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    Hexagon with fish and science symbols inside, and "Glen Echo Park Aquarium, A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center" text surrounding

    Weekdays: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm, timed-entry required

    Visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium to learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment,…

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    A watercolor landscape

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Tranquil Vistas, a solo exhibition by artist Mak Dehejia. Dehejia is the winner of the 2023 Park View Artist Award. The small collection of watercolors on display at the gallery reflects the artist’s quest…

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    Abstract artwork of J Jordan Bruns

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    On the second and third floors of the Chautauqua Tower, you'll find Stone Tower Studio: where the boundary of traditional mediums is crossed.

    The Stone Tower Studio presents both traditional and nontraditional mediums including monoprint…

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    FOLK DANCE

    7:30pm - 10:00pm

    7:30pm - 8:30pm Beginner/Intermediate Class; 8:30pm - 10:00pm open request dancing

    Glen Echo International Folk Dancers presents a weekly folk dance. Learn dances from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Romania, Albania, Greece, Turkey…

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    Hexagon with fish and science symbols inside, and "Glen Echo Park Aquarium, A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center" text surrounding

    Weekdays: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm, timed-entry required

    Visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium to learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment,…

     Learn More

    A watercolor landscape

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Tranquil Vistas, a solo exhibition by artist Mak Dehejia. Dehejia is the winner of the 2023 Park View Artist Award. The small collection of watercolors on display at the gallery reflects the artist’s quest…

     Learn More

    A wooden giant puppet

    showtimes vary

    Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden…

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    SilverWorks examples
    SILVERWORKS

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    SilverWorks is the studio of artist-in-residence, Blair Anderson. Blair brings 35 years of smithing experience to Glen Echo Park. Stop in and view her one-of-a-kind jewelry creations.

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    Abstract artwork of J Jordan Bruns

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    On the second and third floors of the Chautauqua Tower, you'll find Stone Tower Studio: where the boundary of traditional mediums is crossed.

    The Stone Tower Studio presents both traditional and nontraditional mediums including monoprint…

     Learn More

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    8:15pm - 11:30pm

     

    8:15pm - 9:00pm Lesson  |  9:00pm - 11:30pm Dance

    Capital Blues! On Thursday nights dancers converge upon the Back Room at Glen Echo Park for the best in DJ’ed Blues dances in the Washington, D.C. area. Admission is $10 per person…

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    Hexagon with fish and science symbols inside, and "Glen Echo Park Aquarium, A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center" text surrounding

    Weekdays: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm, timed-entry required

    Visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium to learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment,…

     Learn More

    A watercolor landscape

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Tranquil Vistas, a solo exhibition by artist Mak Dehejia. Dehejia is the winner of the 2023 Park View Artist Award. The small collection of watercolors on display at the gallery reflects the artist’s quest…

     Learn More

    A wooden giant puppet

    showtimes vary

    Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden…

     Learn More

    Abstract artwork of J Jordan Bruns

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    On the second and third floors of the Chautauqua Tower, you'll find Stone Tower Studio: where the boundary of traditional mediums is crossed.

    The Stone Tower Studio presents both traditional and nontraditional mediums including monoprint…

     Learn More

    SilverWorks examples
    SILVERWORKS

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    SilverWorks is the studio of artist-in-residence, Blair Anderson. Blair brings 35 years of smithing experience to Glen Echo Park. Stop in and view her one-of-a-kind jewelry creations.

     Learn More

    Image of artwork on panels and pedestals in the Spanish Ballroom. Text reads: 54th Annual Labor Day Art Show.

    7:30pm - 9:00pm

    The 2025 Labor Day Art Show—the 54th anniversary of this event—will take place in the historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park this year as it has for over half a century! The show will be held daily from August 30 - September 1,…

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    Hexagon with fish and science symbols inside, and "Glen Echo Park Aquarium, A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center" text surrounding

    Weekdays: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm, timed-entry required

    Visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium to learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment,…

     Learn More

    A watercolor landscape

    10:00am - 6:00pm

    The Park View Gallery presents Tranquil Vistas, a solo exhibition by artist Mak Dehejia. Dehejia is the winner of the 2023 Park View Artist Award. The small collection of watercolors on display at the gallery reflects the artist’s quest…

     Learn More

    A wooden giant puppet

    showtimes vary

    Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden…

     Learn More

    SilverWorks examples
    SILVERWORKS

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    SilverWorks is the studio of artist-in-residence, Blair Anderson. Blair brings 35 years of smithing experience to Glen Echo Park. Stop in and view her one-of-a-kind jewelry creations.

     Learn More

    A ceramic plate by artist Christine Goh

    11:00am - 4:00pm

    Visit the Glen Echo Pottery Gallery to view ceramic work by instructors and advanced students.

    ​Glen Echo Pottery was founded by Jeff Kirk, who has been the Artistic Director, full-time artist-in-residence, and chief instructor since 1974…

     Learn More

    Abstract artwork of J Jordan Bruns

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    On the second and third floors of the Chautauqua Tower, you'll find Stone Tower Studio: where the boundary of traditional mediums is crossed.

    The Stone Tower Studio presents both traditional and nontraditional mediums including monoprint…

     Learn More

    An abstract painting

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The Stone Tower Gallery presents Once and Again, a solo exhibition by artist Dominie Nash. Nash’s most recent textile collages consist of repurposed and transformed work and materials. This is a process the artist has been engaged in for…

     Learn More

    Image of artwork on panels and pedestals in the Spanish Ballroom. Text reads: 54th Annual Labor Day Art Show.

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The 2025 Labor Day Art Show—the 54th anniversary of this event—will take place in the historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park this year as it has for over half a century! The show will be held daily from August 30 - September 1,…

     Learn More

    Example of Art Glass

    12:00pm - 4:00pm

    Come see art through the medium of glass on display at the Art Glass Center

     

    The Art Glass Center at Glen Echo is a school, resource center, and gallery for kiln-formed glass serving the Washington metropolitan area. 

    The…

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    an interior painting of a hallway with cool toned colors

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The Popcorn Gallery presents The Art of the Art Clinic Online, a group exhibition featuring participants of the Art Clinic Online (ACO). This virtual program is presented by the Stone Tower Studio in historic Glen Echo Park. The ACO…

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    Two visitors stand in front of paintings at the Yellow Barn Gallery

    12:00pm - 5:00pm

    The Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery is Glen Echo Park's painting and drawing residency. It is a creative oasis in Glen Echo Park, where community and artistic guidance converge in nationally-recognized artists’ programs. Founded by acclaimed…

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    12:00 - 6:00pm

    The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present a family-friendly Music FREE-for-All over Labor Day Weekend! Join us for FREE live music concerts with music you can dance to—it's like an…

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    PHOTOWORKS

    1:00pm - 4:00pm

    Come see photography on view at the Photoworks Gallery where their latest work is on display.

     Photoworks is a vibrant and unique resource for photographers. Our philosophy is simple: Creative dialogue with fellow photographers, an…

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    poster for an exhibition

    6:00pm - 8:00pm

    This exhibition features artwork by members of the Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio as well as artwork by Yellow Barn Studio instructors. You will find amazing works in pencil, pen, ink, conte, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, gouache and digital…

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    BALLROOM TIME DANCE
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    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm : Lesson

    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm : Dance

    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Lesson | 8:00pm - 10:00pm: Social Dance

    Ballroom Time presents a ballroom dance in the Ballroom Back Room on Saturday evening August 30, 2025. 

    A variety of recorded music will play throughout…

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    Hexagon with fish and science symbols inside, and "Glen Echo Park Aquarium, A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center" text surrounding

    Weekdays: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am - 5:00pm, timed-entry required

    Visit the Glen Echo Park Aquarium to learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment,…

     Learn More

    A wooden giant puppet

    showtimes vary

    Bits ‘N Pieces Puppet Theatre’s “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is based on Oscar Wilde’s famous fairy tale about a giant who learns it’s never too late to share. The production features lathe-turned wooden marionettes. The puppet’s simple wooden…

     Learn More

    SilverWorks examples
    SILVERWORKS

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    SilverWorks is the studio of artist-in-residence, Blair Anderson. Blair brings 35 years of smithing experience to Glen Echo Park. Stop in and view her one-of-a-kind jewelry creations.

     Learn More

    A ceramic plate by artist Christine Goh

    11:00am - 4:00pm

    Visit the Glen Echo Pottery Gallery to view ceramic work by instructors and advanced students.

    ​Glen Echo Pottery was founded by Jeff Kirk, who has been the Artistic Director, full-time artist-in-residence, and chief instructor since 1974…

     Learn More

    Abstract artwork of J Jordan Bruns

    11:00am - 5:00pm

    On the second and third floors of the Chautauqua Tower, you'll find Stone Tower Studio: where the boundary of traditional mediums is crossed.

    The Stone Tower Studio presents both traditional and nontraditional mediums including monoprint…

     Learn More

    an interior painting of a hallway with cool toned colors

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The Popcorn Gallery presents The Art of the Art Clinic Online, a group exhibition featuring participants of the Art Clinic Online (ACO). This virtual program is presented by the Stone Tower Studio in historic Glen Echo Park. The ACO…

     Learn More

    Two visitors stand in front of paintings at the Yellow Barn Gallery

    12:00pm - 5:00pm

    The Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery is Glen Echo Park's painting and drawing residency. It is a creative oasis in Glen Echo Park, where community and artistic guidance converge in nationally-recognized artists’ programs. Founded by acclaimed…

     Learn More

    An abstract painting

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The Stone Tower Gallery presents Once and Again, a solo exhibition by artist Dominie Nash. Nash’s most recent textile collages consist of repurposed and transformed work and materials. This is a process the artist has been engaged in for…

     Learn More

    Image of artwork on panels and pedestals in the Spanish Ballroom. Text reads: 54th Annual Labor Day Art Show.

    12:00pm - 6:00pm

    The 2025 Labor Day Art Show—the 54th anniversary of this event—will take place in the historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park this year as it has for over half a century! The show will be held daily from August 30 - September 1,…

     Learn More

    Example of Art Glass

    12:00pm - 4:00pm

    Come see art through the medium of glass on display at the Art Glass Center

     

    The Art Glass Center at Glen Echo is a school, resource center, and gallery for kiln-formed glass serving the Washington metropolitan area. 

    The…

     Learn More

    Man using a camera
    PHOTOWORKS

    1:00pm - 4:00pm

    Come see photography on view at the Photoworks Gallery where their latest work is on display.

     Photoworks is a vibrant and unique resource for photographers. Our philosophy is simple: Creative dialogue with fellow photographers, an…

     Learn More

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    6:30pm - 11:00pm

    6:30pm & 7:30pm: Lessons | 8:30pm-11pm: Social Dance

    Tango Brillante presents lessons and a dance. Tango lesson (6:30pm), Milonga lesson (7:30pm), Social Dance (8:30-11:00pm). For more information…

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