Oct 31, Nov 1, 2, and 3, 2024
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis
puppetry · stilting · dance · fire · live music · song
Honoring the Fall
There are four shows (Oct 31, Nov 1, 2, or 3) for our 31st annual puppet pageant—an outdoor spectacle of larger-than-life puppetry, stilting, dance, fire, song, and music. The production honors the circle of life by celebrating its seasonal arc of death in the Fall. New to the Extravaganza? Learn more about it.
The Annual Extravaganza is community-created. Anyone can get involved: come help us create the show (build puppets, perform, usher, and more)! We have a series of community events and helpful show notifications through October, so follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates or sign up for our Newsletter.
Tickets
We request a $20 donation per ticket. NO ONE will be turned away for lack of funds. Please give what you can, less if you need, or more if you choose. Our show is funded primarily by ticket sales and private donations. Your donations pay for the artists and staff, rent the port-a-pots, permits, etc. You make the show possible. We hope you can help this beloved tradition continue to survive and thrive with a donation of $20 or more per ticket.
October 31 - November 3 · 7pm - 8pm
* ASL & Audio Description Night: Saturday, November 2
Purchase Options
Buy Ahead Online
Why Purchase Online
- Enter early into the seating area. Get seated between 6:00p - 6:30p and more easily get the spot of your choice.
- Skip the line! Go right into the show, instead of having to wait in line to purchase your ticket.
Buy at the Gate
Walk-Up Tickets
- You can purchase tickets at the gate, the evening of the show. Sales will begin at 6:00p, and entry time is 6:30p.
- You can pay with cash or card.
- We recommend getting in line early (5:45p - 6:00p). There will be entertainers at the gate while you wait!
location & Accessibility
Performance site:
Powderhorn Park (map to performance area)
General parking:
- Street parking
- Nearby ramps and lots: information coming in the next few weeks.
Accessible Access - Parking & Directions
(wheelchair, scooter, walker, etc.)
- If you are using a mobility aid, park in the Recreation Center parking lot and come from that direction to the performance area — there is no mobility aid access to come down the hill from the west side.
Allowed onsite: bicycles, e-bikes, scooters, wheelchairs, or Segways
Seating & Safety
Seating is not provided. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. Due to limited space, we ask that you bring a chair only as needed — e.g. physical need.
Dog policy: for the safety of our audience (including children and vulnerable adults), performers, and the animals themselves, only service animals will be allowed at the show. Please read our full animal policy.
Dress warm: we're outdoors. We recommend bringing layers or blankets to cover up with.
COVID safety: to provide an area where people can be safer and surrounded with other people committed to COVID safety, we are providing a masked-only section every night.
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
Read Before Attending
Please review the attendee information—including gate details, dog policy, entry times, instructions for cyclists and more. Be informed, so you can have a smooth experience at the gate!
Halloweens Past
Photos by Max Haynes and Sam Bramble
Video by Joah Colby (2022) and AllWays FP
2024 Directors
Walken Schweigert
