Join us this weekend for two fabulous events to kick-off our 2025 event season: ART WALK on Friday (5/2) and 🎠 CAROUSEL DAY on Saturday (5/3)

 

  • Grown Up Game Night: Little Red Riding Hood and the 3 Little Pigs

    7:30 pm Games, 8:30 pm Show Teaser

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    Description

    Join us for an evening of all sorts of games themed around our Legacy production of Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs! Participate in classic board games, card games, role playing and storytelling, puzzles, and party games, or come to see a bit from the show and meet some of the cast and crew.

    Suggested donation $10 at the door; Cash bar for drinks and snacks

    Click here to sign up

    Sign up if you’re attending, and let us know if you want a spot in the one shot RPG,!

    All participants must show proof of vaccination and valid ID before entry. This event is for participants 18+. Masks are required while not eating and drinking. Covid-19 policies are being revised monthly and will be updated here. Call the Box Office with questions.

    Presenter
    the Puppet Co.
    Location
    the Puppet Co. Playhouse
    Admission
    Suggested donation of $10 per person
    Phone
    301.634.5380
    Event Type

    Witching Hour at the Puppet Co.

    8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

    Witching Hour
    Description

    Presented by The Puppet Co. in collaboration with Little Face
    An evening of live puppetry and variety performances for our adult audience (21+) hosted by Witch Wartsmith. Guests will be dazzled by live acts ranging from puppetry to drag and burlesque by Greater Washington’s top talent. Come early, make new friends and enjoy snacks and beverages throughout the evening. Meet the performers after the show and depart at 11PM.

    Performers include:

    • Betty O'Hellno
    • Fox Martin
    • Billie Bleu
    • Delilah Dentata
    • DinoRock Productions
    • Kristina Hopkins
    • Danny Pushkin
    • Penny Pancakes
    • and Kelcie Kosberg as Witch Wartsmith


    April 9th from 8PM-11PM (doors at 8, show at 9)

    Tickets: $30/general, $60/VIP (front rows and 2 drink tickets*)
    Questions? Call the box office at 301.634.5380

    All participants must show proof of vaccination and valid ID before entry. This event is for participants 21+. Masks are required while not eating and drinking.

    Presenter
    the Puppet Co.
    Location
    The Puppet Co. Playhouse
    Admission
    $30
    Phone
    301.634.5380
    Event Type

    Grown Up Game Night: Rumpelstiltskin

    7:30 pm Games, 8:30 pm Show Teaser

    TPC Grown Up Game Night
    Description

    Join us for an evening of all sorts of games themed around our production of Rumpelstiltskin! Participate in classic board games, card games, role playing and storytelling, puzzles, and party games, or come to see a bit from the show and meet some of the cast and crew. Suggested donation $10 at the door. Advance sign-up required, all participants must show proof of vaccination before entry, and masks are required at all times. See website for details and sign-up.

    Presenter
    the Puppet Co.
    Location
    The Puppet Co. Playhouse
    Admission
    Suggested donation of $10 per person
    Phone
    301.634.5380
    Event Type

    Grown Up Game Night: Rapunzel

    7:30 pm Games, 8:30 pm Show Teaser

    TPC Grown Up Game Night
    Description

    Join us for an evening of all sorts of games themed around our Legacy production of Rapunzel! Participate in classic board games, card games, role playing and storytelling, puzzles, and party games, or come to see a bit from the show and meet some of the cast and crew. Suggested donation $10 at the door. Advance sign-up required, all participants must show proof of vaccination before entry, and masks are required at all times. See website for details and sign-up.

    Presenter
    the Puppet Co.
    Location
    The Puppet Co. Playhouse
    Admission
    Suggested donation of $10 per person
    Phone
    301.634.5380
    Event Type

    Chanukah Celebration

    2:00pm  – 5:30pm

    Glen Echo Park Chanukah Celebration
    Description

    Corrected time for Winterfest show is 2:00pm not 2:30pm.

    Join the Glen Echo Park Partnership, Adventure Theatre MTC, the Puppet Co. and the Chabad of Bethesda for a Chanukah Celebration on Sunday, December 5, including children's theater performances and a Chanukah Party! 

    Choose from four different options to celebrate the last night of Chanukah with your family. This is sure to sell out, so reserve your spot today! (Everyone must have a ticket to participate.) Deadline to purchase tickets is 12pm on December 4. (Extended deadline!)

    Presenter
    Chabad of Bethesda, Adventure Theatre MTC, and the Puppet Co.
    Location
    Cuddle Up, Adventure Theatre, and the Puppet Co.
    Admission
    Pricing varies by package--check website
    Phone
    301.634.2222

    GLOBAL RHYTHMS: MUSIC, DANCE, & STORYTELLING FROM AROUND THE WORLD

    12:00pm - 4:00pm

    Global Rhythms logo with colorful performers and squiggly lines.
    Description

    The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture presents Global Rhythms: Music, Dance, & Storytelling from Around the World.

    Learn More & RSVP Coming Soon! | Park Map >>

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

    Pride Family Day

    11:00am - 2:00pm

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    Description

    Glen Echo Park is proud to collaborate with the office of Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass to present the 4th annual Pride Family Day!

    From 11am to 2pm on June 22, we invite families to the Bumper Car Pavilion to enjoy free activities:

    • Hands-on Arts & Crafts
    • Carousel Rides (FREE tickets while supplies last!)
    • Face Painting
    • Festive Snacks
    • Special Backdrop for Family Photo Op
    • Family Dance Party

    PLUS

    • Discounted tickets to our award-winning children's theaters and aquarium! Head to the Info Table at the event for the discount code and for more information about Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture Events.

    Learn More >> | Park Map >>

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

    Washington Folk Festival 2023

    12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Washington Folk Festival 2023 Logo
    Description

    The Washington Folk Festival at historic Glen Echo Park returns for the 41st year for this local tradition. The Festival will run from 12 noon to 7 pm on Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4.

    This FREE, rain-or-shine event is a celebration of the many cultural traditions that are a part of our greater Washington community.

    You’ll experience a variety of American music styles like bluegrass, honkytonk, blues, swing jazz, old-timey, rockabilly, skiffle, and gospel. From abroad, savor offerings from the British Isles, Mexico, North India, Scandinavia, Afghanistan, Greece, Italy, Slovakia, Paraguay, Spain, the Balkans, and more. Prepare to move with dances including English country, contra, klezmer, bal folk, waltz, tango, Cajun, Middle Eastern, Bulgarian, and swing, with fantastic bands and expert callers who know their stuff.

    With over 85 hours of performances in multiple performance areas, there is something for everyone!

    Parking on-site is limited, so please take advantage of the festival shuttle from the free satellite parking at the Waverly parking lot located at 7400 Waverly Street, Bethesda, MD 20814, one block from the Bethesda Metro station on the Red Line.

    If you have attended the festival in previous years, please note that this is a NEW PARKING LOT for satellite parking.

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

    Washington Folk Festival 2023

    12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Washington Folk Festival 2023 Logo
    Description

    The Washington Folk Festival at historic Glen Echo Park returns for the 41st year for this local tradition. The Festival will run from 12 noon to 7 pm on Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4.

    This FREE, rain-or-shine event is a celebration of the many cultural traditions that are a part of our greater Washington community.

    You’ll experience a variety of American music styles like bluegrass, honkytonk, blues, swing jazz, old-timey, rockabilly, skiffle, and gospel. From abroad, savor offerings from the British Isles, Mexico, North India, Scandinavia, Afghanistan, Greece, Italy, Slovakia, Paraguay, Spain, the Balkans, and more. Prepare to move with dances including English country, contra, klezmer, bal folk, waltz, tango, Cajun, Middle Eastern, Bulgarian, and swing, with fantastic bands and expert callers who know their stuff.

    With over 85 hours of performances in multiple performance areas, there is something for everyone!

    Parking on-site is limited, so please take advantage of the festival shuttle from the free satellite parking at the Waverly parking lot located at 7400 Waverly Street, Bethesda, MD 20814, one block from the Bethesda Metro station on the Red Line.

    If you have attended the festival in previous years, please note that this is a NEW PARKING LOT for satellite parking.

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

    Light Up the Holidays: Member & Donor Appreciation Event

    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Light Up the Holidays at Glen Echo Park Member Donor Event on blue background with trees underneath and string lights hanging above
    Description

    Enjoy hot cocoa and snacks, pick up your special member/donor gift, and make your year-end donation! To RSVP, email development@glenechopark.orgLearn more >>

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