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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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    DANCEFIT
    Saturdays in November, 2024

    Join us for a new series of DanceFit classes designed to keep your body moving and your spirits up! For the month of November, each Saturday we will offer a Shake Your Soul class.

    $15/class | Cash, Check, or Credit Card Accepted at the Door | Adults Ages 18+

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    DUAL DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA
    November 17, 2024

    Enjoy a dance-filled afternoon at the Park with a Cajun dance in the Bumper Car Pavilion and a Waltz in the Spanish Ballroom.

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    CAJUN DANCE WITH DENNIS STROUGHMATT AND L’ESPIRIT CREOLE
    November 17, 2024

    In collaboration with Dancing by the Bayou, the Partnership presents a Cajun dance to live music from Dennis Stroughmatt et L'Esprit Creole.

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    WALTZ DANCE WITH WYNDREÁM
    November 17, 2024

    In collaboration with Waltz Time, Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture presents a waltz dance with live music by WYNDREÁM.

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    BUMPER CAR SQUARES
    December 7, 2024

    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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    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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    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!

    Join us SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 from 6pm - 8pm for an Opening Reception!

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    SHOP ARTS SATURDAY
    November 30 | 12pm - 6pm

    Support local artists on Small Business Saturday! Glen Echo Park resident artists, plus invited guest artists from around the DMV, will be offering their work for sale: the perfect holiday gift!

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    WINTER'S EVE
    December 7 | 4pm - 7pm

    Gather with family at the Park for a holiday event designed with all ages in mind.

    Children's crafts, holiday music, a hands-on blown glass ornament workshop,and more!

    During Winter's Eve, we invite Members and Donors to join us for an appreciation event, Toast to You!

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    TRANSCENDENTAL LIGHT ORCHESTRA
    December 14, 2024

    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture presents Transcendental Light Orchestra performing a live music concert in our Ballroom Back Room.

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Ongoing Events

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    Exhibitions & Galleries

     

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    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.