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.

Wednesday October 4, 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!
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 Workshopâ„¢, 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
Monster Mash 2023
October 28th 2023Monster Mash 2023
Put on your silliest, scariest costumes to celebrate our 5th annual Monster Mash! It’s a puppetry smash! The Centerâ…
Online Puppet Playdate
3rd Saturday of Each MonthOnline Puppet Playdate
PRESENTED FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES VIA ZOOM Zoom in to the Center on the third Saturday of each month for an all-n…

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
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.
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.
