Upcoming
Events
Upcoming Events at Fairyland!
Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday & Sunday, February 7 & 8
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Event Description
Gong Xi Fa Cai! Gong Hey Fat Choy! Fairyland welcomes the Year of the Horse with a joyful Lunar New Year celebration filled with color, creativity, and community. Inspired by the strength, energy, and forward spirit of the Horse, the park comes alive with festive traditions, hands-on activities, performances, and seasonal delights.
Black Cowboy Academy
Saturday, February 14
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Park is open until 4 p.m.
Event Description
Celebrate the history, culture, and living legacy of Black cowboys, presented in partnership with the Black Cowboy Association. Families are invited to the Black Cowboy Academy in the Old West Junction for hands-on stations, pony grooming (with REAL ponies!), lasso lessons, and live performances throughout the day.
More details coming soon!
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Puppet Fair Weekend
The best of the best in puppetry come to Fairyland for a puppet-palooza!
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Puppet Fair Weekend
The best of the best in puppetry come to Fairyland for a puppet-palooza!
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Children’s Book Festival
The Bay Area's best of the best in KidLit comes together at Fairyland for a day when book lovers unite!
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Drawn Together (21+)
Drawn Together returns to Children's Fairyland for an intimate, grown-ups-only (21+) evening of art, drinks, and delightful encounters. Wander the park after hours as local artists create Fairyland-inspired artwork live, and before the night ends, take home a piece of the magic during a spirited live art sale. If you've been before, you know—if not, you'll have to see what it's all about. This night is something special! Drawn TogetherDate: Friday, September 25, 2026Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.21+Event (Attendees must show a valid 21+ ID) More details to come in Spring/Summer 2026!
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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 who want the inside scoop on The Town's best places to dine get a sneak peek behind the culinary curtain and children enjoy a live interactive show that sparks curiosity, confidence, and a love for yummy cuisine. Everyone gets a sample of the Chef's delish dish and takes home a recipe card to keep the magic going at home! Your little ones will: explore ingredients discover new flavors learn simple cooking techniques enjoy mindful food-centered entertainment get excited about helping out in the kitchen receive an activity booklet and crayons to follow along laugh with Quercus all the way through taste the final product meet Quercus and Chef for questions, high fives, and photos. Included with General Admission Aesop's Playhouse
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Fall Fest
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.