Field Trips

Field trips are a fun way to bring curriculum to life! We can suggest a variety of shows that will be age- and topic-appropriate for your students.

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Curriculum Connections

Our Mainstage shows are recommended for pre-k through 5th grade. Performances highlight:

• Stories, art, literature, and music from around the world
• Dramatic arts, and both verbal and non-verbal expression
• Visual design, construction, and engineering
• Values such as sharing, teamwork, friendship, bravery, and environmental conservation

Pricing

Our field trip rate is $14 per person, with a $600 minimum. Rates and capacity limits apply to all guests, including adult chaperones and teachers.

If price is a barrier for you, our Mary Churchill Memorial Fund provides full and partial scholarships for groups with limited access to financial resources or those who serve low-income populations. You can apply while filling out the field trip request form below.

2024-2025 School year Field Trips

Fall Field Trips at Puppet Showplace Theater

Browse our calendar to learn about our upcoming field trip shows — all of our weekend Mainstage shows are available for weekday field trips. Download this pdf for an overview of all our field trip shows planned from now through June 2025, with available dates, age ranges, and curricular connections highlighted.

Then, come back here to book your field trip. You can also sign up to get updates about available field trips and the new season in your inbox!

2024-2025 Field TRips

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Available Field Trips

Lisa the Wise by Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion
When a brave young girl with a heart of gold, meets Baba Yaga, the most famous witch in the woods, an epic battle of wits ensues in this new twist on the classic Slavic fairy tale.
Oct 31 (Thu) at 10:00 am – LIMITED SPACE
Oct 31 (Thu) at 11:30 am – AVAILABLE
Nov 1 (Fri) at 10:00 am – AVAILABLE
Nov 1 (Fri) at 11:30 am – AVAILABLE
Nov 7 (Thu) at 10:00 am – AVAILABLE
Nov 7 (Thu) at 11:30 am – AVAILABLE
Nov 8 (Fri) at 10:00 am – AVAILABLE
Nov 8 (Fri) at 11:30 am – AVAILABLE

Plastique (Plastic) by Puzzle Théâtre
What is more surprising than a world of plastic bags, where funny and colorful creatures are born! Amaze your students with puppets made from a usually boring, everyday object — the plastic bag.
Nov 21 (Thu) at 10:00 am – AVAILABLE
Nov 21 (Thu) at 11:30 am – AVAILABLE

Bois (Woods) by Puzzle Théâtre
Strange, adorable creatures are formed from pieces of wood, a green leaf that grows on a dead branch, and more, to tell a story of unexpected situations and humor.
Nov 22 (Fri) at 10:00 am – AVAILABLE
Nov 22 (Fri) at 11:30 am – AVAILABLE

The Fairy Circus by Tanglewood Marionettes
Fairies and small critters dance to the music of classical composers in this dazzling display of turn-of-the-century style trick puppetry. Each performance includes an interactive puppetry demonstration before and after the show!
Dec 5 (Thu) at 10:00 am – AVAILABLE
Dec 5 (Thu) at 11:30 am – LIMITED SPACE
Dec 6 (Fri) at 10:00 am – AVAILABLE
Dec 6 (Fri) at 11:30 am – AVAILABLE

Santa Got Fired by Nappy's Puppets
A silly show is all about trying your best, even when you fail at first, and not giving up! Did you know that Santa got fired from many jobs before he got the one we all know?
Dec 12 (Thu) at 10:00 am – AVAILABLE
Dec 12 (Thu) at 11:30 am – AVAILABLE
Dec 13 (Fri) at 10:00 am – AVAILABLE
Dec 13 (Fri) at 11:30 am – AVAILABLE

Winter & Spring Field Trips at Puppet Showplace Theater

Download this pdf for an overview of all our field trip shows planned from now through June 2025, with available dates, age ranges, and curricular connections highlighted.