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Children’s Fairyland is a whimsical 10-acre storybook park on the shores of Oakland’s Lake Merritt, designed for families with little ones (ages 0-8). Explore magical playsets, meet friendly animals, watch puppet shows, and enjoy rides, live performances and hands-on fun in a safe, outdoor wonderland. Sparking imagination and joy since 1950!

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Fairyland for Grownups (21+)

Hosted by Oaklandish, Fairyland for Grownups is BACK on Friday, August 15. Tickets are on sale now! Fairyland opens its gates for the ultimate 21+ night out. Explore the park, catch live art, watch puppet shows, and vibe out to Seiji Oda, DJ Shellheart, and Heylove, all while grabbing eats and drinks from local vendors. It’s Oakland nostalgia reimagined, and it only happens this way once a year. Don’t sleep on this.

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Fairyland's 75th Birthday Party

This Labor Day, Monday, September 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Celebrate 75 years of magic, imagination, and Oakland-grown joy! On Labor Day, join us for a giant birthday bash with live entertainment, treats, art, activities, and community fun!

Performances by DJ Lance Rock, Daisy the Clown, and more!

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Summer Sleepovers

Camp out at Fairyland July 19 & August 9: Experience a Fairy Fun Summer under the stars! Enjoy rides, performances, puppet shows, storybook sets, plus dinner at an unforgettable overnight adventure. Wake up to a continental breakfast and let your kiddos camp out the Fairyland way. Just bring a tent and sleeping bags—we’ll handle the rest!

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Annual Puppet Fair

Celebrate Decades of Puppet Magic at Fairyland!

Saturday and Sunday, August 23 & 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A weekend of puppet shows by premier puppet companies turns Fairyland into a puppet-palooza for two full days of spectacular productions and puppetry magic. 

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Children's Book Festival

Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Bay Area’s most talented kid-lit authors, illustrators, publishers, booksellers, and creatives come together and fill Fairyland up with the magic of books, inspiring a lifelong love for literature in all who join.

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