When are catered birthday parties available?
Fairyland hosts catered birthday parties from April through October only.

How much does a catered birthday party cost?
The fee is $16 per child, with a 10-child minimum. Full payment is required at the time of booking. There are no refunds unless the park must close because of unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather.  Please note: All prices are subject to change without notice.

What’s included?
Your birthday-party fee includes:

• unlimited playtime in Fairyland before and after the party
• one adult admission and one child admission to Fairyland on the day of your party
• one hour’s exclusive use of one of our themed party areas
• a party host to set up the area, serve cake and fruit punch, and clean up after the party
• punch and a personalized ice cream cake from Loard’s Ice Cream and Candy
• place setting for each child (placemat, plate, cup, napkin, party hat) in our basic balloon theme (other themes extra)
• a Fairyland T-shirt for the birthday child
• a birthday crown, presented to birthday child at the puppet show

May I add extras?
Yes! for small additional fees, we are happy to provide:

• Magic Keys to activate our talking storybook boxes ($2 each—a great keepsake!)

• favor bags in Fairyland, Disney Princess, or Justice League themes

• additional adult admissions for adults not covered by child admissions

• balloons

• 100% beef hot dogs

• special paper-product themes (Disney Princess, Tinkerbell, Pirate, Justice League)

How do I book a birthday party?
Choose from four ways:

• fill out the online form  and submit

• download the PDF form, fill it out, print it, and fax it to us

• come by the park and pick up a Catered Birthday Party flier (please not that we cannot book parties on a drop-in basis)

• call and we will fax or mail a form to you. 

Will my card be automatically charged when I submit my form?
No. The Programs Supervisor processes each form in the order in which it is received. We will call you within 72 hours (three days) and have a booking conversation. You will be charged  for the full cost of your party, and your reservation will be complete.

What kind of cake is provided?
We are delighted to offer delicious ice cream cakes for our catered parties. Made fresh for your party, each moist cake is topped with a generous layer of premium handmade ice cream and personalized with the birthday child’s name. You may choose from vanilla ice cream with white cake, cookies & cream ice cream with devil’s food cake, and strawberry ice cream with white cake.

What isn’t allowed?
Fairyland does not permit:

• Glass containers of any kind
• Alcoholic beverages of any kind
• Open flames (please—no barbeques, chafing dishes, or portable grills)
• Piñatas (those little candies and toys end up on the ground and make our animals’ tummies very unhappy!)

Where do I park?
Parking is available on Bellevue, near the Fairyland entrance. On Saturdays and Sundays the City of Oakland charges a parking fee of $3 per car. You may not unload or park your vehicle on the service road.

I don’t know exactly how many children will attend right now. May I add to the guest list later?
Yes, you may add extra children at a later time after booking your party. We’ll  need to know the total number of children two weeks before your party.

Is the birthday child included in the total number of children?
Yes--don’t forget to count your birthday child in the total number of children.

What happens if it rains?
Our Operations Department determines all park closures by 9:30 a.m. each day, based on safety considerations. If your event is rained out, you will receive a call from the Programs Supervisor as soon as possible after 9:30 a.m. You’ll have three options:

• Reschedule your party at Fairyland.

• Pick up your party items and host your party elsewhere (you may use your Fairyland tickets any other day the park is open except during special events such as Jack O’Lantern Jamboree).

• Cancel your party. Please return your tickets to us; we’ll issue a refund minus a $25 processing fee.

May we bring our own food?
Certainly. Just remember to keep it simple—you want to have fun, too! And please note that certain items are never permitted in the park: glass containers of any kind, alcohol of any kind, open flames of any kind (barbeques, chafing dishes, or portable grills), and piñatas. 

May I leave my tickets at the entrance with my guest list?
We regret that we are not able to offer this service. After you book your party, we’ll mail your tickets to you. You may distribute them to your guests in any manner you wish. If you choose to hold on to them, we suggest enlisting a party helper to stand at the gate and hand them to your guests as they arrive.

Is one hour enough time to hold a party in the reserved area?
It’s plenty of time. An hour may not seem like much time to adults, but for kids it seems like forever—especially when they’re eager to begin playing in a 10-acre storybook amusement park!

Do-It-Yourself birthday parties
If you prefer to supply your own refreshments, place settings, and decorations, you are welcome to use one our Teddy Bear Picnic Grove for your party. Use of the area is on a first-come, first-served basis. We ask that you limit your party to two tables; however, you may have them all day! Users must do their own set-up and clean-up.

The Do-It-Yourself use of party areas is included in the Fairyland admission fee: $6 per child or adult. You may also use your 12-admission pass. Note that children may not be admitted to Fairyland without at least one accompanying adult, and adults may not be admitted without at least one accompanying child.