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.
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.
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.
First Saturday Puppet Storytime
We host a free puppet story hour every 1st Saturday of the month.
Toddler Puppet and Music Time
Join Chelly and her sidekick Turnip the Dog for 8 weeks of music, movement, stories and puppets!
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.
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!
Puppet Building Workshop @ The Avalon
Come learn how to papier mâché, make a crankie, use recycled materials to create marionettes and more!