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Fairyland's 75th Anniversary

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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!

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Upcoming Events

Fairyland's 75th Birthday Party

This Labor Day, Monday, September 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Celebrate 75 years of magic, imagination, and Oakland-grown joy! On Labor Day, join us for a giant birthday bash with live entertainment, treats, art, activities, and community fun!

Performances by DJ Lance Rock, Daisy the Clown, and more!

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FairyProud Pride Night (21+)

Saturday, September 6, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Fairyland is transformed into a live-out-loud PRIDE celebration bursting with queer joy and fierce fantasy. Ride the Jolly Trolly, dance under the Fairyland stars with live DJs, savor local flavors at the food court, dive into delicious libations, and catch jaw-dropping DRAG shows fit for any fairy queen. Special guests: Rebel Kings of Oakland, Major Hammy, and MUDD.

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Children's Book Festival

Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Bay Area’s most talented kid-lit authors, illustrators, publishers, booksellers, and creatives come together and fill Fairyland up with the magic of books, inspiring a lifelong love for literature in all who join.

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Halloween Jam

October 24-26 & Special Event on Fri, October 31 (Halloween!)

This year’s Halloween Jam runs for four days of science-y silliness! Ease into fun with a playful weekend of themed crafts and activities (October 24-26 from 10am-4pm), then return on Halloween Day (October 31 from 12pm-7pm) for a full park transformation! Trick-or-treat through the park, explore eeek-citing science lab stations, and revel in mad magic during our extended evening hours.

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