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Greetings!
Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Sunday at Echo Arts Festival and ECHO VISION. We had a wonderful time closing out the summer with a celebration of our arts community. This week, we move into a month filled with fall programming!
It's a great week to see a children's theater show! Opening this week at Adventure Theater MTC, Not Your Mother’s Goose! is a high-energy, laugh-out-loud romp through Gooseville, where nursery rhymes come to life—and fall apart in the most delightful way.
Friday night, two-step the night away at a Partnership-presented Honky Tonk Dance with live music by Rusty Sal. A sure-fire good time for lovers of classic country, Rusty Sal is made up of all-star cast of Baltimore Americana musicians. No prior experience needed and you don't need to bring a partner.
Start your weekend off with a DanceFit: Shake Your Soul class. For the month of October, classes will meet in the Hall of Mirrors Dance Studio. You can drop in to any or all of these Saturday morning dance fitness classes. Plus, it's your last week to save with the 10 Class Package deal!
On Saturday morning, take a journey through time with a Glen Echo Park Civil Rights and History Tour. Join a National Park Service (NPS) ranger on a free 45-minute walking tour and hear stories from the Park's history, including the 1960 civil rights protests to desegregate Glen Echo Amusement Park.
It's a big weekend for art enthusiasts! Saturday morning, check out an online Artist Discussion with Mark Karnes, a painter whose work has been widely exhibited both nationally and internationally and can be found in numerous private and museum collections. Later we'll welcome new exhibitions to the Park's Visual Arts Studios & Galleries with a series of opening receptions on Saturday evening. In the Yellow Barn Gallery, artist Holly Buehler presents Harmony & Heart, a solo painting show open this weekend only. In the Stone Tower Studio, visiting artist Erin Raedeke showcases painting works. Three new exhibitions also open in the Partnership Galleries: Jen Hudson and Bonnie Zuckerman present Wildwood Wonders in the Stone Tower Gallery, Rebecca Doran and Stacy Smith Evans present Parallel Paths in the Park View Gallery, and Comic Relief, a juried group exhibition opens in the Popcorn Gallery.
Music lovers, check out two OFFSITE performances by Glen Echo Park Resident Artists. Saturday afternoon, Washington Conservatory of Music's Pressenda Chamber Players present a concert at Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ. The Washington Revels Heritage Voices will perform at DACOR Bacon House on Sunday afternoon.
Sunday afternoon brings a Sarau de Samba to the Ballroom Back Room! Co-presented with EducArte, renowned local Brazilian performers Pablo Regis, André Coelho, and Mariana Triginelli lead this Rio de Janeiro style music and dance event. Each session starts with a beginner dance lesson and is open to people of any skill level, no partner or instruments required.
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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PRIVATE RENTALS
at Glen Echo Park
| Special Discount for Select 2026 Dates! | Planning a wedding, corporate gathering, or birthday celebration in the Spring? Many great dates are still available! Book a private rental 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 >> | Venue must be booked by December 31, 2025 to receive the discount. | | | |
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FALL/WINTER
CLASSES
Register Today!
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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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Harvest Moon Viennese Waltz* with DanceSport Endurance
October 4 | 7:30pm - 12:15am | Spanish Ballroom
The Harvest Moon Viennese Waltz is a DanceSport Endurance cornerstone event presented at the Spanish Ballroom. The Grand Ball features live music by con Brio, the famous Fledermaus Quadrille #6, a Snow Ball dance, and a Grand March!
Learn More & Purchase Tickets >>
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30th Anniversary Waltz Dance* with Waltz Time
October 5 | 5:30pm - 10:30pm | Arcade Building and Spanish Ballroom
Waltz Time presents a waltz dance with live music by TBA. Sunday afternoon dances cost $15 per person, $5 for students and children over 5 years. We accept cash and checks (no credit cards). Admission includes the 45-minute lesson from 2:45 - 3:30 pm. The dance to live music goes from 3:30 - 6 pm. Free Waltz lesson included with admission. All tickets purchased at the door.
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THIS WEEK: AT-A-GLANCE
International Folk Dance* with Dancing Planet | Blues Dance* with Capital Blues | Contra Dance and Occasional Squares* with Friday Night Dancers | Honky Tonk Dance* with Rusty Sal | DanceFit: Shake Your Soul | Ballroom Dancing Workshop | Zouk Workshop & Social Dance* with District Zouk | Harvest Moon Viennese Waltz* with DanceSport Endurance | Sarau de Samba* with EducArte | 30th Anniversary 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 >>
| | | | | | 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 | | | |
Basic: Studio Still Life
Begins October 8 | Wednesdays @ 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Photoworks Studio
Students will have the opportunity to practice fundamentals of studio still life photography, including lighting, composing, and selecting subject matter. This class is camera-agnostic, and suitable for anyone, even phone photographers.
More info: dcphotoartist@gmail.com. Min age 18. 4 sessions.
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The Romantics: Wire Weaving Ring Workshop
October 17 (one day) | Friday @ 10:30am - 1:30pm | SilverWorks Studio 2
Weaving wire creates a lovely metal “fabric” to incorporate into your jewelry designs. In this workshop, learn a basic wire weave and how to solder the weave to make a ring. Must have completed Beginning Silversmithing or equivalent.
More info: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session.
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Fall Frolic
October 25, 2025 | 1pm - 4pm
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Join us for some Halloween fun at Glen Echo Park with fall arts and crafts, Trick-or-Treating at resident resident art studios and galleries, a costume contest, and more! RSVP >>
RSVPs preferred, not required. There is no check-in at this event.
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Nature-Inspired Art & Artists Workshop – Harper (Ages 5 – 8)
October 11 (one day) | Saturday @ 10:30am - 12:00pm | Crystal Pool Studio
Discover the world of nature-inspired art and artists with your child. Outdoor mini adventures in the park combined with classroom creativity. Learn about Charley Harper and his use of geometric shapes to create beautiful birds. We will study shapes and practice our cutting and gluing skills to create our own Harper-inspired bird collages. We will also learn about some birds’ habits and habitats in the Fall.
More info: sarah.m.rizk@gmail.com; 240.346.7025. 1 session.
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Day-Off Deco Arts Camp! (Ages 5 - 10)
October 13 (one day) | Monday @ 9:00am - 3:00pm | Crystal Pool Studio
Looking for a fun and inspiring way to spend a day off from school? Join us for an exciting Day-Off Art Camp, where young artists dive into a world of creativity! Each camp day features a brand-new lineup of projects, so no two sessions are ever the same—sign up again and again for fresh experiences! Kids will experiment with a wide variety of art materials, from vibrant tempera paints to air-dry clay Led by experienced art educators, this camp is perfect for kids who love to create, explore, and have fun with art. The day consists of a break for lunch and time outside on the playground, weather-dependent.
More info: emma.p.stevenson@gmail.com. 1 session.
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Praline Cafe
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Friday: 10am - 4pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 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. | | | | |
