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    Sensory-friendly red square with carousel image

    10:00am - 11:00am

    Ride the Dentzel carousel during sensory-friendly time with:

    • No lights
    • Recorded music at a lower volume
    • Slower AND shorter rides
    • More time between rides, allowing extra time to get on and off the…

     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…

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    A dancer in a chair with arms outstretched

    2:30pm - 3:45pm

    In partnership with Dance for PD (Parkinson's Disease), the Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a Dance for PD® class series at Glen Echo Park. Classes are FREE for participants, care partners, and family members thanks to the support of the…

     Learn More

    Glen Echo International Folk Dancers logo
    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…

     Learn More

    SilverWorks examples

    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

    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

    summer concerts graphic with guitar and flowers

    7:30pm - 8:30pm

    For more than a decade, summer at Glen Echo Park has been synonymous with our weekly Summer Concert Series, where we present and support local musicians and performers who represent a diverse range of styles, influences, and cultures.

     Learn More

    Capital Blues Logo

    8:15pm - 11:30pm

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

    On Thursday nights dancers converge upon the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park for the best in DJ’ed Blues dances in the Washington, D.C. area: a Blues Dance with…

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    An illustration of an hourglass

    showtimes vary

    Rolly’s ordinary summer takes an extraordinary twist when he’s whisked back in time to the Age of Charlemagne! There, he meets Aurora, a bold 12-year-old princess with dreams of knighthood and adventure beyond her castle walls. But her…

     Learn More

    SilverWorks examples

    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

    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

    Art Walk in the Park logo with 5 images of different artwork in arrows

    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…

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    contra dance

    7:30pm - 11:00pm

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

    Join Friday Night Dancers at a Contra Dance! Contra is a fun and easy dance, and darn it, you…

     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. Open Saturdays & Sundays, 11am - 4pm, April - December. 

    ​Glen Echo Pottery was founded by Jeff Kirk, who has been the Artistic Director,…

     Learn More

    SilverWorks examples

    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

    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

    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

    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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    Band organ photo

    10:30am - 11:00am

    In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Park's band organ, join us for "Meet the Band Organ" days! The first Sunday of each month during carousel season, the carousel building will open 30 minutes early to give visitors a chance to see the …

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    An illustration of an hourglass

    showtimes vary

    Rolly’s ordinary summer takes an extraordinary twist when he’s whisked back in time to the Age of Charlemagne! There, he meets Aurora, a bold 12-year-old princess with dreams of knighthood and adventure beyond her castle walls. But her…

     Learn More

    SilverWorks examples

    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

    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

    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. Open Saturdays & Sundays, 11am - 4pm, April - December. 

    ​Glen Echo Pottery was founded by Jeff Kirk, who has been the Artistic Director,…

     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

    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

    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background

    2:45 - 5:30pm

    Join us for square dancing at Glen Echo Park! We'll start out with a square dance intro lesson for all skill levels from 2:45pm - 3pm. Then, a caller will lead a rousing square dance along with live music! The band will play from 3pm - 5:30pm so…

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    Tango Brilliante logo

    6:30pm - 11:00pm

    6:30pm: Tango Lesson | 7:30pm: Milonga Lesson | 8:30pm - 11:00pm: Social Dance

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

     Learn More

    An illustration of an hourglass

    showtimes vary

    Rolly’s ordinary summer takes an extraordinary twist when he’s whisked back in time to the Age of Charlemagne! There, he meets Aurora, a bold 12-year-old princess with dreams of knighthood and adventure beyond her castle walls. But her…

     Learn More

    Sensory-friendly red square with carousel image

    10:00am - 11:00am

    Ride the Dentzel carousel during sensory-friendly time with:

    • No lights
    • Recorded music at a lower volume
    • Slower AND shorter rides
    • More time between rides, allowing extra time to get on and off the…

     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

    A dancer in a chair with arms outstretched

    2:30pm - 3:45pm

    In partnership with Dance for PD (Parkinson's Disease), the Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a Dance for PD® class series at Glen Echo Park. Classes are FREE for participants, care partners, and family members thanks to the support of the…

     Learn More

    Glen Echo International Folk Dancers logo
    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…

     Learn More

    SilverWorks examples

    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

    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

    summer concerts graphic with guitar and flowers

    7:30pm - 8:30pm

    For more than a decade, summer at Glen Echo Park has been synonymous with our weekly Summer Concert Series, where we present and support local musicians and performers who represent a diverse range of styles, influences, and cultures.

     Learn More

    summer concerts graphic with guitar and flowers

    7:30pm - 8:30pm

    For more than a decade, summer at Glen Echo Park has been synonymous with our weekly Summer Concert Series, where we present and support local musicians and performers who represent a diverse range of styles, influences, and cultures.

     Learn More

    Capital Blues Logo

    8:15pm - 11:30pm

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

    On Thursday nights dancers converge upon the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park for the best in DJ’ed Blues dances in the Washington, D.C. area: a Blues Dance with…

     Learn More

    An illustration of an hourglass

    showtimes vary

    Rolly’s ordinary summer takes an extraordinary twist when he’s whisked back in time to the Age of Charlemagne! There, he meets Aurora, a bold 12-year-old princess with dreams of knighthood and adventure beyond her castle walls. But her…

     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

    contra dance
    CONTRA DANCE

    7:30pm - 11:00pm

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

    Join Friday Night Dancers at a Contra Dance! Contra is a fun and easy dance, and darn it, you…

     Learn More

    Gottaswing logo with swing dancing couple
    BALBOA

    8:30pm - 11:30pm

    8:30pm - 9:00pm: Balboa Lesson | 9:00pm - 11:30pm: Social Dance

    Dabe and Janelle’s popular monthly Friday night Balboa dance series continues, presented by Gottaswing! You’ll find this casual and friendly…

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    Historic image of the Glen Echo Park Trolley Line. Text reads National Parks Along the Potomac.

    9:30am

    What: Four Mile Ranger Guided History Hike from the Carousel in Glen Echo Park to the C&O Canal National Historical Park, Union Arch Bridge and the Clara Barton NHS
     

    When: Second Saturdays of…

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    An illustration of an hourglass

    showtimes vary

    Rolly’s ordinary summer takes an extraordinary twist when he’s whisked back in time to the Age of Charlemagne! There, he meets Aurora, a bold 12-year-old princess with dreams of knighthood and adventure beyond her castle walls. But her…

     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

    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

    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. Open Saturdays & Sundays, 11am - 4pm, April - December. 

    ​Glen Echo Pottery was founded by Jeff Kirk, who has been the Artistic Director,…

     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

    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

    Gottaswing logo
    SWING DANCE

    8:00pm - 11:30pm

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

    Join Gottaswing for a fun and friendly…

     Learn More

    An illustration of an hourglass

    showtimes vary

    Rolly’s ordinary summer takes an extraordinary twist when he’s whisked back in time to the Age of Charlemagne! There, he meets Aurora, a bold 12-year-old princess with dreams of knighthood and adventure beyond her castle walls. But her…

     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. Open Saturdays & Sundays, 11am - 4pm, April - December. 

    ​Glen Echo Pottery was founded by Jeff Kirk, who has been the Artistic Director,…

     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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Ballroom Time logo with silhouette of couple dancing

    2:45pm - 6:00pm

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

    Our annual event celebrating Bastille…

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    Tango Brilliante logo

    6:30pm - 11:00pm

    6:30pm: Tango Lesson | 7:30pm: Milonga Lesson | 8:30pm - 11:00pm: Social Dance

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

     Learn More

    An illustration of an hourglass

    showtimes vary

    Rolly’s ordinary summer takes an extraordinary twist when he’s whisked back in time to the Age of Charlemagne! There, he meets Aurora, a bold 12-year-old princess with dreams of knighthood and adventure beyond her castle walls. But her…

     Learn More

    Sensory-friendly red square with carousel image

    10:00am - 11:00am

    Ride the Dentzel carousel during sensory-friendly time with:

    • No lights
    • Recorded music at a lower volume
    • Slower AND shorter rides
    • More time between rides, allowing extra time to get on and off the…

     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

    A dancer in a chair with arms outstretched

    2:30pm - 3:45pm

    In partnership with Dance for PD (Parkinson's Disease), the Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a Dance for PD® class series at Glen Echo Park. Classes are FREE for participants, care partners, and family members thanks to the support of the…

     Learn More

    Glen Echo International Folk Dancers logo
    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…

     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

    Katherine Anderson

    6:30pm - 8:00 pm

    In this workshop for robins and follows, we will explore strategies for safer dancing with a partner, approaches for declining unwanted moves, and techniques to introduce consensual…

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    Capital Blues Logo
    BLUES DANCE

    8:15pm - 11:30pm

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

    On Thursday nights dancers converge upon the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park for the best in DJ’ed Blues dances in the Washington, D.C. area: a Blues Dance with…

     Learn More

    An illustration of an hourglass

    showtimes vary

    Rolly’s ordinary summer takes an extraordinary twist when he’s whisked back in time to the Age of Charlemagne! There, he meets Aurora, a bold 12-year-old princess with dreams of knighthood and adventure beyond her castle walls. But her…

     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

    Salsa & Bachata pink and red graphic with dancers

    7:30pm - 11:30pm

    7:30pm - 8:15pm: Salsa Lesson | 8:15pm - 9:00pm: Bachata Lesson | 9:00pm - 11:30pm: Social Dance

    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture presents Salsa & Bachata y más! Come experience…

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    Karen Collins and the Backroads Band hold their instruments

    7:30pm -  10:30pm

    Enjoy an evening of live music at a Honky Tonk Dance with Karen Collins & the Backroads Band, presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. A free beginner lesson in two step included with admission, led by…

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    contra dance
    CONTRA DANCE

    7:30pm - 11:00pm

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

    Join Friday Night Dancers at a Contra Dance! Contra is a fun and easy dance, and darn it, you…

     Learn More

    Sensory-friendly red square with carousel image

    11:00am - 1:00pm

    Ride the Dentzel carousel during sensory-friendly time with:

    • No lights
    • Recorded music at a lower volume
    • Slower AND shorter rides
    • More time between rides, allowing extra time to get on and off the…

     Learn More

    An illustration of an hourglass

    showtimes vary

    Rolly’s ordinary summer takes an extraordinary twist when he’s whisked back in time to the Age of Charlemagne! There, he meets Aurora, a bold 12-year-old princess with dreams of knighthood and adventure beyond her castle walls. But her…

     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

    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. Open Saturdays & Sundays, 11am - 4pm, April - December. 

    ​Glen Echo Pottery was founded by Jeff Kirk, who has been the Artistic Director,…

     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

    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

    Gottaswing logo with swing dancing couple
    SWING DANCE

    8:00pm - 11:30pm

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

     Learn More

    Sensory-friendly red square with carousel image

    11:00am - 1:00pm

    Ride the Dentzel carousel during sensory-friendly time with:

    • No lights
    • Recorded music at a lower volume
    • Slower AND shorter rides
    • More time between rides, allowing extra time to get on and off the…

     Learn More

    An illustration of an hourglass

    showtimes vary

    Rolly’s ordinary summer takes an extraordinary twist when he’s whisked back in time to the Age of Charlemagne! There, he meets Aurora, a bold 12-year-old princess with dreams of knighthood and adventure beyond her castle walls. But her…

     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

    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. Open Saturdays & Sundays, 11am - 4pm, April - December. 

    ​Glen Echo Pottery was founded by Jeff Kirk, who has been the Artistic Director,…

     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

    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

    waltzers
    WALTZ

    6:15pm - 9:30pm

    6:15pm - 7:00pm: Lesson | 7:00pm - 9:30pm: Social Dance

    Waltz Time presents a waltz dance with live music by TBD.

    Sunday afternoon dances cost $15 per person, $5 for students and children over 5 years. We accept…

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    Tango Brilliante logo

    6:30pm - 11:00pm

    6:30pm: Tango Lesson | 7:30pm: Milonga Lesson | 8:30pm - 11:00pm: Social Dance

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

     Learn More

    An illustration of an hourglass

    showtimes vary

    Rolly’s ordinary summer takes an extraordinary twist when he’s whisked back in time to the Age of Charlemagne! There, he meets Aurora, a bold 12-year-old princess with dreams of knighthood and adventure beyond her castle walls. But her…

     Learn More

    Sensory-friendly red square with carousel image

    10:00am - 11:00am

    Ride the Dentzel carousel during sensory-friendly time with:

    • No lights
    • Recorded music at a lower volume
    • Slower AND shorter rides
    • More time between rides, allowing extra time to get on and off the…

     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

    A dancer in a chair with arms outstretched

    2:30pm - 3:45pm

    CANCELED JULY 22, 2026

     

    In partnership with Dance for PD (Parkinson's Disease), the Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a Dance for PD® class series at Glen Echo Park. Classes are FREE for participants, care partners, and family…

     Learn More

    Glen Echo International Folk Dancers logo
    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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    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…

     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…

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    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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    summer concerts graphic with guitar and flowers

    7:30pm - 8:30pm

    For more than a decade, summer at Glen Echo Park has been synonymous with our weekly Summer Concert Series, where we present and support local musicians and performers who represent a diverse range of styles, influences, and cultures.

     Learn More

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    BLUES DANCE

    8:15pm - 11:30pm

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

    On Thursday nights dancers converge upon the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park for the best in DJ’ed Blues dances in the Washington, D.C. area: a Blues Dance with…

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    An illustration of an hourglass

    showtimes vary

    Rolly’s ordinary summer takes an extraordinary twist when he’s whisked back in time to the Age of Charlemagne! There, he meets Aurora, a bold 12-year-old princess with dreams of knighthood and adventure beyond her castle walls. But her…

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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.

     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

    contra dance
    CONTRA DANCE

    7:30pm - 11:00pm

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

    Join Friday Night Dancers at a Contra Dance! Contra is a fun and easy dance, and darn it, you…

     Learn More

    An illustration of an hourglass

    showtimes vary

    Rolly’s ordinary summer takes an extraordinary twist when he’s whisked back in time to the Age of Charlemagne! There, he meets Aurora, a bold 12-year-old princess with dreams of knighthood and adventure beyond her castle walls. But her…

     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. Open Saturdays & Sundays, 11am - 4pm, April - December. 

    ​Glen Echo Pottery was founded by Jeff Kirk, who has been the Artistic Director,…

     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

    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

    KICK IT UP A NOTCH! Lindy Hop workshops with Carla & Rye

    KICK IT UP A NOTCH! Lindy Hop workshops with Carla & Rye

    Gottaswing presents three…

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    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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    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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    Reginald W Kapteyn, DO

    5:00pm - 6:30pm Workshop and 6:30pm - 7:00pm: Open practice session with instructor

    Welcome to the Beginner NIGHTCLUB TWO STEP workshop! You will learn a small, easy, and fun routine with repeatable steps!

    1.5 hour workshop with instructor Reginald Kapteyn plus a 30 minute open practice at the end of the session.

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    SWING DANCE

    8:00pm - 11:30pm

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

    Join Gottaswing for a fun and friendly swing dance featuring our good friend form Richmond, JAY BROWN'S GRACE STREET SEVEN. All ages welcome, and you never…

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    An illustration of an hourglass

    showtimes vary

    Rolly’s ordinary summer takes an extraordinary twist when he’s whisked back in time to the Age of Charlemagne! There, he meets Aurora, a bold 12-year-old princess with dreams of knighthood and adventure beyond her castle walls. But her…

     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. Open Saturdays & Sundays, 11am - 4pm, April - December. 

    ​Glen Echo Pottery was founded by Jeff Kirk, who has been the Artistic Director,…

     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

    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

    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

    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

    Ballroom Time logo with silhouette of couple dancing

    2:45pm - 6:00pm

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

    Beginner lesson in Bachata at 2:45 PM…

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    Tango Brilliante logo

    6:30pm - 11:00pm

    6:30pm: Tango Lesson | 7:30pm: Milonga Lesson | 8:30pm - 11:00pm: Social Dance

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

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    An illustration of an hourglass

    showtimes vary

    Rolly’s ordinary summer takes an extraordinary twist when he’s whisked back in time to the Age of Charlemagne! There, he meets Aurora, a bold 12-year-old princess with dreams of knighthood and adventure beyond her castle walls. But her…

     Learn More

    Sensory-friendly red square with carousel image

    10:00am - 11:00am

    Ride the Dentzel carousel during sensory-friendly time with:

    • No lights
    • Recorded music at a lower volume
    • Slower AND shorter rides
    • More time between rides, allowing extra time to get on and off the…

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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

    A dancer in a chair with arms outstretched

    2:30pm - 3:45pm

    In partnership with Dance for PD (Parkinson's Disease), the Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a Dance for PD® class series at Glen Echo Park. Classes are FREE for participants, care partners, and family members thanks to the support of the…

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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…

     Learn More

    Glen Echo International Folk Dancers logo
    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…

     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

    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

    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

    summer concerts graphic with guitar and flowers

    7:30pm - 8:30pm

    For more than a decade, summer at Glen Echo Park has been synonymous with our weekly Summer Concert Series, where we present and support local musicians and performers who represent a diverse range of styles, influences, and cultures.

     Learn More

    Capital Blues Logo
    BLUES DANCE

    8:15pm - 11:30pm

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

    On Thursday nights dancers converge upon the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park for the best in DJ’ed Blues dances in the Washington, D.C. area: a Blues Dance with…

     Learn More

    An illustration of an hourglass

    showtimes vary

    Rolly’s ordinary summer takes an extraordinary twist when he’s whisked back in time to the Age of Charlemagne! There, he meets Aurora, a bold 12-year-old princess with dreams of knighthood and adventure beyond her castle walls. But her…

     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

    contra dance
    CONTRA DANCE

    7:30pm - 11:00pm

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

    Join Friday Night Dancers at a Contra Dance! Contra is a fun and easy dance, and darn it, you…

     Learn More