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 puppet shows at one of the Puppet Wagon’s 16 weekly stops. Shows are free and for all ages.
Watch for the puppet wagon in Apple Valley’s Freedom Days parade on July 4. Shows may be canceled due weather or unforeseen issues. Scan the QR code below or visit www.bit.ly/puppetwagonupdates to sign up for email or text updates. Cancellations will also be posted on the Apple Valley Parks & Recreation Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AppleValleyParks.
Spark! Puppet Shows 2024
Free puppet shows last about 20 minutes and feature a fun theme each week.
June 17 - August 2
Monday
10:45 a.m. (Only June 24, July 8, July 22) Outside Cascade Bay - 1360 Civic Center Dr
6:00 p.m. Wescott Library – 1340 Wescott Road
Tuesday
10:00 a.m. Woodhaven Park (Upper) - 3935 Beryl Road
11:15 a.m. Central Park - 1501 Central Parkway
Wednesday*
10:00 a.m. Trapp Farm Park - 841 Wilderness Run Road
11:15 a.m. Destination All Play at Woodhaven Park - 1950 Gold Trail
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 June 19, July 4, July 5
Spark! in the Park - Thursdays 6:15 p.m.
Puppets & Guest Entertainers
June 20 - Quarry Park – 3340 Coachman Road
June 27 - Meadowland Park – 4380 Beaver Dam Road
July 11 - Holz Farm Park – 4669 Manor Drive
July 18 - Caponi Art Park - 1220 Diffley Road
July 25 – Wescott Station - 3670 Ridgewood Drive (From Elrene Rd, turn on Windtree Dr, turn left on Ridgewood Dr. Parking is on the street)
August 1 – Blackhawk Park – 1629 Murphy Parkway
Locations subject to change.
ASL Interpreted puppet shows:
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.
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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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