Aug 29 (Sat) 2026: 12:00 pm at Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner in the Boston Common

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, live music, and more

Aug 22 (Sat) 2026: 12:00 pm at Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner 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!

Recommended for ages 3 - 7
Mixed puppetry styles, including table top and direct manipulation

Aug 15 (Sat) 2026: 12:00 pm at Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner in the Boston Common

A pajama-clad unicyclist careens on stage, suitcase in tow. Unpacking, ze introduces the audience to a whimsical world of clothes-pin towers, erratic toothbrushes & gargantuan grins!

All ages welcome!
Juggling, puppetry, and more

Aug 13 (Thu) 2026: 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!

Recommended for ages 3 - 7
Mixed puppetry styles, including table top and direct manipulation

Aug 8 (Sat) 2026: 12:00 pm at Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner in the Boston Common

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

Recommended for ages 3 - 7
Object puppetry, live actors, and original music

Aug 1 (Sat) 2026: 12:00 pm at Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner 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!

Recommended for ages 3 - 7
Mixed puppetry styles, including table top and direct manipulation

Jul 25 (Sat) 2026: 12:00 pm at Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner in the Boston Common

Join Pirate Kasandra and her puppet pals for an interactive high-seas adventure full of surprises, laughter, and treasure hunting!

Recommended for ages 5 - 8
Soft puppets

July 18 (Sat) 2026: 12:00 pm at Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner in the Boston Common

Party Animals follows five furry friends as they navigate the biggest social hurdle of their young lives — throwing their first party! Featuring incredibly catchy, original rock 'n' roll music.

Recommended for ages 5 - 10
Hand puppetry

July 11 (Sat) 2026: 12:00 pm at Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner in the Boston Common

A hilarious, hand-crafted farce inspired by the tradition of Punch and Judy puppet shows, featuring a hungry alligator, peppy cheerleaders, and more!

Recommended for ages 4 - 10
Hand puppetry

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

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 1 (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 1 (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 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