The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present another Social Dance Showcase over Labor Day Weekend! Join us for two days of FREE social dances with live music, and get a taste of a variety of different styles of dance!

There will be a short beginner lesson at the start of each dance, and the dances are open to everyone of all skill levels! No partner required. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is not required, but face masks are highly recommended.  Schedule is subject to change and will be updated with more information and performer info as the Showcase approaches.

Monday, September 5 (Labor Day, 1:00pm - 8:00pm)

• 1:00pm - 3:00pm  Family Dance with the Folklore Society of Greater Washington
• 3:30pm - 5:30pm  Contra Dance with the Folklore Society of Greater Washington and Friday Night Dancers
• 6:00pm - 8:00pm  Tango with Tango Brillante

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present another Social Dance Showcase over Labor Day Weekend! Join us for two days of FREE social dances with live music, and get a taste of a variety of different styles of dance!

There will be a short beginner lesson at the start of each dance, and the dances are open to everyone of all skill levels! No partner required. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is not required, but face masks are highly recommended.  Schedule is subject to change and will be updated with more information and performer info as the Showcase approaches.

Sunday, September 4 (2:00pm - 10:00pm)

• 2:00pm - 4:00pm  Waltz Dance with Waltz Time
• 4:30pm - 6:30pm  Blues Dance with Capital Blues 
• 7:00pm - 10:00pm  Swing Dance with DCLX

Waltz Time presents their beloved annual event, the Strauss Ball, on Saturday, April 27th in the Spanish Ballroom.

A benefit dance for Glen Echo Park featuring OLDE VIENNA with Alexander Mitchell (viola/violin), Elke Baker (viola/violin), Susan Brandt (flute), Jonathan Jensen (piano), and Ralph Gordon (string bass).

Learn More >> | Park Map >>

Waltz Time presents their beloved annual event, the Strauss Ball, on Saturday, April 29th in the Spanish Ballroom. Learn more on the presenter's website here >>

Annual outdoor sale with Glen Echo Pottery in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Over 40 potters represented this year. Credit cards and checks accepted.

Annual outdoor sale with Glen Echo Pottery in the Bumper Car Pavilion! Over 40 potters represented this year. Credit cards and checks accepted. *New Date* RESCHEDULED from Dec 3rd to Dec 4th due to inclement weather. Learn More >>

Join us for Halloween festivities at Glen Echo Park!

Join us for Halloween festivities at Glen Echo Park!

Glen Echo Park's annual Fall Frolic family Halloween event is back in person in 2021! Join us for Halloween arts and crafts and a costume parade!

More information coming soon!

The Art Glass Center's Gallery is open Saturdays and Sunday, noon to 4pm. Masks are required in the gallery.