Labor Day Weekend 2025 will be held on Friday, August 29 - Monday, September 1. Check back for details closer to the event date.

LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Labor Day Weekend at Glen Echo Park provides an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the arts!

Labor Day Art Show

The 53rd Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park will be held in the historic Spanish Ballroom from Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2, 2024 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! Opening receptions for Members/Donors and the public will be held on Friday evening, August 30.

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Social Dance FREE-for-All

Join us for two days of FREE social dances with live music, and get a taste of a variety of different dance styles!

Short beginner lessons will be held at the start of each dance, and all dances are open to people of any skill level! No partner required.

Saturday, August 31 & Sunday, September 1
12:00pm - 6:00pm

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Carousel Rides

The historic 1921 Dentzel Carousel will operate all weekend, 11am - 5pm each day.

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FOOD & DRINK/FOOD TRUCKS!

Saturday | Fly Pizza; Ben & Jerry's
Sunday | Rice Around the World; Ben & Jerry's
Praline Cafe | Praline is regularly open on Saturdays & Sundays from 10am to 7pm and will have special operating hours on Labor Day, Monday, from 12pm to 6pm.

Open Studios & Resident Artists/Organizations

Art Glass Center: Art Glass Center >> | Saturday & Sunday: 12pm - 4p
Glen Echo Park Aquarium: Glen Echo Park Aquarium >> | By appointment
Glen Echo Glassworks: Glen Echo Glassworks >> | Saturday: 12pm - 4pm
Glen Echo Pottery: Glen Echo Pottery >> | Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 6pm; Monday: 12pm - 6pm
Photoworks: Photoworks >> | Saturday: 1pm - 4pm; Sunday: 1pm - 7pm; Monday: 1pm - 3pm
the Puppet Co.: the Puppet Co. >> | Saturday & Sunday: 11:30am & 1pm
SilverWorks Studio & Gallery: SilverWorks Studio & Gallery >> | Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 5pm
Stone Tower Studio: Stone Tower Studio >> | Saturday - Monday: 11am - 6pm
Yellow Barn Studio: Yellow Barn Studio >> | Saturday - Monday: 12pm - 5pm

Partnership Galleries

Popcorn Gallery: Popcorn Gallery >> | Saturday & Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
Stone Tower Gallery: Stone Tower Gallery >> | Saturday & Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
Park View Gallery: Park View Gallery >> | Saturday: 10am - 6pm