Dance for PD®

October 28 | 2:30pm - 3:45pm | Arcade Building (Rooms 202 & 203)

In collaboration with Dance for PD® (Parkinson's Disease), the Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a Dance for PD® class series. Registration is not required, participants can drop in to class anytime. These classes are free for participants, care partners, and family members thanks to the generous support of the program's donors.

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Honky Tonk Dance with Karen Collins & the Backroads Band

October 30 | 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion

Enjoy an evening of live music at a Honky Tonk Dance with Karen Collins & the Backroads Band! A free beginner lesson in two step included with admission, led by Sharon Schiliro and Michael Hart of Dancing by the Bayou. One of the DC area's top honky-tonk groups, Karen Collins & the Backroads Band play real country music. They have an authentic vintage sound that includes shuffles, two-steps, and buckle-polishing slow tunes with some early rockabilly songs mixed in.

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Daisy O'Danny's Spooky Hootenanny!

October 30 | 8:00pm - 10:00pm | the Puppet Co.

Join the Puppet Co. for an adults-only Halloween show! As the veil is thinning, so is Daisy O'Danny's grasp of reality. Don the attire you've been looking for a reason to wear, grab a puppet, and join us for an evening singalong where we cast out our demons through song parodies so full of euphemisms and bad jokes that the ghosts of the trad songwriters might rise out of their graves to break Daisy's ukulele. Also, snacks!

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DanceFit: Shake Your Soul

October 31 | 9:30am - 10:30am | Ballroom Back Room

Experience the JOY of dance through Shake Your Soul with instructor Katy Baytosh, a dynamic movement practice that energizes your body, relaxes your nervous system, and awakens your soul. Drop-in to a class, pre-register, or consider buying a 10 class package to save on your favorite fitness series! Absolutely no dance experience is needed to experience this body mind connection. 

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Glen Echo Pottery "Seconds Sale"

October 31 | 11:00am - 4:00pm | Glen Echo Pottery

The annual Glen Echo Pottery "Seconds Sale" is back by popular demand! This is the perfect time to find holiday gifts for your friends, neighbors, and family—at a discounted price!  

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DanceFit: Folk Dances of India

October 31 | 11:15am - 12:15pm | Hall of Mirrors Dance Studio

In this class, participants will have the opportunity to learn about and experience three folk dances from India. They include Bhangra (energetic dance from the state of Punjab), Garba (circle dance from the state of Gujarat), and Dandiya Raas (stick dance from the state of Gujarat). These dances have historically been done in community during special events and festivals. Join Smita Khatri for a joyous exploration of these dance styles.

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Drop-in Blown Glass Pumpkin Workshop

October 31 | 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Glen Echo Glassworks

Autumnal arts alert! Arrive at Fall Frolic early and make your way to the glassblowing studio to secure your spot in a Drop-in Blown Glass Pumpkin Workshop. This exciting workshop will give you the hands-on experience of creating your own blown glass pumpkin. Don't miss this opportunity to try your hand at glassblowing! $100 fee, payable to the instructor.

Fall Frolic

October 31 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Throughout the Park

Join us for some Halloween fun at Glen Echo Park with fall arts and crafts, Trick-or-Treating at resident art studios and galleries, a costume contest, and more! We focus on the arts-y & crafts-y more than the scary, but we love to see all the costumes—even the scary ones!

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WCM Open House & Music and Movement Class

October 31 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Throughout the Park

Let’s celebrate the season with music, costumes, and community at the Washington Conservatory of Music (WCM)’s Fall Frolic Open House, which includes a FREE family-friendly Music and Movement Class (2:45pm - 3:15pm). In the spirit of Halloween, we encourage you to don your best costume attire and take part in the costume contest after the class!

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Exhibition by Evan Goldman

October 31 & November 1 | 11:00am - 6:00pm | Yellow Barn Gallery

Visit the Yellow Barn Gallery to view an exhibition by artist  Evan Goldman. From early spring through late winter, the Yellow Barn Gallery presents exhibitions showcasing local artists.

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Bumper Car Squares

November 1 | 2:45pm - 5:30pm | Ballroom Back Room

Join us for Sunday afternoon square dancing at the Park! We'll start out with a square dance intro lesson for all skill levels from 2:45pm - 3:00pm. Then, caller McEver Dugan will lead a rousing square dance to live music from East of Exxon (Ben Miller - fiddle, Kinsey Wilk - guitar, Brent Feito - banjo, and Melissa Wright- bass)! The band will play from 3:00pm - 5:30pm so get ready for square dancing fun that still gets you home early. We'll dance in the climate-controlled Ballroom Back Room.

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Tree Cleanup Day

November 14 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Throughout the Park

Join ForestPlanet and Tree Friends United for an afternoon of clearing invasive vines from the grounds of Glen Echo Park. English Ivy, kudzu, porcelain-berry, and Japanese honeysuckle are taking over, but we're coming together to fight back. Help the forest at this treasured location thrive! RSVPs required for this volunteer day.

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Opening Reception: Holiday Art Show & Sale

November 14 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Partnership Galleries

We hope you'll be our guest at the opening reception of the Holiday Art Show & Sale, a great place to shop for everyone on your holiday list! The show features the Park's resident artists and instructors, as well as other invited guests with works in: Glass, Ceramics, Photography, Painting, Jewelry, Holiday Ornaments, and more. Plus, join us as we Light Up the Carousel!

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Light Up the Carousel

November 14 | 6:00pm | Dentzel Carousel

Let's Light Up the Carousel with NBC4's own Tommy McFly! Our 105-year-old Dentzel carousel will be illuminated with a stunning display of twinkling lights to welcome the holiday season. Enjoy a hot apple cider as we flip the light switch to kick off our Light Up the Holidays season of holiday events and end-of-year giving. Plus, we'll have DIY holiday photos from 6pm to 8pm inside the carousel!

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Tiny Tots

Ongoing | the Puppet Co.

Designed for children 18 months to 4 years old, ongoing Tiny Tots shows offer a viewing atmosphere especially suited for young theatre patrons. All Tiny Tots shows feature: 30 minute runtime, no dark room, no loud noises, and open theater doors.

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Beatrice Likes the Dark

October 2 - November 1 | Adventure Theatre MTC

From the acclaimed children’s book by April Genevieve Tucholke, Beatrice Likes the Dark is an imaginative production that blends magic, music, shadow play, and heartfelt storytelling in a celebration of curiosity, courage, and connection. When Beatrice casts a spell for endless darkness, she discovers that even the things we fear most can become beautiful when brought into the light. Overflowing with wonder, humor, and theatrical ingenuity, Beatrice Likes the Dark is a luminous reminder that families—and communities—shine brightest when every voice belongs.

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Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure

October 3 - November 3 | the Puppet Co.

The Helen Hayes nominated favorite from Ingrid&Mollie returns! When Jennie receives a Halloween card that calls her a scary cat, she feels like she's been put in a box. Does she have to be scary? Join Jennie as she meets new friends with some spectacular tricks and treats to share, like skateboarding, shadow puppetry, and pumpkin carving. Who will Jennie choose to be? This show features cuddly puppets, audience interaction, and all original music. 

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