GLEN ECHO PARK

Thursday, April 26, 2007; Page T37

This park offers several venues and serves up an arts and cultural center, carousel, artists at work, dances, workshops, classes and camps.

Where:7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. 301-634-2222 or 301-320-2330. http://www.glenechopark.org.

Major attractions include:

· Discovery Creek Children's

Museum at Glen Echo Park

Children can become scientists and adventurers at the museum. Other attractions include a children's garden, climbing wall, live animal demonstrations and indoor and outdoor interactive programs.

How much:$5 for children 2 and older; free for members.

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 202-337-5111. http://www.discoverycreek.org.

· Adventure Theatre

At Glen Echo Park

Performances, classes and workshops. Sign language is available.

How much: $5-$8.

When: Year-round performances at 11 a.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Thursdays, and 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. most Saturdays and Sundays. 301-320-5331. http://www.adventuretheatre.org.

· Puppet Co. Playhouse

At Glen Echo Park

The troupe stages productions of traditional and original stories. Reservations are strongly suggested.

How much: Various prices.

When: Various times during the day on weekdays and weekends. 301-320-6668. http://www.thepuppetco.org.


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