A collage of images of puppets from "The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow" by Frogtown mountain Puppeteers — **Trick or Treat 🎃**

Kick off October with a comedic version of a classic tale! ***The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow*** by Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers features 20 handcrafted **mouth-and-rod puppets, shadow puppetry** and **wickedly funny antics!**
Plus, **stay after the show** to enjoy a dress-up station, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, **and more!**

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Mainstage | Shows for Kids & Families

Oct 4

The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow by Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers

Oct 4 (Sat) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

In this comedic version of the classic Washington Irving tale, school teacher Ichabod Crane helps the Headless Horseman find a new head and a spookier image!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by 4 - 8
Mixed puppetry styles: rod, mouth and rod ("Muppet style"), and shadow

Oct 5

The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow by Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers

Oct 5 (Sun) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

In this comedic version of the classic Washington Irving tale, school teacher Ichabod Crane helps the Headless Horseman find a new head and a spookier image!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by 4 - 8
Mixed puppetry styles: rod, mouth and rod ("Muppet style"), and shadow

Oct 25

A Diwali Double Feature! by WonderSpark Puppets and The Culture Tree

Oct 25 (Sat) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

The brave prince Ram and his allies must rescue his kidnapped wife Sita from the evil King Ravan in this ancient Indian story from the Ramayana! This silly puppet show introduces children to the core characters and story of the Hindu festival Diwali.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3-7
Hand puppets

Oct 26

A Diwali Double Feature! by WonderSpark Puppets and The Culture Tree

Oct 26 (Sun) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3-7
Hand puppets

Nov 1

The Not-So-Spooky Ghost by WonderSpark Puppets

Nov 1 (Sat) 2025: 1:00 pm (PWYC)

A timid ghost, his skeleton father, and a mysterious scarecrow have lots of laughs in this all-ages Halloween puppet show.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3 - 6
Hand puppets

Nov 2

The Not-So-Spooky Ghost by WonderSpark Puppets

Nov 2 (Sun) 2025: 10:30 am

A timid ghost, his skeleton father, and a mysterious scarecrow have lots of laughs in this all-ages Halloween puppet show.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3 - 6
Hand puppets

Nov 8

The Loose Caboose by Harry LaCoste

Nov 8 (Sat) 2025: 10:30 am

When his caboose is stranded, a train engineer discovers puppet characters and enchanting musical stories inside a suitcase!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3 – 7
Hand puppets and live music

Nov 9

The Loose Caboose by Harry LaCoste

Nov 9 (Sun) 2025: 10:30 am

When his caboose is stranded, a train engineer discovers puppet characters and enchanting musical stories inside a suitcase!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3 – 7
Hand puppets and live music

Nov 11

The Loose Caboose by Harry LaCoste

Nov 11 (Tues) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm — Veteran’s Day!

When his caboose is stranded, a train engineer discovers puppet characters and enchanting musical stories inside a suitcase!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3 – 7
Hand puppets and live music

Nov 15

Jokes with Josue + The Tales of Turtle Boy by Emmanuel Elpenord

Nov 15 (Sat) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Join us for an interactive double feature, with plenty of adventure, jokes, and Haitian folklore!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 10
Marionettes

Nov 16

Jokes with Josue + The Tales of Turtle Boy by Emmanuel Elpenord

Nov 16 (Sun) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Join us for an interactive double feature, with plenty of adventure, jokes, and Haitian folklore!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 10
Marionettes

Nov 22

Little Red Riding Hood! by Lucky Duck Puppets

Nov 22 (Sat) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm (PWYC)

Come along with Lucky Duck and his friends from the Fairy Tale Forest in this interactive, silly rendition of this classic story.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 2 - 9
Hand, hand and rod, and rod puppets

Nov 23

Little Red Riding Hood! by Lucky Duck Puppets

Nov 23 (Sun) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Come along with Lucky Duck and his friends from the Fairy Tale Forest in this interactive, silly rendition of this classic story.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 2 - 9
Hand, hand and rod, and rod puppets

Nov 28

Hansel and Gretel by Tanglewood Marionettes

Nov 28 (Fri) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm

While lost in the woods, Hansel and Gretel encounter many challenges (including a witch!) and must call upon their inner reserves to make it through in this beautiful adaptation.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 9
Marionettes

Nov 29

Hansel and Gretel by Tanglewood Marionettes

Nov 29 (Sat) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

While lost in the woods, Hansel and Gretel encounter many challenges (including a witch!) and must call upon their inner reserves to make it through in this beautiful adaptation.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 9
Marionettes

Nov 30

Hansel and Gretel by Tanglewood Marionettes

Nov 30 (Sun) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

While lost in the woods, Hansel and Gretel encounter many challenges (including a witch!) and must call upon their inner reserves to make it through in this beautiful adaptation.

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 9
Marionettes

Dec 6

The Trolls and the Tree: An Environmental Fable by Margaret Moody Puppets

Dec 6 (Sat) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm (PWYC)

When two trolls take care of the fairies’ garden, they have to decide what’s more important — their deluxe toaster or the fairies’ cherished tree?

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 10
Hand puppets and live lute music

Dec 7

The Trolls and the Tree: An Environmental Fable by Margaret Moody Puppets

Dec 7 (Sun) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

When two trolls take care of the fairies’ garden, they have to decide what’s more important — their deluxe toaster or the fairies’ cherished tree?

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 10
Hand puppets and live lute music

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Dec 13

Hanukkats by Talking Hands Theatre

Dec 13 (Sat) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

How do you play dreidel and why? Join Ziva the cat as she goes back to the time of the first Hanukkah to recover the missing letters on her dreidel!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 2 - 9
Hand puppets

Dec 14

Hanukkats by Talking Hands Theatre

Dec 14 (Sun) 2025: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

How do you play dreidel and why? Join Ziva the cat as she goes back to the time of the first Hanukkah to recover the missing letters on her dreidel!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 2 - 9
Hand puppets

Dec 19

Holiday Sing-Along! by Sarah Nolen & Phil Berman

Dec 19 (Fri) 2025: 4:00 pm

Celebrate the season with a family-friendly sing-along featuring dancing snowmen, jingle bells, and lots of snowy fun!