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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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    HOLIDAY ART SHOW & SALE
    November 23, 2024 - January 5, 2025

    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 various media, including art glass, pottery, photography, plus jewelry, ornaments, and more!

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    LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS
    November 23, 2024 - January 5, 2025

    Join us under the twinkling lights to enjoy a variety of events and activities across the Park, throughout the holiday season. Browse and buy fine artworks, experience hands-on demos with resident artists, attend performances, and more!

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    DANCEFIT
    Saturdays & Mondays in January, 2025

    Join us for a new series of DanceFit classes designed to keep your body moving and your spirits up! For the month of January, two classes are available: Shake Your Soul on Saturdays and Line Dance on Mondays!

    $15/class | Cash, Check, or Credit Card Accepted at the Door 

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    BUMPER CAR SQUARES
    January 11, 2025

    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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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.