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Welcome to Fairyland!
Thursday, May 08

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

Summer Sleepovers: Reservations Are Open Now!

Camp out at Fairyland July 19 & August 9: Experience a Fairy Fun Summer under the stars! Enjoy rides, performances, puppet shows, storybook sets, plus dinner at an unforgettable overnight adventure. Wake up to a continental breakfast and let your kiddos camp out the Fairyland way. Just bring a tent and sleeping bagswe’ll handle the rest!

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.

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.

Oakland's Magic Kitchen on June 14

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 Nigel Jones from Calabash on June 14 at 11:30 a.m.

Fairy Fun Fair

The circus comes to Fairyland on Saturday, June 28! See the park transformed before your very eyes and step right up to a world of wonder. From 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Fairyland is full of Bouncy Houses, carnival games, nostalgic treats, face painting, a Fun House, and mind-melting circus performances. 

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