Puppets in the Park at Hollyhock House

Date

July 12

Time

9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Cost

Free

Council District

City Council District 13
Event Schedule

Bob Baker Marionette Theater & Hollyhock House present PUPPETS IN THE PARK!

Join us for the first event in a series of FREE magical mornings on Hollyhock House’s west lawn!

Presented by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and Bob Baker Marionette Theater, the 30-minute “Traveling Jamboree” puppet shows and stay for art activities! 

A fitting stage for puppet shows, Hollyhock House was commissioned by Aline Barnsdall, a children's theater producer who gifted Barnsdall Art Park to the City of Los Angeles in 1927. Bring a blanket, sing along, and make art with us!

Free Sunday Shows!

 Performances: 9:30–10 am & 11–11:30 am (gates open at 9 am)

 Family art activities: 10–11 am & 11:30 am–12:30 pm

No RSVP needed. All activities will take place outside; interior spaces will be closed for this morning event. Lawn capacity is limited and pets aren't permitted. All activities will take place outside; interior spaces will be closed for this morning event. Self-guided house tours are offered Thursday–Saturday, 11 am–4 pm. Hollyhock House and all Barnsdall Art Park facilities are operated by the City's Department of Cultural Affairs.

And there is more to come!  Additional Puppets in the Park dates include:

July 12: Hooray LA 

September 27: Fiesta

October 18: Hallowe’en Spooktacular

Upcoming Events

July 16 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm -
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Hollyhock House Tours

Experience the interior of Hollyhock House at your own pace with a self-guided tour. Docents are on hand to provide information and answer questions.

July 16 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm -
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