Tractor Tales
2026-06-28 11:00 - 11:20 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822, United States
Join us on June 27 & 28 at 11am in the Story Center Classroom for Tractor Tales featuring Louie the tortoise! 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.

Author Visit: Kate McCaroll Moore
2026-06-28 11:00 - 12:30
Come meet Kate McCaroll Moore on Sunday, June 28th, from 11 AM – 12:30 PM!

Story Center Activities | Week 1
2026-07-01 11:00 - 11:30

Themed Days: Fourth of July Celebration
2026-07-01 11:00 - 2026-07-03 12:00

Puppet Show: Red Riding Hood
2026-07-03 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-03 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-05 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-05 11:30 - 12:00
Show dates: Friday & Sunday, July 3 & 5
Show times: 10:30 & 11:30 AM
Run time: Approx. 20 minutes
Puppet Art Theater Company presents the tale of Little Red Riding Hood in the Children’s Theater. This production is a nutty version of the classic fairy tale. Little Red and her dog Fifi are taking pepperoni pizza to Grandma’s when they run into the wolf. Wolf loves pizza and plots to get Red’s. Join Little Red, Fifi and Grandma as they try to keep the wolf from eating them and their pepperoni pizza.
All performances are free with paid admission and take place in Fairytale Town’s indoor Children’s Theater.

Closed for Independence Day
2026-07-04
Fairytale Town will be closed on Saturday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. Happy 250th to the United States!

Story Center Activities | Week 2
2026-07-05 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-08 11:00 - 11:30

Author Visit: Bonnie Galindo
2026-07-11 11:00 - 12:30
Come meet Bonnie Galindo on Saturday, July 11th, from 11 AM – 12:30 PM!

Story Center Activities | Week 3
2026-07-12 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-15 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-19 11:00 - 11:30

Author Visit: Mike Mason
2026-07-18 11:00 - 12:30
Come meet Mike Mason on Saturday, July 18th, from 11 AM – 12:30 PM!

Family Campout
2026-07-18 17:30 - 2026-07-19 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.

Theme Week: Animal Planet
2026-07-20 11:00 - 2026-07-26 12:00
Dive into a week of wild wonders! Join in for story time every day at 11am with all-day craft activities. Don’t miss Animal Keeper talks happening every day at 2pm!
Meet magnificent mammals, remarkable reptiles, wondrous water animals, terrific birds, fantastic frogs, sensational insects, and helpful humans. Celebrate the amazing diversity, super skills, and incredible adaptations of the animal kingdom with stories, crafts, and games in the Story Center all week long! .
Monday – Dive into oceans and rivers to discover fish, dolphins, and other aquatic creatures.
Tuesday – Jump into the world of frogs, salamanders, and more.
Wednesday – Snakes, lizards, and turtles! Explore the scaly side of the animal kingdom.
Thursday – Explore bugs, both big and small! Discover how insects live, move, and help our planet.
Friday – Meet furry friends! Learn about lions, elephants, and other mammals.
Saturday – Birds of all shapes and sizes! Sing, flap, and meet your feathered friends.

Sunday – Let’s celebrate you! Explore movement, creativity, teamwork, and what makes us an essential part of the animal kingdom.

This activity is free with park admission, which can be purchased at the box office.

Members-Only Night
2026-07-24 17:30 - 20:00
Registration is open by email invite only.
Invites will be sent out on July 13th.
Members are invited to an exclusive evening of playtime and fun activities in the park!
Bring blankets or chairs to relax on the lawn. Pick up dinner and snacks at the Dish & Spoon Café, or bring your own.
Helpful Tips:

Bring your membership card and photo ID for faster entry.
Gates close at 7:30 PM, but members may stay and play until 8 PM.
The number of people allowed in is determined by your membership level. Member Guest Passes will also be accepted. No other guests, discounts, or coupons apply.

Want to come to Members-Only Night? Become a member today to make sure you get an invitation!
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 Event: ETrain Talks
2026-07-25 11:00 - 12:30
Come meet ETrain Talks on Saturday, July 25th, from 11 AM – 12:30 PM!

Theater Show: The Little Bird's Second Chance
2026-07-25 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-07-25 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-07-26 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-07-26 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, July 25 & 26
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: Cortney Cino
2026-07-26 11:00 - 12:30
Come meet Cortney Cino on Sunday, July 26th, from 11 AM – 12:30 PM!

Story Center Activities | Week 5
2026-07-29 11:00 - 11:30

Puppet Show: Tommy's Pirate Adventure
2026-08-01 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-01 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-02 10:30 - 11:00
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: Nay Ramsey
2026-08-01 11:00 - 12:30
Come meet Nay Ramsey on Saturday, August 1st, from 11 AM – 12:30 PM!
