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6 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. |
9 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. |
5 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. |
7 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Playing at the Emerald City Stage Showtimes: 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. |
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8 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Playing at the Emerald City Stage Showtimes: 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. |
7 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. |
6 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. |
6 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. |
7 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. |
7 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. |
10 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. 
A Series of Family-Friendly Cooking Shows Back for its third season, Oakland’s Magic Kitchen brings the heart of Oakland’s food scene to Aesop’s Playhouse—live, family-friendly, and full of flavor. And this year's lineup? It's bringing the heat! Created especially for kids and their grownups, this playful cooking show invites top local chefs to prepare delicious, easy-to-make dishes on stage with some help from everyone’s favorite furry friend, Quercus. Throughout each show, chefs guide the audience through a step-by-step recipe while Quercus keeps the littlest foodies engaged with fun questions, an ingredient-spotting activity, and plenty of silly antics. Expect laughter, learning, and lots of creative, delicious, nutritious fare. Stirring up fun! A live, interactive cooking show at Aesop’s Playhouse Kid-friendly dishes made by top Oakland chefs Thoughtful conversations around food, culture, and basic cooking skills Call-and-response moments and simple movement to keep kids engaged Big energy and silly moments with Quercus on stage Meet and greet with Chef and Quercus Tasty samples for the audience to try Take-home recipe cards so you can cook together at home Bon appétit!, it’s time to meet, greet, and eat! 2025 Chef Lineup: Saturday, April 26 – Chef/Owner Janice Dulce from FOB Kitchen Saturday, June […] |
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7 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. |
4 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. |
6 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. |
5 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. |
9 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Playing in the Merry Meadow Showtimes: 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. |
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7 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. |
4 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. |
6 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. |
6 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. |
8 events,
A weekend of puppet shows and top notch puppetry turns Fairyland into a puppet-palooza for two full days of spectacular productions. Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Playing at the Emerald City Stage Showtime: 12:00 p.m. |
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7 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Playing at the Emerald City Stage Showtime: 12:00 p.m. |
7 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Playing at the Emerald City Stage Showtimes: 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. |
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7 events,
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Playing at the Emerald City Stage Showtimes: 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. |
2 events,
Our Birthday. Your Party. You’re invited to Children’s Fairyland’s 75th Birthday Party! This Labor Day Monday, September 1, 2025 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Included with General Admission Celebrate 75 dazzling years with a full day of Fairyland play, featuring performances by special guest DJ LANCE ROCK, Prescott Circus, a bubble show with Daisy the Clown, a brand new puppet show, giveaways, hands-on activities, and a few enchanted surprises we’ve been dreaming up all year! Whether you grew up with Fairyland or you’re new to the park, our 75th Birthday Party will be a piece of Oakland lore, a major milestone in Fairyland’s history, and an epic party for everyone in our very magical community. Sign up for our email newsletter to get the latest updates and announcements about the birthday party. GET TICKETS +++ Entertainment You Can't Miss Planning ahead? We'll share the full schedule closer to the big day, but for now, here are the main performances to help you plan your visit. DJ Lance Rock 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. | Meet-and-Greet to follow | Festival Stage Everyone knows the Los Angeles-based musician, DJ, and actor from the award-winning Nick Jr show, Yo Gabba Gabba! He combines […] |
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3 events,
What if your favorite gay bar turned into an amusement park? Poof! Fairy Proud!! Once a year, Fairyland is transformed into a live-out-loud PRIDE celebration bursting with queer joy and fierce fantasy. Ride the Jolly Trolly, dance under the Fairyland stars with three live DJs, savor local flavors in the Fairy food court, dive into delicious libations, and catch jaw-dropping, spectacular DRAG shows curated exclusively for Fairy Proud by the Bay Area’s premiere DRAG collectives. Three stages. Three DJs. Three DRAG collectives. One enchanted night. Meet Your Fairy Proud PerformersRebel Kings of OaklandKnown for their electrifying shows at the White Horse, this Oakland powerhouse collective is showing up to the power of 6 for the evening’s festivities. Buckle up, hunny. Major Hammy Major Hammy is a force of exuberance fun and high energy setting the stage ablaze with his lively performances. A mix of contagious enthusiasm and a touch of cheeky charm, he aspires to inspire audiences to join in the communal celebration of movement and self-expression. MuddMudd is a Two-Spirit BiPoc/Latinx Deaf/HoH multidisciplinary drag artist. Mudd is a core part of the drag parties “Princess” and “Reparations” every Saturday at Oasis nightclub in SF. You can find Mudd on […] 
Shine with PRIDE at Fairyland Daytime Event for Kids & Families 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Included with Fairyland admission 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, and special performances that reflect the imagination, inclusivity, and magic that make Fairyland shine. Weekend Highlights: Saturday, September 6 In partnership with the Oakland LGBTQ Center 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Face painting, arts & crafts, and outdoor games at Teddy Bear Picnic Area 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Bubble painting in Miss Muffet’s Garden 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.: Drag Story Hour with Per Sia at the Emerald City Stage Sunday, September 7 In partnership with Our Family Coalition 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Face painting, arts & crafts, mindfulness activities, and outdoor games at Teddy Bear Picnic Area 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Bubble painting in Miss Muffet’s Garden 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.: Magician Blake Maxam performs at the Emerald City Stage Collide in a colorful kaleidoscope of joy with us! GET TICKETS Looking for a grown-up way to celebrate? Gather your friends for our 21+ FairyProud […] |