Schedule of the Event:

March 22, 2025

Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm

A Day of Puppetry

Explore a world of creativity as puppet makers and performers share their unique designs with families of all ages! Visit displays from talented artists, see incredible puppets up close, and learn about the process behind their creation. With hands-on workshops, puppet-making activities, and live demonstrations, it’s a fun and inspiring event for kids and adults alike! All ages Welcome. Free of Cost.

Location: The Academy, 33 Academy St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

March 22, 2025

Uncanny Valley Puppet Slam

Get ready for a night of bold, bite-sized performances that push the boundaries of puppetry! Featuring a lineup of talented artists, each bringing their unique vision to life, this is puppetry like you’ve never seen before—funny, strange, moving, and strictly for grown-ups. From the wildly absurd to the deeply provocative, these short pieces promise an evening full of surprises, creativity, and adult-only humor.

Adult Audience | $15 Online | $20 Door

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Time: 7:00pm

Location: Ritz Theater, 107 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550

March 23, 2025

Magnificent Monster Circus

Come one, come all, to a circus like no other! Encounter magnificent creatures from the wilds of your imagination as their quirky human caretaker tries to teach them new tricks. Kids can lend a hand to Eustice the Unicycling Unimonster, make friends with a Fiery Fanged Worm, cheer for Agnes the many-legged Acropod, and more! This colorful, silly, multi-sensory show full of friendly monsters is a perfect match for young audiences.

For Kids and Families | $5 Members | $8 Non-Members

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Time: 2:00pm

Location: Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum, 75 N Water St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

March 25, 2025

Waffle And Friends

Waffle and Friends is an entertaining, half-hour puppet variety show. With a fun, modern twist on a classic tale, catchy original music, and adorable puppets, your audience is sure to have a blast! Waffle, the lovable dog emcee, introduces his friends (in varying puppet styles) to perform entertaining skits that last under 5 minutes, keeping your audience engaged and entertained throughout the entire show. A fuzzy creature, some musical bugs, a witty owl who loves to tell jokes, and even an energetic chicken who loves to exercise, have all come along to sing and perform for your enjoyment. Whether you love to sing, move, or just play along, this fun and educational performance is sure to ignite your imagination.

For Kids and Families | Free, Registration Required.

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Time: 4:30pm

Location: Cornwall Public Library, 395 Hudson Street, Cornwall, NY 12518

March 29, 2025

Cardboard Explosion!

A series of captivating tales unfold through the magic of cardboard and the boundless power of imagination. With help from the audience, puppeteer Brad Shur takes the simplest of materials—plain cardboard shapes—and skillfully transforms them into an array of expressive and elaborate puppet characters. As each story develops, these characters move, interact, and surprise, proving that with a little creativity, even the most ordinary materials can become something extraordinary.

For Kids and Families | Free, Registration Required.

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Time: 3:00pm

Location: Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508

April 5, 2025

Monster Intelligence

Melvin the Monster is another year older but still not old enough for his license to scream! His birthday wish changes that, and the Division for Monster Screams grants his wish on the condition of his passing a test. Learning this new information can be difficult for Melvin, and he sets off on a quest of self-discovery with his friend Red the Rat by his side. Populated by a cast of friendly, colorful monster characters and original songs from rock-and-roll, to classical, jazz, pop and Broadway standards, this is a journey you will never forget.

For Kids and Families | Free.

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Time: 11:00am

Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand Street, Newburgh, NY 12550

April 12, 2025

Jim Henson’s The Frog Prince Screening with live puppet demonstration and workshop

Join us for a special screening of The Muppets’ Frog Prince, featuring a live puppetry demonstration by Dov Manley of Up in Arms Puppets! After the show, dive into a hands-on workshop where you can create your very own frog puppet to take home. Perfect for all ages!

All Ages Welcome | Pay what you’d like.

Time: 2:00pm

Location: Orpheum Theatre, 156 Main Street, Saugerties, NY 12477

Date: March 22 - April 12, 2025

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