Children are able to write, act out, and produce their own stories in our new indoor space!
Fairytale Town Story Center
The Dish & Spoon Cafe
Most people don’t know that after the Dish ran away with the Spoon, they opened a little Cafe in Fairytale Town. The cafe is open year-round and features everything from hot dogs, popcorn and ice cream to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fresh fruit and more.
Menu items & prices subject to change without notice
Animal Introduction
You may see Mary’s Little Lambs’ graze in this enclosed grassy area! This area is also used for up-close introductions with our animal family. Watch for a schedule of upcoming activities outside of the Animal Introduction area.
Anansi’s Web
Anansi’s Web opened to the public on September 8, 2018! Anansi’s Web represents the West African folktales of Anansi the spider, the keeper of all stories and wisdom. He’s also a trickster who obtains his goals through various ruses. The new set features three vertical climbing webs between four posts featuring characters from an Anansi tale: a leopard clinging to a tree trunk, a python wrapped around another tree with a hornet’s nest, a turtle, and a monkey. A sculpture of Anansi will sit in the center of the exhibit.
About the Artist
Anansi’s Web was designed, created, and installed by artist Garr Ugalde. Garr is an accomplished Sacramento sculptor who has exhibited widely in Sacramento and across the country. He attended art school at the University of Nebraska Omaha before moving to California in 1979 to attend San Jose State University, where he studied printmaking and sculpture. Since moving to the Sacramento region in 1993, he set up a sculpture studio and has been actively involved in the arts community. He also has completed several public commissions throughout the Sacramento region. His most recent public installation is a series of three sculptures called Agora’s Lights, which was installed in December 2016 at American River College.
In the News
- The Sacramento Bee featured Anansi’s Web and the opening festivities on September 8.
- KCRA highlighted Anansi’s Web on September 8.
- Good Day Sacramento featured Anansi’s Web and the Opening Celebration on September 8.
- The Sacramento Bee highlighted Anansi’s Web on August 25.
Box Office
When you enter Fairytale Town, visit the Box Office to get your admission tickets to the park! Staff in the Box Office are available to help if you need assistance during your visit. The Box Office also sells Magic Story Box Keys, gifts and mementos, and event tickets.
Pirate’s Cove
Located adjacent to the Pirate Ship, Pirate’s Cove is the site of swashbuckling birthday parties at Fairytale Town.
Pooh Corner
Deep in the 100 acre wood where Christopher Robin plays you’ll find Pooh Corner, the home of the beloved Winnie the Pooh!
Yellow Brick Road
Hundreds of families and organizations purchased commemorative bricks to form the Yellow Brick Road leading to Humpty Dumpty’s gate.
Wishing Well
Make a wish and watch your coin spiral down into the wishing well! All proceeds support nonprofit Fairytale Town.
Pirate Ship
Ahoy, matey! Captain Hook and Peter Pan are just over the next wave. The Pirate Ship features a moving ship’s wheel and a treasure chest.