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2023 Puppet Shows in the South Metro

By Jodi Lorence, Macaroni Kid Publisher May 24, 2023

Grab a blanket or lawn chair and come to the Puppet Shows in the community. What a fun way to get outdoors while enjoying a fun performance. Have a great summer! 


Apple Valley Puppet Wagon

Join us for a summer of fun-filled puppetshows at one of the Puppet Wagon’s 16weekly stops. Shows are free and for all ages.Watch for the puppet wagon in Apple Valley’sFreedom Days parade on July 4.Shows may be canceled due weather orunforeseen issues. Cancellations will be posted on the Apple Valley Parks &Recreation Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AppleValleyParks.

Eagan Puppet Wagon

Spark! Puppet Shows 2023

Free puppet shows last about 20 minutes and feature a fun theme each week.

June 20 - August 4

Monday

  • 3:30  p.m.                                           Quarry Park - 3340 Coachman Road
  • 6:00  p.m.                                           Wescott Library – 1340 Wescott Road

Tuesday*

  • 10:30  a.m.                                          Woodhaven Park (Upper) - 3935 Beryl Road
  • 11:45  a.m.                                          Central Park - 1501 Central Parkway

Wednesday

  • 10:00 a.m.                                           Trapp Farm Park  -  841 Wilderness Run Road
  • 11:15 a.m.                                           Cinnamon Ridge Park - 4480 Slater Road

Thursday            

  • 10:00 a.m.                                           Moonshine Park – 1317 Jurdy Road
  • 11:15 a.m.                                           Bridle Ridge - 3990 Elrene Road
  • 6:15 p.m                                              Spark! in the Park – various locations (see details below)

Friday

  • 10:00 a.m.                                           Lebanon Hills Regional Park – 860 Cliff Road
  • 11:15 a.m.                                           Ridgecliff Park – 1750 Covington Lane

* No shows Tuesday, July 4

Spark! in the Park - Thursdays 6:15 p.m.

Puppets & Live Musical Entertainment

June 22 - Eagan Art House grounds – 3981 Lexington Ave. S.

June 29 - Meadowland Park –  4380 Beaver Dam Road

July 6 - Blackhawk Park -  1629 Murphy Parkway

July 13 - Holz Farm Park –  4669 Manor Drive

July 20 –  Wescott Station - 3670 Ridgewood Drive (From Elrene Rd, turn on Windtree Dr, turn left on Ridgewood Dr. Parking is on the street)

July 27 - Blackhawk Park - 1629 Murphy Parkway

August 3 – Eagan Art House grounds – 3981 Lexington Ave. S.

Dates & locations subject to change.

Lakeville Puppet Wagon

Join us this summer as our friends Sparky, Skip the Drip and the puppet crew explore the world around us, our role in keeping it clean and more! Each week will feature silly antics from the puppets and activities for the audience. Bring your blanket or lawn chairs, relax and enjoy the shows.


















Rosemount Puppets in the Parks

Come join the Rosemount Puppet Wagon as our puppeteers bring laughter and fun into your summer days in the parks. Gather your friends and family and enjoy the entertaining and educational puppet shows all summer long. New plays are performed each week,so plan on spending your Friday mornings in the parks at this FREE community event.






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