Join the Yellow Barn Gallery this weekend for their first in-person exhibition of the year, as they celebrate the work of artist Bill Johnson.

Join the Yellow Barn Gallery this weekend for their first in-person exhibition of the year, as they celebrate the work of artist Bill Johnson.

Join the Partnership at the opening reception of the exhibition 100 Years in the Present, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Park's iconic Dentzel carousel. This exhibition honors the historic origins of Glen Echo Park as a theme park--exploring feelings of nostalgia, outdoor recreation, nature, and play. A year unexpectedly spent indoors has reminded us what we miss about gathering, particularly outdoors, and how we're looking forward to engaging when the time is right. This exhibition invites the audience to reminisce about childhood fun and outdoor play. It also invited view to ponder: "How will we remember our present-day leisure in the future? What outdoor spaces do we miss the most? How can we 'travel' in our own city? How do we interact in the present as vessels of time and space? How so honor symbols of memory and belonging?" This exhibition features local Metro DC-based artists exploring these themes. 

Join Glen Echo Pottery for an outdoor sale by the Gallery Yurt (weather permitted). There will be a wide variety of stoneware and porcelain pots, sculptures and jewelry on display for sale.

Social distancing to meet Montgomery County Covid-19 safety guidelines. Masks will be required. Payment by credit/debit cards only.

On this Mother's Day weekend, we will have some pots for sale with flower arrangements.

Our third Carousel Family Day will be hosted by the Washington Conservatory of Music. There will be concerts throughout the Park and demonstrations with many different instruments. And, from 11 am - 12 pm, you can ride the carousel to live music from a brass ensemble. 

Other than carousel rides, this event includes FREE activities and is open to all. RSVPs are preferred, but there is no check-in at the event. Free t-shirts will be given to the first 50 people at each performance.

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Join in the fun as we Chalk the Park! Pre-registered participants will be given their own 5' x 5' square to draw their own chalk drawings on the grounds of Glen Echo Park! Participants and the public will also be able to watch three professional chalk artists from CHALK R!OT bring their masterpieces to life as they create three chalk art pieces in celebration of the Carousel's 100th Anniversary. (Rain Date: June 20)

Due to COVID-19 guidelines, space is limited and registration is required to reserve a time slot.

This is a FREE activity and open to all families (a donation of $10 per family is suggested but not required).

For our first Carousel Family Day, families (or pods) can celebrate the Carousel's 100th birthday by creating their own carousel to take home, as well as decorating a birthday hat to wear and a birthday card for the carousel. Participants will also be able to watch as an outdoor mural is painted to celebrate the Carousel's 100th Anniversary.

Due to COVID-19 guidelines, space is limited and registration is required to reserve a time slot.

This is a FREE activity and open to all families (a donation of $10 per family is suggested but not required).

Join us to mark the opening of Glen Echo Park’s Dentzel carousel for its 100th Anniversary season! We will stream live from the carousel with government officials and other dignitaries to celebrate a local icon that has been a treasured part of the Park and the community for a century. The event includes a ceremonial first ride. Watch live here on our website! 

If COVID-19 restrictions allow, the carousel will open for the season with social-distancing guidelines in place and timed-entry tickets: $5/person for unlimited rides during a 2-hour time period. 

Join the Washington Conservatory of Music (WCM) this Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 11:00 am for a special conversation with acclaimed composer and DC native Jeffrey Mumford.

This interview is in collaboration with "Across the Arts with Patrick D. McCoy," ahead of Mumford's appearance at The Kennedy Center with the Post Classical Ensemble. Patrick is the Development and Communications Manager, joining the WCM family in August 2023.

Click here to access the broadcast on Youtube.

Join the Partnership and Waltz Time as we present a special engagement with live music from Terpischore. The event will be streamed live on Youtube starting at 7:30 pm. Terpischore is: Elke Baker (fiddle) Liz Donaldson (piano). During the event, we will share a link to donate to our Virtual Tip Jar and support our partners and the Park!

Please join us live at 7:30 pm on YouTube.

Following the success of our fall Live from the Spanish Ballroom series, the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is pleased to present a short Springtime series of special engagements highlighting some of our favorite social dance presenters!

Please RSVP Here

Watch Live on YouTube