Glen Echo Park Civil Rights and History Tour with National Park Service | Meet at the Dentzel carousel | February 7, 2026 at 10:00am
Who led the Civil Rights protests to desegregate Glen Echo Amusement Park in 1960? Which amusement park ride was a focal point of the protests? How did Glen Echo Park become part of the National Park System? Explore Glen Echo Park’s history on this 45-minute free walking tour and find out the answers to these questions and more! This 45-minute ranger-led tour starts at the Dentzel carousel at 10:00am. No registration required.
FREE Film Screenings: Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round | Ballroom Back Room | February 7, 2026 at 11:30am & 2:00pm
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture presents two free screenings of “Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round” in the Ballroom Back Room at Glen Echo Park. RSVPs required. The film has a runtime of 90 minutes. Read the full synopsis at aintnoback.comRSVP is required.
