Old MacDonald's Pumpkin Patch

Old MacDonald's Pumpkin Patch is at the Great Arizona Puppet Theater on Friday, October 23, at 10 AM. It's a high-energy, sing-along show built for little ones: the farmer and his animal friends have to find a costume for Halloween, and the story is told with rod puppets and toddler-friendly music. It's recommended for ages 2 to 8, and tickets must be purchased in advance.

The show is part of the theater's family programming, which runs alongside a broader range of puppet work. That includes adult slams and a teen workshop led by Sarah Frechette, founder of PUPPETKABOB and a graduate of the University of Connecticut's Puppetry Arts Program. There's also the annual Imagine This! event, where Kenilworth Elementary students write original stories that the theater turns into puppet shows.

If you're taking kids, keep in mind the 10 AM start time—it's a morning show, so it fits into a pre-lunch outing. Tickets run from $10 to $15, and you'll need to get yours ahead of time. The theater is at 302 W. Latham St. in Phoenix.