Puppet Show Birthday Parties
A puppet show birthday party is a birthday party your child (and their friends!) will never forget!
You and your guests will enjoy a private puppet show in our kid-friendly theater, one of Boston’s best kids birthday party venues! After the show, head to our colorful, kid-friendly lobby for cake, pizza, and presents. And, we make things easy by doing all the clean-up, so you can head home when the festivities are over.
We are proud to have been named “Best Kids’ Birthday Venue” by Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston and Boston Parents Paper’s Boston Family Favorites.
Planning Your Party
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A private puppet show for up to 50 people (including children and adults)
A birthday greeting from the puppeteer
Private use of our lobby to have your cake and refreshments, and to play with our puppets! (Total rental time is 2 hours, including guest arrival and the show)
Staff to set up and clean up your party
Use of our tables, chairs, and tablecloths — and a happy birthday banner!
Paper goods (plates, napkins, cutlery, and cups)
Access to our kitchenette and refrigerator for your refreshments
Plus, a 15% discount for the birthday party family at the puppet store — perfect for puppet-themed party favors and gifts!
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Refreshments
Any games or activities you would like to have at the party
Party favors
Family and friends!
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Birthday parties start at $600 for 20 guests, and we can accommodate up to 50. (Guests include children and adults).
Rates vary depending on party size, show, date, and time. For detailed rates for a specific show, click on the date and time after the show’s description in the Book A Puppet Show Birthday Party section below!
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We encourage you to book your birthday party 4-8 weeks in advance.
Birthday parties must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance.
Preferred date not available? Or, want to have your party at a different location?
Touring performances for birthday parties are also available! We’ll bring the puppets to you for a unique party experience.
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Book a Puppet Show Birthday Party
Choose a date and time below to book your party — you will be redirected to our ticketing service website to complete your purchase. If you have questions during the booking process, the Box Office is ready to help! Simply email them at boxoffice@puppetshowplace.org for assistance.
March Birthday Parties
March 8 & 9 | I Love Tacos by Paper Heart Puppets
Join Coati and a cast of Mexican wildlife for three original stories celebrating tacos and the place they were created. Get ready for magical quetzal birds, taco monsters, and the mystery of the volcano rabbit and his ultimate salsa!
All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 8
Hand puppetry
Click to Book Your Party: Mar 8 at 3:00 pm SOLD OUT | Mar 9 at 3:00 pm SOLD OUT
March 15, 16, 22, 23 | The Amazing Story Machine by Doppelskope & Sandglass Theater
When the Grimm family’s fabulous contraption malfunctions, they have to invent a new way of storytelling on the spot, with some help from the audience! The Grimms explore some of their favorite fairy tales, including “The Hare and the Hedgehog,” “Hansel and Gretel,” and “The Brave Little Tailor.”
All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 10
Mixed puppetry styles and live music
Click to Book Your Party: Mar 15 at 3:00 pm | Mar 16 at 3:00 pm | Mar 22 at 3:00 pm SOLD OUT | Mar 23 at 3:00 pm SOLD OUT
March 29 & 30 + April 5 & 6 | Little Big Eye by Works With Water
Dive beneath the ocean’s sparkly surface to a wild and dripping-wet world — featuring actual underwater puppets! With the help of an Octopus spirit guide, our little hero discovers the unique power of Big Eye fish: by acting as a community, Little Big Eye and his family can dazzle and confuse predators — and ultimately save the day by shining together!
Puppet Showplace Theater's Incubator Program is proud to present the world premiere of this new, underwater version of Little Big Eye!
All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 – 8
Underwater puppetry, mixed puppetry styles, and original music
Click to Book Your Party: Mar 29 at 3:00 pm | Mar 30 at 3:00 pm | Apr 5 at 3:00 pm | Apr 6 at 3:00 pm
April Birthday Parties
April 12 & 13 | The Three Little Pigs by Magpie Puppets
Mama Pig has had quite enough of cleaning up after her fully grown little pigs! She sends them off with affection and money to make their way in the world. Which little pig will build a house that can withstand the powerful puffs of the Big Bad Wolf — surfer Georgie, farmer Jeremiah or Amelia, the avid reader?
Click to Book Your Party: Apr 12 at 3:00 pm | Apr 13 at 3:00 pm
April 18 & 19 | Bedtime Adventure Tales by String Theory Puppet Theater
What happens when a father and daughter create puppet shows together?! In one story, a cat and dog host a talk show, interviewing every item needed to get ready for bed — including a gentle moon, some sassy stars, a toothbrush, and even a roll of toilet paper! In another tale, a young boy's attempts to fall asleep are interrupted by fantastical creatures from his dreams, who charge him with a daring mission.
These stories celebrate the power of imagination and how our inner worlds fit into the larger world around us.
Click To Book Your Party: Apr 18 at 3:00 pm | Apr 19 at 3:00 pm
April 21 & 23 | The Loose Caboose by Harry LaCoste
A train engineer finds his caboose has disconnected and is stranded without an engine! To pass the time while waiting for the engine's return, the engineer peeks through the suitcases left behind to discover delightful puppet characters and enchanting musical stories.
Join puppeteer, ukulele rockstar, and all around funny guy Harry LaCoste for this interactive family-friendly show that is sure to make you giggle!
Click To Book Your Party: Apr 21 at 3:00 pm | Apr 23 at 3:00 pm
April 22 | Cinderella by Tanglewood Marionettes
Cinderella is the classic story of a young woman whose good heart transports her from rags to royalty. This production is a Tanglewood Marionettes masterpiece, featuring a witty script and over a dozen lavishly costumed marionettes. All of your favorite characters are here, from gentle Cinderella and the charming Prince, to the bumptious stepsisters and the magical Fairy Godmother. This telling is based on the original beloved tale, with a few unexpected twists!
Click To Book Your Party: Apr 22 at 3:00 pm
April 24, 25, 26, 27 | Everybody Loves Pirates by Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers
Eight-year-old Lucy and her goofy pal Little Chucky are searching for buried treasure, but a gang of bumbling pirates keeps getting in the way! The kids get some help from their new ocean-dwelling friends, including enthusiastic superhero Lobster Boy, his reluctant sidekick Crabby, and an overgrown sea monkey.
Everybody Loves Pirates features 15 hand-crafted mouth and rod puppets, and an 8 foot paper-mache pirate ship, and is performed with expert comedy in Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers’s signature zany style.
Click To Book Your Party: Apr 24 at 3:00 pm | Apr 25 at 3:00 pm | Apr 26 at 3:00 pm SOLD OUT | Apr 27 at 3:00 pm
Looking to book a party for a future date? Please email the box office for assistance at boxoffice@puppetshowplace.org.
