MARCH 22
10am – 2pm
A Day of Puppetry
ALL AGES FREE
The Trolley Barn | 489 Main St, Poughkeepsie
Explore a world of creativity as puppet makers and performers share their unique designs with families of all ages! Visit displays from talented artists, see incredible puppets up close, and learn about the process behind their creation. With hands-on workshops, puppet-making activities, and live demonstrations, it’s a fun and inspiring event for kids and adults alike!
MARCH 22
7pm
Uncanny Valley Puppet Slam
ADULT TICKETED
The Ritz Theater | 107 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550
Get ready for a night of bold, bite-sized performances that push the boundaries of puppetry! Featuring a lineup of talented artists, each bringing their unique vision to life, this is puppetry like you’ve never seen before—funny, strange, moving, and strictly for grown-ups. From the wildly absurd to the deeply provocative, these short pieces promise an evening full of surprises, creativity, and adult-only humor.
MARCH 23
2pm
Magnificent Monster Circus
ALL AGES TICKETED
Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum | 75 N Water St, Poughkeepsie
Come one, come all, to a circus like no other! Encounter magnificent creatures from the wilds of your imagination as their quirky human caretaker tries to teach them new tricks. Kids can lend a hand to Eustice the Unicycling Unimonster, make friends with a Fiery Fanged Worm, cheer for Agnes the many-legged Acropod, and more! This colorful, silly, multi-sensory show full of friendly monsters is a perfect match for young audiences.
$5 for members and $8 for non-members of the museum
MARCH 25
4:30pm
Waffle and Friends
ALL AGES FREE
Cornwall Public Library | 395 Hudson St, Cornwall, NY
Waffle & Friends is an entertaining, half-hour puppet variety show. With a fun, modern twist on a classic tale, catchy original music, and adorable puppets, your audience is sure to have a blast! Waffle, the lovable dog emcee, introduces his friends (in varying puppet styles) to perform entertaining skits that last under 5 minutes, keeping your audience engaged and entertained throughout the entire show. A fuzzy creature, some musical bugs, a witty owl who loves to tell jokes, and even an energetic chicken who loves to exercise, have all come along to sing and perform for your enjoyment. Whether you love to sing, move, or just play along, this fun and educational performance is sure to ignite your imagination.
MARCH 29
3pm
Cardboard Explosion!
ALL AGES FREE
Howland Cultural Center | 477 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508
Four original stories, brought to life using nothing but cardboard and the power of your imagination. With help from the audience, puppeteer Brad Shur transforms simple cardboard shapes into elaborate puppet characters, then brings them to life right before your eyes.
APRIL 5
11am
Monster Intelligence
ALL AGES PAY WHAT YOU LIKE
Newburgh Free Library | 124 Grand St, Newburgh, NY
Melvin the Monster is another year older but still not old enough for his license to scream! His birthday wish changes that, and the Division for Monster Screams grants his wish on the condition of his passing a test. Learning this new information can be difficult for Melvin, and he sets off on a quest of self discovery with his friend Red the Rat by his side.
Populated by a cast of friendly, colorful monster characters and original songs from rock-and-roll, to classical, jazz, pop and Broadway standards, this is a journey you will never forget.
APRIL 12
2pm
Jim Henson’s The Frog Prince Screening
with live puppet demonstration and workshop
ALL AGES PAY WHAT YOU LIKE
The Orpheum Theater | 156 Main St, Saugerties, NY
Join us for a special screening of The Muppets’ Frog Prince, featuring a live puppetry demonstration by Dov Manley of Up in Arms Puppets! After the show, dive into a hands-on workshop where you can create your very own frog puppet to take home. Perfect for all ages!