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  • BUMPER CAR SQUARES

    2:45 - 5:30pm

    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background
    Description

    Join us for square dancing at Glen Echo Park! We'll start out with a square dance intro lesson for all skill levels from 2:45pm - 3pm. Then, a caller will lead a rousing square dance along with live music! The band will play from 3pm - 5:30pm so get ready for big square dancing fun that still gets you home early.

    No partner or special attire required. Shoes with backs are recommended (no flip flops).

    Tickets

    Discounted Advance Tickets: $12/adults (Online only) || Sales end at 11:59pm the night before the dance
    Same-Day Tickets: $15/adult (Online or at the door), $5/teen (At the door only), FREE for ages 12 and under (At the door only) || Cash, check, or credit card

    Parking

    Use the following address for GPS to take you to our FREE parking lot: 5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD 20812
    For Google Maps, search "Glen Echo Park Parking" or click here: Google Maps >>

    Parking & Directions: glenechopark.org/directions | Park Map: glenechopark.org/parkmap

    Mark your calendar for 2026!

    June 7 (Bumper Car Pavilion), July 5 (Ballroom Back Room), August 2 (Ballroom Back Room), September 6 (Bumper Car Pavilion), October 4 (Bumper Car Pavilion), and November 1 (Ballroom Back Room)

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    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. $12/adult advance online only.
    Phone
    301-634-2222

    BUMPER CAR SQUARES

    2:45 - 5:30pm

    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background
    Description

    Join us for square dancing at Glen Echo Park! We'll start out with a square dance intro lesson for all skill levels from 2:45pm - 3pm. Then, a caller will lead a rousing square dance along with live music! The band will play from 3pm - 5:30pm so get ready for big square dancing fun that still gets you home early.

    No partner or special attire required. Shoes with backs are recommended (no flip flops).

    Tickets

    Discounted Advance Tickets: $12/adults (Online only) || Sales end at 11:59pm the night before the dance
    Same-Day Tickets: $15/adult (Online or at the door), $5/teen (At the door only), FREE for ages 12 and under (At the door only) || Cash, check, or credit card

    Parking

    Use the following address for GPS to take you to our FREE parking lot: 5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD 20812
    For Google Maps, search "Glen Echo Park Parking" or click here: Google Maps >>

    Parking & Directions: glenechopark.org/directions | Park Map: glenechopark.org/parkmap

    Mark your calendar for 2026!

    May 3 (Bumper Car Pavilion), June 7 (Bumper Car Pavilion), July 5 (Ballroom Back Room), August 2 (Ballroom Back Room), September 6 (Bumper Car Pavilion), and October 4 (Bumper Car Pavilion)

    Learn More >> | Purchase Tickets >>Park Map >>

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. $12/adult advance online only.
    Phone
    301-634-2222

    BUMPER CAR SQUARES

    2:45 - 5:30pm

    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background
    Description

    Join us for square dancing at Glen Echo Park! We'll start out with a square dance intro lesson for all skill levels from 2:45pm - 3pm. Then, a caller will lead a rousing square dance along with live music! The band will play from 3pm - 5:30pm so get ready for big square dancing fun that still gets you home early.

    No partner or special attire required. Shoes with backs are recommended (no flip flops).

    Tickets

    Discounted Advance Tickets: $12/adults (Online only) || Sales end at 11:59pm the night before the dance
    Same-Day Tickets: $15/adult (Online or at the door), $5/teen (At the door only), FREE for ages 12 and under (At the door only) || Cash, check, or credit card

    Parking

    Use the following address for GPS to take you to our FREE parking lot: 5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD 20812
    For Google Maps, search "Glen Echo Park Parking" or click here: Google Maps >>

    Parking & Directions: glenechopark.org/directions | Park Map: glenechopark.org/parkmap

    Mark your calendar for 2026!

    April 5 (Bumper Car Pavilion), May 3 (Bumper Car Pavilion), June 7 (Bumper Car Pavilion), July 5 (Ballroom Back Room), August 2 (Ballroom Back Room), and September 6 (Bumper Car Pavilion)

    Learn More >> | Purchase Tickets >>Park Map >>

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. $12/adult advance online only.
    Phone
    301-634-2222

    BUMPER CAR SQUARES

    2:45 - 5:30pm

    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background
    Description

    Join us for square dancing at Glen Echo Park! We'll start out with a square dance intro lesson for all skill levels from 2:45pm - 3pm. Then, caller Dave Hauver will lead a rousing square dance along with live music by Dakota Karper Trio! The band will play from 3pm - 5:30pm so get ready for big square dancing fun that still gets you home early.

    No partner or special attire required. Shoes with backs are recommended (no flip flops).

    Tickets

    Discounted Advance Tickets: $12/adults (Online only) || Sales end at 11:59pm the night before the dance
    Same-Day Tickets: $15/adult (Online or at the door), $5/teen (At the door only), FREE for ages 12 and under (At the door only) || Cash, check, or credit card

    Parking

    Use the following address for GPS to take you to our FREE parking lot: 5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD 20812
    For Google Maps, search "Glen Echo Park Parking" or click here: Google Maps >>

    Parking & Directions: glenechopark.org/directions | Park Map: glenechopark.org/parkmap

    Mark your calendar for 2026!

    March 1 (Ballroom Back Room), April 5 (Bumper Car Pavilion), May 3 (Bumper Car Pavilion), June 7 (Bumper Car Pavilion), July 5 (Ballroom Back Room), and August 2 (Ballroom Back Room)

    Learn More >> | Purchase Tickets >>Park Map >>

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Ballroom Back Room
    Admission
    $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. $12/adult advance online only.
    Phone
    301-634-2222

    BUMPER CAR SQUARES

    2:45 - 5:30pm

    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background
    Description

    Join us for square dancing at Glen Echo Park! Moved to the heated Ballroom Back Room today! We'll start out with a square dance intro lesson for all skill levels from 2:45pm - 3pm. Then, caller Becky Hill will lead a rousing square dance along with live music by Cathy and Marcy's Old Time Coalition: Cathy Fink - banjo, Marcy Marxer - guitar/mandolin, Rachel Eddy - fiddle, Em Hammond - bass!

    The band will play from 3pm - 5:30pm so get ready for big square dancing fun that still gets you home early.

    No partner or special attire required. Shoes with backs are recommended (no flip flops).

    Tickets

    Discounted Advance Tickets: $12/adults (Online only) || Sales end at 11:59pm the night before the dance
    Same-Day Tickets: $15/adult (Online or at the door), $5/teen (At the door only), FREE for ages 12 and under (At the door only) || Cash, check, or credit card

    Parking

    Use the following address for GPS to take you to our FREE parking lot: 5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD 20812
    For Google Maps, search "Glen Echo Park Parking" or click here: Google Maps >>

    Parking & Directions: glenechopark.org/directions | Park Map: glenechopark.org/parkmap

    Mark your calendar for 2026!

    February 1 (Ballroom Back Room), March 1 (Ballroom Back Room), April 5 (Bumper Car Pavilion), May 3 (Bumper Car Pavilion), June 7 (Bumper Car Pavilion), and July 5 (Ballroom Back Room)

    Learn More >> | Purchase Tickets >>Park Map >>

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Ballroom Back Room
    Admission
    $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. $12/adult advance online only.
    Phone
    301-634-2233

    SQUARE DANCE

    2:45 - 5:30pm

    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background
    Description

    Join us for square dancing at Glen Echo Park in the climate controlled Ballroom Back Room! We'll start out with a square dance intro lesson for all skill levels from 2:45pm - 3pm. Then, caller Kim Forry will lead a rousing square dance along with live music by Strings on Wings (Todd Clewell/Barb Schmid/Aaron Blouin)! The band will play from 3pm - 5:30pm so get ready for big square dancing fun that still gets you home early.

    No partner or special attire required. Shoes with backs are recommended (no flip flops).

    Tickets

    Discounted Advance Tickets: $12/adults (Online only) || Sales end at 11:59pm the night before the dance
    Same-Day Tickets: $15/adult (Online or at the door), $5/teen (At the door only), FREE for ages 12 and under (At the door only) || Cash, check, or credit card

    Parking

    Use the following address for GPS to take you to our FREE parking lot: 5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD 20812
    For Google Maps, search "Glen Echo Park Parking" or click here: Google Maps >>

    Parking & Directions: glenechopark.org/directions | Park Map: glenechopark.org/parkmap

    Mark your calendar for 2026!

    January 4 (Ballroom Back Room), February 1 (Bumper Car Pavilion), March 1 (Ballroom Back Room), April 5 (Bumper Car Pavilion), May 3 (Bumper Car Pavilion), and June 7 (Bumper Car Pavilion)

    Learn More >> | Purchase Tickets >>Park Map >>

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Ballroom Back Room
    Admission
    $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. $12/adult advance online only.
    Phone
    301-634-2233

    BUMPER CAR SQUARES

    7:00pm - 10:00pm

    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background
    Description

    7:00pm ~ Lesson | 7:30pm - 10:00pm ~ Dance

    Join us for square dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Choose from two lessons offered free with the price of admission; Intro to Square Dancing and Intro to Flatfoot Dancing taught by members of Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble. After the lesson, caller Will Mentor will lead a rousing square dance along with live music presented by Stomp Rocket!

    Tickets: $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. Cash, Check, and Credit Card accepted at the door. Advance sales tickets available at a discount.

    No partner or special attire required. Shoes with backs are recommended (no flip flops).

    The Bumper Car Pavilion has a wonderful wooden floor and overhead radiant heaters will keep you toasty warm throughout the winter months.
     

    Learn More >> | Purchase Tickets >>Park Map >>

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under
    Phone
    301-634-2222

    BUMPER CAR SQUARES

    7:00pm - 10:00pm

    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background
    Description

    7:00pm ~ Lesson | 7:30pm - 10:00pm ~ Dance

    Join us for square dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Choose from two lessons offered free with the price of admission; Intro to Square Dancing and Intro to Flatfoot Dancing taught by members of Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble. After the lesson, caller Janine Smith will lead a rousing square dance along with live music presented by Critton Hollow String Band, who are celebrating their 50th year! The band will play from 7:30-10pm with only a very short break, so get ready for square dancing fun that still gets you home early.

    Tickets: $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. Cash, Check, and Credit Card accepted at the door. Advance sales tickets available at a discount.

    No partner or special attire required. Shoes with backs are recommended (no flip flops).

    The Bumper Car Pavilion has a wonderful wooden floor and overhead radiant heaters will keep you toasty warm throughout the winter months.
     

    Learn More >> | Purchase Tickets >>Park Map >>

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under
    Phone
    301-634-2222

    BUMPER CAR SQUARES

    7:00pm - 10:00pm

    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background
    Description

    7:00pm ~ Lesson | 7:30pm - 10:00pm ~ Dance

    Join us for square dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Choose from two lessons offered free with the price of admission; Intro to Square Dancing and Intro to Flatfoot Dancing taught by members of Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble. After the lesson, caller Katie Stahl will lead a rousing square dance along with live music!

    Tickets: $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. Cash, Check, and Credit Card accepted at the door. Advance sales tickets available at a discount. 

    No partner or special attire required. Shoes with backs are recommended (no flip flops).

    The Bumper Car Pavilion has a wonderful wooden floor and overhead radiant heaters will keep you toasty warm throughout the winter months.
     

    Learn More >> | Purchase Tickets >>Park Map >>

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under
    Phone
    301-634-2222

    CANCELLED: BUMPER CAR SQUARES

    7:00pm - 10:00pm

    Bumper Car Pavilion mural with retro graphic elements on kelly green background
    Description

    Cancelled due to weather. 

    7:00pm ~ Lesson | 7:30pm - 10:00pm ~ Dance

    Join us for square dancing in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Choose from two lessons offered free with the price of admission; Intro to Square Dancing and Intro to Flatfoot Dancing taught by members of Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble. After the lesson, caller Dave Hauver will lead a rousing square dance along with live music presented by Jump Fingers!

    Tickets: $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. Cash, Check, and Credit Card accepted at the door. Advance sales tickets available at a discount. 

    No partner or special attire required. Shoes with backs are recommended (no flip flops).

    The Bumper Car Pavilion has a wonderful wooden floor and overhead radiant heaters will keep you toasty warm throughout the winter months.
     

    Learn More >> | Purchase Tickets >>Park Map >>

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture
    Location
    Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under
    Phone
    301-634-2222
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