Activities for Kids

Give Them a Hand: NYC’s Best Puppet Shows

It's not your imagination: these things are everywhere lately. Here's where to catch the best ones in town!

By Rachel Sokol September 25, 2017

If you haven’t noticed, puppets are kind of a big deal right now. From a permanent exhibit celebrating one of the masters of the form, to tons of new productions, and perennial favorites, NYC is a real puppet town this season. No matter your child’s age or puppet preferences — colorful and fuzzy, classic marionettes, funky and fun — there’s a place to catch a high quality show. Click through to see some of NYC’s top spots for puppets!

For Puppets That Come to You: CityParks PuppetMobile

In the summer and fall, the magic of the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre hits the road via the CityParks PuppetMobile. The PuppetMobile travels throughout the five boroughs stopping in parks, playgrounds and rec centers to perform. Beyond professional marionette performances, puppet making workshops are offered to teach kids about the craft and give them the opportunity to make their own hand-powered friend. This year’s production is the PuppetMobile original, Cinderella
Samba, a twist on the classic fairy tale.

CityParks PuppetMobile
Various locations
Online: cityparksfoundation.org

photo: Fatima Schoenfelder/CityParks
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