Jan 24 - Feb 15, 2026
McColl Family Theatre | For ages 3+ - perfect for toddlers


A little egg lay on a leaf ... a tiny caterpillar emerges, awakening with it an appetite to explore the world. From that moment on, The Very Hungry Caterpillar inches its way into our hearts as the literary classic comes to life along with three of Carle’s other stories: Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, and The Very Lonely Firefly. More than 75 puppets are featured in this colorful spectacle for the senses that’s sure to delight the child in all of us. One-Act, approx. 45 min.
  Fun Fact: Author/Illustrator Eric Carle was inspired to write the story after using a hole punch that reminded him of a worm.

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Photos by Alex Aguilar and John Merrick

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Created by Jonathan Rockefeller | Based on the books by Eric Carle | Produced by Rockefeller Studios | Original Direction / Staging – Jonathan Rockefeller | Composition & Sound Design – Nate Edmondson | Puppets created by The Rock Shop

Special Activities

Super Saturday: Love in Action
Sat, Feb 14, 11 AM - 3 PM

Join us in celebrating Love in Action with a Valentine’s Day–themed Community Service Block Party! Inspired by ImaginOn’s new partnership with Love in Action Project, this Super Saturday brings together local nonprofits and community organizations that are doing real, tangible work to build connections, strengthen relationships, and support families in our community. Learn More.
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Crawl, inch, or fly over to The Market at 7th St (across the Lynx light rail from ImaginOn) and show your tickets for the show to enjoy 10% off from Market vendors.

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