Over the Meadow and through the woods lives a magical theater that presents the best and brightest children’s artists from all over the world.

From epic storytelling and eye-popping puppetry to engaging music and dance, every show is designed to ignite a lifelong love for the performing arts.

Shows are about 45 minutes to an hour long and perfect for the whole family. 

All shows start at 10:30 AM
Tickets $12
Free for children under 2

July 26-28: Maryland Youth Ballet 
Rumpelstiltskin

An enchanted elf helps a miller’s daughter turn straw into gold…for a price. Join Maryland Youth Ballet for this classic fairy tale filled with adventure and presented through the mesmerizing magic of dance.

July 30: Carpathia Folk Dance Ensemble

Dancing Kaleidoscope

Carpathia Folk Dance Ensemble showcases the cultures of Central and Eastern European countries in Dancing Kaleidoscope, a heartwarming tale of self-discovery, cultural exploration, and the universal language of dance. Join a young girl for an exciting adventure as she searches for her true home and discovers a world full of music and dance along the way.

July 31: DJ Willy Wow! and Friends

Live from the Naturehood!

Join Grammy-nominated artist DJ Willy Wow! and his friends Grotch the Sasquatch and The Worker Ants on an interactive musical journey and dance party. DJ Willy Wow! uses his music and characters to share about everyone’s role in conservation, the importance of taking care of our neighborhoods, and how we can all work together to do our best for our planet. Whether you’re 1 or 101, get ready for DJ Willy Wow! to spin some epic tunes and, most importantly, get you off your feet in the Naturehood!

August 1: Being Bilingual Rocks!

Amigo Hamlet & Alina Celeste

Young audiences will be dazzled by the duo of Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet, whose educational show celebrates love, acceptance, and diversity. Children will sing in two languages, dance, laugh, and play musical games. The enriching show blends bossa nova, flamenco, bluegrass, and contemporary Caribbean flavor into a kaleidoscope of fun.

August 2 + 3: Everybody Loves Pirates

Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers

Eight-year-old Lucy and her goofy pal Little Chucky are searching for buried treasure, but a gang of bumbling pirates keeps getting in the way! The pair gets some help from their new ocean-dwelling friends, including enthusiastic superhero Lobster Boy, his reluctant sidekick Crabby, and an overgrown sea monkey to help outsmart the crew of clumsy pirates.

Bring the family to experience the world of performing arts through the Young at Arts program. This initiative offers free accompanying youth tickets to select performances.