2026 Season Announced! Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods

June 20-21, 2026
Jules!
It’s Time to Jam with Jules

Jules Hoffman brings joyful, inclusive kids’ music to life with sing-alongs, movement, and playful learning. Joined by Poppy the Puppet, this show sparks creativity, empathy, and fun for the whole family. Learn more.

June 24, 2026
AlphaBugs
Ants on a Log & Melissa Smith

Ants on a Log teams up with Melissa Smith for an upbeat, interactive concert filled with music, fun facts, and positive messages inspired by her bug-themed book. Learn more.

June 25, 2026
Soul In Motion
West African Dance & Drum

Soul In Motion delivers an electrifying African drum and dance performance with powerful rhythms, dynamic movement, and storytelling celebrating joy, unity, and connection. Learn more.

June 26-28, 2026
The Amazing Max

Amazing Max brings a high-energy, laugh-filled magic show to Wolf Trap, delighting kids and parents with clever tricks, silly stories, and interactive moments that make every performance feel one-of-a-kind. Learn more.

July 8, 2026
Mekis Tamure Arts Group
Polynesian Music & Dance

Meki’s Tamure Arts Group delivers a lively, family-friendly drum and dance showcase inspired by Polynesian island life, blending music, storytelling, and cultural traditions from Tahiti, Hawaii, New Zealand, and beyond. Learn more.

July 9, 2026
Rhythmaya Dance
Bollywood Beats

Rhythmaya Dance brings a vibrant, interactive Bollywood-inspired performance filled with color, rhythm, and energy, inviting audiences to join the fun and experience Indian dance — no experience needed, just a love for music. Learn more.

July 10-12, 2026
Ricitos & the Three Bears
A Bilingual Goldilocks Musical

In this bilingual musical retelling, audiences follow Ricitos (Goldilocks) exploring the three bears’ home, blending songs, humor, and heartfelt moments that highlight compassion, forgiveness, and friendship. Learn more.

July 15-16, 2026
Omnium Circus
I’m Possible

Omnium Circus delivers a high-energy spectacle filled with award-winning artistry, music, and laughter, as its multi-abled cast performs extraordinary feats that inspire and showcase the limitless potential of the human spirit. Learn more.

July 17, 2026
Mega Ran
Positive Hip Hop

Mega Ran, a former middle school teacher turned Grammy-nominated children’s artist, delivers high-energy hip hop that’s fun, empowering, and celebrates confidence, creativity, and learning. Learn more.

July 18, 2026
Swing Makes You Sing!

Swing Makes You Sing brings a lively, family-friendly jazz experience filled with upbeat tunes, playful learning, and plenty of movement — introducing kids to swing, blues, improvisation, and self-expression while celebrating the joy of jazz. Learn more.

July 19, 2026
Princess Backpack & Benjamin
Joyful & Playful Songs

Princess Backpack brings a silly, high-energy show as creator Benjamin and his puppet sidekick lead audiences through Backpackia, mixing live-looping funk, playful folk tunes, and laugh-out-loud moments. Learn more.

July 22, 2026
Riffin Griffin
Arena Rock for Kids

Riffin’ Griffin delivers a high-energy, kid-friendly rock show that blends upbeat music with playful, educational elements — creating a fun, one-of-a-kind experience the whole family can rock out to. Learn more.

July 23, 2026
Flor Bromley
A Bilingual Fiesta

Flor Bromley, a Grammy-nominated singer and storyteller, brings a vibrant bilingual concert celebrating her album Herstory, blending Latin culture and global sounds in an interactive, music-filled experience full of rhythm, laughter, and inspiration. Learn more.

July 24, 2026
Semilla Cultural
Sofias Forest Adventure

Deep in El Yunque National Forest, audiences follow Sofía’s journey to discover the rhythms of Bomba, as Semilla Cultural blends storytelling, dance, and live music with interactive songs and vibrant Puerto Rican traditions. Learn more.

July 25-26, 2026
New Squid on the Block
Barefoot Puppet Theatre

In this wordless puppet performance, a curious squid journeys through Antarctica seeking friendship, encountering penguins, orcas, and jellyfish in a heartwarming tale with handcrafted puppets and ocean-inspired scenery. Learn more.

July 29-30, 2026
Dinosaur Hunter Safari!
David Engel

Professor Livingpebble brings a wacky, family-friendly science comedy show filled with laughs, fun facts, and interactive moments, joined by Lizzy the life-sized (and vegan) velociraptor — sparking curiosity about dinosaurs, fossils, and the prehistoric world. Learn more.

July 31-Aug 2, 2026
Maryland Youth Ballet
Sleeping Beauty

Maryland Youth Ballet brings Sleeping Beauty to life in an enchanting, family-friendly performance that introduces kids to the beauty of ballet, blending fairy tale magic, graceful movement, and a timeless story audiences love. Learn more.

Aug 5, 2026
Joanie Leeds & Joya
A Multigenerational Musical Celebration

Joanie Leeds returns to Wolf Trap with a joyful, family-friendly concert celebrating the special bond between kids and grandparents, joined by her daughter Joya for an uplifting mix of music, storytelling, and connection across generations. Learn more.

Aug 6, 2026
Native Arts Collaborative
Traditional Native American Dance

Native Arts Collaborative brings a vibrant showcase of Indigenous dance and culture, blending traditional regalia, storytelling, and movement into a high-energy performance that celebrates history, artistry, and community. Learn more.

Aug 7-9, 2026
The Wonders of Wiggly River
River City Puppets

River City Puppets brings an enchanting, family-friendly adventure as an inquisitive fisherman uncovers the truth behind a mysterious river monster — blending handmade puppets, humor, and audience participation in a playful tale of friendship. Learn more.

Aug 14-16, 2026
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, The Musical
Great Works Theatre

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, a musical journey, brings the beloved story to life in a laugh-out-loud, high-energy performance as the mischievous Pigeon steps in to save the day — inviting audiences to clap, dance, and join the fun. Learn more.