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Skirball Cultural Center

Skirball Puppet Festival

Kids and Families | Special Event

A child stares excitedly at a red dragon puppet in the courtyard.

Photo by Mercie Ghimire.

Discover pockets of fun as you move between performances big and small from some of Southern California’s premier puppetry acts. Puppets of all shapes and sizes can't wait to meet you!

This is a past program

This program took place on
Sunday, April 26, 12:00–5:00 pm

About the Festival

Inspired by awe and wonder found aboard Noah’s Ark, let your imagination run wild as you spend the day soaring and stomping alongside colorful animals and eclectic creatures!

Puppets of all shapes and sizes will delight and surprise as you move between performances by premier puppetry acts found in Southern California and across the country.

While you’re here, enjoy live music, learn from expert puppeteers to hone your craft, discover Noah’s Ark animals as they pop up across the campus, and make sure to design a puppet of your own to bring your stories to life! 
 

"The fun and excitement never stops! The puppeteers are always so amazing and engaging."

Mother holding young daughter dancing and smiling outside during a festival

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