Photoworks Classes at Glen Echo Park

September 12, 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. […]

Summer Concerts: James Bazen Big Band

September 1, 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 […]

Social Dance Showcase

August 26, 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, […]

Carousel Family Day: Glen Echo Park Band Organ Rally

August 13, 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: King Street Bluegrass


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 […]

Summer Concerts: Amadou Kouyate

July 23, 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 […]

Glen Echo Park Carousel Lecture featuring Durward Center

July 16, 2021

In this third lecture “Glen Echo’s Wurlitzer Band Organ: A 50-Year Perspective,” Durward Center, the restorer and caretaker of the organ for the last 50 years, will talk about the […]

Carousel Story Time: Harry the Carousel Horse by Karin Tetlow


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


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 […]

Carousel Family Day: Music in the Park


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 […]