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Hi Jenni,


Fall is in full swing at the Park! With Halloween just around the corner, we have a weekend of fun and "fall-filling" events coming up!


Join us this Saturday for Fall Frolic, the Park's Halloween family fun celebration! Come dressed in a Halloween costume and go Trick-or-Treating at our resident art studios and galleries. Free family activities include Halloween crafts and games, a costume contest, and a costume parade!


Also at the Park this Saturday, artist Marcie Wolf- Hubbard will host an Encaustic Demo & Artist Talk in the Park View Gallery, where she currently has a solo exhibition on display titled, FLORAβ€” A Celebration of Nature, Beauty & Life.


The second in a series of Brazilian Samba gatherings at the Park will take place this Sunday! Sarau de Samba, co-presented by EducArte and the Partnership, features a dynamic ensemble of skilled musicians and dancers showcasing the diverse rhythms of samba, from Golden Age classics and choro to modern pagode and high-energy carnival beats.


Read on for more of this week's happenings, including upcoming classes. 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

Registration is Open

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Featured

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Comedy Night with Catfish Productions

October 25 | 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Ballroom Back Room


Get ready for a night of laughter as we bring you the hottest underground comics from DC and NYC! Join us in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park for a side-splitting, rib-tickling extravaganza that will leave you rolling in the aisles. **Content is not screened for children.

Learn More & Purchase Tickets >>

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Fall Frolic

October 26 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Throughout the Park


Join us for some Halloween fun at Glen Echo Park! Activities include decorating a Trick-or-Treat bag and other crafts, a festive fall photo-op (say that 10 times!), a costume contest (will you win for "Most Spooky," "Most Creative," or "Best Group?"), and Trick-or-Treating at our resident art studios and galleries. We focus on the arts-y & crafts-y more than the scary, but we love to see all the costumes – even the scary ones!

Learn More & RSVP >>

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Encaustic Demo & Artist Talk

October 26 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Park View Gallery


Join artist Marcie-Wolf Hubbard for an encaustic demo and artist talk in connection with her solo exhibition in the Park View Gallery, FLORAβ€” A Celebration of Nature, Beauty & Life.

Learn More & RSVP >>

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DanceFit for Body & Mind

October 26 | 11:15am–12:15pm | Hall of Mirrors Dance Studio


DanceFit is back in October & November! Keep your body moving and your spirits up! Join us each Saturday for a dynamic dance class. On October 26, join instructor Smita Khatri for a Bollywood and Bhangra Dance Class.

Learn More >>

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Opening Reception: Ann Schlesinger Jacob's Show

October 26 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Yellow Barn Gallery


Join us for an opening reception of works by Ann Schlesinger titled Jacob’s Show, open October 26-27.

Learn More About Yellow Barn Weekend Exhibitions >>

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Sarau de Samba/Brazilian Samba Gathering 

October 27 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Ballroom Back Room


Co-presented with EducArte, the Glen Echo Park Partnership presents Sarau de Samba, featuring a dynamic ensemble of skilled musicians and dancers showcasing the diverse rhythms of samba, from Golden Age classics and choro to modern pagode and high-energy carnival beats.

Purchase Tickets >>

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Upcoming

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Bumper Car Squares

November 2 | 7:00pm - 10:30pm | Bumper Car Pavilion


The Partnership presents a special series of square dances in the Bumper Car Pavilion. Live music by Jump Fingers: Palmer Loux (fiddle) Greg Loux (guitar) Bob McCluskie (fiddle and viola) Carolee Rand (banjo, tenor banjo, tenor guitar, mandolin) and Mat Clark (bass) with calling by Pete LaBerge!

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She Persisted Book Signing with Illustrator Alexandra Boiger

November 2 | 12:30pm | Adventure Theatre MTC


Join us for a book signing with Alexandra Boiger, the illustrator of She Persisted, the book which inspired Adventure Theatre's current mainstage show. Grab a copy at the box office and get yours signed!

Learn More >>

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Tribal Voices: A Native American Heritage Celebration

November 3 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Throughout the Park


Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture &

National Park Service present Tribal Voices:

Honoring the Culture & History of Native Americans. Including performances, storytelling, art activities, and more.

Learn More & RSVP >>

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Persistence and Prosecco: Nevertheless We Brunch

November 3 | 12:00pm | Adventure Theatre MTC


Join ATMTC for a brunch reception, featuring a special performance by the talented ensemble of ATMTC’s Pre-Professional Program. Delight in exclusive raffle prizes, a VIP presentation of She Persisted, and the prestigious inaugural Theatre for Young Audiences Visionary Award ceremony honoring Janet Stanford, Founding Artistic Director of Imagination Stage (1993–2024).

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National Parks Along the Potomac

November 9 | 9:30am | Dentzel Carousel


Join a Park Ranger for a guided circuit hike through Glen Echo Park, along the C&O Canal National Historical Park and MacArthur Boulevard to Clara Barton National Historic Site.


To register, email: kevin_patti@nps.gov

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Dual Dance Extravaganza

November 17 | 1:00 – 6:00pm | Bumper Car Pavilion & Spanish Ballroom


Don't miss this special Dual Dance Extravaganza deal! On November 17, enjoy a dance-filled afternoon at the Park with a Cajun Dance with Dennis Stroughmatt and L’Esprit Creole in the Bumper Car Pavilion and a Waltz Dance with WYNDREÁM in the Spanish Ballroom. Advance tickets are available for each respective dance, or grab a discounted Dual Dance Ticket which allows you to flow between both dances freely!

Learn More & Purchase Tickets >>

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PRIVATE RENTALS

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Host your next corporate gathering, wedding, bar or bat mitzvah, birthday celebration, retirement party, or family reunion at Glen Echo Park!

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Social Dance

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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!


ο»ΏNew 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.

FULL DANCE CALENDAR
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FEATURED DANCES

DanceFit for Body & Mind

October 26 | 11:15am – 12:15pm | Hall of Mirrors Dance Studio


DanceFit is back in October & November! Keep your body moving and your spirits up! Join us each Saturday for a dynamic dance class. On October 26, join instructor Smita Khatri for a Bollywood and Bhangra Dance Class.

Learn More >> 

Sarau de Samba / Brazilian Samba Gathering

October 27 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Ballroom Back Room


Co-presented with EducArte, the Glen Echo Park Partnership presents Sarau de Samba, featuring a dynamic ensemble of skilled musicians and dancers showcasing the diverse rhythms of samba, from Golden Age classics and choro to modern pagode and high-energy carnival beats.

Purchase Tickets >>

Also Check Out this Week...


Folk Dance | Capital Blues Dance | Friday Night Contra Dance & Occasional Squares | Swinf Dance with Gottaswing | Dancing Planet Contra Dance | Ballroom Time Dance | Tango/Milonga Dance & Lessons


View the full dance calendar >>

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Classes & Workshops

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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.

FALL/WINTER CLASS CATALOG
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FEATURED ADULT & TEEN CLASSES

Silver Passport Workshops: The Art of the Fold

November 2 | Saturday @ 10:30am (one day) | SilverWorks Studio 2


Learn how fluid metal can be. In this workshop you create interesting textures and shapes using the hammer and fold method known as Fold Forming. You will finish your Fold Forming odyssey with a pair of silver Line Fold leaf earrings. Must have completed Beginning Silversmithing or equivalent.

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Holiday Dance Sampler

November 4 - November 25 | Mondays @ 7:30pm | Rooms 202 & 203


Get ready for the holidays! Learn the basics of multiple ballroom, latin and/or swing styles which will allow you to dance no matter what music is played! Focus on connecting to your partner, playing with rhythms, and having fun! No partner or experience required.

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FEATURED CHILDREN'S CLASSES

Comic Book Creation (Ages 8-12)

November 7 - December 5 | Thursdays @ 5:00pm | Room 201


Enhance your understanding and appreciation for comic books and graphic novels! Students will create fantastic characters, cover art, and a comic book of their own. This after-school class is ideal for the artistic elementary school student who loves reading and storytelling. We will learn vocabulary surrounding comic book creation and students will be empowered to create their own world through the art of storytelling. 

Learn More & Register >>

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Exhibitions & Galleries

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Popcorn Gallery >>

Jan Rowland and Danielle Bensky: Drifting with Nature

October 5 - November 3

ο»ΏSaturdays & Sundays, 12pm - 6pm

Stone Tower Gallery >>

Susan Stacks: A Momentary Immersion

October 5 - November 3

ο»ΏSaturdays & Sundays, 12pm - 6pm

Park View Gallery >>

Marcie Wolf-Hubbard: FLORAβ€”A Celebration of Nature, Beauty & Life

October 5 - November 3

Monday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm

Demo & Artist Talk | October 26 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lauri Hafvenstein: Magic Staircase

In the Arcade Building staircase between Popcorn Gallery and the Puppet Co.

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Art Glass Center >> Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Current Exhibition: New Work by the Art Glass Center Resident Artists, ongoing

Glen Echo Pottery Gallery >> Saturday & Sunday 11am - 4pm

Photoworks >> Saturday 1pm - 4pm | Sunday 1pm - 7pm

Current Exhibition: Genesis by Artist in Residence, Mari Calai

September 21 - November 10

The Sculpture Studio >> Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday 11am - 2pm

or by appointment, nizetteb@gmail.com

SilverWorks Gallery >> Thursday - Sunday 11am - 5pm

Current Exhibition: Students & Members of SilverWorks 2024

October 4 - October 26

Stone Tower Studio >> ο»ΏSaturday & Sunday 11am - 5pm or by appointment,

Current Exhibition: The Pastel Work by Ephraim Rubenstein

October 5 - November 3

301.634.5379

Yellow Barn Gallery >> ο»ΏSaturday & Sunday 12pm - 6pm

New Exhibition: Jacob’s Show by Ann Schlesinger 

October 26 - October 27

Theater & More for Kids

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Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure 

October 3 - November 5 | the Puppet Co.


the Puppet Co. favorites Ingrid and Mollie are bringing a charming and educational adventure to the main stage for Halloween! Come meet Jennie the Cat! Recommended ages 4-8. Run time approximately 45 minutes. 

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She Persisted

October 4 - November 3 | Adventure Theatre MTC


Fourth-grader Naomi’s field trip to a Women’s History Museum turns into a time travel adventure where she encounters inspirational women who have overcome barriers and made waves tο»Ώhroughout U.S. history. 

This show is appropriate for all ages, but may be best enjoyed by Ages 4 and up. 

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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 theatre doors.

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Glen Echo Park Aquarium


Learn about the creatures that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay and beyond through interactive exhibits, knowledgable educators, and a dynamic space. Timed entry creates a personalized learning environment, guaranteeing an in-depth experience for all who visit.


Book a Visit

Timed entry daily between 9am - 5pm

Tickets are $8 per person for all visitors ages 2 & up.

Book a Visit >>


Kids Story Time

Thursdays at 11:00am

Gather in the aquarium to read a few ocean picture books each week! All ages welcome; timed entry is required.

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Praline Cafe

Monday & Tuesday: Closed

ο»ΏWednesday - Friday: 10am - 3pm

Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 7pm

*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 >>

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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.