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    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

    2025 Yellow Barn Studio Instructors Exhibition
    OPENING RECEPTION | 2025 YELLOW BARN STUDIO INSTRUCTORS EXHIBITION
    March 29, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

    The Popcorn Gallery presents the 2025 Yellow Barn Studio Instructors Exhibition, showcasing the exceptional work of instructors from Glen Echo Park’s primary painting and drawing residency, the Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery.  Join us for an opening reception Saturday, March 29, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

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    Pieced / Pierced
    OPENING RECEPTION | PIECED/PIERCED
    March 29, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

    The Stone Tower Gallery presents Pieced/Pierced, a solo exhibition by artist Rowena Federico Finn. Join us for an opening reception Saturday, March 29, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

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    Lesley Clarke and Hernan Murno
    OPENING RECEPTION | TRANSCENDING TIME: EXPLORING THE BEAUTY OF LANDSCAPES AND LANDMARKS
    March 29, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Transcending Time: Exploring the Beauty of Landscapes and Landmarks, a two-person exhibition by artists Lesley Clarke and Hernan Murno. Join us for an opening reception Saturday, March 29, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

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    BUMPER CAR SQUARES
    April 3, 2025 | 7:00pm - 10:30pm

    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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    DANCEFIT
    Saturdays in April, 2025

    Join us for a series of DanceFit classes designed to keep your body moving and your spirits up! Saturdays in April, check out:
    Shake Your Soul | April 5, April 19, April 26 @ 10:00am - 11:00pm | Ballroom Back Room
    Movement Improvisation | April 12 ONLY! @ 10:00am - 11:00pm | Ballroom Back Room
    Bollywood & Bhangra | April 5, 12, 19, and 26 @ 11:15am - 12:15pm | Hall of Mirrors Dance Studio

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    BACHATA Y MÁS (BACHATA & MORE)
    April 12, 2025 | 7:30pm - 1:00am

    Come experience the magic of all styles of Bachata, and discover why it's the dance that's sweeping the world. Bachata, a playful Latin dance originating from the Dominican Republic, is known for its close partner interaction with fast footwork, sensual hip movement and body isolation. Bachata music combines electric guitar with Caribbean and Latin influences.

    But wait! There's more! We'll also dance Salsa, Merengue, Kizomba, y más! 

     

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    BACK ROOM SALSA NIGHTS
    April 18, 2025 | 7:30pm - 11:00pm

    Join us for a sizzling hot night of Salsa in the Ballroom Back Room! This NEW dance series presented by the Partnership starts with a one-hour beginner lesson followed by salsa dancing with a DJ.

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    ART WALK IN THE PARK
    May 2 | June 6 | August 1

    Every First Friday, from May through August from 6pm to 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership hosts open studios and artist demonstrations in the Park's many visual arts studios and galleries. Each month features different activities, including hands-on art projects and/or artist demonstrations. 

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    CAROUSEL DAY
    May 3, 2025 | 11am - 4pm

    Join us for a festival event in celebration of Glen Echo Park's historic Dentzel Carousel as it opens for the season!

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    A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM | GALA IN THE PARK
    May 17, 2025 | 6:00pm

    Join us for A Midsummer Night's Dream, this year’s Gala in the Park on Saturday, May 17! The night begins with festive cocktails and a silent auction in the park’s iconic Bumper Car Pavilion, followed by dinner and honors in the historic Spanish Ballroom, and the return of the after-dinner dance party—and of course, rides on the Dentzel Carousel all night long.

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    PRIDE FAMILY DAY
    June 1, 2025

    Glen Echo Park is proud to collaborate with the office of Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass to provide the 5th annual Pride Family Day! 

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    SUMMER CONCERTS
    Thursdays, June 12 - August 21

    Join us for free, family-friendly concerts every Thursday evening this summer! Rain or shine in the Bumper Car Pavilion.

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Ongoing Events

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    Exhibitions & Galleries

     

  • Social Dancing

    Social Dances

     

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    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

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