HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Families gathered at Hollyhock House in Barnsdall Art Park, located at 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027, on Sunday, Oct. 18, for a Halloween-themed puppet performance by Bob Baker Marionette Theater. This special Bob Baker Halloween show delighted audiences of all ages.
The event featured two 30-minute performances of the Halloween-themed puppet show, scheduled for 9:30–10 a.m. and 11–11:30 a.m. The performances combined seasonal music, puppet movements, and storytelling.
The outdoor setting allowed visitors to watch the performance from different vantage points. Some visitors sat in chairs, while others watched from the ground. Gates opened at 9 a.m., allowing visitors to arrive ahead of the morning’s first performance.
The stage featured red-and-black curtains and a sign bearing the Bob Baker Puppet Show name.
Halloween Puppets Meet the Families
After the performance, visitors had an opportunity to meet three Halloween-themed characters: the Purple People Eater, PPW, and Pumpkin Girl.
The Purple People Eater featured a trumpet in its mouth.
PPW wore a witch costume with purple hair, purple face paint, and a purple dress. Pumpkin Girl wore a pumpkin-themed costume and held an illuminated pumpkin.
The meet-and-greet allowed families to see the puppets’ colorful designs and Halloween-inspired costumes up close.
The event also offered family art activities, giving younger visitors another way to engage with the Halloween festivities.
The event combined Halloween-themed puppetry with family art activities, offering visitors a seasonal program centered on live entertainment and creative experiences.
Sources:
Bob Baker Marionette Theater. “Puppets in the Park.”
Editor’s Disclaimer: This article is based on on-site reporting and observations of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s Halloween event at Hollyhock House on October 18, 2026. Event details were cross-checked against available official information.
