Puppet play: Puppetry Arts hosts annual Family Festival

What better way is there to celebrate spring? The sixth annual Family Festival, presented by Puppetry Arts, is set for April 29 in Park Slope.

The borough-based theater company hosts this fun day of activities that includes crafts, games, and activities as well as live performances and giveaways. And the first 200 kids will receive Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District gift bags filled with tons of goodies.

Special guests include Tuffy Tiger and cameos by Star Wars characters from the 501st Empire City Garrison and the Echo Base Rebel Legion and Empire Saber Guild.

Family Festival on April 29, 11 am to 3 pm, rain or shine. Admission to festival is free but there is an activities fee of $3 and $5 fee for bouncy moon walk. Wheelchair accessible.

Old Stone House by JJ Byrne Park [Fifth Avenue and Fourth Street in Park Slope, (718) 768–3195; info@puppetryarts.org].