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We are on our winter schedule. The park is open Friday - Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting 

 

March

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Friday, March 10

Toddler Storytime

Playing at the Emerald City stage

Showtimes: 10:30 a.m.

 

Puppet Show: The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

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Saturday, March 11

Puppet Show: The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

Juggler Comedian Owen Baker Flynn

Playing at the Emerald City Stage

Showtimes: 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

 

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Sunday, March 12

Puppet Show: The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

Juggler Comedian Owen Baker Flynn

Playing at the Emerald City Stage

Showtimes: 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

  

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Friday, March 17

Toddler Storytime

Playing at the Emerald City stage

Showtimes: 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

 

Puppet Show: The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

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Saturday and Sunday, March 18-19 

Please note: The Oakland Marathon is happening on Sunday, March 19. Fairyland will open 10 a.m. It’s best to take public transportation to the park because of the many road closures around Lake Merritt. 

Puppet Show: The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

Book Celebrations: Ballet Folkorico by Cuicacalli & Aida Salazar reads Jovita Wears Pants

Performing at the Aesop’s Playhouse

Showtime: 11:30 a.m.

 

Storyteller Lady Emerald

Playing at the Emerald City Stage

Showtimes: 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

  

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Friday, March 24

Toddler Storytime

Playing at the Emerald City stage

Showtimes: 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

 

Puppet Show: The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

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Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26 

Puppet Show: The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

Magician Brian Scott

Playing at the Emerald City Stage

Showtimes: 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

 

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Friday, March 31

Toddler Storytime

Playing at the Emerald City stage

Showtimes: 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

 

Puppet Show: The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

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April

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Saturday, April 1

Puppet Show: The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

Juggler and Comedian: Owen Baker Flynn

Playing at the Emerald City Stage

Showtimes: 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

 

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Sunday, April 2

Puppet Show: The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

Magician Mike Della Penna

Playing at the Emerald City Stage

Showtimes: 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

 

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Spring Break Spirit week! April 3-7 Arrive in costume and you’ll get a special prize at our box office. Share your dress up pix and tag us on social media for a chance to win a $75 gift certificate for a local bookstore. 

 

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Monday, April 3 - Spirit Week, Crazy hair day

Puppet Show: The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

Arts and crafts

Plaza area near the cupcake

Activity time: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. 

  

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Tuesday, April 4 - Spirit Week, Pirates - Arrive in costume and you’ll get a special prize at our box office. 

Puppet Show: The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

Pirate School

Taking place at the Pirate Ship

Activity time: 1:30 p.m.

 

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Wednesday, April 5 - Spirit Week, Favorite Storybook Character - Arrive in costume and you’ll get a special prize at our box office. 

Puppet Show: The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

Storybook Character Fashion Show

Taking place in the Merry Meadow

Activity time: 1:30 p.m.

 

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Thursday, April 6 - Spirit Week, Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass- Arrive in costume and you’ll get a special prize at our box office. 

Puppet Show: The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

Croquet Game with Queen Ariella

Taking place in the Merry Meadow

Activity time: 1:30 p.m.

 

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Friday, April 7 - Spirit Week, Pajama Day- Arrive in costume and you’ll get a special prize at our box office. 

Special Bedtime Toddler Storytime

Playing at the Emerald City stage

Showtimes: 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

 

Puppet Show: The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

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Saturday and Sunday, April 8-9 - Bunny weekend!

Puppet Show: The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

Egg-cellent Games and Activities

Taking place from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

 

Hunt for 5 Hop - Scotches

Located all around the park

 

Race in the Egg Run

Activity located in the Merry Meadow

 

Pin the tail on the Bunny

Activity located at the Humpty Dumpty Wall

 

Bunny ear toss

Activity located in theOld West Junction

 

The Tap Dancing East Bunnies

Playing at the Aesop's Playhouse

Showtimes: 11:30 a.m.

 

Children's Egg Hunt

Starting at the Merry Meadow

Activity begins at: 12 p.m.

 

Puppet show: Grandpa Bunny's Egg-Citing Day, presented by the Puppet Company

Playing at the Emerald City Stage

Showtimes: 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

 

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Fairyland is now on its spring schedule. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

 

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Wednesday, April 12

Puppet Show: The Teddy Bear's Picnic

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

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Thursday, April 13

Puppet Show: The Teddy Bear's Picnic

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

Puppet Play Workshop

Located in the Merry Meadow

Following the 11 a.m and 2 p.m puppet shows

 

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Friday, April 14 - Head Start Day 

Toddler Storytime

Playing at the Emerald City stage

Showtimes: 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

 

Puppet Show: The Teddy Bear's Picnic

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

Community Fair and Storyteller

Located at Teddy Bear Picnic Area

Activity time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

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Saturday, April 15 

Puppet Show: The Teddy Bear's Picnic

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

Pop-up Storytime with St. Anne’s volunteers

Various locations around the park. More information to come.

Playing at: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m to 2:30 p.m.

 

Singer and Storyteller Nikki Rung

Playing at the Emerald City Stage

Showtimes: 11:30 a.m.

 

Singer Mr. Elephant

Playing at the Emerald City Stage

Showtimes: 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

 

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Sunday, April 16

Puppet Show: The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

  

Singer Mr. Elephant

Playing at the Emerald City Stage

Showtimes: 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

 

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Wednesday, April 19

Puppet Show: The Teddy Bear's Picnic

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

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Thursday, April 20

Puppet Show: The Teddy Bear's Picnic

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

Puppet Play Workshop

Located in the Merry Meadow

Following the 11 a.m and 2 p.m puppet shows

 

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Friday, April 21

Toddler Storytime

Playing at the Emerald City stage

Showtimes: 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

 

Puppet Show: The Teddy Bear's Picnic

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

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Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23

Puppet Show: The Teddy Bear's Picnic

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

Storyteller Daffy Down Dilly

Playing at the Emerald City Stage

Showtimes: 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

 

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Wednesday, April 26

Puppet Show: The Teddy Bear's Picnic

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

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Thursday, April 27

Puppet Show: The Teddy Bear's Picnic

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

Puppet Play Workshop

Located in the Merry Meadow

Following the 11 a.m and 2 p.m puppet shows

 

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Friday, April 28

Toddler Storytime

Playing at the Emerald City stage

Showtimes: 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

 

Puppet Show: The Teddy Bear's Picnic

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

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Saturday, April 29

Puppet Show: The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

Storyteller Ms. Alayna Partytime Playdate!

Playing at the Emerald City Stage

Showtimes: 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

 

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Sunday, April 30

Puppet Show: The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater

Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

 

Magician Mike Della Penna

Playing at the Emerald City Stage

Showtimes: 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

 

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Available online

Oakland-born Kathreen Khavari reads from Kate Schatz' Rad American Women A-Z on Fairyland’s Magic Tree

Turn the Page! Storytime on Fairyland’s Magic Tree:
Oakland-born Author and Illustrator Robert Liu-Trujillo reads Furqan’s First Flat Top 

Toddler Storytime on Fairyland’s Magic Tree:
Ms. Vicky reads "Duncan the Story Dragon" and sings “Dino Ditty”

New episode of Fairyland Flora and Fauna: When it Rains it Spores 

Online event: Turn the Page! Storytime on Fairyland’s Magic Tree: Celebrating Oakland Pride Month

Online event: Toddler Storytime on Fairyland’s Magic Tree
Join Ms. Michaela for songs, games, and “It Looked Like Spilt Milk” 

Online event: Community Storytime on Fairyland’s Magic Tree
Local Shero, Angela Louie-Howard from Lotus Bloom reads "Welcome to the Party" by Gabrielle Union, illustrated by Ashley Evans

Online event: Turn the Page! Storytime on Fairyland’s Magic Tree: Laurin Mayeno’s bilingual "One of A Kind, Like Me / Único Como Yo" (English/Spanish)

Online event: Toddler Storytime on Fairyland’s Magic Tree: Ms. Marie returns

Online event: Turn the Page! Storytime on Fairyland’s Magic Tree: Victoria Sanchez, "Pilar’s Worries."