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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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    BACHATA Y MÁS (BACHATA & MORE)
    January 24, 2026 | 7:30pm - 11:30pm

    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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    BUMPER CAR SQUARES
    February 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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    FILM SCREENINGS: AIN'T NO BACK TO A MERRY-GO-ROUND
    February 7, 2026 | 11:30am & 2:00pm

    On Saturday, February 7, the Glen Echo Park Partnership is pleased to present two FREE film screenings of "Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round" in the Ballroom Back Room. RSVP (required) >> 

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    SWING DANCE WITH THE GRANDSONS
    February 7, 2026 | 8:00pm - 11:30pm

    Join us for some pre-Valentine's day swing dancing as The Grandsons return to the historic Spanish Ballroom. This 15-time WAMMIE award winning band was once described as “American music in a blender with the lid off!” Bring your current sweetie, or meet a new one on the dance floor 💘

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    PARTNERSHIP GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
    January 17 - February 15, 2026

    Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries presents Pat Goslee: As Syllable from Sound in the Popcorn Gallery, Margaret Walker: In Place of Remembering in the Stone Tower Gallery, and Lisa Horowitz: Voyages in Mosaics in the Park View Gallery.

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    DANCE FOR PD®
    January 2026

    In collaboration with Dance for PD (Parkinson's Disease), the Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a pilot 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 program's donors. 
    Wednesdays | January 7, 14, 21, and 28 @ 2:30pm - 3:45pm | Arcade Building Classrooms 202 & 203

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    DANCEFIT
    January 2026

    Join us for a series of DanceFit classes designed to keep your body moving and your spirits up! Check out:
    Line Dancing | Saturdays | January 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 @ 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.