Children’s music artist Laurie Berkner will perform a Greatest Hits concert at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 3 p.m., offering families across the Triangle an afternoon of sing-along favorites and new material.
What attendees can expect
The outdoor concert is designed as a family-oriented event with audience participation encouraged. Organizers and the artist suggest that attendees bring picnics to enjoy on the amphitheatre grounds. The program will feature selections spanning Berkner’s career — nearly three decades of songs that have become common fixtures in homes, classrooms and children’s playlists.
"I'm so excited to be coming back to Cary to sing and dance with all the families there!"
The performance will include well-known songs such as "Victor Vito," "We Are The Dinosaurs," "Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz)" and "Rocketship Run," alongside newer material from Berkner’s latest album, Walking With The Penguins. The show will also feature a few less frequently performed songs for longtime fans.
Supporting artist and interactive elements
Professional dancer Michelle Esch will join Berkner onstage. According to the announcement, Esch will model movements that encourage children in the audience to participate — marching, swimming and jumping along with the music. The artist’s team specifically suggested that kids bring dancing shoes and a stuffed animal to use as part of the playful performance.
- Event: Laurie Berkner — Greatest Hits concert
- Date and time: Sunday, Sept. 13 at 3 p.m.
- Location: Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary
- Suggested items: picnic, dancing shoes, a stuffed animal
Album context and repertoire
Laurie Berkner’s most recent release is her 18th album, Walking With The Penguins, which was released in June 2026. The new collection reportedly contains 16 original songs, several of them previously unreleased. The concert announcement highlights both classic hits and selections from that album, including "Walking With The Penguins" and "Everyone's Demanding Bananas."
This mix of material reflects Berkner’s long-running presence in children’s music: an approach that blends educational elements, movement and catchy melodies aimed at young audiences and their caregivers. Professional staging and the addition of a dancer are meant to enhance the visual element of the show and invite broader participation from the crowd.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | Sept. 13, 2026 |
| Time | 3 p.m. |
| Venue | Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary |
| Album | Walking With The Penguins (18th album, June 2026) |
| New album tracks | 16 original songs |
Local implications
For Cary families and caregivers, the concert offers an accessible, afternoon event geared to young children and preschool-aged audiences. Koka Booth Amphitheatre regularly hosts family programming, and this addition continues a seasonal calendar of outdoor arts offerings that draw residents from across Cary and the broader Triangle region. The picnic-friendly setup and participatory format are likely to make the concert a draw for families looking for a relaxed, child-centered outing.
Information about tickets, accessible seating and other venue policies was not provided in the announcement. Cary residents planning to attend should consult the amphitheatre’s official channels for ticketing details, parking guidance and weather-related updates as the event approaches.
This coverage will be updated if further details about the event — including ticket availability or special accommodations — are released by the venue or the artist’s representatives.
