Puppet Show Birthday Parties
A puppet show birthday party is a birthday party your child (and their friends!) will never forget!
You and your guests will enjoy a private puppet show in our kid-friendly theater, one of Boston’s best kids birthday party venues! After the show, head to our colorful, kid-friendly lobby for cake, pizza, and presents. And, we make things easy by doing all the clean-up, so you can head home when the festivities are over.
We are proud to have been named “Best Kids’ Birthday Venue” by Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston and Boston Parents Paper’s Boston Family Favorites.
Planning Your Party
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A private puppet show for up to 50 people (including children and adults)
A birthday greeting from the puppeteer
Private use of our lobby to have your cake and refreshments, and to play with our puppets! (Total rental time is 2 hours, including guest arrival and the show)
Staff to set up and clean up your party
Use of our tables, chairs, and tablecloths — and a happy birthday banner!
Paper goods (plates, napkins, cutlery, and cups)
Access to our kitchenette and refrigerator for your refreshments
Plus, a 15% discount for the birthday party family at the puppet store — perfect for puppet-themed party favors and gifts!
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Refreshments
Any games or activities you would like to have at the party
Party favors
Family and friends!
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Birthday parties start at $600 for 20 guests, and we can accommodate up to 50. (Guests include children and adults).
Rates vary depending on party size, show, date, and time. For detailed rates for a specific show, click on the date and time after the show’s description in the Book A Puppet Show Birthday Party section below!
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We encourage you to book your birthday party 4-8 weeks in advance.
Birthday parties must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance.
Preferred date not available? Or, want to have your party at a different location?
Touring performances for birthday parties are also available! We’ll bring the puppets to you for a unique party experience.
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Book a Puppet Show Birthday Party
Choose a date and time below to book your party — you will be redirected to our ticketing service website to complete your purchase. If you have questions during the booking process, the Box Office is ready to help! Simply email them at boxoffice@puppetshowplace.org for assistance.
January Birthday Parties
January 11 | NEST: A Multi-lingual Story for Ages 1 – 6 by Happy Theater
A baby bird goes on a voyage of growth, flight, and the changing seasons in this heartwarming story.
This gentle, colorful show includes a celebration of languages, introducing numbers 1-2-3-4 and simple words like Nest, Chick, Bird, and Butterfly in English, French, Spanish, and Russian! The audience will even be invited to share a few words in other languages they know...
All ages welcome, recommended for 1 - 6
Hand puppetry and live music
Click to Book Your Party: Jan 11 at 3:00 pm SOLD OUT
January 18 & 19 | The Light House by Happy Theater
On an island in a faraway sea, a little girl tends a lighthouse and never ever smiles… Until one day, when she must set out for the horizon beyond the sea! With live ukulele tunes, a ticklish octopus, and a little help from the audience, this interactive shadow puppetry tale celebrates kindness, magic adventures, and friendship.
All ages welcome, recommended for 3 - 8
Shadow puppetry and interactive performance
Click to Book Your Party: Jan 18 at 3:00 pm SOLD OUT | Jan 19 at 3:00 pm SOLD OUT
January 25 & 26 | The Ice River: A Monkey King Tale by Galapagos Puppets & Jimmy Zhao Chinese Music Ensemble
Join mischievous Monkey King in saving a village from a hungry river monster! Beautiful Bu Dai Xi puppets, live music performed on erhu, flute, and percussion, and expressive silk scarves bring to life this episode of the classic Chinese adventure story Journey to the West.
Recommended for all ages, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 10
Bu Dai Xi hand puppetry and live music
Click to Book Your Party: Jan 25 at 3:00 pm SOLD OUT | Jan 26 at 3:00 pm
February Birthday Parties
February 1 & 2 | The Loose Caboose by Harry LaCoste
photo by Tess Scheflan
A train engineer finds his caboose has disconnected and is stranded without an engine! To pass the time while waiting for the engine's return, the engineer peeks through the suitcases left behind to discover delightful puppet characters and enchanting musical stories.
All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3 - 7
Hand puppets and live music
Click to Book Your Party: Feb 1 at 3:00 pm SOLD OUT | Feb 2 at 3:00 pm SOLD OUT
February 8 & 9 | Puccini the Dreamcat & Other Fairy Tales by Midnight Radio Show
Join "bona fide fairy princess" Charlotte Lily Gaspard for enchanting original fairytales, stories of the galaxies, and songs! Shadow puppetry breathes life into these delightful short stories of adventure and friendship.
All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by 4 – 10
Shadow puppetry and music
Click to Book Your Party: Feb 8 at 3:00 pm SOLD OUT | Feb 9 at 3:00 pm SOLD OUT
February 15 | Jeghetto’s Workshop: A Marionette Variety Show by Jeghetto's Entertainment
Whimsical marionette lions, recycled dinosaurs, and found-object “moving sculptures” — enter the wonderful world of Jeghetto’s workshop!
All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3 - 10
Marionettes and rod puppets
Click to Book Your Party: Feb 15 at 3:00 pm SOLD OUT
February 22 & 23 | The Loose Caboose by Harry LaCoste
A train engineer finds his caboose has disconnected and is stranded without an engine! To pass the time while waiting for the engine's return, the engineer peeks through the suitcases left behind to discover delightful puppet characters and enchanting musical stories.
All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3 - 7
Hand puppets and live music
Click to Book Your Party: Feb 22 at 3:00 pm SOLD OUT | Feb 23 at 3:00 pm SOLD OUT
March Birthday Parties
March 8 & 9 | I Love Tacos by Paper Heart Puppets
Join Coati and a cast of Mexican wildlife for three original stories celebrating tacos and the place they were created. Get ready for magical quetzal birds, taco monsters, and the mystery of the volcano rabbit and his ultimate salsa!
All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 8
Hand puppetry
Click to Book Your Party: Mar 8 at 3:00 pm SOLD OUT | Mar 9 at 3:00 pm SOLD OUT
March 15, 16, 22, 23 | The Amazing Story Machine by Doppelskope & Sandglass Theater
When the Grimm family’s fabulous contraption malfunctions, they have to invent a new way of storytelling on the spot, with some help from the audience! The Grimms explore some of their favorite fairy tales, including “The Hare and the Hedgehog,” “Hansel and Gretel,” and “The Brave Little Tailor.”
All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 10
Mixed puppetry styles and live music
Click to Book Your Party: Mar 15 at 3:00 pm | Mar 16 at 3:00 pm | Mar 22 at 3:00 pm SOLD OUT | Mar 23 at 3:00 pm
March 29 & 30 + April 5 & 6 | Little Big Eye by Works With Water
Dive beneath the ocean’s sparkly surface to a wild and dripping-wet world — featuring actual underwater puppets! With the help of an Octopus spirit guide, our little hero discovers the unique power of Big Eye fish: by acting as a community, Little Big Eye and his family can dazzle and confuse predators — and ultimately save the day by shining together!
Puppet Showplace Theater's Incubator Program is proud to present the world premiere of this new, underwater version of Little Big Eye!
All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 – 8
Underwater puppetry, mixed puppetry styles, and original music
Click to Book Your Party: Mar 29 at 3:00 pm | Mar 30 at 3:00 pm | Apr 5 at 3:00 pm | Apr 6 at 3:00 pm
Looking to book a party for a future date? Please email the box office for assistance at boxoffice@puppetshowplace.org.
