In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Park's band organ, join us for "Meet the Band Organ" days! The first Sunday of each month during carousel season, the carousel building will open 30 minutes early to give visitors a chance to see the Wurlitzer 165 Military Style band organ up close. This historic instrument (installed in 1926) provides the music heard while riding the 1921 Dentzel carousel. 

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In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Park's band organ, join us for "Meet the Band Organ" days! The first Sunday of each month during carousel season, the carousel building will open 30 minutes early to give visitors a chance to see the Wurlitzer 165 Military Style band organ up close. This historic instrument (installed in 1926) provides the music heard while riding the 1921 Dentzel carousel. 

Learn More >> | Park Map >>

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Park's band organ, join us for "Meet the Band Organ" days! The first Sunday of each month during carousel season, the carousel building will open 30 minutes early to give visitors a chance to see the Wurlitzer 165 Military Style band organ up close. This historic instrument (installed in 1926) provides the music heard while riding the 1921 Dentzel carousel. 

Learn More >> | Park Map >>

Glen Echo Park is proud to collaborate with the office of Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass to present the 6th annual Pride Family Day!

Be our guest at the Park to enjoy hands-on arts & crafts projects, FREE carousel tickets (while supplies last!), FREE aquarium tickets (while supplies last!), discounted tickets to the Puppet Co., a special family photo op backdrop, and more!

Learn More >> | RSVP (Preferred, not required) >> | Park Map >>

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

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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.

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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.

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.

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

Support local artists on Small Business Saturday and do your holiday shopping in the Popcorn and Stone Tower Galleries! Learn more >>