Join us for a Back Room Salsa Night this Friday (2/21) at 7:30 pm. Learn More & Purchase Tickets >>

 

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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

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    BACK ROOM SALSA NIGHTS
    February 21, 2025

    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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    Gleaner’s Song for Glen Echo
    OPENING RECEPTION: ALICE MOMM, GLEANER'S SONG FOR GLEN ECHO
    February 22, 2025

    Join us this Saturday for an Opening Reception from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. The Popcorn Gallery presents Gleaner’s Song for Glen Echo, a solo exhibition by artist Alice Momm. Open Saturdays & Sundays from 12:00pm - 6:00pm.

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    Woven Ground
    OPENING RECEPTION: DIEGO BORGSDORF FUENZALIDA, WOVEN GROUND
    February 22, 2025

    Join us this Saturday for an Opening Reception from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. The Stone Tower Gallery presents Woven Ground, a solo exhibition by artist and ethnographer Diego Borgsdorf Fuenzalida. Open Saturdays & Sundays from 12:00pm - 6:00pm.

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    Anna Child
    OPENING RECEPTION: ANNA CHILD, HICCUPS
    February 22, 2025

    Join us this Saturday for an Opening Reception from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. The Park View Gallery presents HICCUPS, a solo exhibition by artist Anna Child. Open Monday - Friday from 10:00am - 6:00pm.

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    DANCEFIT
    Saturdays in February, 2025

    Join us for a series of DanceFit classes designed to keep your body moving and your spirits up! For the month of February, join us on Saturday mornings for a Bollywood and Bhangra class with Smita Khatri. Four consecutive classes: February 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd. Come to any or all!

    $15/class | Cash, Check, or Credit Card Accepted at the Door 

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    Artist Talk "How Photographers Tell Stories
    THE COLORS OF LIFE
    January 10 - March 2, 2025

    Celebrating the vibrant tapestry of life through the lens, Colors of Life marks its 8th year running as a traveling exhibit with a stunning showcase of diverse photographic genres from the Exposure Group. From breathtaking landscapes to intimate portraits, this juried exhibition invites you to explore the myriad experiences captured by the group's talented members. Join us in appreciating the artistry that reflects their collective vision!
     

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    BUMPER CAR SQUARES
    March 8, 2025

    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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    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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Ongoing Events

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    Exhibitions & Galleries

     

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    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

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.