The best music, videos, and books for kids – that grownups love, too!
Rocketship Run
5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 Blast off! Another rocketship run! Jump, spin, dance, and fly into space with this numbers and movement song.
Animals Special
Help Laurie fill her Animal Finder’s Guide as she searches Juniper Fields for the animals that live there! Learn animal & nature facts, plus skills like shapes, colors, counting, simple math, problem-solving, social-emotional concepts, movement, rhythm, & more! This 1-hour special includes 12 animal music videos.
Audible Series for Kids
You don’t need an Audible subscription to enjoy 2 seasons of Laurie Berkner’s Song and Story Kitchen, for kids 3-8! Set in her cozy kitchen, Laurie and her friend Thelonious Pig tell stories about a magical land called Juniper Fields.
See Laurie LIVE!
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Give your child an unforgettable experience that will inspire a lifelong love of music and create lasting memories with the whole F-A-M-I-L-Y! Laurie Berkner Solo and Laurie Berkner Band concerts are a special way to give your child a chance to experience music they love, performed live. The shows are highly acclaimed, and we welcome fans of all ages and abilities! We partner with Twinkle Arts for Good to raise money for local charities for every concert!
Jun
06
2025
Greatest Hits Party - Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram Live!
Join Laurie for a FREE mini-concert – Greatest Hits Party!
30-min, live, FREE concert streamed on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok Live (@laurieberknerband / @laurieberkner). Laurie will play songs to celebrate her new album, Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits!
2 live performances this day, 11am and 6pm ET!
Free, just show up. On Facebook – go to the Laurie Berkner Band Facebook page feed – you will see the livestream when it begins (refresh as needed). On Instagram: Go to @laurieberknerband and click the picture of Laurie in the circle on the top left (it should say “LIVE”). On TikTok: Go to @laurieberkner and click the picture of Laurie in the circle on the top left (it should say “LIVE”).
Note: scammers love to post fake links for these events – the event only takes place on the Laurie Berkner Band Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram accounts!
This party will be added to YouTube after the show and remain on Facebook and Instagram to rewatch.
Patreon fan club Goldfish and Dinosaur level members can watch this and all Live Berkner Breaks on Zoom. Fans can interact with Laurie, give her ideas for things to sing about, and even have their artwork included in the set!
Jun
06
2025
Greatest Hits Party - Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram Live!
Join Laurie for a FREE mini-concert – Greatest Hits Party!
30-min, live, FREE concert streamed on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok Live (@laurieberknerband / @laurieberkner). Laurie will play songs to celebrate her new album, Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits!
2 live performances this day, 11am and 6pm ET!
Free, just show up. On Facebook – go to the Laurie Berkner Band Facebook page feed – you will see the livestream when it begins (refresh as needed). On Instagram: Go to @laurieberknerband and click the picture of Laurie in the circle on the top left (it should say “LIVE”). On TikTok: Go to @laurieberkner and click the picture of Laurie in the circle on the top left (it should say “LIVE”).
Note: scammers love to post fake links for these events – the event only takes place on the Laurie Berkner Band Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram accounts!
This party will be added to YouTube after the show and remain on Facebook and Instagram to rewatch.
Patreon fan club Goldfish and Dinosaur level members can watch this and all Live Berkner Breaks on Zoom. Fans can interact with Laurie, give her ideas for things to sing about, and even have their artwork included in the set!
Jun
22
2025
Newport, RI
Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits Solo Show
A live, outdoor, solo performance by Laurie Berkner!
Laurie’s solo show features popular hits like “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz),” “Victor Vito,” “Waiting For The Elevator”, and “Chipmunk At The Gas Pump”, plus – as a special treat for fans – a few well-loved Laurie Berkner songs that are not often heard at Laurie’s full-band concerts! Kids should plan to bring their dancing shoes and a stuffed animal (for their heads). Show runs approximately 75 min.
$1 will be added to regular and VIP tickets supporting the RI-based charity Empowerment Factory. Empowerment Factory offers classes and events for K-8 students across the state of Rhode Island and is dedicated to giving children the skills they need to lead happier, healthier, more empowered lives. Their project-based learning approach focuses on three areas of development: creativity, self-esteem, and civic pride. They partner with schools, park departments, and various community based organizations to deliver programs, events, and activities that help youth develop the skills they need to succeed in school and life. Thank you for helping us support this local charity through our friends at Twinkle Arts for Good
Ticket Sales
| Pre-Sale | April 18, 2025 | 12:00 pm |
| Sale Date | April 22, 2025 | 12:00 pm |
| Regular Tickets |
$36*
Babies under 1-year-old sitting in laps are free. *plus applicable fees |
| VIP Tickets |
$76*
VIP tickets include preferred seating and a meet and greet and photo opportunity with Laurie. Babies under 1-year-old sitting in laps are free. *plus applicable fees |
Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits Solo Show
A live solo performance by Laurie Berkner!
Laurie’s solo show features popular hits like “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz),” “Victor Vito,” “Waiting For The Elevator”, and “Chipmunk At The Gas Pump”, plus – as a special treat for fans – a few well-loved Laurie Berkner songs that are not often heard at Laurie’s full-band concerts! Kids should plan to bring their dancing shoes and a stuffed animal (for their heads). Show runs approximately 75 min.
$1 will be added to regular and VIP tickets supporting the Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Commission. JCPRC exists to provide places and recreation opportunities for all people to gather, celebrate, contemplate, and engage in activities that promote health, well-being, community, and the environment. Thank you for helping us support this local charity!
Ticket Sales
| Pre-Sale | June 4, 2025 | 10:00 am |
| Sale Date | June 6, 2025 | 10:00 am |
| Regular Tickets |
$31*
Babies under 1-year-old sitting in laps are free with a comp ticket. *plus applicable fees |
| VIP Tickets |
$51*
VIP tickets include preferred seating and a meet and greet and photo opportunity with Laurie. Babies under 1-year-old sitting in laps are free with a comp ticket. *plus applicable fees |
Laurie Berkner LIVE! The Greatest Hits Solo Tour
NOTE: Do not purchase tickets through any seller outside of ravinia.org to avoid being scammed! There is only ONE show this year due to ongoing renovations, so get your tickets when they go on sale 4-24-2025 so you don’t miss out!
The annual Ravinia Festival live solo concert performance by Laurie Berkner! Laurie’s solo show features beloved hits like, “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Victor Vito” and “Waiting For The Elevator” as well as other classics like “The Goldfish (Let’s Go Swimming),”“Pig On Her Head,” and “Rocketship Run.” Plus popular newer songs, including a couple of brand new singles that were released just this year! And – as a special treat for fans – some well-loved Laurie Berkner songs that are not often heard at Laurie’s full-band concerts! Kids should plan to bring their dancing shoes and a stuffed animal (for their heads). Show runs approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Want Laurie Berkner music at your birthday party? Learn more about birthday packages from our friends at Jam With Jamie
Ticket Sales
| Sale Date | April 24, 2025 | 8:00 am |
| Pavilion Tickets |
$20
Assigned seating in the Pavilion |
| Lawn Reserved Blocks: $20* |
$20
*Price per person, space must be reserved for two, four, or six |
| Lawn Tickets |
$20
Lawn seating in the park. |
LAURIE BERKNER LIVE – A Solo Concert!
Pack your picnics and get ready to sing and dance with the “queen of kids music” at Laurie Berkner’s “Greatest Hits” solo show. You’ll hear classic songs like “Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz),” “The Goldfish (Let’s Go Swimming),” “We Are The Dinosaurs,” as well as newer hits like “Waiting for the Elevator,” “My Bunny Goes Hop,” and “Chipmunk at the Gas Pump”. Plus – as a special treat for fans – a few well-loved Laurie Berkner songs that are not often heard at Laurie’s full-band concerts! Kids should plan to bring their dancing shoes and a stuffed animal (for their heads). Show runs approximately 60 – 75 minutes. Picnics Welcome!
A $1 donation will be added to every ticket to benefit WakeMed!
Gates open at 1:00Pm | Show Starts 3:00Pm
SEATING INFORMATION:
All Seating is General Admission for this event.
- Ages 2 & older require a ticket for this event.
- PRICES WILL INCREASE ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT (If Available)
A portion of proceeds will be donated to the WakeMed Foundation to benefit WakeMed Children’s services.
Please visit our website for detailed information on our ADA options and services: Accessibility at Koka Booth Amphitheatre
For a full list of Items allowed/prohibited please go to the specific event page at www.boothamphitheatre.com.
Please Note:
ALL EVENTS ARE RAIN OR SHINE: Please call our weather hotline for weather updates at 919-459-8332.
All dates, times, acts & prices are subject to change without notice.
Charge by phone: 1-800-514-3849
Ticket Sales
| Pre-Sale | April 9, 2025 | 10:00 am |
| Sale Date | April 11, 2025 | 10:00 am |
| Regular Tickets |
$22
Plus applicable fees. Children under 2 are free $1 from this ticket will be donated to WakeMed – THANK YOU! |
| Family 4 Pack |
$18/ticket, must buy 4
Plus applicable fees. Limited quantities! Ends 1 week before show or while supplies last. $1 from this ticket will be donated to WakeMed – THANK YOU! |
| VIP Tickets |
$72
Plus applicable fees. MEET & GREET PACKAGE INCLUDES:
$1 from this ticket will be donated to WakeMed – THANK YOU! |
Sep
27
2025
Madison, WI
Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits Solo Show
A live solo performance by Laurie Berkner!
Laurie’s solo show features popular hits like “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz),” “Victor Vito,” “Waiting For The Elevator”, and “Chipmunk At The Gas Pump”, plus – as a special treat for fans – a few well-loved Laurie Berkner songs that are not often heard at Laurie’s full-band concerts! Kids should plan to bring their dancing shoes and a stuffed animal (for their heads). Show runs approximately 75 min.
$1 will be added to regular and VIP tickets supporting a local charity, Madison Reading Project. Madison Reading Project connects their community with free books and literacy resources to ignite a love for reading that reflects and affirms the unique identities of young readers. They believe wholeheartedly in the importance of children having access to books that reflect their unique identities and open their eyes to other people’s lived experiences. Thank you for helping us support this local charity through our friends at Twinkle Arts for Good
Ticket Sales
| Pre-Sale | April 23, 2025 | 10:00 am |
| Sale Date | April 25, 2025 | 10:00 am |
| Regular Tickets |
$35-45*
*plus applicable fees |
| VIP Tickets |
$79.50*
VIP tickets include preferred seating and a meet and greet and photo opportunity with Laurie. Babies under 1-year-old sitting in laps are free. *plus applicable fees
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Laurie Berkner LIVE Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk!
A live solo performance by Laurie Berkner at the Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota’s Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk!
Join the Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota (DSAMn) as we unite for a common cause at the 2025 Step Up for Down Syndrome. This event is a community-wide celebration to honor those with Down syndrome and raise awareness (and funds) for DSAMn.
This day-long celebration and walk kicks off with a family-friendly concert with DSAMn’s favorite entertainer Laurie Berkner! We’d love to welcome Laurie’s fans to join us and support DSAMn!
Laurie will perform some of her greatest hits that encourage kids and grownups alike to get up, sing along and move, including “Victor Vito,” “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Pig On Her Head,” “Waiting for the Elevator,” and “Chipmunk At The Gas Pump,” plus some new hits! Bring a stuffed animal (for your head) and your dancing shoes!
SCHEDULE:
- Doors open at 9:00
- Concert at 10:00
- Program and Walk at 11:00
- Community Dance Party at 12:00
TICKET INSTRUCTIONS: This concert is part of a larger event for the Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota and we’d love all Laurie’s fans to join us. We are asking for a minimum $25 donation to join the fun! Your donation will also serve as your registration and ensure that we have your contact information for show information. Your donation also helps us cover the costs of bringing Laurie to Minnesota!
Click the “Buy Tickets” link above. This will take you to Laurie Berkners’ Fan Team donation page. A minimum donation of $25 is suggested. A donation of any amount is appreciated! If so inclined, concert-goers are welcome to stay for the day and celebrate with us!
(DSAMn is a 501c3 nonprofit. This is a 100% tax-deductible donation. Does not include t-shirt.)
Ticket Sales
| Sale Date | May 28, 2025 | 10:00 am |
| Tickets |
$25 minimum suggested donation
This is a 100% tax-deductible donation! |
Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits Solo Show
A live solo performance by Laurie Berkner!
Laurie’s solo show features popular hits like “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz),” “Victor Vito,” “Waiting For The Elevator”, and “Chipmunk At The Gas Pump”, plus – as a special treat for fans – a few well-loved Laurie Berkner songs that are not often heard at Laurie’s full-band concerts! Kids should plan to bring their dancing shoes and a stuffed animal (for their heads). Show runs approximately 75 min.
$1 will be added to regular and VIP tickets supporting the NJ-based charity People for Animals, founded in 1980 to provide low-cost, high-volume spay/neuter surgeries across New Jersey. Now with forty-plus-years of service, they have become the leading provider of spay/neuter services across the state. And the reward for those efforts are a drastic reduction in shelter euthanasia rates! Donations for PFA go directly toward the ongoing veterinary services they provide through these programs, and to over thirty-thousand animals a year across New Jersey. Thank you for helping us support this local charity through our friends at Twinkle Arts for Good
Ticket Sales
| Pre-Sale | April 30, 2025 | 10:00 am |
| Sale Date | May 2, 2025 | 10:00 am |
| Regular Tickets |
$36*
Babies under 1-year-old sitting in laps are free with a comp ticket. *plus applicable fees |
| VIP Tickets |
$101*
VIP tickets include preferred seating and a meet and greet and photo opportunity with Laurie. Babies under 1-year-old sitting in laps are free with a comp ticket. *plus applicable fees |
Oct
18
2025
Fairfax, VA (DC Area) - BAND PERFORMANCE
The Laurie Berkner Band LIVE – The Greatest Hits HALLOWEEN Concert
A performance by The Laurie Berkner Band – Laurie Berkner, Leslie Mendleson, Winston Roye, and Bobby Golden.
The Laurie Berkner Band will perform their classic hits such as “We Are the Dinosaurs” and “Victor Vito,” as well as some new songs – including some from their album, “A Laurie Berkner Halloween”!
Bring an animal (for your head), a costume (if you’d like!) and your dancing shoes!
Add a Meet and Greet Experience for $60 per group (limit 4)! Limited passes available.
Enhance your visit with a post-performance meet and greet with Laurie Berkner and members of her band. The package includes a commemorative band postcard and the opportunity for autographs and/or additional photos with the artists.
The $60 package is per group, four people within a group, and must be purchased separately from the performance ticket. Limited Meet and Greet packages available.
Tickets to the Meet and Greet are not available to purchase as part of a subscription package or at a discount. Subscribers may purchase the Meet and Greet as a Special Event add on. Add-on tickets must be ordered AFTER your subscription, or your order will be refunded.
Ticket Sales
| Pre-Sale | July 30, 2025 | 10:00 am |
| Sale Date | August 1, 2025 | 10:00 am |
| Regular Tickets |
$40, $30, $20
Babies under 1 sitting on laps are free BUT you need a lap pass. Service charges will be applied to online and phone purchases.
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| Meet and Greet (ADD ON) |
$60/group (up to 4)
The $60 package is per group, 4 people within a group, and must be purchased separately from the performance ticket. Limited Meet and Greet packages available. Tickets to the Meet and Greet are not available to purchase as part of a subscription package or at a discount. Subscribers may purchase the Meet and Greet as a Special Event add on. Add-on tickets must be ordered AFTER your subscription, or your order will be refunded. Service charges will be applied to online and phone purchases. |
Laurie Berkner LIVE! A Halloween Party Concert
A live, solo concert performance by Laurie Berkner!
Wear your costumes and monster-boogie your way to the show! Laurie’s Halloween concerts are a mix of Halloween songs and Laurie Berkner hits – plus some well-loved songs rarely played in concert and songs from her album, “A Laurie Berkner Halloween”. Bring a stuffed animal for your head and wear a costume! Shows run approximately 75 minutes.
A $1 donation from the sale of every ticket will be made to the New Hampshire Children’s Trust. Learn more about this charity and the work they do here
There will also be a 3p show due to popular demand!
Box office: https://ccanh.com or 603-225-1111
Ticket Sales
| Pre-Sale | May 27, 2024 | 12:00 pm |
| Sale Date | May 30, 2024 | 12:00 pm |
| Regular Tickets |
$28-$38
Assigned seating. Children under 1 y/o sitting on laps are free. |
| VIP Tickets |
$78
VIP tickets include a meet and greet/photo opportunity with Laurie Berkner. Children under 1 y/o sitting on laps are free. |
Laurie Berkner LIVE! A Halloween Party Concert
A live, solo concert performance by Laurie Berkner!
Wear your costumes and monster-boogie your way to the show! Laurie’s Halloween concerts are a mix of Halloween songs and Laurie Berkner hits – plus some well-loved songs rarely played in concert and songs from her album, “A Laurie Berkner Halloween”. Bring a stuffed animal for your head and wear a costume! Shows run approximately 75 minutes.
A $1 donation from the sale of every ticket will be made to the New Hampshire Children’s Trust. Learn more about this charity and the work they do here
There will also be an 11a show due to popular demand!
Box office: https://ccanh.com or 603-225-1111
Ticket Sales
| Pre-Sale | May 27, 2024 | 12:00 pm |
| Sale Date | May 30, 2024 | 12:00 pm |
| Regular Tickets |
$28-$38
Assigned seating. Children under 1 y/o sitting on laps are free. |
| VIP Tickets |
$78
VIP tickets include a meet and greet/photo opportunity with Laurie Berkner. Children under 1 y/o sitting on laps are free. |
Nov
08
2025
New York, NY
Laurie Berkner Solo – Greatest Hits
A live performance by Laurie Berkner! Get ready to sing and dance with the “queen of kids music” at Laurie Berkner’s “Greatest Hits” solo show. You’ll hear classic songs like “Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz),” “The Goldfish (Let’s Go Swimming),” “We Are The Dinosaurs,” as well as newer hits like “Waiting for the Elevator,” “My Bunny Goes Hop,” and “Chipmunk at the Gas Pump”. Plus – as a special treat for fans – a few well-loved Laurie Berkner songs that are not often heard at Laurie’s full-band concerts! Kids should plan to bring their dancing shoes and a stuffed animal (for their heads). Show runs approximately 60 – 75 minutes.
A $1 will be added to tickets to benefit the local nonprofit, A Leg To Stand On. Mobility impacts everything- from the ability to get dressed in the morning and walk to school, to how you feel when you look in the mirror. When you give a child mobility, you improve their self-esteem, provide access to education, future employment, and the tools to live self-sufficiently. A Leg To Stand On provides physical, social, and upward mobility for children living with limb disabilities around the world. Since 2003 they have served 22,989 children throughout 11 countries. One prosthetic limb, orthotic device, or wheelchair will transform the life of a child living with a disability. Thank you for helping us support this wonderful charity through our friends at Twinkle Arts for Good!
Ticket Sales
| Pre-Sale | April 30, 2025 | 10:00 am |
| Sale Date | May 2, 2025 | 10:00 am |
| Regular Tickets |
$52.50
Children under 1 sitting on a lap are free. |
| VIP Meet and Greet |
$102.50
A limited number of VIP Packages will be available for sale. Price includes preferred seating, a meet & greet, and photo/autographing opportunity with Laurie! |
Laurie Berkner LIVE – A Holiday Concert!
A live solo concert performance by Laurie Berkner!
Laurie’s holiday concert has something for everyone, no matter what you celebrate! She will play a mix of traditional songs like “Frosty the Snowman,” “Jingle Bells,” and originals from her well-loved albums, A Laurie Berkner Christmas, and Another Laurie Berkner Christmas, including “Candy Cane Jane” and Hannukah songs “Candle Chase” and “Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel.” This performance will also feature many non-holiday fan favorites by The Laurie Berkner Band. Bring a stuffed animal for your head and your holiday cheer!
Show runs approximately 75 min.
A $1 donation to Little Shelter Animal Rescue is included in each ticket. Thank you for helping us support this local charity through our friends at Twinkle Arts for Good!
Ticket Sales
| Pre-Sale | March 26, 2025 | 10:00 am |
| Sale Date | March 28, 2025 | 10:00 am |
| Skybar-Behind Mezz |
$20.50*
*plus applicable service fees |
| Reserved 1&2 |
$30.50*
*plus applicable service fees |
| Reserved Floor |
$38.50*
*plus applicable service fees |
| Golden Circle, Side Lower Mezz. |
$44.50*
*plus applicable service fees |
| VIP |
$89.50*
A limited number of VIP Packages will be available for sale. Price includes a meet & greet and photo/autographing opportunity with Laurie! *plus applicable service fees |
Listen to Laurie Berkner Songs
Laurie creates some of the most-played children’s music in households, classrooms, and early childhood therapeutic/enrichment settings across the globe. Listen now and hear why it’s beloved by children, parents, and educators alike!
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Commission or Collaborate
Laurie and Two Tomatoes Records love partnering with companies and artists! We are interested in all kinds of creative work, like writing music for musicals, products, and campaigns, collaborating on videos and songs, or helping raise money for worthy causes. Our partnerships include Tom’s of Maine, Seventh Generation, Honest Tea, Bjorem Speech, MAGNA-Tiles, The Consumer Product Safety Commission, Twinkle Arts for Good, The Pajama Program, Leo’s Pad, Heifer International, Soles4Souls, New York City Children’s Theater, Norm Lewis, Ziggy Marley, Tom Chapin, Patty Shukla, Jules!, Buckwheat Zydeco, and many more!
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