Feb 28 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Princesses can be named after vegetables and witches can have good intentions, in this charming rendition of a classic story.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 8
Glove puppets

March 1 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Princesses can be named after vegetables and witches can have good intentions, in this charming rendition of a classic story.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 8
Glove puppets

March 7 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Princesses can be named after vegetables and witches can have good intentions, in this charming rendition of a classic story.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 8
Glove puppets

March 8 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Princesses can be named after vegetables and witches can have good intentions, in this charming rendition of a classic story.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 8
Glove puppets

Mar 14 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Four original stories and a choose-your-own-adventure, brought to life using nothing but cardboard and the power of your imagination!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 11
Mixed puppetry styles

Mar 15 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Four original stories and a choose-your-own-adventure, brought to life using nothing but cardboard and the power of your imagination!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 11
Mixed puppetry styles

March 21 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Join "bona fide fairy princess" Charlotte Lily Gaspard for enchanting original fairy tales and songs by Midnight Radio Show!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 10
Shadow puppetry and live original music

March 22 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm (PWYC)

Join "bona fide fairy princess" Charlotte Lily Gaspard for enchanting original fairy tales and songs by Midnight Radio Show!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 10
Shadow puppetry and live original music

Mar 28 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

When rough-and-tumble Karagoz cuts down the tree in front of his house, the joke's on him — the tree is magical, there's a witch, and from now on, nothing will be the same…

This traditional style of puppetry is intended for all ages — adults and children alike — to enjoy together! Shadow puppetry

Apr 3 (Fri) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit stories have been loved for generations — now brought to life in an irresistible manner, with colorful scenery, loveable soft puppets, and turn-of-the-century costumes.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 10
Hand and rod puppets

Apr 4 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit stories have been loved for generations — now brought to life in an irresistible manner, with colorful scenery, loveable soft puppets, and turn-of-the-century costumes.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 10
Hand and rod puppets

Apr 11 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Mad, sad, scared, annoyed… How do you deal with terrible feelings?! This helmet-wearing clown thinks she knows the answers — but she needs your help!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 10
Cardboard puppets, object puppetry, clowning, and audience interaction

Apr 12 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm (PWYC)

Mad, sad, scared, annoyed… How do you deal with terrible feelings?! This helmet-wearing clown thinks she knows the answers — but she needs your help!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 10
Cardboard puppets, object puppetry, clowning, and audience interaction

Apr 18 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

It’s the Year of the Horse! Join Horse for puppet skits, dances, songs, and Chinese sayings that celebrate the wit and wisdom of the Chinese Zodiac animals!

All ages welcome; recommended for everyone 3 and up!
Bu Dai Xi hand puppetry

Apr 19 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

It’s the Year of the Horse! Join Horse for puppet skits, dances, songs, and Chinese sayings that celebrate the wit and wisdom of the Chinese Zodiac animals!

All ages welcome; recommended for everyone 3 and up!
Bu Dai Xi hand puppetry

Apr 20 (Mon) 2026: 10:30 am

When his caboose is stranded, a train engineer discovers puppet characters and enchanting musical stories inside a suitcase!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3 - 7
Hand puppets, live music, and more

Apr 21 (Tues) 2026: 10:30 am

When his caboose is stranded, a train engineer discovers puppet characters and enchanting musical stories inside a suitcase!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3 - 7
Hand puppets, live music, and more

April 23 (Thur) 2026: 10:30 am 

Who is George? He’s a tortoise, a GIANT TORTOISE! Based on a true story, this award-winning show tells the tale of a one-on-a-kind tortoise from the Galapagos Islands.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 12
Rod, hand, and shadow puppetry

April 24 (Fri) 2026: 10:30 am 

Who is George? He’s a tortoise, a GIANT TORTOISE! Based on a true story, this award-winning show tells the tale of a one-on-a-kind tortoise from the Galapagos Islands.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 12
Rod, hand, and shadow puppetry

April 25 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Who is George? He’s a tortoise, a GIANT TORTOISE! Based on a true story, this award-winning show tells the tale of a one-on-a-kind tortoise from the Galapagos Islands.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 12
Rod, hand, and shadow puppetry

April 26 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Who is George? He’s a tortoise, a GIANT TORTOISE! Based on a true story, this award-winning show tells the tale of a one-on-a-kind tortoise from the Galapagos Islands.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 12
Rod, hand, and shadow puppetry

May 2 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Who is George? He’s a tortoise, a GIANT TORTOISE! Based on a true story, this award-winning show tells the tale of a one-on-a-kind tortoise from the Galapagos Islands.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 12
Rod, hand, and shadow puppetry

May 3 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Who is George? He’s a tortoise, a GIANT TORTOISE! Based on a true story, this award-winning show tells the tale of a one-on-a-kind tortoise from the Galapagos Islands.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 12
Rod, hand, and shadow puppetry

May 9 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Meet Jamie, who loves to visit their very own cozy little cave —but one day, change follows them. They soon discover that what goes on in their cave is more extraordinary than they ever imagined!

Be among the first to see this world premiere from CactusHead Puppets — known for their delightful shows of mixed puppetry styles, like Magnificent Monster Circus and The Bremen Town Musicians!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 9
Tabletop and shadow puppetry

May 10 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm (PWYC)

Meet Jamie, who loves to visit their very own cozy little cave —but one day, change follows them. They soon discover that what goes on in their cave is more extraordinary than they ever imagined!

Be among the first to see this world premiere from CactusHead Puppets — known for their delightful shows of mixed puppetry styles, like Magnificent Monster Circus and The Bremen Town Musicians!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 9
Tabletop and shadow puppetry

May 16 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Meet Jamie, who loves to visit their very own cozy little cave —but one day, change follows them. They soon discover that what goes on in their cave is more extraordinary than they ever imagined!

Be among the first to see this world premiere from CactusHead Puppets — known for their delightful shows of mixed puppetry styles, like Magnificent Monster Circus and The Bremen Town Musicians!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 9
Tabletop and shadow puppetry

May 17 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Meet Jamie, who loves to visit their very own cozy little cave —but one day, change follows them. They soon discover that what goes on in their cave is more extraordinary than they ever imagined!

Be among the first to see this world premiere from CactusHead Puppets — known for their delightful shows of mixed puppetry styles, like Magnificent Monster Circus and The Bremen Town Musicians!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 9
Tabletop and shadow puppetry

May 30 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Embark on a whimsical journey through the mesmerizing cycle of water in this heartwarming show featuring live baroque guitar music! To The Clouds is primarily wordless and full of color, making it especially welcoming for the very young.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 0 - 6
Object puppetry, flat puppets, and live guitar music

May 31 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Embark on a whimsical journey through the mesmerizing cycle of water in this heartwarming show featuring live baroque guitar music! To The Clouds is primarily wordless and full of color, making it especially welcoming for the very young.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 0 - 6
Object puppetry, flat puppets, and live guitar music

Apr 20 (Mon) - Apr 24 (Fri) 2026 | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Calling all kids who love butterflies, nature, bugs, and puppets! In Butterflies!, you’ll learn about the life cycle of butterflies and build your own puppet stage, plus rod and shadow puppets to complete it.

2nd - 7th Graders
7th - 9th Graders can apply to be a Junior Puppet Counselor!

Aug 17 (Mon) - Aug 21 (Fri) 2026 | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Dive into one exciting style of puppetry while exploring a variety of others — shadow puppets, sock puppets, marionettes, and more! Kids will roll up their sleeves to learn hands-on techniques to build puppets, and also practice performance and storytelling skills.

Rising 2nd - 7th Graders
Rising 7th - 9th Graders can apply to be a Junior Puppet Counselor!

Aug 24 (Mon) - Aug 28 (Fri) 2026 | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Dive into one exciting style of puppetry while exploring a variety of others — shadow puppets, sock puppets, marionettes, and more! Kids will roll up their sleeves to learn hands-on techniques to build puppets, and also practice performance and storytelling skills.

Rising 2nd - 7th Graders
Rising 7th - 9th Graders can apply to be a Junior Puppet Counselor!

CANCELLED Feb 24, Mar 3, Mar 10, Mar 17, Mar 24 (Tues) 2026 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

What do translucent buffalo hides and overhead projectors have in common? Find out (and make your own puppet!) in this introductory level class with Puppet Showplace’s Resident Artist Sarah Nolen.

Recommended for adults and teens 16+

Mar 1 (Sun) | 2026: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (workshop begins at 1:00 pm)

Join Puppet Showplace Theater at MFA Teen Sundays and take a crash course in Puppet Improv with Resident Artist Sarah Nolen!

Find details about MFA Teen Sundays on the MFA website, and register here for the workshop!

March 11 (Wed) 2025: 8:00 pm

Join Susan and her trusty avian sidekick in pondering the important questions of life, death, art, and the universe.

Recommended for adults 18+
Ventriloquism and hand puppetry

March 12 (Thu) 2025: 8:00 pm

Join Susan and her trusty avian sidekick in pondering the important questions of life, death, art, and the universe.

Recommended for adults 18+
Ventriloquism and hand puppetry

March 19 (Thurs) 2026 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Join playwright, director, and puppeteer Charlotte Lily Gaspard of Midnight Radio Show for an overview of the methods (and madness!) behind her collective's magical realist approach to creating live performance.

Recommended for adults 18+

March 26 (Thurs) 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Step into the vibrant world of traditional Turkish shadow theater in this three-hour, hands-on workshop

Recommended for adults and teens 13+

Mar 27 (Fri) 2026: 8:00 pm

Humor, tradition, and the fantastical intertwine across cultures in this modern twist on one of the oldest Turkish literary works.

Recommended for adults and teens ages 13+
Shadow puppetry

Apr 2 (Thurs) 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

After years of being asked "How did you make that?!", masterful puppet builders Tom and Marianne Tucker present a one-evening workshop on the unusual construction techniques they’ve developed over their 45-year career!

Recommended for adults 18+

Apr 15 (Wed) 2026: 7:30 pm

Join us for a one-night double feature of thoughtful, mind-bending, and whimsical marionettes and shadow puppetry.

Recommended for adults and teens ages 16+
Shadow puppetry and marionettes

Apr 16 (Thurs) 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Shadow Girls Cult uses a mind-bending blend of techniques with overhead projection to create an animated film-like shadow puppetry experience — join them for a crash course in the basics!

Recommended for adults and youth ages 10+ accompanied by an adult

Apr 23 (Thurs) 2026 | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm 

It's springtime — in every sense of the word! Join Heidi Rugg of UNIMA award-winning Barefoot Puppet Theatre for a deep dive into springs.

Recommended for adults 18+

Apr 28 (Tues) 2026 | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm 

Join Heidi Rugg of UNIMA award-winning Barefoot Puppet Theatre in this one-evening workshop all about working with fluffy wool to create dense structures suitable for puppet building.

Recommended for adults and teens ages 16+