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We’ve spent decades inspiring young children, and during that time we’ve had our share of the spotlight. Please read on for more information, and don’t miss out on behind-the-scenes insight from our executive director C.J. Hirschfield in her “Once Upon A Time at Fairyland” column for the Piedmont Post.
News Articles
San Francisco Shakespeare performs “A Midsummer Night's Dream” at Children's Fairyland
Jane Tyska, San Jose Mercury News
March 15, 2013
Over 400 second and third-grade students attended the event, which was aimed at improving literacy.
Oakland's Fairyland Children's Theater teaches kids it's cool to be kind
Martin Snapp, Contra Costa Times
January 17, 2013
The heart of the Children’s Theatre program: big kids being nice to little kids.
Once Upon A Time at Fairyland: Jack and Jill Hill: Low tech, high fun
C.J. Hirschfield, Piedmont Post
August 1, 2012
Fairyland’s new Jack and Jill Hill was an instant hit with kids.
Once Upon A Time at Fairyland: Wanna make a puppet?
C.J. Hirschfield, Piedmont Post
July 21, 2012
Learning how to make puppets the “Fairyland Way”.
Once Upon a Time at Fairyland: The animal effect
C.J. Hirschfield, Piedmont Post
June 6, 2012
When you bring together special kids and special animals, magic happens at Children’s Fairyland.
Once Upon a Time at Fairyland: The power of partnering
C.J. Hirschfield, Piedmont Post
April 18, 2012
How Fairyland is able to welcome 2300 Head Start kids for Literacy Day.
Once Upon a Time at Fairyland: That first job
C.J. Hirschfield, Piedmont Post
April 11, 2012
When people think of Children’s Fairyland, they probably don’t think of us as a place where thousands of young people got their very first jobs. But it’s true!
Once Upon a Time at Fairyland: Bench press
C.J. Hirschfield, Piedmont Post
March 7, 2012
Artist/juggler/fire-eater Owen Baker Flynn talks about the whimsical benches he paints for Fairyland.
Once Upon A Time at Fairyland: Fashion Forward!
C.J. Hirschfield, Piedmont Post
January 26, 2011
Fairyland provides the setting for fashion company ModCloth’s spring collection photo shoot.
Children's Fairyland nears 60-year mark
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle
July 23, 2010
Once Upon A Time at Fairyland: When Fantasy Worlds Collide
C. J. Hirschfield, Piedmont Post
February 27, 2008
Scientific Art Studio craftsmen craft the model bunny for the top of Aesop’s Playhouse.
Once Upon A Time at Fairyland: Daniel Schmidt and the Creation of Fairy Music Farm
C. J. Hirschfield, Piedmont Post
September 30, 2007
Our Fairy Music Farm interactive play structure features six custom-crafted musical instruments designed by master instrument builder Daniel Schmidt.
Fairyland offers a childlike kingdom
Martin Snapp, Contra Costa Times
May 19, 2007
Puddles the Duck is having a great spring.
“I've been serving on the board of Children's Fairyland for just over a year now…”
Jon Carroll, San Francisco Chronicle
January 30, 2007
“See, here's the thing about the magic of childhood -- it's pretty darned weird.”
Behind the scenes: C.J. Hirschfield directs Children's Fairyland
Mavis Scanlon, East Bay Business Times
April 7, 2006
Not every executive has to double-check her schedule for puppet meetings before setting up an interview. But when you run a venerable theme park replete with a renowned puppet theater, meetings about marionettes are part of the territory.
Kiddie Heaven: Children’s Fairyland
Stephanie Wright Hession, San Francisco Chronicle
June 29, 2006
Oakland park that once inspired Walt Disney nurtures youngsters' minds.
Press Releases
Children’s Fairyland to Preview New Children’s Community Theater
June 23, 2008
Oakland’s Venerable Fairytale Theme Park Invites Bay Area to “Never Grow Up”
May 16, 2007
Children's Fairyland Ushers in New Year With Milestones
March 12, 2007
Chick Lit: Children's Fairyland’s “Dr. Doolittle” Releases Storybook for Children
January 30, 2007
Animal caregiver’s book based on true chicken love story.
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