At off-premise events, no space is provided for engaging in sexual activity. In other words, those who wish to go further than strictly social interaction must find someplace else to do so. Off-premise activities take three forms:

1. Socials put on by local swing organizations.

2. Bars / discos that cater to people interested in swinging.

3. Swing or lifestyle associations / discussion groups.

Socials are usually held at hotels. In this way, rooms are easily acquired if people choose to swing. Bars / discos are just meeting places. They may or may not be conveniently located close to hotels / motels or other places where sexual activity can safely take place. Associations / discussion groups are usually organized educational functions. They may be in the format of conventions or people gathering in a home to discuss issues in swinging. Each of these may admit couples and singles or couples only.

At on-premise events, space is provided for engaging in sexual activity. In other words, those who wish to go further than strictly social interaction may do so there. On-premise activities usually take place at party houses. Party houses may be private membership or open to the public. They may admit couples and singles but usually are for couples only.

Private parties are swing parties put on by individuals. They are usually help in private homes and can be attended by invitation only. Most are for couples only, but some may invite singles as well.

Activities

At off-premise events there may be food (anything from a buffet snack table to a sit-down dinner), drink (bring your own bottle or a cash bar), and dancing (to a juke box, disco, or a live band).

On-premise events may offer the same array of food, drink, and dancing. Additionally, space for engaging in sexual activity is provided. This may take any form from private rooms with one bed to open areas with mats on the floor.