Three performers in animal costumes on a colorful stage set resembling a bedroom from a children’s story. One wears gray mouse ears and a plaid shirt, another has tall bunny ears and striped pajamas, and the third wears a blue floral dress with fluffy cuffs and rabbit ears. The background features green striped walls, yellow curtains, a crescent moon in the window, and a cozy bed with a green blanket.

Activity Central: Goodnight Moon

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Three performers in animal costumes on a colorful stage set resembling a bedroom from a children’s story. One wears gray mouse ears and a plaid shirt, another has tall bunny ears and striped pajamas, and the third wears a blue floral dress with fluffy cuffs and rabbit ears. The background features green striped walls, yellow curtains, a crescent moon in the window, and a cozy bed with a green blanket.

Goodnight Moon 2025. (l-r) Heidi Carann Snider, Elton J. Tanega, and Joanie Brosseau-Rubald. Photo by Jamie Kraus Photography

Everyone’s beloved storybook returns when the Denver Center for the Performing Arts presents its annual Theatre for Young Audiences production. Designed for PreK through third grade students, this play expands Margaret Wise Brown’s children’s book into a full-scale production. Inspired by the simple yet compelling illustrations by Clement Hurd, Goodnight Moon is perfect for schools and caregivers who want to introduce their young children to live theatre.

Make the most of your experience at Goodnight Moon when you bring the magic home!

 

COLORING SHEET
Courtesy of Frye Art MuseumA black and white illustration that features a bed, rocking chair, fireplace, two windows, and other elements for children to color		ILLUSTRATION ACTIVATION
Print out and fill the room with characters from the book and play.An image from Goodnight Moon featuring a bed, table with lamp, window, fireplace, rug and pictures in primary colors
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GOODNIGHT MOON PRINTABLES		my account
CREATING GOODNIGHT MOON
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DRAMATIC PLAY ACTIVITIES
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FUN FACTS & GAMES

PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR THE SHOW		drinky drinky
FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS
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