Schedule of Events
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
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
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.
Playing at the Emerald City Stage
Showtimes: 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
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Friday, March 24
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.
Playing at the Emerald City Stage
Showtimes: 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
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Friday, March 31
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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."
