Glen Echo Park

Join us Friday, July 3, 2026 for Art Walk in the Park at Glen Echo Park! Every First Friday, May - August from 6pm - 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership hosts open studios and artist demonstrations in the Park's many visual arts studios and galleries. Each month features different activities, including hands-on art projects and/or artist demonstrations.
For more information visit <a href="https://glenechopark.org/art-walk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">glenechopark.org/art-walk</a>
Save the Date for Upcoming Art Walks: July 3, 2026 | August 7, 2026

Local Event: ArtWalk in the Park - July 3

Montgomery County

Bethesda-Chevy Chase

Maryland

ArtWalk in the Park - July 3

Join us Friday, July 3, 2026 for Art Walk in the Park at Glen Echo Park! Every First Friday, May - August from 6pm - 8pm, the...

The 2026 Labor Day Art Show—the 55th anniversary of this event—will take place in the historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park this year as it has for over half a century! The show will be held daily from September 5 - 7, 2026 from 12:00pm - 6:00pm, with an opening reception on Friday, September 4 at 7:00pm. This unique exhibition and sale presents the work of more than 400 artists from the greater Washington, DC area and features a wide range of media, including sculpture, paintings, works on paper, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, photography, and furniture. The show is a Glen Echo Park tradition where students, teachers, and art enthusiasts come together each year to celebrate the Park and its many distinctive arts programs. Labor Day Weekend at Glen Echo Park also includes Global Rhythms, a FREE festival in the Park on Saturday, September 5! This event features performances by artists sharing music, dance, and storytelling traditions from a variety of cultures. Learn More: <a href="https://glenechopark.org/ldas" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">glenechopark.org/ldas</a>

Local Event: 55th Annual Labor Day Art Show - Opening Reception

55th Annual Labor Day Art Show - Opening Reception

The 2026 Labor Day Art Show—the 55th anniversary of this event—will take place in the historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo...

Join us for a FREE concert with James Bazen Big Band, part of Glen Echo Park’s Thursday-night Summer Concert Series! James Bazen Big Band is an 18-piece big band that plays a wide variety of energetic jazz and swing. In addition to originals, the orchestra plays innovative compositions from Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Gordon Goodwin, Bob Mintzer, Buddy Rich and more. For more than a decade, summer evenings at Glen Echo Park have come alive with the sounds of our free Summer Concert Series. Each week, we showcase local musicians and performers whose styles and stories reflect the rich cultural diversity of our region—offering something fresh and inspiring for everyone to enjoy. For more information visit https://glenechopark.org/summerconcertsRSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/summer-concerts-668159

Local Event: Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: James Bazen Big Band

Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: James Bazen Big...

Join us for a FREE concert with James Bazen Big Band, part of Glen Echo Park’s Thursday-night Summer Concert Series! James...

Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: James Bazen Big Band

Join us for a FREE concert with King Soul, part of Glen Echo Park’s Thursday-night Summer Concert Series! King Soul is Washington DC's all-star Soul rockers! Playing originals and a few that you know and love already. For more than a decade, summer evenings at Glen Echo Park have come alive with the sounds of our free Summer Concert Series. Each week, we showcase local musicians and performers whose styles and stories reflect the rich cultural diversity of our region—offering something fresh and inspiring for everyone to enjoy. For more information visit https://glenechopark.org/summerconcerts

Local Event: Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: King Soul

Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: King Soul

Join us for a FREE concert with King Soul, part of Glen Echo Park’s Thursday-night Summer Concert Series! King Soul is...

Join us for a FREE concert with U.S. Marine Band Latin Jazz Ensemble, part of Glen Echo Park’s Thursday-night Summer Concert Series! The U.S. Marine Band's Latin Jazz Ensemble performs a mix of classic and contemporary Latin jazz hits that will keep hands clapping, feet tapping, and the dance floor busy! For more than a decade, summer evenings at Glen Echo Park have come alive with the sounds of our free Summer Concert Series. Each week, we showcase local musicians and performers whose styles and stories reflect the rich cultural diversity of our region—offering something fresh and inspiring for everyone to enjoy. For more information visit https://glenechopark.org/summerconcerts

Local Event: Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: U.S. Marine Band Latin Jazz Ensemble

Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: U.S. Marine...

Join us for a FREE concert with U.S. Marine Band Latin Jazz Ensemble, part of Glen Echo Park’s Thursday-night Summer Concert...

Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: U.S. Marine Band Latin Jazz Ensemble

Join us for a FREE concert with Arty Hill &amp; The Long Gone Daddys, part of Glen Echo Park’s Thursday-night Summer Concert Series! Swingin', Rockin' Original and Classic Country for your listening and dancing pleasure! From Baltimore to Central Texas, Arty Hill packs the bars and dance floors with his unique brand of modern Honky Tonk. He sings with an "'everyman' quality…reminiscent of Johnny Cash." (Vintage Guitar magazine). His songs marry wry storytelling with the soul of classic country. For more than a decade, summer evenings at Glen Echo Park have come alive with the sounds of our free Summer Concert Series. Each week, we showcase local musicians and performers whose styles and stories reflect the rich cultural diversity of our region—offering something fresh and inspiring for everyone to enjoy. For more information visit https://glenechopark.org/summerconcerts

Local Event: Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: Arty Hill & The Long Gone Daddys

Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: Arty Hill & The...

Join us for a FREE concert with Arty Hill & The Long Gone Daddys, part of Glen Echo Park’s Thursday-night Summer Concert...

Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: Arty Hill & The Long Gone Daddys

Join us for a FREE concert with U.S. Marine Big Band, part of Glen Echo Park’s Thursday-night Summer Concert Series! The Marine Big Band ensemble of "The President's Own" performs big band jazz, swing, and other popular styles. The ensemble regularly plays selections from artists such as Count Basie, John Coltrane, Glen Miller Orchestra, Duke Ellington, and more! For more than a decade, summer evenings at Glen Echo Park have come alive with the sounds of our free Summer Concert Series. Each week, we showcase local musicians and performers whose styles and stories reflect the rich cultural diversity of our region—offering something fresh and inspiring for everyone to enjoy. For more information visit https://glenechopark.org/summerconcerts

Local Event: Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: U.S. Marine Big Band

Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: U.S. Marine Big...

Join us for a FREE concert with U.S. Marine Big Band, part of Glen Echo Park’s Thursday-night Summer Concert Series! The Marine...

Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: U.S. Marine Big Band

Join us for a FREE concert with Patrick Albán &amp; His Buena Vista Social, part of Glen Echo Park’s Thursday-night Summer Concert Series! Patrick Albán &amp; His Buena Vista Social perform World Music, Cuban, Gipsy Kings, Acoustic American, Salsa, Mexican, and Brazilian! For more than a decade, summer evenings at Glen Echo Park have come alive with the sounds of our free Summer Concert Series. Each week, we showcase local musicians and performers whose styles and stories reflect the rich cultural diversity of our region—offering something fresh and inspiring for everyone to enjoy. For more information visit https://glenechopark.org/summerconcerts

Local Event: Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: Patrick Albán & His Buena Vista Social

Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: Patrick Albán &...

Join us for a FREE concert with Patrick Albán & His Buena Vista Social, part of Glen Echo Park’s Thursday-night Summer Concert...

Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: Patrick Albán & His Buena Vista Social

The 2026 Labor Day Art Show—the 55th anniversary of this event—will take place in the historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park this year as it has for over half a century! The show will be held daily from September 5 - 7, 2026 with an opening reception on Friday, September 4 at 7:00pm. This unique exhibition and sale presents the work of more than 400 artists from the greater Washington, DC area and features a wide range of media, including sculpture, paintings, works on paper, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, photography, and furniture. The show is a Glen Echo Park tradition where students, teachers, and art enthusiasts come together each year to celebrate the Park and its many distinctive arts programs. Labor Day Weekend at Glen Echo Park also includes Global Rhythms, a FREE festival in the Park on Saturday, September 5! This event features performances by artists sharing music, dance, and storytelling traditions from a variety of cultures. Learn More: https://glenechopark.org/ldas

Local Event: Opening Reception: 55th Annual Labor Day Art Show

Opening Reception: 55th Annual Labor Day Art Show

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture presents a FREE showcase of music, dance, and storytelling from around the world on Saturday, September 6 from 12pm - 6pm. This event features performances by artists sharing traditions from a variety of cultures. This festival is part of Labor Day Weekend events at the Park. Also happening during Labor Day Weekend, is the 55th Annual Labor Day Art Show. The show will be held in the historic Spanish Ballroom from Saturday, September 4 through Monday, September 7, 2026 from 12pm - 6pm, with an opening reception from 7pm - 9pm on Friday, September 4. Learn More: https://glenechopark.org/globalrhythms

Local Event: Global Rhythms

Global Rhythms

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture presents a FREE showcase of music, dance, and storytelling from around the...

The 2026 Labor Day Art Show—the 55th anniversary of this event—will take place in the historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park this year as it has for over half a century! The show will be held daily from September 5 - 7, 2026 from 12:00pm - 6:00pm, with an opening reception on Friday, September 4 at 7:00pm. This unique exhibition and sale presents the work of more than 400 artists from the greater Washington, DC area and features a wide range of media, including sculpture, paintings, works on paper, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, photography, and furniture. The show is a Glen Echo Park tradition where students, teachers, and art enthusiasts come together each year to celebrate the Park and its many distinctive arts programs. Labor Day Weekend at Glen Echo Park also includes Global Rhythms, a FREE festival in the Park on Saturday, September 5! This event features performances by artists sharing music, dance, and storytelling traditions from a variety of cultures. Learn More: https://glenechopark.org/ldas

Local Event: 55th Annual Labor Day Art Show

55th Annual Labor Day Art Show

Join us Friday, August 7, 2026 for Art Walk in the Park at Glen Echo Park! Every First Friday, May - August from 6pm - 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership hosts open studios and artist demonstrations in the Park's many visual arts studios and galleries. Each month features different activities, including hands-on art projects and/or artist demonstrations.
For more information visit <a href="https://glenechopark.org/art-walk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">glenechopark.org/art-walk</a>

Local Event: Art Walk In The Park - August 7

Art Walk In The Park - August 7

Join us Friday, August 7, 2026 for Art Walk in the Park at Glen Echo Park! Every First Friday, May - August from 6pm - 8pm, the...

GLEN ECHO PARK

Gaby Arancibia

Washington Metropolitan Area

Kensington

Potomac

Fairfax County

Michael O'Connell

McLean

Virginia

Wheaton

Takoma Park

District of Columbia

Georgetown

District Of Columbia

Silver Spring

Arlington County

Arlington

Rosslyn

Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn

Clarendon

The Takoma&nbsp;Park Independence Day Committee will hold a parade and evening street party on July 4, 2026, that will strictly stay in Takoma Park.
Residents can begin gathering for the free event at 9:30 a.m. near the intersection of Grant and Ethan Allen avenues, but the parade won't officially start until 10 a.m. Festivities will run until 12 p.m.
But, the parade isn't the only event being held. Organizers will also be hosting an evening street party on Maple Avenue, between Philadelphia and Ritchie avenues. The party runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Anticipate live music, food vendors and a mix of family-friendly activities.
This event will not include a fireworks display.
Learn more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1867099933985143" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/events/1867099933985143</a>

Local Event: July 4th Parade, Evening Street Party 2026: Takoma Park

July 4th Parade, Evening Street Party 2026:...

The Takoma Park Independence Day Committee will hold a parade and evening street party on July 4, 2026, that will strictly stay...

July 4th Parade, Evening Street Party 2026: Takoma Park

The Town of Chevy Chase will hold an "Independence Day Picnic and Parade" event on July 4, 2026, from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lawton Center Grounds.Starting at 11:45 a.m., residents are welcome to decorate their bikes, scooters, wagons and baby carriages with supplies provided by organizers at the Lawton Center.The parade, which the Dixie Land Trio will lead, will kick off at 12 p.m. The picnic portion of the day's festivities start at 12:15 p.m. and will include goods from Rocklands BBQ and Ben and Jerry's.&nbsp;"Vegetarian &amp; vegan options are available. Bring your appetite and a picnic blanket!" reads the announcement by organizers.Residents are asked to RSVP to the event by July 1, 2026.Learn more from organizers: <a href="https://www.townofchevychase.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=2816&amp;month=6&amp;year=2026&amp;day=13&amp;calType=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">townofchevychase.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=2816&amp;month=6&amp;year=2026&amp;day=13&amp;calType=0</a>

Local Event: July 4th 'Independence Day Picnic and Parade' 2026: Chevy Chase

July 4th 'Independence Day Picnic and Parade'...

The Town of Chevy Chase will hold an "Independence Day Picnic and Parade" event on July 4, 2026, from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at...

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Posting Activity

ArtWalk in the Park - July 3

JUL

3

7:00 PM

Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD

55th Annual Labor Day Art Show - Opening Reception

JUL

4

7:00 PM

Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD

Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: James Bazen Big Band

JUL

16

7:30 PM

Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD

Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: King Soul

JUL

23

7:30 PM

Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD

Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: U.S. Marine Band Latin Jazz Ensemble

JUL

30

7:30 PM

7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD

Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: Arty Hill & The Long Gone Daddys

AUG

6

7:30 PM

Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD

Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: U.S. Marine Big Band

AUG

13

7:30 PM

Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD

Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: Patrick Albán & His Buena Vista Social

AUG

20

7:30 PM

Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD

Opening Reception: 55th Annual Labor Day Art Show

SEP

4

7:00 PM

Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD

Global Rhythms

SEP

5

12:00 PM

Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD

55th Annual Labor Day Art Show

SEP

5

12:00 PM

Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD

Art Walk In The Park - August 7

AUG

7

9:00 AM

7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD

July 4th Parade, Evening Street Party 2026: Takoma Park

July 4th 'Independence Day Picnic and Parade' 2026: Chevy Chase