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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
    September 19, 2025 | 7:30pm - 11:00pm

    Join us for a sizzling hot night of Salsa in the Ballroom Back Room! This monthly dance series presented by the Partnership starts with a one-hour beginner lesson followed by salsa dancing with a DJ.

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    BACHATA Y MÁS (BACHATA & MORE)
    September 20, 2025 | 7:30pm - midnight

    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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    ECHO ARTS FESTIVAL
    September 28, 2025 | 12:00pm - 5:00pm

    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture presents the fourth annual Echo Arts Festival. Join us for performances, demos & hands-on opportunities in visual & performing arts! 

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    ECHO VISION: IN THE PAVILION
    September 28, 2025 | 7:00pm - 11:00pm

    Glen Echo Park Partnership presents ECHO VISION: In the Pavilion, a sophisticated evening of creativity and connection, featuring a curated blend of live DJ sets, live art, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverage experiences, and laser visuals!

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    PARTNERSHIP GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
    August 1 - September 28, 2025

    Upcoming in the Partnership Galleries: The Art of the Art Clinic Online in the Popcorn Gallery, Dominie Nash, Once and Again in the Stone Tower Gallery, and Mak Dehejia, Tranquil Vistas in the Park View Gallery.

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    HONKY TONK DANCE WITH RUSTY SAL
    October 3, 2025 | 8:30pm - 11:30pm

    In collaboration with Baltimore Honky Tonk, the Partnership presents a Honky Tonk dance to live music from Rusty Sal in the Bumper Car Pavilion.

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    BUMPER CAR SQUARES
    October 9, 2025 | 7:00pm - 10:00pm

    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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    WASHINGTON FOLK FESTIVAL
    October 19, 2025 | 12:00pm - 9:00pm

    Join the Folklore Society of Greater Washington for the annual Washington Folk Festival, back after a one-year hiatus!

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    FALL FROLIC
    October 25, 2025 | 1pm - 4pm

    Glen Echo Park's annual Fall Frolic is back! Join us for free family-friendly activities this Halloween season!

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    DANCEFIT
    September 2025

    Join us for a series of DanceFit classes designed to keep your body moving and your spirits up! Check out:
    Shake Your Soul | Saturdays | September 13, 20, and 27 @ 11:15am - 12:15pm | Ballroom Back Room

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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.