Locust Shade Park Amphitheater's Summer Shows Offer Music, Magic And More

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA – The summer show season is launching at the Jean C. Smith Amphitheater at Locust Shade Park, with family-friendly entertainment planned for all the hot months.

This summer, shows will include music, puppets, reptiles and ... could it be ... magic?

The amphitheater has shaded bench seating with additional seating available on a grassy area. Please note that picnic-style foods and soft beverages are permitted in the amphitheater area, but alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Videotaping of any performance is also strictly forbidden.

Below is a breakdown from the county of the amphitheater's summer programming. More details can be found here.

Ticket Pricing

* General Admission (ages 2 years and up) – $6/per person
* Group Rate (10 people or more) – $5.50/per person
* Purchase and pay onsite at the amphitheater entrance

For more information or group reservations, call (703) 792-8780.

2026 Jean C. Smith Amphitheater Schedule

Reptile World

Thursday, June 18, 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, August 6, 10:30 a.m.

The Reptile World program was designed to allow audiences to meet a selection of live, large, colorful and gentle reptiles from all over the world. Discover what reptiles are, what makes them different from birds and mammals, and how important they are in our environment. Learn what's true, what's myth, and perhaps come away with a greater appreciation for our cold-blooded companions on this planet.

Musical Performances

Saturday, June 20, 12 p.m. – Heritage Village Project - African Drum Circle/Storytelling - Free

Saturday, July 11, 12 p.m. – Heritage Kingdom Music Citizens Concert - Summer Gospel Concert - Free

Saturday, August 1*, 10:30 a.m. – Harmony Studios – (*rain date if needed - August 2)

Heritage Village Project is a nonprofit organization that promotes education about and performance of African arts and culture. This community cultural event will give the audience a taste of African drumming, movement, singing and storytelling.

Kingdom Music Citizens is an ensemble of young musicians ranging from ages 4 - 14 specializing in jazz, gospel, reggae and Afrocentric genres. Directed by musician Eric Ofei, the band has performed at several community and corporate events.

Harmony Studios is a competition/elite group of kids who perform year-round. The students intend to do a Broadway-style revue show “through the decades.” The show features drama, dance, music and visual arts.

Magic Variety Show – Funmakers – Zig Zag: The Kid’s Party Magician

Thursday, July 2, 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 23, 10:30 a.m.

Funmakers presents Zig Zag’s spectacular Magic Variety Show. Expect puppetry, music, magic and lots of laughs!

Puppet Shows

Thursday, July 16, 10:30 a.m. – Blue Sky Puppets: The Three Not So Little Pigs

Thursday, July 30, 10:30 a.m. – Blue Sky Puppets: Rufus

Show Overviews:

"The Three (not so) Little Pigs" was originally produced in 1988 as a 4th birthday party celebration for Blue Sky Puppet Theatre founders Judith and Michael's son, Tristan. At that time, he was having squabbles with his two sisters, which frustrated his parents. He was also afraid of wolves, although he loved the story of the Three Little Pigs. They decided to write a story that reflected a parent's frustration at sibling problems. Their friends loved the show and suggested we produce it for public viewing. It has since become one of their most popular shows, filled with audience participation and humor aimed at all ages.

Rufus is a fast-paced, comic story about acceptance and inclusion. For ages 2-10.