LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Labor Day Weekend at Glen Echo Park provides an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the arts!
RSVP for Labor Day Weekend Events
RSVPs preferred, not required
Labor Day Art Show
The 54th Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park will be held in the historic Spanish Ballroom from Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1, 2025 from 12 - 6pm. The exhibition features the work of more than 300 artists from the mid-Atlantic region. The show includes works in a wide range of artistic media, including sculpture, painting, drawing, ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber arts, photography, furniture, and more! A Member & Donor Preview and Opening Reception for the public are both held on Friday, August 29.
Music FREE-for-All
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present a family-friendly Music FREE-for-All over Labor Day Weekend! Join us for FREE live music concerts with music you can dance to—it's like an extended day-long summer concert! Live music will fill the Bumper Car Pavilion from 12pm to 6pm on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Saturday, August 30
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Carousel Rides
The historic 1921 Dentzel Carousel will operate all weekend, 11am - 5pm each day.
Open Studios & Resident Artists/Organizations
- Art Glass Center
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Art Glass Center >> | Saturday & Sunday: 12pm - 4p
- Glen Echo Park Aquarium
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Glen Echo Park Aquarium >> | By appointment
- Glen Echo Glassworks
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Glen Echo Glassworks >> | Saturday: 12pm - 4pm
- Glen Echo Pottery
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Glen Echo Pottery >> | Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 6pm; Monday: 12pm - 6pm
- Photoworks
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Photoworks >> | Saturday: 1pm - 4pm; Sunday: 1pm - 7pm; Monday: 1pm - 3pm
- the Puppet Co.
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the Puppet Co. >> | Saturday & Sunday: 11:30am & 1pm
- SilverWorks Studio & Gallery
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SilverWorks Studio & Gallery >> | Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 5pm
- Stone Tower Studio
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Stone Tower Studio >> | Saturday - Monday: 11am - 6pm
- Yellow Barn Studio
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Yellow Barn Studio >> | Saturday - Monday: 12pm - 5pm
Partnership Galleries
- Popcorn Gallery
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Popcorn Gallery >> | Saturday & Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
- Stone Tower Gallery
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Stone Tower Gallery >> | Saturday & Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
- Park View Gallery
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Park View Gallery >> | Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Suggested Donation: $10
Every contribution helps us present free festivals, concerts, preserve and maintain the Park's historic buildings, and more.