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2016 Puppet Shows

June 23, 2016
Soon the kids will be out of school and what a fun way to spend part of the day is at a puppet show. I still remember going to puppet shows when I was a kid. What a fun community get together. All the puppet shows are free and open to the public.

Apple Valley's 2016 Puppet Show Schedule
When: June 20 - August 12, 2016
NO PUPPET SHOW or AROMA ART PROJECT on Monday July 4th
Watch for the puppets in Apple Valley’s 4th of July – Freedom Days Parade!
For additional information call the Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Department at
952-953-2300.

Mondays
**11:15am @ Westview Elementary, 225 Garden View Drive (near parking lot)
1:00pm @ Valley Middle Park 1040 Baldwin Drive (near ball fields)
1:45pm @  Delaney Park 4745 147th Street West (near playground)
2:30pm  @ Kelley Park 6855 Fortino Street (near stage area)

Tuesdays
**9:30am @ Longridge Park, 15763 Hayes Trail (near playground)
**10:15am @ Apple Ponds Park, 15834 Garrett Drive (off Garrett Path)
**11:00am @ Regatta Park, 15596 Finch Avenue (near Fjord Avenue)
1:00pm @ Alimagnet Park, 211 Ridgeview Drive (near playground)
1:45pm @ Cedar Knolls Park, 17094 127th Street West (near parking lot)
2:30pm @ Heritage Park, 12852 Hamlet Ave. (path off Palomino Dr.)

Wednesdays
**9:30am @ Apple Grove Park, 14904 Hayes Road (behind Fire Station)
**10:15am @ Faith Park, 15539 Ferris Avenue (near ball field)
**11:00am @ Johnny Cake Ridge Pk-East, 5800 140th St. (off 142nd St, by Parking Lot)
1:00pm @ Cobblestone Park,15601Cobblestone Lake Pkwy (near Eagle Bay Drive)
1:45pm @ Kelley Park, 6855 Fortino Street (near stage area)
2:30pm Greenleaf Park, 13541 Flint Lane (near 134th Court West)
Thursdays
**9:30am Farquar Park, 13266 Pilot Knob Road (near playground)
**10:15am Tintah Park, 4839 142nd Street West (near playground)
**11:15am Redwood Park, 311 150th Street West (in front of building)
1:00pm Wildwood Park, 8266 137th Street West (near playground)
1:45pm Hagemeister Park, 13000 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd. (parking lot)
2:30pm Huntington Park, 12960 Diamond Path (near parking lot)
Fridays
**9:30am Briar Oaks Park, 12275 Safari Path (near playground)
**10:15am Nordic Park, 13161 Foliage Avenue (near playground)
**11:00am Cedar Isle Park, 14400 Freeport Tr. (playgrd. off Flagstone Tr.)
12:45pm Fred J. Largen Park, 7368 142nd Street West (near ball field)
1:30pm Galaxie Park, 13900 Galaxie Ave. (playgrd off Garrett Ave)
2:15pm Apple Valley Comm. Center, 14603 Hayes Road (East side by VAA Bldg.)

NOTE: Shows will be cancelled in the event of rain and will not be rescheduled.
 For cancellation information call 952-953-2399, Option #1, then #6.

**Aroma’s Art: stay after the morning show for a FREE Art Project. Please note which are notated with asterisks above.

AROMA’S ART – “Traveling Puppet Wagon Show’s FREE Craft”
Ages 2-6 with a parent
FREE PROGRAM to those who watch the Puppet Wagon Show! Aroma’s Art is scheduled immediately after the Puppet Show ends.
Please Note: Aroma’s Art will not be available if the Puppet Shows have been cancelled due to bad weather! There will be no make-ups scheduled... & no Aroma Art is scheduled on July 4th! 

Farmington's 2016 Puppet Wagon Schedule

When: June 17, 24; July 15, 22, and August 5
Fridays
9:00 a.m. @ Sach’s Park - Empire Township 
9:30 a.m. @ Anna’s Bananas 
10:00 a.m. @ Small World Learning Center 
10:30 a.m. @ Farmington Preserve Park 
11:00 a.m. @ Rambling River Park 
1:00 p.m. @ Hill Dee Park 
1:20 p.m. @ North Creek Park 
1:50 p.m. @ Lake Julia
2:20 p.m @ Evergreen Knoll Park 

Lakeville's 2016 Puppet Wagon Schedule 

When: June 20 - Aug. 5
About: Kermie the Frog, Chuck the Bunny, Myron and the whole puppet crew are waiting to entertain Lakeville children this summer. Bring your blanket or lawn chairs, relax and enjoy the shows. There will be no neighborhood performances July 8. Join the puppets on July 8 for a 2:15 p.m. performance at Aronson Park as part of Pan-O-Prog’s Youth Play Day. In case of inclement weather, call 952-985-4690, option #2, after 8:30 a.m. for information. 

Mondays
9:00 Greenridge
10:00 Michaud Park
11:00 Highview Heights

Tuesdays
9:00 Meadows
10:00 Prairie Lake
11:00 Antlers

Wednesdays
Noon Pioneer Plaza

Thursdays
9:00 Hypointe Crossing
10:00 Valley Lake
11:00 Foxborough 

Fridays

9:00 Cherryview
10:00 Village Creek
11:00 Chadwick