An Experience
Unlike Anything
Else in the World
Get ready to rethink everything you know about puppets and puppeteers. Our live shows, workshops, exhibitions, and events will have you feeling like a kid again at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Limited FREE parking is available.
Saturday September 23, 2023
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Join us for our 24th annual String Fling and online auction!
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Mark Your Calendars for Our Upcoming Events!
Sketchbook Saturdays
1st Saturday of the MonthSketchbook Saturdays
Join us for Sketchbook Saturdays! On the first Saturday of every month, we welcome guests to practice their observatio… Includes: All galleries in the Worlds of Puppetry Museum
The Ghastly Dreadfuls
October 11-28, 2023The Ghastly Dreadfuls
By Jon Ludwig and Jason Hines They’re back! The Ghastly Dreadfuls return from the dead for their yearly transit amo… Includes: The program includes admission to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum.
The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Silly Hollow
October 18-29, 2023The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Silly Hollow
By Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers of Bar Harbor, ME Recommended for Ages 4 & Up An audience favorite! In this comed… Includes: Performance. Create-A-Puppet Workshop™, and the Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Child’s Play (1988, R)
October 21, 2023Child’s Play (1988, R)
Join us for classic puppetry film screenings! Kick off your Halloween season at the Center for Puppetry Arts! We will … Includes: Entrance to Worlds of Puppetry Museum and Create-A-Puppet-Workshop To-Go Kit
Things to Know Before You Visit
- While masks are no longer mandatory, we recommend wearing a mask to protect those who are not eligible to be vaccinated.
- Hand-sanitizing stations are available in abundance at the Center.
- Please change your visit to another day if you’re not feeling well.
- We will continue to monitor public health directives around COVID and modify our response accordingly.
Great Options for Educators
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We’ll Meet You Online
Distance Learning
Live, Interactive Programming
Through video conferencing and downloadable guides, we can bring the education and wonder of Center for Puppetry Arts to your classroom.
Our curriculum-based workshops and puppet shows offer unique, interactive, and engaging experiences for your classroom or homeschool.
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We’ll Come to You
Enjoy a Field Trip Without Ever Leaving the Classroom
If you want your students to enjoy a highly interactive educational experience, but a field trip isn’t an option, our traveling options offer great, in-person alternatives.
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