# Events & Things To Do In Glen Echo, MD This Weekend | April 17-19, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Glen Echo, Maryland is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Glen Echo, Maryland this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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- **Event Name**: D.C.'S #1 DESI PARTY, BACK TO 90S EDITION FT. DJ BROWNY
  - **Description**: USA's #1 desi party @Sachi Nightclub on Apr 18th, Back to 90s edition, with DJ Browny! Where Bollywood music meets D.C.'s nightlfe!About this Event 🎉 BACK TO 90s BOLLYWOOD PARTY – DC’s Ultimate Desi Throwback
  - **Date**: Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 pm – Sun, 19 Apr at 03:30 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/dcs-1-desi-party-back-to-90s-edition-ft-dj-browny-tickets/100001986963169327
  - **Venue**: Sachi Nightclub
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## Weekend Events in Glen Echo

- **Event Name**: DC Casineros Cuban Dance and Social Matinee! (Family & Kids Edition)
  - **Description**: DC Casineros hosts a Cuban Dance Class and Social!About this EventYou may have danced with DC Casineros at the Bumper Car Pavilion during the Social Dance Showcase a couple of weeks ago. Come join us again at the historic
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glen-echo/dc-casineros-cuban-dance-and-social-matinee-family-and-kids-edition/100001987034739395
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Park
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  - **Price**: USD 18
  - **Categories**: workshops, kids
- **Event Name**: Contra Dance with Melissa Chatham & O-A-O!
  - **Description**: Contra dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD.About this EventContra is a fun and easy dance, and darn it, you need more dancing in your life!No experience needed! Come alone or with friends
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glen-echo/contra-dance-with-melissa-chatham-and-o-a-o/100001983736598567
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Park
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 30
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Brazilian Zouk & Lambada Workshops w/ Iago & Vanessa
  - **Description**: Join us on Saturday, April 18 for afternoon workshops with the one and only Iago & Vanessa and other instructors to be announced. Come and learn with us and then enjoy our special evening social in the Spanish Ballroom!

SCHEDULE

2:00-3:00pm (one wor
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glen-echo/brazilian-zouk-and-lambada-workshops-w-iago-and-vanessa/200029897608635
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Park
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  - **Categories**: workshops, art
- **Event Name**: Honky Tonk Dance with Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines
  - **Description**: Two step the night away at a Honky Tonk Dance with Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines, presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture. A free dance lesson is included with admission, led by Sharon Schiliro and Michael Hart of Danci
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glen-echo/honky-tonk-dance-with-kiti-gartner-and-the-drifting-valentines/200029794434232
  - **Venue**: 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, United States, Maryland 20812
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art
- **Event Name**: Sunday Afternoon Dancing Planet Contra Dance
  - **Description**: Contra Dance on Sunday, April 19 in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, MD. Intro lesson at 2:30pm, dance from 3-6pm.

Caller: Chloe Levine

Band: Neon Creek (Jared Bishop on fiddle and Chloe Rosenthal on keyboard, synth, and computer)

Admission:
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glen-echo/sunday-afternoon-dancing-planet-contra-dance/200029759851239
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Bumper Car Pavilion
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## Trending Events in Glen Echo

- **Event Name**: Battle of the Titans Swing Dance with BIG JOE AND THE DYNAFLOWS vs. THE NIGHTHAWKS
  - **Description**: SATURDAY, JULY 18 AT THE SPANISH BALLROOM AT GLEN ECHO PARK

• Beginner swing lesson with Tom and Debra 8-9pm
• Band plays 9-11:30pm
• Admission $35/door
• SAVE $10! Purchase in advance online and pay $25; ticket sales ends at 12noon the day of the dance.
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Swing Dance with the World-Famous GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
  - **Description**: SATURDAY, MAY 30 AT THE SPANISH BALLROOM AT GLEN ECHO PARK

• Beginner swing lesson 8-9pm
• Band plays 9-11:30pm
• Admission $35/door
• SAVE $10! Purchase in advance online and pay $25; ticket sales ends at 12noon the day of the dance. Advance ticket sale
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: New Year's Eve Swing Dance with RUSS WILSON AND HIS FAMOUS ORCHESTRA
  - **Description**: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 AT THE SPANISH BALLROOM AT GLEN ECHO PARK

• Beginner swing lesson 8-9pm included in the price of admission
• Bands plays 9pm-12:30am
• Admission $40/door
• SAVE $10! Purchase in advance online and pay $30; ticket sales ends at 12noo
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: May 2 (11 a.m.) – Celebrate the Spring at Glen Echo Park
  - **Description**: Join Washington Revels as we chase away Winter and celebrate the seasonal reopening of the 105-year-old Dentzel Carousel at Glen Echo Park Partnership’s annual Carousel Day!
Washington Revels will kick off the celebration with a festive musical procession
  - **Venue**: 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD, United States, Maryland 20812
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- **Event Name**: Carousel Day
  - **Description**: Join us for a festival event in celebration of Glen Echo Park's 105-year-old Dentzel carousel as it opens for the season!About this EventJoin us for a festival event in celebration of Glen Echo Park's 105-year-old Dentzel
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Park
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- **Event Name**: Pride Family Day
  - **Description**: Glen Echo Park is proud to collaborate with the office of Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass to present the 6th annual Pride FamilyAbout this EventWe invite families to the Park t
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Park
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- **Event Name**: Swing Dance with the DAVID CHAPPELL BAND with special guest WILLIE BARRY
  - **Description**: SATURDAY, JUNE 20 AT THE SPANISH BALLROOM AT GLEN ECHO PARK

• Beginner swing lesson 8-9pm
• Band plays 9-11:30pm
• Admission $30/door
• SAVE $10! Purchase in advance online and pay $20; ticket sales ends at 12noon the day of the dance. Advance ticket sal
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Echo Arts Festival at Glen Echo Park
  - **Description**: A Celebration of Visual & Performing Arts throughout the Park!  And final Carousel Rides of the 2026 Season!About this EventJoin us for a FREE festival celebrating visual & performing arts at Glen Echo Park!
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Park
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- **Event Name**: Red Hot Blues & BBQ 2026
  - **Description**: Registration is live! https://app.tickettailor.com/events/capitalblues1/2075142

We're back, Memorial Day weekend, 2026! Red Hot Blues & BBQ is a blues dance exchange weekend in and around Washington, D.C., featuring live music, amazing DJs, picnics w
  - **Venue**: Glen Echo Park
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Glen Echo?
  - **A:** DC Casineros Cuban Dance and Social Matinee! (Family & Kids Edition) (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 pm at Glen Echo Park), Contra Dance with Melissa Chatham & O-A-O! (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:30 pm at Glen Echo Park), Brazilian Zouk & Lambada Workshops w/ Iago & Vanessa (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 pm at Glen Echo Park), Honky Tonk Dance with Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:30 pm at 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, United States, Maryland 20812), Sunday Afternoon Dancing Planet Contra Dance (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 03:00 pm at Glen Echo Bumper Car Pavilion).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Glen Echo this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** DC Casineros Cuban Dance and Social Matinee! (Family & Kids Edition) (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 pm at Glen Echo Park), Contra Dance with Melissa Chatham & O-A-O! (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:30 pm at Glen Echo Park), Brazilian Zouk & Lambada Workshops w/ Iago & Vanessa (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 pm at Glen Echo Park), Honky Tonk Dance with Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:30 pm at 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, United States, Maryland 20812), Sunday Afternoon Dancing Planet Contra Dance (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 03:00 pm at Glen Echo Bumper Car Pavilion).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Glen Echo in April 2026?
  - **A:** DC Casineros Cuban Dance and Social Matinee! (Family & Kids Edition) (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 pm at Glen Echo Park), Contra Dance with Melissa Chatham & O-A-O! (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:30 pm at Glen Echo Park), Brazilian Zouk & Lambada Workshops w/ Iago & Vanessa (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 pm at Glen Echo Park), Honky Tonk Dance with Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:30 pm at 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, United States, Maryland 20812), Sunday Afternoon Dancing Planet Contra Dance (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 03:00 pm at Glen Echo Bumper Car Pavilion).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Glen Echo?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Glen Echo on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Glen Echo?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Glen Echo?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Glen Echo include Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, United States, Maryland 20812, Glen Echo Bumper Car Pavilion.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in Glen Echo?
  - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in Glen Echo range from USD 18 to USD 300. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Glen Echo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Glen Echo include DC Casineros, Friday Night Dancers, District Zouk.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Glen Echo?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Glen Echo.

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