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Welcome to Fairyland!
Wednesday, Apr 02

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

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.

Mad Tea Party

It’s time for a tea party… a Mad Tea Party! For one fantastical evening, Fairyland invites you to an adults-only Alice in Wonderland immersive experience. Journey down the rabbit hole into a magical world of costumes, dancing, spirited elixirs, food, circus performers, and yes indeed, a proper tea party.

Spirit Week

Make the most of Spring Break with five days of costumes, educational activities, arts and crafts, movement, games, prizes, stories, and nonstop Fairyland magic. Each day brings a new theme, making this the ultimate week for kids who love to play, explore, and dress up. Join us for all five or pick your favorite—every day is packed with adventure!

Bunny Weekend

Join us for our annual Bunny Weekend, an egg-ceptional two days of festive Fairyland fun for everyone! We’re springing into sunlit play and celebrating the season of new beginnings.
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