July 11 (Fri) 2025: short puppet performances will take place from 12:20 pm – 1:30 pm, as part of an event that runs from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.

An assortment of short, comic puppet scenes set to music, created and performed by Puppet Showplace's very own Resident Artist, Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion! Boston Summer Eats provides nutritious breakfast and lunch at no cost across the City. All youth 18 and under are welcome to participate.

All ages welcome, from 3 to 103!
Hand puppetry

July 12 (Sat) 2025: 12:00 pm at Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner

Word Play uses clowning, puppetry, and live original music to take audiences on an adventure through the alphabet!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3-7
Object puppetry, live actors, and original music

July 19 (Sat) 2025: 12:00 pm at Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner

Encounter magnificent creatures from the wilds of your imagination as their quirky human caretaker tries to teach them new tricks in this colorful show from CactusHead Puppets!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3-7
Mixed puppetry styles, including table top and direct manipulation

July 25 (Fri): 8:00 pm at Allerton Overlook

Experience shadow puppetry by firelight! Masters of a traditional form of shadow puppetry from Kerala, India will perform scenes from the dramatic epic Ramayana, complete with scenes of battles, trickery, and the natural world.

Recommended for everyone age 4+
Shadow puppetry

July 26 (Sat) 2025: 12:00 pm at Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner

Join Cow and Mouse in planting their favorite foods, and learn about farming and healthy soil in this interactive tale.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3 - 8
Hand and rod puppets

Aug 2 (Sat) 2025: 12:00 pm at Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner

Go on a pink and furry adventure with Bella and her friends through a beautiful garden to meet silly bugs, creepy-crawlers, and musical surprises!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 2 - 5
Mixed puppetry styles: Muppet-style, table top, and rod puppets

Aug 9 (Sat) 2025: 12:00 pm at Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner

Go on a pink and furry adventure with Bella and her friends through a beautiful garden to meet silly bugs, creepy-crawlers, and musical surprises!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 2 - 5
Mixed puppetry styles: Muppet-style, table top, and rod puppets

Aug 16 (Sat) 2025: 12:00 pm at Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner

Join puppeteer, ukulele rockstar, and all around funny guy Harry LaCoste for his family-friendly variety show!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 2 - 7
Hand puppets, live music, and more

August 21 (Thu) 2025: 10:30 am at TADPole10, at the Tadpole Playground in the Boston Common

Encounter magnificent creatures from the wilds of your imagination as their quirky human caretaker tries to teach them new tricks in this colorful show from CactusHead Puppets!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3-7
Mixed puppetry styles, including table top and direct manipulation

Aug 23 (Sat) 2025: 12:00 pm at Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner

Encounter magnificent creatures from the wilds of your imagination as their quirky human caretaker tries to teach them new tricks in this colorful show from CactusHead Puppets!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3-7
Mixed puppetry styles, including table top and direct manipulation