We are pleased to announce that social dances will return in the fall! Join us for a FREE Social Dance Showcase on Sunday, September 5, 2021, including swing, tango, and waltz dances. 

Join us over Labor Day weekend, as we host an OPEN HOUSE FOR CLASSES on Saturday, September 4, to introduce adults and children to the wide range of visual and performing arts classes being offered at the Park this fall. The Open House will take place from 12 pm to 4 pm and will feature several hands-on activities and demonstrations; visitors will also be able to view resident artists at work in their studios.

Exhibition Opening 

6 - 8 pm

In partnership with the Carousel Organ Association of America (COAA), join us for a band organ rally on the grounds of Glen Echo Park. You may be familiar with the carousel's Wurlitzer 165 band organ, but this is a great opportunity to learn about and hear different types of organs - large and small! Visitors can check in at the Partnership's tent on Saturday or Sunday to receive a free passport book and receive a stamp at each of the organs they've visited. Visit all of them and complete the passport to receive a free prize! Be sure to stay for the small organ concert in the Cuddle Up at 2pm both Saturday and Sunday.

In partnership with the Carousel Organ Association of America (COAA), join us for a band organ rally on the grounds of Glen Echo Park. You may be familiar with the carousel's Wurlitzer 165 band organ, but this is a great opportunity to learn about and hear different types of organs - large and small! Visitors can check in at the Partnership's tent on Saturday or Sunday to receive a free passport book and receive a stamp at each of the organs they've visited. Visit all of them and complete the passport to receive a free prize! Be sure to stay for the small organ concert in the Cuddle Up at 2pm both Saturday and Sunday.

Join us for the 50th Annual Labor Day Art Show in the historic Spanish Ballroom from Saturday, September 4 through Monday, September 6, 2021 from 12pm to 6pm. 

The exhibition features the work of more than 200 artists from the mid-Atlantic region. The show includes works in a wide range of artistic media, including: sculpture, painting and drawing, ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber arts, photography, furniture, and works on paper.

Join the Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition (BACC), in collaboration with Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, for BACC's annual Juneteenth Celebration, held this year in the Park's Bumper Car Pavilion. The event will include African food, dance, music, history, and poetry. And free ice cream! 

The Glen Echo Park carousel will be open until 4pm on Juneteeth. ($2 per ride)

For more than a decade, summer at Glen Echo Park has been synonymous with our weekly Summer Concert Series, where we present and support local musicians and performers who represent a diverse range of styles, influences, and cultures.

Learn More >> | RSVP >> | Park Map >>

June 11 - August 20, 2026 | Every Thursday at 7:30 pm 

Bumper Car Pavilion

RSVP preferred, not required

Limited seating available — feel free to bring folding chairs

ALL CONCERTS ARE FREE | DANCERS ARE WELCOME | FREE PARKING | RAIN OR SHINE

August 20 | Patrick Albán & His Buena Vista Social

For more than a decade, summer at Glen Echo Park has been synonymous with our weekly Summer Concert Series, where we present and support local musicians and performers who represent a diverse range of styles, influences, and cultures.

Learn More >> | RSVP >> | Park Map >>

June 11 - August 20, 2026 | Every Thursday at 7:30 pm 

Bumper Car Pavilion

RSVP preferred, not required

Limited seating available — feel free to bring folding chairs

ALL CONCERTS ARE FREE | DANCERS ARE WELCOME | FREE PARKING | RAIN OR SHINE

August 13 | U.S. Marine Big Band

For more than a decade, summer at Glen Echo Park has been synonymous with our weekly Summer Concert Series, where we present and support local musicians and performers who represent a diverse range of styles, influences, and cultures.

Learn More >> | RSVP >> | Park Map >>

June 11 - August 20, 2026 | Every Thursday at 7:30 pm 

Bumper Car Pavilion

RSVP preferred, not required

Limited seating available — feel free to bring folding chairs

ALL CONCERTS ARE FREE | DANCERS ARE WELCOME | FREE PARKING | RAIN OR SHINE

August 6 | Arty Hill & The Long Gone Daddys