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  • AAPI Heritage Celebration

    Celebrate AAPI Heritage with arts & crafts, Mahjong, and live performances by Halau Makana Polynesian youth dancers.

  • AAPI Heritage Celebration

    Celebrate AAPI Heritage with music, storytelling, arts & crafts, games, and live performances.

  • AAPI Heritage Celebration

    Celebrate the heritage, the rich traditions, and the vibrant beauty of the AAPI diaspora with cultural festivities, food fun, music, storytelling, games, arts & crafts, and live performances.

  • AAPI Heritage Celebration

    Celebrate the heritage, the rich traditions, and the vibrant beauty of the AAPI diaspora with cultural festivities, food fun, music, storytelling, games, arts & crafts, and live performances.

  • AAPI Heritage Celebration

    Celebrate the heritage, the rich traditions, and the vibrant beauty of the AAPI diaspora with cultural festivities, food fun, music, storytelling, games, arts & crafts, and live performances.

  • Fairy Fun Fair

    The circus comes to Fairyland for a day! Carnival amusements and circus magic take over the park for a full day of big-top fun.

  • Juneteenth Celebration

    Pack up a picnic and spend the day celebrating freedom, resilience, and joy! Juneteenth at Fairyland is a day filled with cultural activities designed to inspire creativity, community, and reflection. Enjoy arts & crafts, games, Juneteenth literature, and captivating live performances. Juneteenth Celebration Date: Friday, June 19, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: Included with General Admission More details coming soon!

  • Family Summer Sleepover

    Summer Sleepovers

    Camp out at Children’s Fairyland for a magical family fun experience under the stars. Just bring a tent and sleeping bags—we’ll do the rest! At Summer Sleepovers you and your family get to: Enjoy Fairyland rides and attractions after hours Watch special performances Catch a sunset puppet show Have a delicious catered dinner Play well into the evening at the park Sleep under the Fairyland stars Wake up alongside the animals Savor a continental breakfast Camp the Fairyland way Make incredibly special memories New This Year: Craveable Catered Cuisine Oakland’s own Rico Rico Taco will be catering Summer Sleepovers turning your “campfire meal” into a mouth-watering moment with maximum flavor and options for everyone in your crew. Three chances to camp out: June 20, July 25, & August 8 Pack up your posse and get ready for an unforgettable outdoor overnight experience! Tickets are $80 per person Includes dinner by Rico Rico Taco, snacks, and continental breakfast. Registration opens in March: Fairyland Members: Friday, March 13, 2026, at 12 p.m. PST General Public: Friday, March 20, 2026, at 12 p.m. PST

  • Fairyland at Lakefest Oakland

    Fairyland at Lakefest Oakland

    LakeFest Oakland, founded in 2018 in Oakland, CA, celebrates the rich culture and diversity that makes the city unique. Created by Oakland natives and operated by a dedicated team of Bay Area residents, LakeFest has grown into one of the largest cultural celebrations in Oakland. A family-friendly event where kids, pets, and community members come together to enjoy music, food, and culture, LakeFest Oakland embodies the vibrant energy that makes the city so special. This is truly Oakland. Location: Lake Merritt, Oakland CA Fairyland Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lakefest Hours: 11am - 7pm To get tickets and learn more, visit the LakeFest website.

  • Teddy Bear Picnic Day

    Picnic fun, food trucks, scavenger hunt, arts & crafts, story time with KQED, bubble play, and live performances make Teddy Bear Picnic Day extra special family fun.

  • Family Summer Sleepover

    Summer Sleepovers

    Camp out at Children’s Fairyland for a magical family fun experience under the stars. Just bring a tent and sleeping bags—we’ll do the rest! At Summer Sleepovers you and your family get to: Enjoy Fairyland rides and attractions after hours Watch special performances Catch a sunset puppet show Have a delicious catered dinner Play well into the evening at the park Sleep under the Fairyland stars Wake up alongside the animals Savor a continental breakfast Camp the Fairyland way Make incredibly special memories New This Year: Craveable Catered Cuisine Oakland’s own Rico Rico Taco will be catering Summer Sleepovers turning your “campfire meal” into a mouth-watering moment with maximum flavor and options for everyone in your crew. Three chances to camp out: June 20, July 25, & August 8 Pack up your posse and get ready for an unforgettable outdoor overnight experience! Tickets are $80 per person Includes dinner by Rico Rico Taco, snacks, and continental breakfast. Registration opens in March: Fairyland Members: Friday, March 13, 2026, at 12 p.m. PST General Public: Friday, March 20, 2026, at 12 p.m. PST

  • Oakland’s Magic Kitchen with Chef Thomas

    Kids get cooking with Oakland top chef and our furry mascot QUERCUS in a live interactive show that sparks curiosity, confidence, and culinary fun!