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Sep
19
Sat
2026
Bear Frolics @ Puppetry Arts Institute
Sep 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bear Frolics @ Puppetry Arts Institute

Puppetry Arts Institute presents “Bear Frolics,” performed by Kraig Kensinger, on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11 a.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence. Bear Puppets of all kinds (including a visit by Big Mama Bear) perform and entertain.

Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net

Bear Frolics @ Puppetry Arts Institute
Sep 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bear Frolics @ Puppetry Arts Institute

Puppetry Arts Institute presents “Bear Frolics,” performed by Kraig Kensinger, on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence. Bear Puppets of all kinds (including a visit by Big Mama Bear) perform and entertain.

Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net

Nov
14
Sat
2026
Nacho and Yoyo’s Escapades @ Puppetry Arts Institute
Nov 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Nacho and Yoyo's Escapades @ Puppetry Arts Institute

Puppetry Arts Institute presents “Nacho and Yoyo’s Escapades,” performed by Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre, on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence. A bilingual Spanish/English puppet show.

Lupita and her brother, Juanito, get up early and take their pet chihuahua along to watch the circus train come into town. Yoyo the monkey jumps off the train, and he and Nacho, the chihuahua, run off together. What kind of mischief will they get into? Will the children find them? Will they make Yoyo go back to the circus?

Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net

Nacho and Yoyo’s Escapades @ Puppetry Arts Institute
Nov 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Nacho and Yoyo's Escapades @ Puppetry Arts Institute

Puppetry Arts Institute presents “Nacho and Yoyo’s Escapades,” performed by Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre, on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence. A bilingual Spanish/English puppet show.

Lupita and her brother, Juanito, get up early and take their pet chihuahua along to watch the circus train come into town. Yoyo the monkey jumps off the train, and he and Nacho, the chihuahua, run off together. What kind of mischief will they get into? Will the children find them? Will they make Yoyo go back to the circus?

Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net

Dec
5
Sat
2026
The Littlest Angel @ Puppetry Arts Institute
Dec 5 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Littlest Angel @ Puppetry Arts Institute

Puppetry Arts Institute presents “The Littlest Angel,” performed by Kraig Kensinger and Company, on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 11 a.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence.

Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net

Dec
12
Sat
2026
The Littlest Angel @ Puppetry Arts Institute
Dec 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Littlest Angel @ Puppetry Arts Institute

Puppetry Arts Institute presents “The Littlest Angel,” performed by Kraig Kensinger and Company, on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 11 a.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence.

Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net

Dec
19
Sat
2026
The Littlest Angel @ Puppetry Arts Institute
Dec 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Littlest Angel @ Puppetry Arts Institute

Puppetry Arts Institute presents “The Littlest Angel,” performed by Kraig Kensinger and Company, on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 11 a.m. at 11025 E. Winner Road in Independence.

Admission is $5 per person (ages 2 and under admitted free). For reservations or information call 816-833-9777 or email pai@att.net