# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Summer Puppetry Festival: Tommy's Space Adventure
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 10:15 am – Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join us out on the library lawn as our 9th Annual Summer Puppetry Festival continues with Puppet Art Theater, on tour from our state’s capital—with a wacky, spaced-out comedy adventure!

Tommy loves books about outer space and space aliens. His greatest wish is to someday meet a real live space alien. Little did Tommy know his wish was about to come true...

About Puppet Art Theater:

Puppet Art Theater, formed in 1994 by Art Grueneberger, performs hundreds of programs each year virtually and at venues throughout the state. The company also builds and tours educational shows for government agencies, corporations and other organizations that deliver important educational messages to elementary school students.

About the Summer Puppetry Festival:

We’re presenting our 9th Annual Summer Puppetry Festival! Menlo Park celebrates the art of puppetry in its many forms, with a series of puppet shows and related events featuring beloved performers from throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Drop in for one event, or join us for the entire series.
https://menlopark.gov/puppetry

Performances:

June 28 | Pop & Go Puppets | Belle Haven Library
July 9 | The Puppet Company | Menlo Park Library
July 26 | Fratello Marionettes | Belle Haven Library
July 30 | Puppet Art Theater | Menlo Park Library
Aug. 23 | Possibly Puppets | Belle Haven Library
Other events:

June 9 | The Science & Psychology of Muppet Design | Menlo Park Library
July 18 | Shadow Puppet Workshop (Ages 8-Adult) | Belle Haven Library
Aug. 12 | A Visit with Mallory Lewis (and Lamb Chop) | Zoom
Aug. 26 | Film: Shari & Lamb Chop | Menlo Park Library

This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.

More free events with Menlo Park Library:
https://menlopark.gov/calendar

Menlo Park Library on social media:
@menloparklibrary on Instagram & Facebook
@menlolibrary on Twitter/X
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/menlo-park/summer-puppetry-festival-tommys-space-adventure/200030248939921
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, trips-adventures, entertainment, performances, workshops, comedy, science-fair, theatre, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 53

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Menlo Park
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA, United States, California 94025
- **lat**: 37.45272
- **long**: -122.1789
- **full address**: 800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA, United States, California 94025

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Summer Puppetry Festival: Tommy's Space Adventure being held?
  - **A:** Summer Puppetry Festival: Tommy's Space Adventure takes place on Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 10:15 am to Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am at 800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA, United States, California 94025.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Summer Puppetry Festival: Tommy's Space Adventure?
  - **A:** Summer Puppetry Festival: Tommy's Space Adventure is organized by Menlo Park Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Summer Puppetry Festival: Tommy's Space Adventure is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Menlo Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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