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Daniel Tiger, Baby Shark, and More Kids' Shows in and Near Westchester this Spring

Treehouse Shakers presents The Boy Who Grew Flowers at Purchase College on Sunday, March 22. Photo courtesy of the theater
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2/28/20 - By Susan Miele

Westchester and the Hudson Valley will play host to a considerable number of family-friendly performances over the next couple months, from page-to-stage musicals to circus acts, from marionette theater to musical concerts. Several shows will feature popular kids' characters, including Daniel Tiger, Scooby-Doo, Baby Shark, Judy Moody, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar—and we know how excited kids can get to see these "friends" come to life onstage. 

We think parents will enjoy many of these, too!

Read on and click through to get the scoop. Some shows sell out well in advance, and we don’t want you to miss out! Also, purchasing tickets early allows for choice seats that allow little ones the best view. 

For more fun events, be sure to check our events calendar or sign up for our free newsletter!

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The Peking Acrobats will perform at the Emelin Theatre on Sunday, March 29. Photo by Tom Meinhold
The Peking Acrobats will perform at the Emelin Theatre on Sunday, March 29. Photo by Tom Meinhold

February-March Kids' Shows

The Tanglewood Marionettes Perform Cinderella

Saturday, February 29, 2020 – Scarsdale – FREE
The Tanglewood Marionettes perform a one-hour puppet show based on the classic children's tale of Cinderella.  READ MORE

Saturday Morning Family Series at The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck

Saturdays – February 29 – March 28, 2020 – Rhinebeck
The Saturday Morning Family Series at the Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck offers a variety of stage productions year-round, ranging from animal shows to live theater, magic, dance, and puppetry.  READ MORE

The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites

Sunday, March 1, 2020 – Purchase
The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia presents three stories by children's author Eric Carle using puppets, music, narration, and black light in this 60-minute production. Meet the puppets! READ MORE

Rhythm of the Dance

Friday, March 6, 2020 – Chester
This Irish step-dance show combines traditional dance and music for a high-energy performance. READ MORE

Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits Solo Show at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater

Saturday, March 7, 2020 – Peekskill
Award-winning children’s recording artist Laurie Berkner, made famous on TV’s Nick Jr. and Sprout channels, will perform new material at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater. Berkner has also composed Off-Broadway children's musicals and inspired three picture books.  READ MORE

Children's Series: The Paper Bag Players

Sunday, March 8, 2020 – Chappaqua
The inventive Paper Bag Players, who create sets and props from paper and cardboard--take to the stage in Chappaqua at this FREE musical-theater performance.  READ MORE

Red Hot Chilli Pipers at the Tarrytown Music Hall

Saturday, March 14, 2020 – Tarrytown
Rock-'n-roll meets bagpipes ("bagrock") as this nine-piece ensemble, which has toured the world and performed on TV, rocks out at the Tarrytown Music Hall. READ MORE

A Cappella Live! - CANCELED

Sunday, March 15, 2020 – Purchase
This high-energy musical celebration of contemporary à​ cappella features four different performance groups performing both separately and all together. Artists include a boy band, gospel/R&B, live-looping beatbox, and more.    READ MORE

Treehouse Shakers: The Boy Who Grew Flowers - CANCELED

Sunday, March 22, 2020 – Purchase
Incorporating shadow puppetry, this musical adaptation of the picture book tells of a family of rattlesnake tamers and shape-shifters, their life atop Lonesome Mountain, and the boy who sprouts beautiful flowers all over his body when the moon is full. Then a new girl moves into town... READ MORE

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus - POSTPONED

Sunday, March 22, 2020 – Hudson
This family performance by the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus takes place in their native Hudson, featuring a variety show of circus acts and antics. READ MORE

The Peking Acrobats

Sunday, March 29, 2020 – Mamaroneck
This Chinese acrobatic troupe of stage, television, and film have pushed the limits of human ability with feats of contortion, flexibility, and control.  READ MORE

Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix - CANCELED

Sunday, March 29, 2020 – Valhalla
This double-header begins with the side-show antics of David Darwin, of America's Got Talent fame, performing juggling, sword tricks, and more, followed by Johnny Peers and his trick-performing dog troupe, who previously performed with Ringling Bros. and on David Letterman. READ MORE
The Young People's Chorus of New York City will perform in Bethel on Sunday, April 26. Photo courtesy of YPC
The Young People's Chorus of New York City will perform in Bethel on Sunday, April 26. Photo courtesy of YPC

April Kids' Shows

Judy Moody & Stink - CANCELED

Sunday, April 19, 2020 – Mamaroneck
Based on the popular book series by Megan McDonald, this page-to-stage production takes to the Emelin Theatre for two performances. READ MORE

Scooby-Doo! And the Lost City of Gold - CANCELED

Saturday, April 25, 2020 – White Plains
This cartoon throwback is brought into a 21st-century stage performance, with technology, original music, puppetry, magic, singing, dance, interactive video, aerial arts, acrobatics, and video mapping.  READ MORE

Young People's Chorus of New York City

Sunday, April 26, 2020 – Bethel
The New Yorker magazine commented that this teenage chorus could put some adult choirs "to shame." Replete with choreography and lots of verve, these young artists perform a range of genres, from Broadway show tunes to spirituals and more. READ MORE
B- The Underwater Bubble Show takes the stage in Tarrytown on Friday, May 8. Photo courtesy of the show
B- The Underwater Bubble Show takes the stage in Tarrytown on Friday, May 8. Photo courtesy of the show

May Kids' Shows

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood at UPAC - POSTPONED

Friday, May 1, 2020 – Kingston
"Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" is brought (via trolley, of course) from TV to stage by costumed characters, singing, and dancing. READ MORE

Imagination Movers

Saturday, May 2, 2020 – Peekskill
Alternative kid-rock band The Imagination Movers have gained recognition on national TV shows like "Good Morning America," "The View," and SiriusXM's Kids Place Live. They return to the Paramount for a concert and meet-and-greet. READ MORE

Gravity and Other Myths: A Simple Space - CANCELED

Saturday, May 2, 2020 – Purchase
No need for makeup or theatrical lighting. These seven acrobats rely only on live percussion and their own skills, as this Australian circus company gets up close with audience members, including via on-stage seating.   READ MORE

B-The Underwater Bubble Show

Friday, May 8, 2020 – Tarrytown
This modern-day fairy tale centers around an adult protagonist looking to rediscover his joy. He discovers the underwater world of Bubblelandia, an imaginary journey featuring dancers, acrobats, original music, lasers, and bubble effects to create a dreamlike underwater atmosphere.   READ MORE

Children's Series: Magician Scott Jameson - POSTPONED

Sunday, May 24, 2020 – Chappaqua
Melding magic and comedy, magician Scott Jameson is scheduled to entertain families at this FREE performance (registration required). READ MORE

Baby Shark Live!

Friday, May 29, 2020 – White Plains
Baby Shark and his friend Pinkfong team up for a song-and-dance production at the Westchester County Center. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College
The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College
The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College