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    HONKY TONK DANCE WITH KAREN COLLINS & THE BACKROADS BAND
    October 30, 2026 | 7:30pm - 10:30pm

    Enjoy an evening of live music at a Honky Tonk Dance with Karen Collins & the Backroads Band, one of the DC area's top honky-tonk groups. A free beginner lesson in two step included with admission, led by Sharon Schiliro and Michael Hart from of Dancing by the Bayou.

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    FALL FROLIC
    October 31, 2026 | 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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    PARTNERSHIP GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
    October 3 - November 1, 2026

    Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries presents The Deconstructed Cathedral: A Celebration of Cathedral Arts, Curated and Presented by the Sculpture Studio at Glen Echo Park; Michèle Colburn: The Contours of Remembrance; and Asia Anderson & Lizzie Brown, Inherited Threads.

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    BUMPER CAR SQUARES
    November 1, 2026 | 2:45pm - 5:30pm

    Partnership Dances presents square dancing at the Park! After a lesson for all skill levels, the caller will lead a rousing square dance along to live music!

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    LIGHT UP THE CAROUSEL
    November 14, 2026 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

    Let's Light Up the Carousel with NBC4's own Tommy McFly! Our 105-year-old Dentzel carousel will be illuminated with a stunning display of twinkling lights to welcome the holiday season. Plus, we'll have DIY holiday photos inside the carousel!

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    Dennis Stroughmatt and L’Esprit Creole hold their instruments
    CAJUN DANCE WITH DENNIS STROUGHMATT AND L’ESPRIT CREOLE
    November 15, 2026 | 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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    SHOP ARTS SATURDAY
    November 28, 2026 | 12:00pm - 6:00pm

    Support local artists on Small Business Saturday! Glen Echo Park resident artists, plus invited guest artists from around the DMV, will be offering their work for sale—the perfect holiday gift!

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    WINTER'S EVE
    December 5, 2026 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm

    Gather with family at the Park for a holiday event designed with all ages in mind. Children's crafts, holiday music, and more! During Winter's Eve, we invite Donors and Members to join us for an appreciation event, Toast to You!

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    LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS EVENT SEASON
    November 14, 2026 - January 10, 2027

    Join us under the twinkling lights to enjoy a variety of events and activities across the Park, throughout the holiday season. Browse and buy fine artworks, experience hands-on demos with resident artists, attend performances, and more!

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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 >>

Learn about our other annual event themes here! 

Lost & Found

Misplace something at the Park? Email the front desk at info@glenechopark.org

Please note: Lost & Found is cleared out quarterly.