Once Upon A Castle: Storytime & Puppet Theatre

Step inside Baton Rouge's favorite castle for a magical morning of adventure! Escape the post-Thanksgiving house fatigue with a full day of free family fun! Join us the Friday after Thanksgiving for an expanded version of our monthly program created just for toddlers, young children, and their caregivers. If you are looking for high-quality, completely free holiday weekend entertainment, the museum is your perfect Friday destination! What to Expect • Puppet Show Double-Feature: Missed our first show? You're in luck! We are running a special double-feature of our showstopping puppet theatre productions, written, built, and performed entirely by the creative museum staff. • Interactive Storytelling: The adventure begins with interactive storybooks that spark big imaginations before the puppets take the stage. • Afternoon Karaoke & Crafts (Starts at 1 p.m.): Keep the energy going into the afternoon with family-friendly karaoke and hands-on crafting stations. • Exclusive 10% Gift Shop Discount: Score 10% off everything in our gift shop, including exclusive merchandise from the puppet show, unique holiday stocking stuffers, and perfect Christmas presents for the whole family! Connecting Play to Real-World Learning This event ties directly into the museum’s current traveling exhibits: "Excursions, Expeditions, and 'Discoveries:' A Young Nation Expands." Afterward, you can explore our stunning galleries together, turning a fun day out into a lasting learning experience!