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Welcome to Fairyland!
Wednesday, Apr 23

Get Ready for a Fantastic Visit

Children’s Fairyland is a whimsical 10-acre storybook park on the shores of Oakland’s Lake Merritt, designed for families with little ones (ages 0-8). Explore magical playsets, meet friendly animals, watch puppet shows, and enjoy rides, live performances and hands-on fun in a safe, outdoor wonderland. Sparking imagination and joy since 1950!

Upcoming Events

Oakland's Magic Kitchen on April 26!

Meet, greet, and EAT with the Top Chefs who make Oakland the “#1 Food City in the U.S.” Magic Kitchen is back for its third season! Join Quercus and local Guest Chefs from The Town’s most treasured restaurants to learn secret recipes, taste signature dishes, and spark a love of cooking in your little ones.

Up Next: Chef Janice Dulce from FOB Kitchen on April 26 at 11:30 a.m.

75th Anniversary Gala

Join us for our 75th Anniversary gala fundraiser, on May 21, 2025, and find your place in something bigger. Our theme—Infinite Imagination—speaks to the possibilities, magic, and beauty of childhood and our role in supporting future generations of kids who look up at the night sky and dare to dream.

AAPI Heritage Every Weekend in May

Celebrate community and culture all month long! Enjoy lively performances, folklore, storytelling, music, art, games, and food as we affirm and uplift the vibrant beauty and diversity within the Asian and Pacific Islander diaspora. Explore traditions across tapestries of cultures with 4 packed weekends of festivities and a brand new Book Celebration with Charlotte Cheng.

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