Poster for Colombian Festival featuring a woman in traditional dress holding a Colombian flag and a sash, and five women in red and white traditional dresses. The background is blue with colorful text promoting music, dance, crafts, and food at the e
People dressed in Halloween costumes at an outdoor event during fall, including a woman with face paint and a young boy with a helmet and costume, and a woman in a white outfit. There are decorated pumpkins and a sign that reads 'Survey' in the backg
Child holding a colorful paper hummingbird craft outdoors on green grass.

In the Community this Fall

Allison sparks neighborhood joy — producing, sponsoring and supporting local events year-round so connections grow, smiles multiply, and the arts flourish in community.

Family Live Arts Cultural Series

Dia de Los Muertos Celebration

Saturday, October 17 from 5:30-7:00 PM

Two women dressed in traditional Mexican attire with colorful embroidered dresses, elaborate floral and feather headpieces, and face paint resembling sugar skulls, standing at a festive event.

This event best suited for families with children ages 2–12.

A celebration of Mexico through dance, music, crafts, tastes & tradition.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos and Hispanic Heritage Month at PAC this October! The Family Live Arts Cultural Series kick off its 5th Season with Danza Folclórica Tonantzin, a children’s Mexican Folkloric Dance group led by artistic director Pamela Plata. 

This “Day of the Dead” holiday invites audiences to experience more than a performance - an encounter with the memory, identity, and the roots of Mexico. Through colorful dances, music, and traditional costumes, the group brings to life the powerful expressions of their cultural heritage. The stage will become a journey through different regions of Mexico, from the vibrant rhythms of Sinaloa to the unmistakable sounds of Jalisco, where each dance reveals its diversity and history.

Special guest artist, singer and musician Victoria Juárez, will perform accompanying herself on the Jarana, an 8 stringed guitar shaped instrument from the southern region of the state of Veracruz. Special food tastes, make and take craft and other activities fill out this interactive and educationally enriching program for the whole family.

RSVP Requested. Pay What You Wish ~ Suggested Donation.

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Halloween-themed flyer for Swarthmore Halloween parade on October 30 at 4:30 PM, meet at Thatcher Park, best for ages 0-6. Features pumpkins, bats, spider webs, and a carved pumpkin with a jack-o'-lantern face.

Swarthmore Annual Halloween

Tots Parade, Song & Story Time

Friday, October 30

4:30-5:30 PM

Group of people celebrating Halloween outdoors, with children in costumes including a pumpkin and a dragon, and adults smiling.

It's time for Swarthmore's Annual Halloween Tots Parade!

This FREE COMMUNITY EVENT is for kids ages 0–6 (siblings welcome). Children are invited to dress up in costume and parade through downtown Swarthmore. Treats along the way will be provided by the Swarthmore Merchants. (Please, no very scary costumes or weapons.)

The parade will end with a short song and story time with children's librarian Ms. Lindsay and artist educator Ms. Allison on the lawn in front of the Swarthmore Public Library/Borough Building at 121 Park Ave.

The STARTING POINT is at Thatcher Park ("Tot Lot") on Rutgers Ave. Gather starting at 4:15 PM; the parade starts at 4:30 PM.

In the event of RAIN the parade, song and story time will move indoors to the Borough Building/Library at 121 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081.

This event is a COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP co-hosted by the Swarthmore Public Library and Allison’s World of Song, in collaboration with the Swarthmore Town Center and Merchants.

Free and Open to the Public!

18th “Thanks & Giving”

Children’s Music Concert & Benefit for Charity

Saturday, November 14 from 10:30-12:00 PM

Flyer for the 18th Kids' Benefit Concert titled "Thanks & Giving" featuring Allison DeSalvo & Friends, scheduled for Saturday, November 14th, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Park Avenue Community Center in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. The event includes kids helping kids activities such as a concert, crafts, face-painting, food, and fun, with proceeds benefiting Delco Helping Hands. The flyer is colorful with sections highlighted in yellow, orange, green, and pink, decorated with illustrations of ducks, pumpkins, and musical notes.
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Hop On Board the Music Train!

Join singer/songwriter/children’s artist and event founder (now in its 18th year), Allison DeSalvo and Friends for a heartwarming morning of music, creativity, and community at the “Thanks & Giving” Children’s Benefit Concert for Delco Helping Hands, happening Saturday, November 14th from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM at the Park Avenue Community Center, 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA.

Enjoy music concert, crafts, food and fun all for a great cause! KIDS HELPING KIDS!

For all the details about this event click link below!

This is a special 2nd Saturday Series Event.

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Stay Tuned for More Events! Home for the Holidays * Winter Solstice * Spring Fling * Earth Day * Intern'l Yoga Day...

Stay Tuned for More Events! Home for the Holidays * Winter Solstice * Spring Fling * Earth Day * Intern'l Yoga Day...