Step into the whimsical world of puppetry at our third annual Puppet Fest—a museum-wide celebration of storytelling, creativity and hands-on fun! During this exciting three-day festival, enjoy awe-inspiring performances from acclaimed puppeteers, take part in guided and self-guided puppet-making activities and get creative during interactive workshops designed to spark imagination.

Along the way, encounter roaming puppeteers who bring unique characters to life, explore puppetry traditions from around the world and discover the rich history, intricate craftsmanship and boundless creativity behind this magical art form. From curious beginners to lifelong performers, Puppet Fest has something for everyone to enjoy. There's no telling what wonders await around every corner!

All Puppet Fest experiences are free with the cost of admission.

Schedule of Events

All Day: Puppetry Around the World: Hand Puppets
All Day: Puppetry Around the World: Marionettes
All Day: Puppetry Around the World: Shadow Puppets
9:30 - 10:00 am: Discovery Station: Shape & Shadow
10:00 - 10:30 am: Fugzy & Friends By Basically Good Puppet Theatre
10:30 - 11:00 am: Art Smarts: Paper Bag Puppets
11:00 am - noon: An Hour of Clown By Break-Fast Puppets
11:30 am - noon: Turn the Page: The Monster at the End of this Book by Jon Stone
1:00 - 2:00 pm: Mutt-i-Grees: Puppet Dogs
1:00 - 2:00 pm: The Great Big Puppet Circus
2:00 - 3:00 pm: An Hour of Clown By Break-Fast Puppets
2:30 - 3:00 pm: Edible Garden: Worm's Eye View
3:30 - 4:00 pm: Fugzy & Friends By Basically Good Puppet Theatre
3:30 - 4:00 pm: Art of Storytelling: If you Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Numeroff
4:00 – 4:30 pm: Foam Party
4:30 - 5:00 pm: Puppet Farewell