Puppets in the Park at Hollyhock House

Bob Baker Marionette Theater is bringing its puppets outdoors for one more free Sunday morning on the west lawn of Hollyhock House in Barnsdall Art Park. Presented with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, this final date in the Puppets in the Park series features a 30-minute Hallowe'en Spooktacular show filled with friendly, seasonal marionette magic.

There are two chances to catch the show, at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM, and each performance is followed by an hour of hands-on family art activities. Kids can sing along with the puppets, then roll up their sleeves to make something creative of their own. It is a lovely, low-key way to introduce young children to live puppetry, which is the Bob Baker company's specialty.

The setting adds a bit of history, too. Hollyhock House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, was commissioned by Aline Barnsdall, a producer of children's theater who later gave Barnsdall Art Park to the city. Watching a puppet show on her lawn feels like a fitting tribute.

No RSVP is needed. Bring a blanket and arrive early, because lawn space is limited and the gates open at 9:00 AM. Everything happens outdoors, the inside of the house is closed during the event, and pets are not allowed.

📅 Dates & Times

Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (gates open at 9:00 AM)

Puppet shows: 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Family art activities: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

📍 Venue

Performances take place outdoors on the west lawn of Hollyhock House at the top of the hill in Barnsdall Art Park.

Hollyhock House at Barnsdall Art Park

4800 Hollywood Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90027

👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👦🏻‍👦🏻 Age Requirement

All ages are welcome.

The short puppet show and art activities are especially well suited to toddlers, preschoolers and young school-age kids.

🎟️ Tickets/Price

This event is free.

No RSVP is needed. Lawn space is limited.

🍔 Food

Picnicking is welcome in Barnsdall Art Park. Food and drinks are not permitted inside the museum, which is closed during this event.

🚙 Parking

Free but limited parking is available in Barnsdall Art Park at the top and bottom of the hill and along the upper perimeter road.

Accessible parking is available at the top of the hill in the Hollyhock House motor court and on the Upper Road.

The Metro B Line Vermont/Sunset station and DASH Hollywood routes stop nearby.

🌐 Website Link

Bob Baker Marionette Theater: Puppets in the Park

🧭 Directions

Click on the “Google” map for directions.

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