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

    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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    Three puppets on a stage

    showtimes vary

    Join the Puppet Co. for our 37th annual The Nutcracker! This time honored seasonal celebration includes Tchaikovsky's familiar story of Clara and her prince, with some Puppet Co. nursery rhyme spin.

    Originated by the founding team of…

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    An illustration of a snowman with a top hot
    FROSTY THE SNOWMAN

    showtimes vary

    Do you want to build a snow man? How about watching him spring to life in front of you for one day of adventures before he melts away? In this merry wintertime romp, chock-full of chuckles and comic antics, Frosty gallops into the hearts of kids…

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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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    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
    STONE TOWER STUDIO

    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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    Holiday Art Show & Sale text on a blue gradient background with snowflakes. An image of glass ornaments sits at the bottom.

    Gallery Hours Vary

    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:

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    Contra dancers

    7:30pm - 11:00pm

    7:30pm: Lesson | 8:00pm - 11:00pm: Social Dance

    Contra dance with occasional squares in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD. Sponsored…

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

    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

    Three puppets on a stage

    showtimes vary

    Join the Puppet Co. for our 37th annual The Nutcracker! This time honored seasonal celebration includes Tchaikovsky's familiar story of Clara and her prince, with some Puppet Co. nursery rhyme spin.

    Originated by the founding team of…

     Learn More

    An illustration of a snowman with a top hot
    FROSTY THE SNOWMAN

    showtimes vary

    Do you want to build a snow man? How about watching him spring to life in front of you for one day of adventures before he melts away? In this merry wintertime romp, chock-full of chuckles and comic antics, Frosty gallops into the hearts of kids…

     Learn More

    Abstract artwork of J Jordan Bruns
    STONE TOWER STUDIO

    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

    Man using a camera
    PHOTOWORKS

    12:00pm - 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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    Holiday Art Show & Sale text on a blue gradient background with snowflakes. An image of glass ornaments sits at the bottom.

    Gallery Hours Vary

    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:

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

    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

    Three puppets on a stage

    showtimes vary

    Join the Puppet Co. for our 37th annual The Nutcracker! This time honored seasonal celebration includes Tchaikovsky's familiar story of Clara and her prince, with some Puppet Co. nursery rhyme spin.

    Originated by the founding team of…

     Learn More

    An illustration of a snowman with a top hot
    FROSTY THE SNOWMAN

    showtimes vary

    Do you want to build a snow man? How about watching him spring to life in front of you for one day of adventures before he melts away? In this merry wintertime romp, chock-full of chuckles and comic antics, Frosty gallops into the hearts of kids…

     Learn More

    Abstract artwork of J Jordan Bruns
    STONE TOWER STUDIO

    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

    Man using a camera
    PHOTOWORKS

    12:00pm - 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

    Holiday Art Show & Sale text on a blue gradient background with snowflakes. An image of glass ornaments sits at the bottom.

    Gallery Hours Vary

    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:

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    Ballroom Time logo with silhouette of couple dancing

    2:45pm - 6:00pm

    2:45pm - 3:30pm: Lesson | 3:30pm - 6:00pm: Social Dance

    Ballroom Time presents a ballroom dance in the Ballroom Back Room on Sunday afternoon December 28, 2025.

    Admission is $20 at the door (Cash /Check/Zelle/…

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    Tango Brilliante logo

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

    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

    Three puppets on a stage

    showtimes vary

    Join the Puppet Co. for our 37th annual The Nutcracker! This time honored seasonal celebration includes Tchaikovsky's familiar story of Clara and her prince, with some Puppet Co. nursery rhyme spin.

    Originated by the founding team of…

     Learn More

    Holiday Art Show & Sale text on a blue gradient background with snowflakes. An image of glass ornaments sits at the bottom.

    Gallery Hours Vary

    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:

     Learn More

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

    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

    Three puppets on a stage

    showtimes vary

    Join the Puppet Co. for our 37th annual The Nutcracker! This time honored seasonal celebration includes Tchaikovsky's familiar story of Clara and her prince, with some Puppet Co. nursery rhyme spin.

    Originated by the founding team of…

     Learn More

    An illustration of a snowman with a top hot
    FROSTY THE SNOWMAN

    showtimes vary

    Do you want to build a snow man? How about watching him spring to life in front of you for one day of adventures before he melts away? In this merry wintertime romp, chock-full of chuckles and comic antics, Frosty gallops into the hearts of kids…

     Learn More

    Holiday Art Show & Sale text on a blue gradient background with snowflakes. An image of glass ornaments sits at the bottom.

    Gallery Hours Vary

    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:

     Learn More

    Three puppets on a stage

    showtimes vary

    Join the Puppet Co. for our 37th annual The Nutcracker! This time honored seasonal celebration includes Tchaikovsky's familiar story of Clara and her prince, with some Puppet Co. nursery rhyme spin.

    Originated by the founding team of…

     Learn More

    An illustration of a snowman with a top hot
    FROSTY THE SNOWMAN

    showtimes vary

    Do you want to build a snow man? How about watching him spring to life in front of you for one day of adventures before he melts away? In this merry wintertime romp, chock-full of chuckles and comic antics, Frosty gallops into the hearts of kids…

     Learn More

    Abstract artwork of J Jordan Bruns
    STONE TOWER STUDIO

    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

    Holiday Art Show & Sale text on a blue gradient background with snowflakes. An image of glass ornaments sits at the bottom.

    Gallery Hours Vary

    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:

     Learn More

    Gottaswing logo with swing dancing couple

    8:00pm - 12:30am

    8:00pm: Lesson | 9:00pm - 12:30am: Social Dance

    Let’s ring in 2026 together with long-time and new friends. Decorations, hats, tiaras, streamers—take your picture with our vintage moon backdrop. Music by RUSS WILSON AND HIS FAMOUS…

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