Puppets a Glow VI is a Puppet Show and Art Glow!

Puppet Show And Art Glow - The Fable of the Long Spoons

November 14 and 15 , 2025

The Mall of The National World War 1 Museum and Memorial

Free Family fun!

StoneLion Puppet Theatre, in partnership with the National WWI Museum and Memorial, is proud to announce “Puppet Show and Art Glow,” a free illuminated art and puppet festival that will light up Kansas City this fall.

Join us Friday or Saturday, November 14 and 15, 2025, on the grounds of the Museum and Memorial for an unforgettable night of glowing art installations, aerialists, fire performers, roving entertainers, interactive crafts, local food trucks, music, hot air balloon glow and a dazzling illuminated giant puppet show.

Each evening concludes with an all-new giant illuminated puppet show: The Fable of the Long Spoons, performed live on the Museum and Memorial South Plaza. This community-driven performance tells a timeless tale—and highlights the importance of compassion and cooperation—brought to life with glowing puppets, vibrant storytelling and the talent of local performers.

“This is more than a performance—it’s a Kansas City tradition that brings people together under the stars with art, light and meaning,” said Heather Loewenstein, Artistic Director at StoneLion Puppet Theatre.

We are currently looking for volunteers ages 7-97!

There are two ways you can help: By helping build the puppets, or by performing the puppets! (for extra puppet fun, you could do both!)

We are also currently looking for vendors and food trucks to join us this year.

Would you like to be a part of our giant Puppet Glow? Please reach out through the Contact Us button!

See highlights of Puppets A Glow-Go from previous years below. This year will be even bigger!