• Two people - viewers of the Labor Day Art Show, a man and a woman, both with grey hair - look at the art show.

    EVENT INFORMATION & CALENDAR

    Learn more below about upcoming and featured special events, ongoing events (including art exhibitions in our galleries), and seasonal events. Or go directly to our Events Calendar. 

     

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    Featured Special Events

    Echo Arts logo: red, pink, purple, orange flowers.
    Echo Arts Festival
    September 29 | 12pm - 5pm

    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture presents the third annual Echo Arts Festival. Join us for performances, demos & hands-on opportunities in visual & performing arts! 

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    BUMPER CAR SQUARES
    September 14 & October 5, 2024

    Partnership Dances presents square dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! After a lesson for all skill levels, a caller will lead a rousing square dance along with a live band!

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    Pine Leaf Boys
    A CAJUN DANCE WITH PINE LEAF BOYS
    September 20, 2024

    Partnership Dances presents a Cajun dance in partnership with Dancing by the Bayou in our charming Bumper Car Pavilion. Dance to live music with the Pine Leaf Boys!

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Ongoing Events

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    Exhibitions & Galleries

     

  • Social Dancing

    Social Dances

     

  • kids in children's theater production

    Children's Theater

     

Seasonal Activities & Glen Echo Park Aquarium

 

In 2021, we hope you were able to participate in our months-long celebration of the Carousel's 100th Anniversary! Thousands of people joined us for lectures, story time, carousel family days, and more! Many of these events were virtual, so if you missed them you can still participate!  

Carousel 100th Anniversary >>

Lost & Found

Misplace something at the Park? Fill out this form so we can help you find it!

Please note: Lost & Found is cleared on the first Tuesday of every month.