel the holiday spirit with the move classic, The Muppet Christmas Carol! The Swarthmore United Methodist Church proudly presents this film to families in preparation for a lively holiday season to come.
Kwanzaa Celebration with Jeannine Osayande: Home for the Holidays
Join the wonderful Jeannine Osayande as she shares the history, traditions, and culture of Kwanzaa. She'll talk about the meaning behind the holiday as well as share music and dancing. This will be educational but also a lot of fun - you do not want to miss it!
A Free event - Part of the Home For The Holidays Celebration
Dance Me a Story with Lisa Oster: Home for the Holidays
Join Lisa Oster for a fun & festive Dance Me a Story: The Nutcracker! Great for children of all ages to get up and move through the story!
A Free event - Part of the Home For The Holidays Celebration
SUMC Cookie Decorating & Crafts: Home for the Holidays
Join the Swarthmore United Methodist Church in the Centennial Room in crafting and in decorating tasting treats that you can eat!
Seasonal Stories with Lisa Cocchiarale: Home for the Holidays
Join Lisa Cocchiarale for a fun & festive family story time to celebrate the Winter season!
A Free event - Part of the Home For The Holidays Celebration
Home for the Holidays!
Join the PAC Center in celebration of Home for the Holidays! With fun activities for all ages, holiday cheer, and and tasty treats we are thrilled to be a part of this community event!
Gentle English Dancing with Jenny Beer
ECD is an ideal low-impact exercise that engages your body, mind, and spirit. Plus, it's a great way to socialize and make new friends. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Sliding Scale $7 - $10
HEADstrong Foundation: Annual Running aHEAD of Cancer 5K
Join the HEADstrong Foundation for their annual Running aHEAD of Cancer 5K and 1 mile walk through the streets of Swarthmore in its 5th year!
Soul Line Dancing II
Improve your physical wellness while making interpersonal and cultural connections. Get ready for your summer vacation, events, and weddings at this fun community dance.
$30 of you signed up for both! (June 2 & June 9)
$20 for one
Delco Dance Night
The party is on! Come ready to dance the night away to the best of Motown and Disco spun by local DJ celeb…DJ C-Rob. This LGBTQ friendly event will be a party worth attending. Wear your 70’s inspired outfits or come as you are.
$15 beer/wine/snacks are included but feel free to BYOB if you wish.
Soul Line Dancing I
Improve your physical wellness while making interpersonal and cultural connections. Get ready for your summer vacation, events, and weddings at this fun community dance.
$30 of you sign up for both (June 2 & June 9th)
$20 for one
Delco Dance Night
Calling Delco to the dance floor! Guest DJ, Kate Tejada will play your favorite dance tunes of the 60’s - 90’s. Adults young and young at heart are welcome! BYOB - light refreshments served. $15
Parent’s Night Out
Drop off your kids at the PAC center and enjoy a night on the town for dinner/shopping, see a show or just a moment to enjoy a little holiday glow.
Kids will enjoy activities and crafts before settling in with snacks and the feature film "Klaus" (2019). Adult and teen staff will oversee all the fun.
For children 5-12 years (must be 5 years old, no exceptions).
$35 for first child
$5 each additional child