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Bonnie Christensen, Illustration for Rebus Riot. Gift of Emily Herder, daughter of the artist. © 1997 Bonnie Christensen.  

Winter Warmer: Slumber Party!

Artists & Authors
For Families
Performances
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Free with Museum admission.

As part of The Carle After Dark series, bring your pajamas to the Museum for a cozy slumber party! Families can gather around our glowing “fire,” snuggle up with blankets and friends, and enjoy magical storytimes perfect for winding down the day.

The evening continues with delightful shadow puppet shows by CactusHead Puppets, opportunities to create your own shadow puppets, and special offerings designed to enchant both the young and the young at heart.

Program Schedule

4–5:30 pm—Slumber Party

5:15–5:30 pm—CactusHead Puppets performance 

5:30–6:10 pm—Shadow puppet workshop

6:15–6:30 pm—CactusHead Puppets performance 

6:30–7:30 pm—Shadow puppet workshop

Who You'll Meet
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Cactus Head Puppets

CactusHead Puppets is a touring company based in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts. Known for their playful performance style and exuberant creativity, CactusHead tours throughout the Northeast with fun shows and workshops for all ages.

Cactus Head Puppets