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Greetings!
Happy Halloween! We had a wonderful time getting spooky with everyone who joined us this past weekend at Fall Frolic. This week, we've got some frightfully fun events at the Park to fill you in on!
Still making plans for Halloween night? Grab your costume and check out a contra dance! Friday Night Dancers present a special Halloween Contra Dance with calling by Gaye Fifer and live music by Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake.
In addition to the wonderful live bands at weekly social dances, music lovers can enjoy two unique concerts this week. Glen Echo Park's very own Washington Revels Heritage Voices will perform OFFSITE at BlackRock Center for the Arts Thursday night. Saturday afternoon, local multi-instrumentalist Rowan Corbett celebrates his 50th birthday with a concert in the Ballroom Back Room featuring music by some of his bands: IO, The Acacia Sears Band, Tinsmith, and ilyAIMY.
On Saturday morning, start your weekend with a DanceFit: Shake Your Soul class, meeting in the Hall of Mirrors Dance Studio this month. No dance experience needed, just come ready to move & groove. Drop in to any or all of these Saturday morning exercise classes for some mindful movement.
It's your last chance to catch a fall Children's Theater production at the Park! Adventure Theatre MTC's Not Your Mother's Goose! closes Sunday, while Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure at the Puppet Co. closes on Monday. Tickets are on sale for upcoming holiday productions of The Nutcracker and Frosty the Snowman.
It's also the final weekend to catch the three exhibitions in the Park's Partnership Galleries. Clsoing Sunday, be sure to check out Comic Relief in the Popcorn Gallery and Wildwood Wonders in the Stone Tower Gallery. Parallel Paths in the Park View Gallery will close Saturday with a Meet the Artists event. Exhibiting artists Rebecca Doran and Stacy Smith Evans will be in the Park View Gallery to meet visitors, discuss their exhibit, and answer questions about their photography. Plus, be sure to visit Scenes from My Studio: Art Show in Memory of our Jacob, a Yellow Barn Studio weekend exhibition showcasing work by Ann Schlesinger, open Saturday and Sunday only.
Read on for more details about these events plus other happenings this week, including upcoming classes, exhibitions, and social dances. We can't wait to see you at the Park soon, and as always, we appreciate your support!
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FALL/WINTER
CLASSES
Register Today!
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Special Discount for Select 2026 Dates!
Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park
| Planning a wedding, corporate gathering, or birthday celebration in the Spring? Many great dates are still available! Book a private rental in the Bumper Car Pavilion any date in March or April 2026 or on a Friday or Sunday in May 2026 and mention the code [Spring2026] to receive a 10% discount. View the Venue Availability Calendar >> | The Bumper Car Pavilion December 31, 2025 to receive the discount. | | | | | | |
Our fun and affordable social dances are open to the public with no prior experience or partner required. When we say we offer something for everyone, we're not kidding! Styles range from folk, blues, and contra to waltz, swing, tango and ballroom ... and more!
New dancers are always welcome, and a pre-dance, introductory lesson is included with admission. Most dances feature live music by renowned local and national bands.
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Zouk Dance with District Zouk
November 2 | 4:30pm - 10:00pm | Bumper Car Pavilion
Join us for a Brazilian Zouk Social at Glen Echo in the Bumper Car Pavilion. This Brazilian dance has been growing in popularity in the US and around the world. We'll start with a lambada practica from 4:30pm - 5:30pm so those who enjoy dancing lambada can get in some practice. Then we have an open level class from 5:30pm - 6:30pm followed by social dancing from 6:30pm - 10:00pm with local DJs. Come learn and dance with us!
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West Coast Swing with Late Night Early
November 2 | 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Spanish Ballroom
Late Night Early is the only West Coast Swing party with late night vibes... but you can still call it a night at 10:30pm! Dance into the (not so late) evening with a social dance from 6:30pm - 10:30pm in the Spanish Ballroom.
Learn More >> | Purchase Tickets >>
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ZOUK/ WCS CROSSOVER DANCE DISCOUNT
Attending either a Zouk or a West Coast Swing Dance on Sunday? Now you can try both! Try the other dance for only $10 when you show proof of admission to Zouk or West Coast Swing at the door!
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THIS WEEK: AT-A-GLANCE
International Folk Dance* with Dancing Planet | Blues Dance* with Capital Blues | Ballroom Workshop with Ballroom Time | Contra Dance and Occasional Squares* with Friday Night Dancers | DanceFit: Shake Your Soul | Contra Dance Calling Workshop Series with Folklore Society of Greater Washington | Viennese Waltz Workshop with Dance Sport Endurance | Swing Dance* with New Columbia Swing | Zouk Dance* with District Zouk | West Coast Swing Dance* with Late Night Early | Waltz Dance* with Waltz Time | Tango/Milonga Dance* with Tango Brillante
*Includes beginner lesson & social dance
Partnership-presented social dance or class
Dance class (no social dance)
View the full dance calendar >>
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| | | | Glen Echo Park is your go-to place for classes & camps in visual arts, dance, music, and more! We offer a wide array of classes and workshops for children, teens, and adults, as well as camps for children & teens. We also present nature & aquatic life programs for kids. | | FEATURED ADULT & TEEN CLASSES | | | |
Intermediate: Cyanotype Printing and Toning
Begins November 5 | Wednesdays @ 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Photoworks Studio
This course presents everything needed for students to pursue cyanotype printing on their own. Discussions will include chemical sources, lighting requirements, suitable negatives, choice of papers, and technique. Students will have the opportunity to mix cyanotype chemistry, hand-coat paper, make exposures, and process cyanotype prints. Basic lab and safety protocols for the cyanotype process will also be discussed. Basic darkroom knowledge expected.
More info: paigebf@starpower.net. Min age 18. 3 sessions.
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Elective: Oil Printing Weekend Workshop
November 8 & 9 (two days)| Saturday & Sunday @ 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Photoworks Studio
Starting with instructor-supplied paper, gelatin, sensitizer, lithographic ink, medium/large format negatives, and simple equipment, students will learn to make striking and unique photographic images using the ‘oil’ printing process, which is based on the disaffinity of oil and water. Digital negatives can be made if needed.
More info: gummist@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.
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Holiday Art Show & Sale
November 15, 2025 - January 4, 2026
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With so many unique gifts, the Holiday Art Show & Sale is a great place to shop for everyone on your holiday list!
RSVP for the Opening Reception >>
RSVPs preferred, not required. There is no check-in at this event.
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Winter's Eve
December 6, 2025 | 3pm - 6pm
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Gather with family at the Park for a winter celebration with kids' holiday crafts, music, open studios & galleries, and more! RSVP >>
RSVPs preferred, not required. There is no check-in at this event.
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Mathematical Art! (Ages 5-11)
Begins November 5 | Tuesdays @ | 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Crystal Pool Studio
Discover the beauty of combining different materials and techniques in this exciting 4-session mixed media class! Students will explore how to layer paint, ink, paper, and other materials to create visually rich and textured artwork. From abstract compositions to figurative pieces, students will learn to experiment with texture, color, and form to create bold, multi-layered masterpieces that reflect their unique artistic voice. All materials included.
More info: emma.p.stevenson@gmail.com. 4 sessions.
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STEAMtastic Ozobot Madness Workshop (Ages 7-11)
November 8 (one day) | Saturday @ 10:00am - 12:30pm | Arcade Building Room 202
Create an awesome program to take Ozobot on a coding adventure! Combine color coding, debugging, programming and more.
More info: STEAMtasticadventures@gmail.com. 1 session.
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Praline Cafe
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - midnight
*open for dances and special events beyond these hours*
Stop by Praline, located in the Spanish Ballroom wing closest to the playground, for sandwiches, pastries, snacks, and drinks! More Information >>
| | | The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and also by funding from the Montgomery County government and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (creativemoco.com). All programs are produced in cooperation with the National Park Service and Montgomery County, Maryland. | | | | |
