Fairytale Town

Toddler Time
2019-09-05 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822, United States
Join us for a play-based learning experience just for little ones ages 2 through 5! Each week is a different lesson exploring a children’s book. Parents and little ones can sign up for one or more weeks. Advance registration is required.
This week’s Toddler Time is focused on Bees. Enjoy storytime and an up-close look into the lives of bees. Interactive craft time, singing and sensory play are also part of the fun.
Registration
The registration fee is per session and includes the class and park admission for one child age 2 through 5 and one parent or caregiver.

$9 per session for members
$14 per session for nonmembers
Additional siblings are $4.50 per sibling for members and $7 per sibling for nonmembers
Register for Toddler Time
Questions
If you have a question about Toddler Time, please contact us at education@fairytaletown.org.

Half-Price Admission Day
2019-08-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822, United States
Happy Birthday to Fairytale Town! In honor of Fairytale Town’s 60th birthday, we’re offering half-price admission to all guests!
Park admission will be $2.50 per person for adults and children ages 2 and older. Members and children ages 1 and under are free.
Fairytale Town opened to the public on August 29, 1959 when the park was dedicated as a gift to the children of the Central Valley by the City of Sacramento, the Junior League of Sacramento and other community and business leaders. Humpty Dumpty has been sitting atop his Bridge welcoming guests since 1962.
Please note:

Adults must be accompanied by children and children must be accompanied by adults in order to gain admittance to Fairytale Town.

Puppet Show: The Three Little Pigs
2019-08-04 14:30 - 15:00, 2019-08-04 13:30 - 14:00, 2019-08-04 12:30 - 13:00, 2019-08-03 14:30 - 15:00, 2019-08-03 13:30 - 14:00, 2019-08-03 12:30 - 13:00 | Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822, United States
Puppet Art Theater Company presents the tale of The Three Little Pigs. Three pigs strike out on their own looking to have fun and adventures. But first, they must build houses for themselves. Straw, sticks, bricks, and a huffing and puffing Big Bad Wolf add up to hilarity and mayhem in this adaptation of the classic story, The Three Little Pigs.
Tickets are a $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers, in addition to paid park admission. Tickets can be purchased at the Fairytale Town Box Office or at the entrance to the Children’s Theater 15 minutes prior to show time. All performances take place in Fairytale Town’s indoor Children’s Theater.
Show dates: Saturday & Sunday, August 3 & 4
Show times: 12:30, 1:30 & 2:30 PM
Run time: Approx. 20 minutes

Closing Early
2019-06-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822, United States
Fairytale Town will be closing early on Saturday, June 8, for a private event. If you’re in the park by 2 PM, you may stay and play until 3 PM.
Weekend admission is $6 for adults and children ages 2 and older. Members and children ages 1 and under are free.

Magical Memory Tour
2019-05-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822, United States
Memories are magic. That’s why Fairytale Town is magic—because we are made of your memories!
Join us for day of memory making in celebration of Big Day of Giving! Go on the Magical Memory Tour inside the park and you could win one free year of membership.
Take Part in the Magical Memory Tour

Find the three “Memory Mile Markers” located inside Fairytale Town.
Take photos at each of the “Memory Mile Markers.”
Post your photos on one social media outlet (Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter) using the hashtags: #fairytaletown #bigdayofgiving #magicalmemorytour
Visit the Big Day of Giving booth, show your social media post to one of the booth volunteers, and you’ll be entered to win a complimentary one-year Mother Goose level membership to Fairytale Town!

Make a Donation on the Big Day of Giving
For nearly 60 years, you’ve created and shared your lives with us, and we are honored to be your memory keepers.
In order to preserve the magic for the next generation of memory makers, we need your help to give our beloved park a little TLC.
Big Day of Giving is a community celebration that shines a huge spotlight on our work, and every donation received that day has the potential to be amplified by prizes, matching dollars, and more! It’s the perfect time to show your support.
Make a Gift Today!

CryptoClub Leader Training
2019-03-16 08:00 - 16:00 | Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822, United States
Teachers and adults are invited to a one-day workshop to learn how to teach cryptography and establish a CryptoClub program at your school or after-school program!
What is CryptoClub?
In a CryptoClub, kids in 5th – 8th grades use mathematics to make and break secret codes. Because of the mathematical nature of the subject and the natural interest surrounding secret messages, cryptography is an exciting hook for learning and applying mathematics! CryptoClub can be anywhere—after-school, in-class, as part of a youth group, or scout program! While curriculum is geared towards 5th – 8th graders, it can be adapted easily for lower or higher grades.
What is the Leader Training?
During Leader Training, participants will learn how to: teach cryptography in fun and engaging ways; incorporate school mathematics into the informal learning environment; use a variety of games, internet activities, and stories to engage their students; and how to establish a CryptoClub program in your school or afterschool program. Leaders need not be mathematics teachers—just enthusiastic about math! No prior cryptography experience is required.
Cost: $30 per person. Includes a copy of the CryptoClub Cipher Handbook for use during the workshop and the CryptoClub Leader Manual for use in leading your own Cryptoclubs. Lunch will be provided.
Register Today!
What to Bring: Participants should bring a laptop computer.
Note: The cost to implement the CryptoClub curriculum typically includes a $12 per student book (purchased separately).
Save the Date: The Amazing Crypto Race on Friday, May 3, 6 – 9 PM.
CryptoClub leaders are invited to bring their club members to Fairytale Town to show off their skills and compete in a series of cryptography challenges to win the Golden Cryptex.

Toddler Time
2019-03-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822, United States
Join us for a play-based learning experience just for little ones ages 2 through 5! Each week is a different lesson exploring a children’s book. Parents and little ones can sign up for one or more weeks. Advance registration is required.
This week’s Toddler Time is focused on Horton Hatches the Egg. Come join us for a Dr. Seuss birthday party along with story-time and up-close look into the parrots that call Fairytale Town home. Interactive craft time, singing and sensory play are also part of the fun.
Registration
The registration fee is per session and includes the class and park admission for one child age 2 through 5 and one parent or caregiver.

$9 per session for members
$14 per session for nonmembers
Additional siblings are $4.50 per sibling for members and $7 per sibling for nonmembers
Register Today!
Questions
If you have a question about Toddler Time, please contact us at education@fairytaletown.org.

Super Tooth Day
2019-02-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822, United States
Weather Permitting
Be a Super Tooth hero and celebrate National Children’s Oral Health Month at Fairytale Town!
Enjoy free dental screenings and dental kits for kids from Access Dental, LIBERTY Dental Plan and Health Net! There will also be information about children’s dental health, a free craft activity until 2 PM, and play time inside Fairytale Town.
Admission is free with a canned food donation! All canned goods collected will be donated to Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. (One canned food donation per person for free admission.)
Admission Prices:
Admission is free with a canned food donation!
One canned food donation per person for free admission.
Admission is half-price without a canned food donation:
Adults: $3
Children (2-12yrs.): $3
Children 1 and under: Free
Members are free
Please note:

Fairytale Town is open weather permitting. If skies are gray, please call us at (916) 808-7462 or check our website to confirm our hours for the day.
Adults must be accompanied by children and children must be accompanied by adults in order to gain admittance to Fairytale Town.

Canned Food Donations:
Not sure what food items to bring for donation? The following items are on the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services wish list:

Canned fruits, vegetables and beans
Canned meat, tuna and chicken
Soup
Peanut butter

Valentine's Day Crafts
2019-02-10 11:00 - 13:00, 2019-02-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822, United States
Weather permitting
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us! Join us from 11 AM to 1 PM for a fun time making Valentine’s Day crafts. Craft details will be announced as the days get closer.
Valentine’s Day Craft activities are free with paid park admission. Weekday admission is $5 for adults and children ages 2 and older. Weekend admission is $6 for adults and children ages 2 and older. Members and children ages 1 and under are free.
Valentine’s Day Craft Days:

Saturday, February 9, 11 AM – 1 PM
Sunday, February 10, 11 AM – 1 PM
Thursday, February 14, 11:30 AM – 1 PM

Please note:

Adults must be accompanied by children and children must be accompanied by adults in order to gain admittance to the park.

Alice in Wonderland Day
2019-01-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822, United States
Weather permitting
“Curiouser and Curiouser!” Go down the Rabbit Hole for fun and games in Wonderland in honor of author Lewis Carroll’s birthday. Make a Wonderland-themed craft and play flamingo croquet from 11 AM to 1 PM. Plus, meet a member of our rabbit family at 11 AM and 1 PM.
Alice in Wonderland Day is free with paid park admission. Weekend admission is $6 for adults and children ages 2 and older. Members and children ages 1 and under are free.
Please note:

Adults must be accompanied by children and children must be accompanied by adults in order to gain admittance to the park.

Winnie the Pooh Day
2019-01-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822, United States
Weather permitting
“As soon as I saw you, I knew a grand adventure was about to happen.” Join us in Pooh Corner for a celebration of Winnie the Pooh in honor of author A. A. Milne’s birthday! Make a fun Pooh Bear-themed craft from 11 AM to 1 PM. Meet Eeyore the donkey at 11 AM and 1 PM.
Winnie the Pooh Day is free with paid park admission. Weekday admission is $5 for adults and children ages 2 and older. Members and children ages 1 and under are free.
Please note:

Adults must be accompanied by children and children must be accompanied by adults in order to gain admittance to the park.

Day After Christmas
2018-12-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822, United States
Weather Permitting
Fairytale Town will be open for play on the day after Christmas, weather permitting. Weekday admission is $5 for adults and children ages 2 and older. Members and children ages 1 and under are free.

Pop-Up Adventure Play Day at McKinley Library
2018-09-28 15:30 - 19:30 | McKinley Library, 601 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95816, United States
Join Fairytale Town and Sacramento Adventure Playground for a day of free play and fun at Sacramento Public Library – McKinley Library!
Children get to create using a variety of ‘loose parts’ and their imagination. Activities may include cardboard forts, mud play, craft projects, paint wall, bubbles, chalk art, and more! All ages are invited.

Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get messy.

Pop-Up Adventure Play Day at South Natomas Library
2018-09-22 10:00 - 14:00 | South Natomas Library, 2901 Truxel Road, Sacramento, CA, 95833, United States
Join Fairytale Town and Sacramento Adventure Playground for a day of free play and fun at Sacramento Public Library – South Natomas!
Children get to create using a variety of ‘loose parts’ and their imagination. Activities may include cardboard forts, mud play, craft projects, paint wall, bubbles, chalk art, and more! All ages are invited.

Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get messy.

Pop-Up Adventure Play Day at North Natomas Library
2018-09-20 16:00 - 20:00 | North Natomas Library, 4660 Via Ingoglia, Sacramento, CA, 95835, United States
Join Fairytale Town and Sacramento Adventure Playground for a day of free play and fun at Sacramento Public Library – North Natomas!
Children get to create using a variety of ‘loose parts’ and their imagination. Activities may include cardboard forts, mud play, craft projects, paint wall, bubbles, chalk art, and more! All ages are invited.

Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get messy.

Anansi's Web Opening Celebration
2018-09-08 10:30 - 12:30 | Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822, United States
Join us in celebrating the opening of Anansi’s Web, our first brand new playset in 21 years!
Anansi’s Web was designed, created, and installed by artist Garr Ugalde and 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, including one of Anansi himself.
Activity Schedule

10:30 AM – African drumming and dance performance by Phoenix Drum & Dance (Mother Goose Stage)
11:30 AM – Storytelling presentation of traditional Anansi tales by Kirk Waller (Mother Goose Stage)
12:30 PM – The Fairytale Town Trouper’s will reprise their performance of Anansi (Children’s Theater; Tickets are $1 members and $2 nonmembers, in addition to paid park admission)
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Participate in an Anansi-themed craft activity

The Opening Celebration is free with paid park admission. Weekend admission is $6 per person for adults and children ages 2 and up. Fairytale Town members and children age 1 and under are free.

Summer Concert Series: Total Recall
2018-07-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822, United States
Gates open at 6 PM
Get your plaid shirts ready and be prepared to rock to some now classic 90’s tunes by Total Recall!
Total Recall is a Sacramento-based 90’s alternative cover band that is ready to entertain everyone who has a soft spot in their heart for bands like Weezer, Foo Fighters, Third Eye Blind, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Oasis, Blink 182, and many more. Since forming in August 2012, Total Recall has played shows at the Thunder Valley Casino, Crawdad’s River Cantina, Maggie McGarry’s (San Francisco), The Freight House District for the Reno Aces Opening Day, and more.
Pick up dinner or snacks from the Dish & Spoon Cafe or Cecil’s Taste food truck. Beer, wine, and spirits will also be available for purchase.
Please note:

This concert is all-ages, and adults may attend without children.
This is a special ticketed event and fundraiser for Fairytale Town. Tickets will go on sale June 1. Proceeds support Fairytale Town’s education programs and park improvements.
No outside food or drink.
Concert seating is open and first come, first served.
Blankets and chairs are welcome.
Smoking is not permitted inside of Fairytale Town.
No refunds or exchanges for concert tickets.

Online ticket sales have closed. Tickets will be for sale tonight at the door.
Tickets
Advance Tickets (June 1 – July 24):
Adults General Admission: $10
Children (2-12yrs.): Free
Children 1 and under: Free
Fairytale Town members receive $3 off per adult ticket, and member children are free.
Day-of Tickets (July 25):
Adults General Admission: $15
Children (2-12yrs.): $5
Children 1 and under: Free
No member discount

Pop-Up Adventure Play Day at Del Paso Heights Library
2018-07-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Del Paso Heights Library, 920 Grand Ave, Sacramento, CA, 95838, United States
Join Sacramento Adventure Playground for a day of free play and fun at Sacramento Public Library – Del Paso Heights!
Children get to create using a variety of ‘loose parts’ and their imagination. Activities may include cardboard forts, mud play, craft projects, paint wall, bubbles, chalk art, and more! All ages are invited.

Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get messy.

Summer Concert Series: SP&O Brass Quintet
2018-07-18 19:00 - 21:30 | Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822, United States
Gates open at 6 PM
The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera’s Brass Quintet takes to the Mother Goose Stage for a fun evening concert for all ages!

Adventure with the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera’s Brass Quintet as they take you on a sonic journey through a musical brass landscape under the stars! The Brass Quintet will present a wide range of styles and popular favorites, including classics of Mozart, Gershwin and Bernstein; medleys from the Silver Screen and Broadway; and the swaying Blues, Samba, and Jazz styles of W.C. Handy, Jobim, and others.
It will be a grand performance showcasing the fun personalities and versatility of the SP&O musicians. Also discover “new treasures” through a hands-on experience in the SP&O’s Instrument Discovery Zone.
Pick up dinner or snacks from the Dish & Spoon Cafe or Flavor Face food truck. Beer, wine, and spirits will also be available for purchase.
SP&O Brass Quintet:
William Harvey, Guest Principal Trumpet
Michael Meeks, Opera Principal Trumpet
Eric Achen, Principal Horn
Phil Tulga, Trombone
Julian Dixon, Principal Tuba

Please note:

This concert is all-ages, and adults may attend without children.
This is a special ticketed event and fundraiser for Fairytale Town. Tickets will go on sale June 1. Proceeds support Fairytale Town’s education programs and park improvements.
No outside food or drink.
Concert seating is open and first come, first served.
Blankets and chairs are welcome.
Smoking is not permitted inside of Fairytale Town.
No refunds or exchanges for concert tickets.

Online ticket sales have closed. Tickets will be for sale tonight at the door.
Tickets
Advance Tickets (June 1 – July 17):
Adults General Admission: $10
Children (2-12yrs.): Free
Children 1 and under: Free
Fairytale Town members receive $3 off per adult ticket, and member children are free.
Day-of Tickets (July 18):
Adults General Admission: $15
Children (2-12yrs.): $5
Children 1 and under: Free
No member discount

Pop-Up Adventure Play Day at Colonial Heights Library
2018-07-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Colonial Heights Library, 4799 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA, 95820, United States
Join Sacramento Adventure Playground for a day of free play and fun at Sacramento Public Library – Colonial Heights!
Children get to create using a variety of ‘loose parts’ and their imagination. Activities may include cardboard forts, mud play, craft projects, paint wall, bubbles, chalk art, and more! All ages are invited.

Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get messy.

National Pollinator Week
2018-06-24 11:00 - 11:30, 2018-06-23 11:00 - 11:30, 2018-06-22 11:00 - 11:30, 2018-06-21 11:00 - 11:30 | Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822, United States
We’re celebrating our pollinator friends in honor of National Pollinator Week! Learn all about bees and why they’re important to keep around during daily Beekeeper Chats in Farmer Brown’s Barn at 11 AM from Monday – Sunday, June 18 – 24.
National Pollinator Week activities are free with paid park admission. Weekday admission is $5 for adults and children ages 2 and older. Weekend admission is $6 for adults and children ages 2 and older. Members and children ages 1 and under are free.
