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Greetings!
As we enjoy summer, we're also looking ahead to the fall and winter months at the Park. Stay tuned for a preview of the Fall & Winter 2026-27 Classes & Events Catalog, coming later this week! And be ready when online registration for Fall & Winter classes & workshops opens Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 10:00am EST.
This week, we welcome King Soul to the Bumper Car Pavilion for our next FREE Thursday-night summer concert. An eight-piece band that brings the excitement of old school Southern Soul, they'll play originals plus a few that you already know and love! We're looking forward to a summer evening of great live music. So come out to listen, dance, or both.
Saturday afternoon, Washington Revels' Jubilee Voices ensemble will perform OFFSITE at “Seeing Our Humanity," the culminating event of the "America 250: Justice for All" series. All are invited to this signature event at Oatlands Plantation, bringing together descendants from all four Virginia National Historic Trust sites of enslavement for an afternoon of speakers, music, and fellowship. Jubilee Voices will perform throughout the day during program breaks.
On Saturday night, the Puppet Co. presents Puppet Slam: Summer Lovin’. Created for adult audiences (18+), this evening of short-form puppetry skits is sure to be full of heart!
Closing Sunday in the Stone Tower Studio, In Bloom: The Work of Evelyn Johns marks the conclusion of two years of the artist's intensive study at Stone Tower Studio before she ventures on to pursue art in college.
We hope you'll join us on the dance floor for a Sunday afternoon Ballroom Dance with Ballroom Time in the Ballroom Back Room. Each week, our fun and affordable social dances are open to the public with no prior experience and no partner required. (Find more dances below.)
Dance for PD® (Dance for Parkinson's Disease) will not meet this Wednesday (July 22), but we'll be back with more free classes starting next week in the climate-controlled Ballroom Back Room.
Looking for kid-friendly activities? You can grab tickets to a children's theater show book an aquarium visit, or ride the carousel throughout the week. Plus, some summer camp spots are still available, with new camps starting up each week until August 21!
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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SPRING/SUMMER
CLASSES & CAMPS
Register Today!
Visit our website for information on registering. Learn more >>
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STEP RIGHT UP....
Help us reach our goal! We're looking for 1,000 fans of Glen Echo Park to donate $10 more in support of FREE programs at the Park.
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Sensory-Friendly Hours
at the Dentzel carousel
Weekly on Wednesdays | 10am - 11am
Plus Select Weekend Dates | 11am - 1pm
No lights, recorded music at a lower volume, slower AND shorter rides, more time between rides, doors open 15 minutes early.
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PRIVATE RENTALS
at Glen Echo Park
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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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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BALLROOM DANCE with Ballroom Time
July 26 | 2:45pm - 6:00pm | Ballroom Back Room
Ballroom Time presents a ballroom dance in the Ballroom Back Room on Sunday afternoon, July 26, 2026. A beginner lesson in Bachata starts at 2:45pm. Music by DJ Broomtime featuring old standards mixed with the latest hot 100 hits then plays from 3:30pm until 6:00pm.
Learn More >> | Purchase Tickets >>
View upcoming Ballroom Workshops >>
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THIS WEEK: AT-A-GLANCE
NO DANCE FOR PD® (cancelled) | FOLK DANCE* with Dancing Planet | BLUES DANCE* with Capital Blues | CONTRA DANCE & OCCASIONAL SQUARES* with Friday Night Dancers | SWING WORKSHOP with Gottaswing | NIGHTCLUB TWO STEP WORKSHOP | SWING DANCE* with Gottaswing | BALLROOM DANCE* with Ballroom Time | TANGO DANCE* with Tango Brillante
*Includes beginner lesson & social dance
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bold = Partnership-presented social dance or class/workshop
italics = Dance class/workshop (no social dance)
underline= Free for all ages or free for kids
View the full dance calendar >>
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Want to dance for FREE?
Volunteer for Partnership Dances!
We need volunteers at many of our dances! Volunteer for one hour, to either help set up or break down for a dance or event, and gain free admission to the dance or event! To volunteer, please send an email to volunteer@glenechopark.org | Learn More >>
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Dancers are always welcome to get up out of their seats and move to the incredible music at our Thurday-night Summer Concert Series! Learn More >>
We are looking for volunteers to assist with set-up and break down of seating for each of our summer concerts. SSL hours available! Volunteer >>
| | | | | | 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 | | |
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Romantics: Groovy Hollow Forms Workshop
August 1 (one day) | Saturday @ 10:30am - 4:30pm | SilverWorks Studio 2
Craft sterling silver beads to wear on a cord or wire. You will learn the process of making hollow spheres and cylinders. Make the beads uniquely yours with texturing techniques. Skills used will be sawing, texturing, drilling, forming, soldering, and finishing. Must have completed Discover Silversmithing 1 and 2 or Silver Saturday 1 and 2. Material fee $20.
More info: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session.
Learn More & Register >>
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Dog Days of Summer Workshop
August 5 - 7 (three days) | Wed Th Fri @ 10:00am - 12:30pm | Yellow Barn Studio
Paint your favorite animal with expression and personality. Explore mixing color and brush techniques. Use your own photos, or images can be provided. Working mainly in oil and acrylic. All levels welcome.
More info/supply list: hollybuehlerart@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 3 sessions.
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Ride the Dentzel carousel
$2.00 per ride | $5.00 for an all-day pass
Join us for a ride on one of the greater Washington area’s true treasures! Tickets are available for purchase in person at the box office across from the carousel and online. It's a piece of art you can ride!
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
55th Annual Labor Day Art Show
Deadline for entry is August 3, 2026
We are now inviting artists to submit entries for the 55th Annual Labor Day Art Show, a Glen Echo Park tradition that features a wide range of local artists and brings thousands of art enthusiasts to the Park every year.
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Let your child spark their creativity and develop their artistic skills in a fun, non-competitive environment!
Learn More About Camps >> | Learn More About Children's Classes >>
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Beginner Irish Dance Camp–Half Day (Ages 5-10)
Begins July 27 | Mon Tue Wed Th Fri @ 9:00am - 12:00pm | Ballroom Back Room
Have fun while learning Irish Dance! It's all about timing, foot placement, movement! Open to new beginners and students up through level 2. We recommend the dancers bring a snack. More info: sean@culkinschool.com. 301.346.1907. 5 sessions.
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Expressive Collage Art Camp (Ages 12–16)
Begins August 10 | Mon Tue Wed Th Fri @ 9:00am - 3:00pm | Arcade Building Room 201
This camp is for the camper interested in exploring ideas, emotions, and personal stories through both words and visual art. Students choose or write a poem or song lyric and transform it into a mixed-media artwork using collage, color, texture, and expressive mark-making. Along the way, campers will learn the history of collage, fundamentals of layout and composition, and how to work confidently with a variety of materials. In addition, campers will also design and create a personal deck of cards, combining text and imagery to express themselves. The camp concludes with a casual exhibit and poetry sharing for friends and family. A $40 supply fee is due the first day of camp. Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable deposit.
More info: lilianeblom@gmail.com. 5 sessions.
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After Camp (ages 5-12) is available to extend your camper's day until 6pm! After Camp has weekly registration and meets Monday – Friday* after your child's camp from 2pm - 6pm. Spots fill up quickly, so be sure to register in advance!
July 27 - 31 >> | August 3 - 7 >> | August 10 - 14 >>
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Praline Cafe
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
*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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