April 6 to 10, 2026 | Included with General Admission
Spend your week off at Fairyland! Five days of theme parties, dressing up, arts & crafts, obstacle courses, games, and more! From real-life community heroes and teamwork in action to wild animal exploration and fairytale adventures, each day of Spirit Week celebrates a different way to be brave. 

April 11, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. in Aesop’s Playhouse
Meet, greet, and EAT with the Top Chefs who make Oakland the “#1 Food City in the U.S.” Our kids-get-cooking series is back for its fourth season! Join Quercus and local Guest Chefs from The Town’s most treasured restaurants to learn secret recipes, taste signature dishes, and get your littles excited about culinary basics and kitchen independence.

Friday, April 24, 2026 | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. | 21+ Event
Fairyland’s Adults-Only (21+) Alice in Wonderland experience returns! Mad Tea Party is a journey down the rabbit hole into a Black Light Dance Party where costumes, cocktails, and cabaret combine for one magical night of whimsical madness. Ride the Jolly Trolly, get lost in Alice’s maze, and enjoy a wildly surreal night on The Town.

Once Upon a Time at Fairyland, our annual fundraising gala, is an enchanted affair where we grow community,  invest in the future, and celebrate the creativity, joy, and resilience of our East Bay and Oakland family. Make yourself BLOOM with a floral costume, enjoy a bouquet of experiences and surprises, and be inspired by the profound growth of Fairyland’s transformational programs. Table Sponsorships available now!