The Dentzel carousel will be closed on Friday, July 4th. For more information about our historic carousel, visit our Carousel page >>

 

  • Art Walk in the Park

    6:00pm - 8:00pm

    Art Walk in the Park logo with 5 images of different artwork in arrows
    Description

    Art Walk is back!

    Every First Friday, from May through August from 6pm to 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership hosts open studios and artist demonstrations in the Park's many visual arts studios and galleries. Each month features different activities, including hands-on art projects and/or artist demonstrations.

    Learn More >> | Park Map >>

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture
    Admission
    FREE

    Art Walk in the Park

    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Art Walk in the Park logo with 5 images of different artwork in arrows
    Description

    Art Walk is back!

    Every First Friday, from May through August from 6pm to 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership hosts open studios and artist demonstrations in the Park's many visual arts studios and galleries. Each month features different activities, including hands-on art projects and/or artist demonstrations.

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture
    Admission
    FREE admission

    Art Walk in the Park

    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Art Walk in the Park logo with 5 images of different artwork in arrows
    Description

    Art Walk is back!

    Every First Friday, from May through August from 6pm to 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership hosts open studios and artist demonstrations in the Park's many visual arts studios and galleries. Each month features different activities, including hands-on art projects and/or artist demonstrations.

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture
    Admission
    FREE admission

    Art Walk in the Park

    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Art Walk in the Park logo with 5 images of different artwork in arrows
    Description

    Art Walk is back!

    Every First Friday, from May through August from 6pm to 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership hosts open studios and artist demonstrations in the Park's many visual arts studios and galleries. Each month features different activities, including hands-on art projects and/or artist demonstrations.

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture
    Admission
    FREE admission

    Art Walk in the Park

    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Art Walk in the Park logo with 5 images of different artwork in arrows
    Description

    Art Walk is back!

    Every First Friday, from May through August from 6pm to 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership hosts open studios and artist demonstrations in the Park's many visual arts studios and galleries. Each month features different activities, including hands-on art projects and/or artist demonstrations.

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture
    Admission
    FREE admission

    CAROUSEL DAY

    11:00am - 4:00pm

    carousel lion, horse, and reindeer on blue background above flowers
    Description

    Join us for a festival event in celebration of Glen Echo Park's historic Dentzel Carousel as it opens for the season! 

    In addition to riding the carousel, families are welcome to enjoy many other FREE activities throughout the Park, including live music & performances, kids' arts & crafts, open artist studios & galleries, and lots more!  Plus, the star of the show: carousel rides!

    Learn More >> | Park Map >>

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture
    Admission
    FREE
    Phone
    301-634-2222

    Carousel Day

    11:00am - 4:00pm

    Carousel Day logo
    Description

    Join us for a festival event in celebration of Glen Echo Park's 102-year-old Dentzel Carousel as it opens for the season! 

    In addition to riding the carousel, families are welcome to enjoy many other FREE activities throughout the Park, including live music & performances, kids' arts & crafts, open artist studios & galleries, and lots more!  Plus, the star of the show: carousel rides

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture
    Location
    Glen Echo Park
    Admission
    FREE

    Rentals Open House

    12pm - 3pm

    Rentals Open House logo
    Description

    Join us on Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 12pm to 3pm for a showcase of all the incredible offerings and options for hosting events at Glen Echo Park! Featuring vendors & activities in the historic Spanish Ballroom, Bumper Car Pavilion, and Cuddle Up Pavilion. 

    Sample delicious offerings from our partner caterers | View table & event design inspiration | Meet unique vendors that will make your next event spectacular!

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership
    Location
    Spanish Ballroom & Bumper Car Pavilion
    Admission
    FREE
    Event Type

    Closing Reception: Discombobulation: A Collide of Scope

    4 - 6 pm

    Abstract Painting by James S Terrell
    Description

    Join us for an in-person closing reception for James Terrell's Discombobulation: A Collide of Scope, featuring an artist's talk with James Terrell. Refreshments will be served. 

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture
    Location
    Popcorn Gallery
    Admission
    Free

    ECHO ARTS FESTIVAL

    12:00pm - 5:00pm

    Echo Arts graphic: red, pink, purple, orange flowers.
    Description

    The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present the fourth annual Echo Arts Festival: a fall celebration of the visual & performing arts! Join us for an interactive showcase of all the park's offerings across several disciplines of art, as well as the final day of the 2025 carousel season.

    Learn More >> | Park Map >>

    Presenter
    Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture
    Location
    Glen Echo Park
    Admission
    Free
    Phone
    301-634-2222
    Event Type
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