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 20weekly 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. Scan the QR code below orvisit www.bit.ly/puppetwagonupdates to signup for email or text updates. Cancellations willalso be posted on the Apple Valley Parks &Recreation Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AppleValleyParks.
Spark! Puppet Shows 2025
Free puppet shows last about 20 minutes and feature a fun theme each week.
In the case of inclement weather, please call the weather hotline at 651-675-5511, option 1.
- 2025 Schedule: June 16 August 8. No shows June 19, July 4
- Daytime Shows:
- Mondays, 10:45 a.m. @ Cascade Bay; 12:00 p.m. @ Patrick Eagan Park
- Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. @ Woodhaven Park (Upper); 11:15 a.m. @ Central Park
- Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. @ Trapp Farm Park; 11:15 a.m. @ Destination All Play
- Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. @ Moonshine Park; 11:15 a.m. @ Bridle Ridge Park
- Fridays, 10:00 a.m. @ Lebanon Hills Regional Park; 11:15 a.m. @ Ridgecliff Park
- Evening Shows:
- Mondays, 6:00 p.m. @ Wescott Library
- Thursdays, 6:15 p.m. various locations (6 weeks)
Locations
Below are the locations that Spark! Puppet shows will be performed. Click on the address for directions to each site.
- Cascade Bay
- Woodhaven Park
- Central Park
- Trapp Farm Park
- Destination All Play
- Moonshine Park
- Bridle Ridge Park
- Lebanon Hills Regional Park
- Patrick Eagan Park
- Ridgecliff Park
- Westcott Library
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
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