The Washington Folk Festival is back! Join us this Sunday (10/19) from 12pm to 9pm for a jam-packed day of dancing, storytelling, and music from around the world! Learn More >>

 

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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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    PARTNERSHIP GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
    October 4 - November 2, 2025

    On View in the Partnership Galleries: Comic Relief in the Popcorn Gallery, Jen Hudson & Bonnie Zuckerman, Wildwood Wonders in the Stone Tower Gallery, and Rebecca Doran & Stacy Smith Evans, Parallel Paths in the Park View Gallery.

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    BACK ROOM SALSA NIGHTS
    October 17, 2025 | 7:30pm - 11:00pm

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

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    BACHATA Y MÁS (BACHATA & MORE)
    October 18, 2025 | 7:30pm - midnight

    Experience the magic of Bachata, and discover why it's the dance that's sweeping the world. A playful Latin dance originating from the Dominican Republic, it's known for 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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    WASHINGTON FOLK FESTIVAL
    October 19, 2025 | 12:00pm - 9:00pm

    Join the Folklore Society of Greater Washington for the annual Washington Folk Festival, back after a one-year hiatus!

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    FALL FROLIC
    October 25, 2025 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm

    Glen Echo Park's annual Fall Frolic is back! Join us for free family-friendly activities this Halloween season!

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    BUMPER CAR SQUARES
    November 6, 2025 | 7:00pm - 10:00pm

    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
    October 2025

    Join us for a series of DanceFit classes designed to keep your body moving and your spirits up! Check out:
    Shake Your Soul | Saturdays | October 4, 11, and 25 @ 11:15am - 12:15pm | Hall of Mirrors Dance Studio

    *NO CLASS October 18!

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    HOLIDAY ART SHOW & SALE
    November 15, 2025 - January 4, 2026

    With so many unique gifts, the Holiday Art Show & Sale is a great place to shop for everyone on your holiday list! The show features the Park's resident artists and instructors, as well as other invited guests with works in various media, including art glass, pottery, photography, plus jewelry, ornaments, and more. 

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    CAJUN DANCE WITH DENNIS STROUGHMATT AND L’ESPRIT CREOLE
    November 16, 2025 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm

    In collaboration with Dancing by the Bayou, the Partnership presents a Cajun dance to live music from Dennis Stroughmatt et L'Esprit Creole.

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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

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.