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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
    May 16, 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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    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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    DANCEFIT
    May 2025

    Join us for a series of DanceFit classes designed to keep your body moving and your spirits up! Check out:
    Zumba | Wednesdays | May 7, 14, 21, and 28 @ 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Ballroom Back Room
    Bollywood & Bhangra | Saturdays | May 10, 17, 24, and 31@ 11:15am - 12:15pm | Hall of Mirrors Dance Studio

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    BACHATA Y MÁS (BACHATA & MORE)
    May 31, 2025 | 7:30pm - 1:00am

    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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    PRIDE FAMILY DAY
    June 1, 2025 | 11:00am - 2:00pm

    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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    BUMPER CAR SQUARES
    June 5, 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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    ART WALK IN THE PARK
    June 6, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

    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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    GLOBAL RHYTHMS
    June 8, 2025 | 12:00pm - 4:00pm

    The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture Presents a celebration of Music, Dance & Storytelling from Around the World!

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    SUMMER CONCERTS
    Thursdays, June 12 - August 21

    Join us for free, family-friendly concerts every Thursday evening this summer! Starting at 7:30, rain or shine in the Bumper Car Pavilion. Dancers welcome!

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    HERITAGE DAYS
    June 28, 2025 | 11:00am - 5:00pm

    On Saturday, June 28, as part of Montgomery County Heritage Days, the Partnership is pleased to present film screenings of "Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round", a Q&A  with civil rights protesters, FREE carousel rides, and an NPS-led history tour.

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    PARTNERSHIP GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
    May 2 - June 1, 2025

    On view now in the Partnership Galleries: Glen Echo Pottery, Color Wheel 2025 in the Popcorn Gallery, Eric Celarier, Evolving Worlds in the Stone Tower Gallery, and Lauren Scavo-Fulk, Contemporary Landscape in the Park View Gallery.

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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.