Saturday, October 31, 2026, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Highland Park, Los Angeles
Bob Baker Marionette Theater performs at 11AM and 1PM during Boo at the L.A. Zoo's Halloween day on Saturday, October 31. Activities include trick-or-treating, keeper talks, and themed photo ops, free with paid Zoo admission or membership.
Perch on a red-cushioned carpet circle as life-size marionettes strut across a vintage Art Deco stage, strings glowing under warm, theatrical lighting. This is puppetry far from kindergarten fare. The space, a lovingly reimagined 1920s silent-era movie house, folds nostalgia and hand-crafted charm into every corner. From the lobby’s daisy‑tile floors to post‑show free scoops of ice cream for all ages.