Bob Baker Marionette Theater

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🏠 Indoor · Los Angeles

1.5 hours · $$ · Reservation required

age fit

0–1 yr

★ 3.0

1–3 yrs

★ 5.0

3–5 yrs

★ 5.0

5–10 yrs

★ 3.0

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About 20 min drive
From Arcadia · Parking: Street parking on York Blvd (read the signs), not hard on weekend mornings
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Stroller-friendly
Flat surfaces — bring the stroller
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Lots of shade
Rain-OK · Handles heat
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Typical visit: 1.5 hours
Best seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter

LA's beloved puppet theater, founded in 1963 and unchanged since its move to Highland Park: the audience sits on the carpet while dozens of glittering marionettes dance right in front of you and perch on kids' laps, and everyone gets a cup of ice cream after the show.

💡 Tips

Weekend shows often sell out, so buy tickets online ahead (about $20–25 per person, usually free under 1). Shows run about 1 hour and suit ages 2 and up; there are special holiday productions. Take the A Line to Highland Park station and walk 10 minutes.

What this place offers

✓puppet show

✓indoor

✓performance

✓ice cream

✓vintage

✓restrooms

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Sat 10/17

Sunny · 75–91°F · 0% rain

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Sun 10/18

Sunny · 75–88°F · 0% rain

Location

Los Angeles, California