Update on the Amphitheater Enhancement Project!

We are officially halfway through the amphitheater renovation project! E&F Hardscaping has been making steady progress since construction began on September 28 to create a safer, more accessible, and well-drained performance space.


Next steps include putting the finishing touches on the repaired and newly installed granite stairways, and digging digging up the stage floor to install the new drainage system and eco-pavers.

The area surrounding the amphitheater remains closed during construction, and we appreciate your patience. We're still on track to complete and reopen the space in time for our Home for the Holidays festivities on December 5. 


Contributions & Funding

We would also like to extend our sincere recognition and thanks to the organizations whose funding makes this enhancement project possible!

Come enjoy Swarthmore’s unique open-air market with 90 local talented crafters and artisans specializing in many mediums including jewelry, pottery, art, woodworking, metalwork, textiles, bath and body, scents, decor and more!

Live Music, Food Trucks, Face Painting, Special Performance by Next Generation Theatre. Great local businesses to explore.

Ample parking is available in the Borough Lot and on Myers Avenue. Paid Parking and transit option courtesy of SEPTA Media/Wawa Line.

Saturdays, May - November

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Remember to bring your 
reusable shopping bags!

SAVE-the-DATE for a Treasured Day of Holiday Festivities!

TROLLEY RIDE TICKETS ON SALE, SUNDAY, NOV. 1!

Featured Upcoming Events at the PAC Center!

Delco Dance 

Saturday, November 7 | 7-10 p.m. | $25

It's time to hit the dance floor! DJ Seanicus will keep the party going with an energetic mix of your favorite dance hits from the 70s through today. Whether you love disco, pop, rock, or today's chart-toppers, there's something for everyone. Adults only please—come dance the night away while supporting a great cause! A portion of every ticket sold will benefit the Delaware County Tobacco and Vape-Free Coalition.

Register here: https://paccenter.ticketspice.com/delco-dance-mega-mix-dance-party

Park Avenue Concert Series Presents: HAAS - Sunday, October 25 / 7:00 p.m.

Family Hoedown & Barn Dance Fundraiser

Saturday, November 21 | 5-8 p.m. | $35 adults, $15 kids 12 and under, kids 3 and under free


Grab your boots and bring the whole family for one of PAC Center’s most fun-filled nights of the year! Join Chloe Mohr and her band of fiddles and strings as they get everyone on their feet for a lively, all-ages barn dance. No experience necessary - just come ready to dance!

Fuel up with scrumptious BBQ and other home cooking. Try your luck with our raffle baskets. You'll also have a chance to bid on your favorite homemade pies and other desserts in our Pie Silent Auction. Kids can enjoy fun crafts and activities in the Kids Zone starting at 6:00 pm!

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and raise funds the fun way! Proceeds support PAC Center’s Outreach Program: PAC on the Road, Summer Senior Program, and the many free and low-cost programs that help make arts, wellness, and community connection accessible to everyone. Register here: https://paccenter.ticketspice.com/family-hoedown-barn-dance---fundraiser

Book & Bake Sale - Friends of Swarthmore Public Library

Friday, November 6, 2026

9:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:00am - 3:00pm



The Friends of the Swarthmore Public Library are holding their semi-annual Book & Bake Sale on Friday, November 6th and Saturday, November 7th.

On Friday, November 6th, most books are $1 or $2. On Saturday, November 7th, fill a bag for $5.

Booktique books priced separately

Stop by to pick up some good books and baked goods!

What's Going on at Swarthmore College? You're Invited!

Explore free, public events happening on campus!

The College Music, Dance, and Theater Departments present year-round concerts and events.

The Cooper Series returns for the 2026-27 academic year with eight artistic events. See the full schedule here.

Athletics: check out the schedules and results for Swarthmore’s sports teams.

John Coltrane and Miles Davis Centennial Concert featuring Andrew Neu, Terell Stafford, Justin Faulkner, and more!

Sunday, November 1, 2026, 7:30 – 9pm

The Swarthmore College Department of Music is proud to present a Centennial Celebration of John Coltrane and Miles Davis on Sunday, November 1st at 7:30pm in the Lang Concert Hall.

The performance will feature Swarthmore's Jazz Ensemble Director Andrew Neu on saxophone along with Terell Stafford on trumpet, Justin Faulkner on drums, Keith Chasin on piano, and Sam Harris on bass.

Click here for more details and the program!

LUNCH & LEARN

Wednesday, November 3

12:00 pm – Lunch will be provided
12:30 – 1:30 pm Program


Using Billy Joel’s hit, We Didn’t Start the Fire, we’ll do another where were you when session!

“We Didn’t Start the Fire” is a song by Billy Joel, released as a single on September 18, 1989, and featured on his album “Storm Front.” The song lists historical events and cultural references from 1949 to 1989, reflecting on the ongoing nature of societal issues.

Swarthmore Rotary Club Invites You!

The Rotary Club invites members and friends of SSCA to come to their weekly meetings and enjoy a lunch and the speaker. Meetings are on Thursdays from 12:15-1:30 p.m. at the Inn at Swarthmore. Lunch is $25 per person.

Thursday November 5, 2026 12:15 PM

Speaker: Beverly McPhail, Wallingford, Fort Mifflin Docent

Topic: Fort Mifflin: 250 Years of Courage, Conflict, and Survival!

Thursday November 12, 2026 12:15 PM

Speaker: Brian Casey, club member and Incoming District Governor

Topic: The Path to District Governor

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