Calendar of Events
Our programming includes many art classes and events both free and paid for anyone who is passionate about puppetry! Events are typically hosted at different venues around Minneapolis, and include offerings that are all ages, family friendly, as well as programs for kids, tweens and teens. You can subscribe to our enewsletter and stay up to date on all we have to offer.
The Agency of Tiny Tourism with Felicia Cooper
Come visit your favorite places all in one room as an interactive display! “The Agency for Tiny Tourism” is a community-sourced tour of personally significant landmarks, culminating in a dioramic tour of these places in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Agency of Tiny Tourism with Felicia Cooper
Come visit your favorite places all in one room as an interactive display! “The Agency for Tiny Tourism” is a community-sourced tour of personally significant landmarks, culminating in a dioramic tour of these places in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Agency of Tiny Tourism with Felicia Cooper
Come visit your favorite places all in one room as an interactive display! “The Agency for Tiny Tourism” is a community-sourced tour of personally significant landmarks, culminating in a dioramic tour of these places in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Celebrate Earth Day - Spring Pop-Up Fundraiser
Come celebrate Earth Day with HOBT! Make puppets from recyclable materials and have a picnic. This is a first in a series of our pop-up Fundraisers. Your presence and contributions will help us continue to bring the magic of puppetry to our community. Don't miss out on this fun family event! Due to rain, we will meet at the Avalon Theatre. Register at: https://www.hobt.org/tickets/p/spring-fundraiser
Spring Storytime Tour
We are taking story time on tour! Bring Story time to your backyard or nearby park!
HOBT Puppet storyteller Chelly Beaver will be telling Spring-themed stories during the months of May. Email ekotlyar@hobt.org for more info or register here.
First Saturday Puppet Storytime
We host a free puppet story hour every 1st Saturday of the month.
Mother's Day Brunch and Puppet
Calling all Familes! Come celebrate your cregivers: moms, aunts, grandmas, sisters, dads and anyone else who is special in your life! Open to all! we will make simple hand puppets and enjoy some brunchy snacks and beverages. Tickets at: https://www.hobt.org/book/p/mothers-day-brunch-and-puppet5px7h
Touch Considered with Michael Sommers
Artists of all levels are welcome! 16+ Free. Registration required.
Teaching Puppetry in the Classroom
Come join HOBT artists Tara Fahay, Lizz Windnagel and Felicia Cooper, as they share their experience of teaching puppetry in the classroom!
First Saturday Puppet Storytime
We host a free puppet story hour every 1st Saturday of the month.
HOBT Summer Puppet Camp: June Session
HOBT Puppet Camp will take place June 9-13, 2025 and August 25-29, 2025! Your child will be able to explore the materials and create with others.
HOBT Summer Puppet Camp: August Session
HOBT Puppet Camp will take place June 9-13, 2025 and August 25-29, 2025! Your child will be able to explore the materials and create with others.
Puppet Mechanisms with Kurt Hunter
Artists of all levels are welcome! 16+ Free. Registration required.
First Saturday Puppet Storytime
We host a free puppet story hour every 1st Saturday of the month.
Clay Sculpting workshop with Gustavo Boada
Artists of all levels are welcome! 16+ Free. Registration required.
World Puppetry Day
Join the Twin Cities Puppetry Guild and the Minnesota Puppetry Community in celebrating World Puppetry Day!
Hosted by HOBT on March 15
10a-1p Tabling/Workshops by Puppet Union, Puppet Guild, MayDay Cohort, Phantom Loss and Kurt Hunter
1p-2p Puppet Slam!
2p-3p Pizza
Come Join us!!
Toddler Puppet and Music Time
Join Chelly and her sidekick Turnip the Dog for 8 weeks of music, movement, stories and puppets!
Weird Stuff Only
One night only at the Avalon Theatre!! March 2nd, doors at 6, show at 7pm SHARP
Masks required because ALL our friends get to be in the room, ALWAYS.
The theme is 1-800-ALIENS, wear an inscrutable costume!
Tickets are sliding scale $15-$25 FEATURING: Alana Horton+Amital Shaver+Hannah Mackenzie-Margulies, SEE MORE PERSPECTIVE, and Orren Fen!! We might have a dance party after also!! The lineup is HOT HOT HOT!!
First Saturday Puppet Storytime
We host a free puppet story hour every 1st Saturday of the month.
Valentine’s Puppet Making
Looking for a fun activity for Valentine's Day? Join us for a puppet making workshop at the Avalon Theatre on February 15th 3-5p for two hours of puppet making, connections and light snacks.
Valentine’s Puppet Making
Looking for a fun activity for Valentine's Day? Join us for a puppet making workshop at the Avalon Theatre on Feb. 14th at 7-9p for two hours of puppet making, connections and light snacks.
First Saturday Puppet Storytime
We host a free puppet story hour every 1st Saturday of the month.
Puppet Building Workshop @ The Avalon
Come learn how to papier mâché, make a crankie, use recycled materials to create marionettes and more!
Stick Puppet Making Workshop
We host a free puppet art making event every 3rd Saturday of the month.
Puppet Building Workshop @ The Midtown Global Market
Come learn how to papier mâché, make a crankie, use recycled materials to create marionettes and more!
First Saturday Story Time
We host a free puppet story hour every 1st Saturday of the month.
Puppet Building Workshop @ The Avalon
Come learn how to papier mâché, make a crankie, use recycled materials to create marionettes and more!
Puppet Building Workshop @ The Midtown Global Market
Come learn how to papier mâché, make a crankie, use recycled materials to create marionettes and more!
Puppet Building Workshop @ The Midtown Global Market
Come make cup puppets with artist Lys Akerman-Frank.
Puppet Library Open Hours & Story Time
Join us for our twice monthly Puppet Library open hours and stay for story telling and art making.
Puppet Building Workshop @ The Midtown Global Market
Come learn how to papier mâché, make a crankie, use recycled materials to create marionettes and more!