Carousel 100th Anniversary Final Celebration
• September 26, 2021

Join us as we close out the carousel’s 100th anniversary season with a special celebration, including performances, family crafts, carousel rides, and more. The event will also include a Sponsor […]

Photoworks Classes at Glen Echo Park
• September 14, 2021

iphone Explored with Sue Bloom   September 14th – October 5th Tuesdays 1pm-3pm ​We will explore the photographic capabilities of the iPhone over 4 consecutive weeks, conducted online via Zoom. […]

Social Dance Showcase
• September 5, 2021

We are pleased to announce that social dances will return in the fall! Join us for a FREE Social Dance Showcase on Sunday, September 5 in the Bumper Car Pavilion, […]

Summer Concerts: James Bazen Big Band
• September 2, 2021

Enjoy an evening of live swing music with the James Bazen Big Band. The James Bazen Big Band plays a variety of big band jazz from the repertoire of Duke […]

Summer Concerts: King Street Bluegrass
• August 19, 2021

Enjoy an evening of live bluegrass music with King Street Bluegrass. With award-winning members, King Street Bluegrass is a traditional bluegrass band with blues, folk, and country influences. King Street […]

Carousel Family Day: Glen Echo Park Band Organ Rally
• August 14, 2021

In partnership with the Carousel Organ Association of America, join us for a band organ rally on the grounds of Glen Echo Park. You may be familiar with the carousel’s […]

Summer Concerts: Amadou Kouyate
• July 29, 2021

Enjoy an evening of live African music with Amadou Kouyate. Born in the Washington, DC, Amadou Kouyate is the 150th generation of the Kouyate lineage and has studied and performed […]

Carousel Family Day: Music in the Park
• July 24, 2021

Our third Carousel Family Day will be hosted by the Washington Conservatory of Music. There will be concerts throughout the Park and demonstrations with many different instruments. And, from 10 […]

Carousel Story Time: Harry the Carousel Horse by Karin Tetlow
• July 17, 2021

Join us as we read “Harry the Carousel Horse” by Karin Tetlow. This is a rare children’s story that talks about emotions and the idea that we can have control […]

Summer Concerts: Capitol Hillbillies
• July 15, 2021

Enjoy an evening of live Cajun and swing music with the Capitol Hillbillies. The spirit of New Orleans in the heart of DC. The Capitol Hillbillies perform in configurations of […]