# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hackensack Free Giant Puppet-Making Workshop for Illumination 250 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Come hang out and make giant puppets with us for the Illumination 250 celebration coming in the fall on October 3rd!About this EventWant to be part of something historic? Help build the giant puppets that will march down Main Street in Hackensack as part of Illumination 250, a celebration of America's 250th Anniversary.These free, hands-on workshops are led by Processional Arts, internationally acclaimed artists who specialize in large-scale community puppet builds. No experience needed. No skill necessary. Just show up ready to make something amazing.Scouting troops, student clubs, and community groups are all welcome. The more the merrier.Workshop Location:Bergen Makerspace284 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601Workshop Dates and Times:Friday, August 14: 2–5 pm and 5–8 pmSaturday, August 15: 12–3 pm and 3–6 pmSunday, August 16: 12–3 pm and 3–6 pmMonday, August 17: 2–5 pm and 5–8 pmTuesday, August 18: 2–5 pm and 5–8 pmWednesday, August 19: 2–5 pm and 5–8 pmSign up for one session, a few, or all of them.Please register for each session separately.The puppets you help build will take center stage at Illumination 250 on October 3, 2026, an all-day arts festival in downtown Hackensack featuring:Family Fun Day at Anderson Street Park"Quilt Trail," an immersive public art installation at Anderson Street ParkGiant puppet parade down Main StreetHackensacktoberfest at Atlantic Street ParkMP3 Experiment flash mobA light show and projection on the Historic GreenFree and open to ages 12 and up.Questions? Contact Danielle De Laurentis at artsbergen@nnjcf.org.Illumination 250 is a collaborative project of the , Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's ArtsBergen, Main Street Business Alliance (), , and the supported by funding through the 's A.R.T.-Phase II Grant Program.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOq5-GHiQdg&t=33s https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/832576b0-96ba-11f1-897f-eff8c8b00a4f-rimg-w592-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8kY9eX7V48&list=PLwcalXlgchNU3NG1RAFAMSGsn-Xn253K8&index=10&t=27s https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/833be4e0-96ba-11f1-897f-eff8c8b00a4f-rimg-w592-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/8385bf20-96ba-11f1-897f-eff8c8b00a4f-rimg-w571-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hackensack/hackensack-free-giant-puppet-making-workshop-for-illumination-250/100001992080422168 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, festivals, crafts, trips-adventures, parades - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: 284 Hackensack Ave - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hackensack - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: 284 Hackensack Ave - **lat**: 40.9041896 - **long**: -74.03319669999999 - **full address**: 284 Hackensack Ave, 284 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hackensack Free Giant Puppet-Making Workshop for Illumination 250 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/645b0786bdd4536f94978ac562f122d589c201693b5280370731ca73470115de-rimg-w1200-h628-dc020202-gmir.jpg?v=1781767925 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hackensack Free Giant Puppet-Making Workshop for Illumination 250 being held? - **A:** Hackensack Free Giant Puppet-Making Workshop for Illumination 250 takes place on Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 284 Hackensack Ave, 284 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Hackensack Free Giant Puppet-Making Workshop for Illumination 250? - **A:** Hackensack Free Giant Puppet-Making Workshop for Illumination 250 is organized by Main Street Business Alliance. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hackensack Free Giant Puppet-Making Workshop for Illumination 250 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hackensack, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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