Fairytale Town

Puppet Show: Tommy's Pirate Adventure
2026-08-01 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-02 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-02 11:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822, United States
Show dates: Saturday & Sunday, August 1st & 2nd
Show times: 10:30 & 11:30 AM
Run time: Approx. 20 minutes
Puppet Art Theater Company presents Tommy’s Pirate Adventure in the Children’s Theater. Tommy’s back, and he and his dog, Fifi, are enjoying living on Alligator Island, at least until the pirates show up. Pirate’s X’s and mixed-up treasure land Tommy and his dog in big trouble with Barnacle Billy and the evil Captain Rigatoni. Confusion and mayhem lead to fun as Tommy ends up playing pirates for real in Tommy’s Pirate Adventure.
Theater puppet shows are free with the cost of paid park admission.
All performances take place in Fairytale Town’s indoor Children’s Theater.
Please note:

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

Author Visit: Patricia Newman
2026-08-02 11:00 - 12:30
Come meet Patricia Newman on Sunday, August 2nd, from 11 AM – 12:30 PM!

Family Campout
2026-08-07 17:30 - 2026-08-08 07:00
Spend the night under the stars at Fairytale Town! This exciting overnight adventure includes exclusive playtime inside Fairytale Town, a craft activity, a scavenger hunt, fun lawn games, and bedtime stories! Wake up the next morning under Fairytale Town’s canopy of trees to a light continental breakfast.
Family Campouts are a special ticketed event. Registration closes 48 hours in advance; on-site registration is not available.
Tickets
Adult Non-Members: $45
Kid Non-Members: $40
Children 1 and under: Free
Adult Members : $40
Kid Members: $35
Children 1 and under: Free
Register Now!
Cancellation Policy:
To be eligible for a 100% refund, you must cancel the Campout at least 30 days prior to the start date. If you cancel within 30 days, you may be eligible to receive a voucher for a future Campout to be used before the end of the next year. Fairytale Town reserves the right to cancel any Campout, in which case you will be notified promptly and 100% of the fees paid will be refunded. Campouts may be rescheduled due to rain, extreme heat, or unhealthy air quality.
Please note:

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

Author Visit: Nicole Mechem
2026-08-08 11:00 - 12:30
Come meet Nicole Mechem on Saturday, August 8th, from 11 AM – 12:30 PM!

Theater Show: The Little Bird's Second Chance
2026-08-08 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-08 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-08-09 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-09 14:00 - 14:30
NorCal School of Arts presents The Little Bird’s Second Chance in the Children’s Theater.
“The Little Bird’s Second Chance is an enchanting original musical written by Dorothea Bonneau and with lyrics and music by Rob Broadhurst. Follow Robin, a young bird eager to spread their wings, who defies Mother Bird’s advice and ventures into the wild. With newfound friends, unexpected challenges, and a lesson in trust and kindness, Robin’s journey reveals the true strength of friendship. A heartwarming story for all ages, celebrating courage, compassion, and second chances. Performed by NorCal Arts Corps students and professional actors.”
Theater shows are free with the cost of paid park admission.
All performances take place in Fairytale Town’s indoor Children’s Theater.
Show dates: Saturday & Sunday, August 8 & 9
Show times: 1pm & 2pm
Run time: Approx. 30 minutes
Please note:

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

Author Visit: Jazmine Williams
2026-08-09 11:00 - 12:30
Come meet Jazmine Williams on Sunday, August 9th, from 11 AM – 12:30 PM!

Author Visit: Emily Ann Pooler
2026-08-15 11:00 - 12:30
Come meet Emily Ann Pooler on Saturday, August 15th, from 11 AM – 12:30 PM!

Theater Show: The Little Bird's Second Chance
2026-08-15 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-15 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-08-16 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-16 14:00 - 14:30
NorCal School of Arts presents The Little Bird’s Second Chance in the Children’s Theater.
“The Little Bird’s Second Chance is an enchanting original musical written by Dorothea Bonneau and with lyrics and music by Rob Broadhurst. Follow Robin, a young bird eager to spread their wings, who defies Mother Bird’s advice and ventures into the wild. With newfound friends, unexpected challenges, and a lesson in trust and kindness, Robin’s journey reveals the true strength of friendship. A heartwarming story for all ages, celebrating courage, compassion, and second chances. Performed by NorCal Arts Corps students and professional actors.”
Theater shows are free with the cost of paid park admission.
All performances take place in Fairytale Town’s indoor Children’s Theater.
Show dates: Saturday & Sunday, August 15 & 16
Show times: 1pm & 2pm
Run time: Approx. 30 minutes
Please note:

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

Author Visit: T.I. Avens
2026-08-16 11:00 - 12:30
Come meet T.I. Avens on Sunday, August 16th, from 11 AM – 12:30 PM!

Tales & Ales Brewfest
2026-08-22 17:00 - 21:00
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Get your crew together and save the date for a lively night at Fairytale Town on August 22nd! Local craft breweries (beer, wine, kombucha, mead, N/A beer, and more) from throughout Sacramento and Northern California will be in the park pouring unlimited tastes of their beverages.
Enjoy live music on the Mother Goose Stage. Kids will enjoy complimentary root beer floats and hands-on activities in Mr. McGregor’s Garden. There will also be a raffle with exciting prizes.
VIP TICKETS SOLD OUT…THANK YOU!
Local food trucks will be onsite with food and beverages available for sale.
The forecast looks great…and remember, most of Fairytale Town is shaded, plus we’ll have our Bonney Cool Zone misters going.
Tales & Ales is an all-ages fundraiser with proceeds supporting Fairytale Town’s education programs and park improvements.
Check Out Our Raffle Items!
Breweries, Cideries, and Wineries

Breweries subject to change, so check back often!

Live Music

Live music will be played on the Mother Goose Stage by AKAlive.
Food Trucks / Vendors
Nash & Proper, Tacos International, India Jones, Slice Mama Pizza, My Lumpia Lady, Kettle Corn Master, Kwento Coffee, Rainbow Snow, and Boba Meetup. Food vendors are subject to change, so check back often!
Ticket Information
Get Your Tickets Here!
Early bird tickets go on sale July 1st with prices increasing on August 1st. Please note

Must be 21 or older to enjoy alcoholic beverages (guests will be ID’d/wristbanded before entering)
No outside food or drink.
No alcoholic beverages may be removed from the park at any time.
Blankets and chairs are welcome.
Smoking of any kind is not permitted inside of Fairytale Town.
Fairytale Town will be closing at 2 PM the day of the event in order to prepare for the evening’s festivities.
No refunds or exchanges for tickets.

Theater Show: The Little Bird's Second Chance
2026-08-23 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-23 14:00 - 14:30
NorCal School of Arts presents The Little Bird’s Second Chance in the Children’s Theater.
“The Little Bird’s Second Chance is an enchanting original musical written by Dorothea Bonneau and with lyrics and music by Rob Broadhurst. Follow Robin, a young bird eager to spread their wings, who defies Mother Bird’s advice and ventures into the wild. With newfound friends, unexpected challenges, and a lesson in trust and kindness, Robin’s journey reveals the true strength of friendship. A heartwarming story for all ages, celebrating courage, compassion, and second chances. Performed by NorCal Arts Corps students and professional actors.”
Theater shows are free with the cost of paid park admission.
All performances take place in Fairytale Town’s indoor Children’s Theater.
Show dates: Sunday, August 23
Show times: 1pm & 2pm
Run time: Approx. 30 minutes
Please note:

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

Scholastic Book Fair!
2026-08-28 - 2026-09-13
The Scholastic Book Fair is happening inside the Story Center Friday, December 4th, through Sunday, December 13th! There will be pens, bookmarks, erasers, fun gadgets, and books for all ages! Come on over and dive into a world of stories!

Humpty Dumpty's Birthday Celebration
2026-08-29 10:00 - 14:00
Help Humpty Dumpty celebrate Fairytale Town’s 67th birthday party!
Sing “Happy Birthday” with Humpty Dumpty at 12 PM on the Mother Goose Stage. Take a photo with Humpty Dumpty, play egg-citing egg-themed games, and make fun crafts throughout the day!
Weekday admission is $10 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.

Tractor Tales
2026-08-29 11:00 - 11:20, 2026-08-30 11:00 - 11:20
Join us on August 29 & 30 at 11am in the Story Center Classroom for Tractor Tales featuring the Fairytale Town chickens! Perfect for little animal lovers, this interactive event combines the magic of books with the joy of meeting animals in a safe, hands-on way. Get ready to read, explore, and meet some new animal friends!
This special story time only lasts for 20 minutes, so make sure to arrive early!
This activity is free with park admission, which can be purchased at the box office.

Theater Show: The Little Bird's Second Chance
2026-08-29 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-29 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-08-30 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-30 14:00 - 14:30
NorCal School of Arts presents The Little Bird’s Second Chance in the Children’s Theater.
“The Little Bird’s Second Chance is an enchanting original musical written by Dorothea Bonneau and with lyrics and music by Rob Broadhurst. Follow Robin, a young bird eager to spread their wings, who defies Mother Bird’s advice and ventures into the wild. With newfound friends, unexpected challenges, and a lesson in trust and kindness, Robin’s journey reveals the true strength of friendship. A heartwarming story for all ages, celebrating courage, compassion, and second chances. Performed by NorCal Arts Corps students and professional actors.”
Theater shows are free with the cost of paid park admission.
All performances take place in Fairytale Town’s indoor Children’s Theater.
Show dates: Saturday & Sunday, August 29 & 30
Show times: 1pm & 2pm
Run time: Approx. 30 minutes
Please note:

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

Story Time in the Story Center
2026-09-01 11:00 - 11:30
Join us in the Story Center every day in September for Story Time at 11am! Story time is free with park admission.
Admission is $10 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 Fairytale Town.

Craft Time in the Story Center
2026-09-01 12:30 - 13:00
Join us in the Story Center every Tuesday at 12:30pm & Thursday at 2:30pm in September for Craft Time! Craft time is free with park admission. No need to worry about skill level – all kids are welcome! Come join us for a world of creative fun!
Admission is $10 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 Fairytale Town.
