WINTER'S EVE
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 3pm - 6pm
Gather at the Park with family & friends for kids' holiday crafts, music, and open studios & galleries. Read on for a list of activities – most of them are FREE!
RSVP (Preferred, not required)
In Arcade Building Classrooms 202 & 203
Enjoy holiday music performances!
In Arcade Building Classrooms 201, 302 & 303
Holiday-themed children's arts and crafts, including "make your own salt dough ornament!"
Resident Artist Studios
Glen Echo Pottery | Winter Market Pottery Sale | Bumper Car Pavilion
In the Partnership Galleries
Popcorn Gallery>> | Stone Tower Gallery >> | Park View Gallery >>
Holiday Art Show & Sale
Also Happening at the Park
Adventure Theatre >>
Frosty The Snow Man | 11am & 2pm | Learn More & Purchase Tickets >>
the Puppet Co, >>
38th Annual The Nutcracker
Toast to You! Donor Appreciation Event | 3pm - 6pm | Park View Gallery
Members and donors, please join us to enjoy a festive drink & treat, pick up your special gift, and make your year-end donation!
We're collecting donations for Nourish Now. Bring non-perishable food items to Winter's Eve and drop off in the box on the 2nd Floor of the Arcade Building. Thank you!
Interested in Volunteering?
Email volunteer@glenechopark.org to help out at this charming holiday event!
FREE parking in our main parking lot at 5801 Oxford Road. Search "Glen Echo Park Parking" in Google Maps. Find more information and a link to our Park Map here.
Suggested Donation: $10
Every contribution helps us present free festivals, concerts, preserve and maintain the Park's historic buildings, and more.
Interested in becoming a Light Up the Holidays sponsor? Sponsorships begin at $1,000 and custom sponsorships are also available. Click here to see our Special Event Sponsorship Opportunities. For more information, please email development@glenechopark.org.
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