Events

Join us for community events that bring Glen Echo together. From seasonal celebrations to neighborhood improvement projects, there's something for everyone.

Event Status:

Confirmed - Ready for sign-up
TBD - Details coming soon
Past Event - Event has concluded

Upcoming Events

Trash Mob on Hudson

Confirmed

It's trashy season! Hudson Street needs some help, and we need some helpers — come join us for a trash mob cleanup and make a visible difference in just a few hours! Gloves and pickers provided by Keep Columbus Beautiful.

Date:Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Contact: Katie McDevitt

Glenmawr Park Invasives Removal Work Day

Confirmed

Join us for a community work day to remove invasive species from Glenmawr Park and help restore native plants.

Date:Sunday, March 22, 2026
Time:10:00 AM

Trash Pickup in Glen Echo Park

TBD

Community volunteer event to help keep our beautiful park clean and maintained for everyone to enjoy.

Date:TBD
Time:TBD

Details coming soon.

Past Events

Sinterklaas (Bootfest)

Past Event

Join us for a neighborhood tradition that grows each year! Inspired by St. Nicholas folklore, participants place a boot outside to receive small surprises, while also preparing simple homemade gifts, baked goods, or crafts to drop off at 8-10 nearby households. The goal isn't to spend much, but to share the holiday spirit with neighbors! This year's celebration will feature hot cocoa and friendly gathering at the Glenmawr median.

Date:Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time:4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Sign-up Deadline: November 16 | Location: Glenmawr median | Hot cocoa will be served

Hack and Squirt

Past Event

Help us rid the neighborhood of invasive Trees of Heaven - host to spotted lanternflies. Saturday, September 13th 11-12 Invasive Education, 12-3 Invasives Removal

Date:September 13, 2025
Time:11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Invasive Education | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Invasives Removal

July 4th Breakfast & Bike Parade

Past Event

Join us for our annual Independence Day celebration with breakfast and a community bike parade through the neighborhood.

Date:July 4, 2025
Time:9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

📍 Bike Parade Lineup: 8:45 AM

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