Back Room Salsa Night

October 17 | 7:30pm - 11:00pm | Ballroom Back Room

Join us for a sizzling hot night of Salsa in the Ballroom Back Room! We'll start at 7:30pm with a one-hour beginner lesson (free with the price of admission) followed by dancing with a DJ from 8:30-11pm. No need to bring a partner. All levels welcome, ages 18+! Tickets available for Salsa only, or grab the Latin Dance Weekend Ticket that lets you try both Salsa on Friday & Bachata on Saturday!

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Ingrid and Mollie present: Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure

Opening October 18 | the Puppet Co.

When Jennie the cat 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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Bachata y más (Bachata & more)

October 18 | 7:30pm - midnight | Ballroom Back Room

Come experience the magic of Bachata and discover why it's the dance that's sweeping the world. Bachata, a playful Latin dance originating from the Dominican Republic, is known for its hip movements, footwork, and close partner interaction. Beer, wine, soft drinks "y más" available onsite at Praline cafe. Tickets available for Bachata only, or grab the Latin Dance Weekend Ticket that lets you try both Salsa on Friday & Bachata on Saturday!

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Washington Folk Festival

October 19 | 12:00pm - 9:00pm | Throughout the Park

The Washington Folk Festival returns this year after a one-year hiatus! Now a one-day event, expect a jam-packed roster full of music, dancing, and storytelling ranging from American to International styles: bluegrass to Celtic, Klezmer to Americana, blues to Zydeco, we cover folk music from around the world! Five stages, hundreds of performers, food trucks, a picnic area, and it’s all free! Donations gratefully accepted. Please note that parking is on-site this year so car-pooling is highly recommended.

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Exhibition by Arleen Seed

October 18 & 19 | 12:00pm – 5;00pm | Yellow Barn Gallery

Visit the Yellow Barn Gallery to view an exhibition by Arleen Seed. Each weekend, from early spring through late winter, the Yellow Barn Gallery presents exhibitions showcasing local artists.

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ACO Artist Discussion with Gail Shaw-Clemons

October 25 | 10:30am - 11:30am | ONLINE

Join us for an online discussion with printmaker, mixed media artist, and art activist Gail Shaw-Clemons. Every other Saturday, tune into Stone Tower Studio's Art Clinic Online (ACO) to be a part of dialog between local artists with a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and art making styles.

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Fall Frolic

October 25 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Bumper Car Pavilion

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! 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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Halloween Comedy Show: Tall Tales from the Creepy Cupboard

October 25 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Cuddle Up Pavilion

This Halloween, the cupboard creaks open, and the tall tales come pouring out. Our troupe of fearless improvisers will spin spine-tingling, side-splitting stories inspired by your ghoulish suggestions and the crisp mystery in the autumn air. Cuddle up, teacup, and prepare for a night of unscripted comedy that’s spooky, silly, and just a little bit unhinged.

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Opening Reception & Artist Talk: I COME FROM...

October 25 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Photoworks Gallery

Join the Photoworks community for an opening reception and artist talk by Karen Keating, Executive Director Emerita of Photoworks at Glen Echo Park. The 40+ handmade photos printed in the darkroom trace Karen Keating's photographic journeys: from her roots in the small town of Coshocton, Ohio, to her connections with the people she met around the world.

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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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Not Your Mother’s Goose!

October 4 - November 2 | Adventure Theatre MTC

A high-energy, laugh-out-loud romp through Gooseville, where nursery rhymes come to life—and fall apart in the most delightful way! Full of clever wordplay, wild schemes, magical mishaps, and heartwarming lessons about friendship and community, Not Your Mother’s Goose! is a fast-paced theatrical adventure that turns childhood classics upside down—and right-side up again. 

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Ingrid and Mollie present: Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure

October 18 - November 3 | the Puppet Co.

When Jennie the cat 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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