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 […]
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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.
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Family Summer Sleepover
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 […]
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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!
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Family Summer Sleepover
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 […]
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Puppet Fair Weekend
A weekend of puppet shows and top notch puppetry turns Fairyland into a puppet-palooza for two full days of spectacular productions.
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Puppet Fair Weekend
A weekend of puppet shows and top notch puppetry turns Fairyland into a puppet-palooza for two full days of spectacular productions.
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Family Pride Weekend
Family-friendly PRIDE fun with a dash of fairy dust and a whole lot of love! Join us for two joyful days of family-friendly Pride celebrations, featuring colorful crafts, community partners, […]
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Family Pride Weekend
Family-friendly PRIDE fun with a dash of fairy dust and a whole lot of love! Join us for two joyful days of family-friendly Pride celebrations, featuring colorful crafts, community partners, […]
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Childrenʼs Book Festival
Join us for a day where the Bay Area’s most talented kid-lit authors, illustrators, publishers, sellers, and educators come together to celebrate the magic of BOOKS! Meet 30+ kid-lit book creators ready to inspire. Enjoy captivating stories read aloud by the authors themselves. Watch talented illustrators bring stories to life before your eyes. Cheer on the remarkable 8 to 12-year-olds from our Youth Writers’ Workshop, hosted by Natasha Tripplett. Shop for books by all the participating book creators. Enjoy play-based and educational activities provided by our community partners. Check out the family literacy resource fair And so much more Children's Book Festival Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: Included with General Admission More details coming in spring/summer 2026. Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Reach out to Nancy Berger at nancyberger@fairyland.org.
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Oakland’s Magic Kitchen with Chef Nelson
Meet, Greet, and Eat! Chef Nelson German of alaMar Domican Kitchen takes the stage alongside Fairyland's furry puppet mascot, Quercus for a lively, step-by-step demonstration designed for young audiences! Grownups […]
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Halloween Jam
Halloween starts early! Come eek-perience Halloween with a mad science twist! STEM activities, Fairy Fun House, live DJs, arts &crafts, food trucks, and spooktacular fun.