Center for Puppetry Arts Celebrates Halloween with the World Premiere of a New Show, the Return of a Fan Favorite and Henson Monsters 

ATLANTA (September 2025) – The Center for Puppetry Arts is conjuring a thrilling Halloween season filled with a world premiere, fan-favorite performances, festive events, and one-of-a-kind museum experiences. This year’s line-up features the return of “The Ghastly Dreadfuls”(+18), the world premiere of “Spookhouse Annie”, an expanded Monster Mash and a special museum showcase including the debut of the General Mills x Jim Henson Cereal Monster Puppets. 

World Premiere of “Spookhouse Annie” 
Opening Oct. 16 and running through Nov. 2, “Spookhouse Annie” follows Annie, a girl who lives in a haunted house, and her nervous friend Dave, who soon learns the house is filled with goofy, not-so-spooky monsters. From the cheerful witch Hagatha to Count Morlock, a vampire who lost his way to Transylvania, this original Center for Puppetry Arts production offers a playful twist on Halloween for audiences of all ages. 

Monster Mash Expands to Two Days 
The Center’s popular indoor trick-or-treating dance party, Monster Mash, is expanding to two days this year, with families invited to enjoy trick-or-treating through the Worlds of Puppetry Museum and a special guest performance by DJ Willy Wow with family-friendly music and interactive activities on Oct. 18 and 25, and to make the most of the celebration by pairing the event with tickets to “Spookhouse Annie.” 

“The Ghastly Dreadfuls” Return (18+) 
An Atlanta Halloween tradition, “The Ghastly Dreadfuls” are back to haunt the stage Oct. 8-Nov. 1 with their darkly comic blend of creepy tales, live music and puppetry. Beloved by fans for their ghoulish charm, the Dreadfuls serve up a cabaret-style mix of spine-chilling stories and hauntingly hilarious songs perfect for an evening outing this season. 

Halloween Puppets on Display at the Center 
This October, the Worlds of Puppetry Museum is getting into the Halloween spirit with a special selection of spooky and nostalgic puppets. From now-Oct. 26, visitors can see the General Mills x Jim Henson Cereal Monster Puppets at a premiere, limited-time display, featuring iconic cereal mascots reimagined by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. Also featured in the seasonal lineup are fan favorites Slimer from the movie “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” and Salem from the TV show “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” on view as part of the museum’s ongoing collection. 

Tickets and Visitor Information 
Tickets are now on sale at puppet.org. All tickets include access to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum and free on-site parking. 

About the Center for Puppetry Arts 
Founded in 1978, the Center for Puppetry Arts is the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated solely to the art of puppetry, offering live performances, interactive workshops and the world-renowned Worlds of Puppetry Museum. Home to the largest collection of Jim Henson artifacts—including original “The Muppets”, “Fraggle Rock” characters and “Sesame Street” icons—the Museum features more than 4,000 puppets from diverse cultural traditions, giving visitors a rare, behind-the-scenes look at beloved TV and film favorites. A cornerstone of Atlanta’s vibrant arts scene, the Center continues to captivate audiences of all ages through its performances, educational initiatives and one-of-a-kind collections. 

For tickets and more information about performances, visit puppet.org. , educational initiatives and one-of-a-kind collections.