# Event Details - **Event Name**: Park After Dark - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Park After Dark, the C&O Canal Trust’s signature event, returns this year on September 19, 2026, 6-9 pm, to the Historic Great Falls Tavern.About this EventEvent Info Join us for the largest annual fundraising event in support of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park(C&O Canal), as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary and the unique role the C&O Canal played in our country’s early history!The evening offers one of the most influential gatherings of the C&O Canal community, as the C&O Canal Trust’s Board of Directors, President & CEO, and C&O Canal National Historical Park leadership team join together with donors, stakeholders, stewards, volunteers, and other supporters to celebrate the shared history and unique historical, cultural, and natural resources of this treasured national park.Programming The evening’s program begins with cocktails on the lawn of the historic Great Falls Tavern, music of the canal by the Seneca Creek Bluegrass Band, followed by a catered dinner canal side, and a Silent Auction featuring C&O Canal-inspired art and adventures donated by over 60 small businesses located in various canal towns, from the port of Cumberland in Western Maryland, to Georgetown in the District of Columbia. The after dinner program includes activities such as the much-beloved ranger-guided Night Hike to Olmsted Island, s’mores around the campfire, and a fireside chat with a ranger about the unique history of the Tavern and life along the canal.The Spotlight FundThe spotlight fund for this year’s celebration will focus on the iconic Great Falls Tavern. Learn more about the unique history of the Tavern through the course of the canal’s history and heyday as a vibrant community of trade, along America’s first highway, the canal, designed by George Washington himself!Sponsorships are available now!Love the Park? Help the Trust!The C&O Canal Trust is an exempt organization, as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. No goods or services were exchanged for this donation. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The current financial statement and annual report of the C&O Canal Trust is available here: Our Accountability - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/potomac/park-after-dark/100001990427094019 - **Event Categories**: workshops, music, art, entertainment, nonprofit, it, trips-adventures, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-09-19T21:00:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 6404.28, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Potomac - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center - **lat**: 39.0020205 - **long**: -77.24728669999999 - **full address**: Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center, 11710 Macarthur BLVD, Potomac, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Park After Dark - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/502c9ccd91496c0cf6fe44a6272ecb35787d2db433d80235df837792501201f9-rimg-w1200-h529-dc121913-gmir.jpg?v=1781831286 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Park After Dark being held? - **A:** Park After Dark takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center, 11710 Macarthur BLVD, Potomac, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Park After Dark? - **A:** Park After Dark is organized by C&O Canal Trust. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Park After Dark is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Potomac, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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