Programs
Spookhouse Annie
Now-November 2Spookhouse Annie
Written and directed by Jason Hines Annie lives in a haunted house, so when Dave is invited over for a playdate, he’… Includes: Performance, Create-A-Puppet Workshop™, Worlds of Puppetry Museum, and free onsite parking.
The Ghastly Dreadfuls
Now-November 1The Ghastly Dreadfuls
Written and directed by Jon Ludwig and Jason Hines This deadly ensemble of musicians, dancers, and puppeteers rises f… Includes: Performance, Worlds of Puppetry Museum, and free onsite parking.
Rudolph’s Merry & Bright Members Kickoff
November 8thRudolph’s Merry & Bright Members Kickoff
This event is currently sold out. To be added to the waitlist for any additional tickets that become available, please… Includes: Performance of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ™, Festive Features Special Exhibition, Worlds of Puppetry Museum, Refreshments, Holiday Activities, and Free Onsite Parking
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™
November 12-December 28Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™
Based on the classic television special and adapted by Jon Ludwig. Rudolph soars back into town with this faithful ada… Includes: Click through for NEW children’s pricing! Performance tickets include the Create-A-Puppet Workshop™, Worlds of Puppetry Museum, and free onsite parking.
Festive Features
November 9-December 28Festive Features
Get in the holiday spirit with a visit to this festive hall of puppets. This year’s new additions bring lesser-kno… Includes: Included in the price of Performances, Jim Henson Collection, and Global Collection.
Jim Henson Collection
Open Tuesday-SundayJim Henson Collection
The Jim Henson Collection explores the imaginative mind and influential legacy of animator, inventor, filmmaker, scree… Includes: Jim Henson Collection, access to the Global Collection and Special Exhibitions, and complimentary on-site parking.
Global Collection
Open Tuesday-SundayGlobal Collection
The Global Gallery presents a geographic exploration of the history and traditions of puppetry from different regions … Includes: Global Collection, access to the Jim Henson Collection and Special Exhibitions, and complimentary on-site parking.
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
Cereal Saturdays
3rd Saturday of the MonthCereal Saturdays
Nostalgia overload alert! The Center for Puppetry Arts is excited to present “Cereal Saturday,” a fun-filled activ… Includes: All galleries in the Worlds of Puppetry Museum
The Dragon King
January 14-25, 2026The Dragon King
By Tanglewood Marionettes of Ware, MA Dive into a spellbinding world with The Dragon King, an acclaimed marionette adv… Includes: Click through for NEW children’s pricing! Performance tickets include the Create-A-Puppet Workshop™, Worlds of Puppetry Museum, and free onsite parking.