Fairytale Town

Puppet Show: Tommy's Pirate Adventure
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.

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: 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!

Tales & Ales Brewfest
2026-08-22 17:00 - 21:00
Tales & Ales Brewfest 2026
Get your crew together and save the date for a fun night at Fairytale Town on August 22nd!
Local craft breweries 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.
Want to level up to VIP? You’ll get in at 4PM – an hour earlier than general admission attendees – plus you’ll get to sample an exclusive VIP beer and wine (Silt Wine Co.), and catered food inside our air conditioned Story Center, which you’ll have access to all evening if you need to cool off.
Local food trucks will be onsite with food and beverages available for sale.
Warm temperatures in the forecast? No problem! 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.
Breweries, Cideries, and Wineries
Acheson Wine, Altamont Beer Works, At Ease, Backstage Brewing, Block Craft + Kitchen, Blue Note, Common Space, Crooked Lane, Flatland Brewing, Freedom Juice, Full Circle, HenHouse Brewing, Hooby’s Brewing, Jackrabbit Brewing, KC Kombucha, Knee Deep, Lost Coast, The Monk’s Cellar, Monster Brewing, New Glory, New Helvetia, Oak Park, Original Pattern, Riley’s Brewing, Sonoma Cider, Speakeasy Ales & Lagers, Strad Meadery, Urban Roots.
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
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.

Scholastic Book Fair!
2026-08-28 - 2026-09-13, 2026-12-04 - 2026-12-13
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 Hazel & Shaun, the Wensleydale sheep! 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.

Open For Play: Labor Day
2026-09-07 09:00 - 16:00
Weather Permitting
Fairytale Town will be open for play on Labor Day, weather permitting.
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.

Kids' Obstacle Race at Fairytale Town
2026-09-20 09:00 - 10:00
Obstacle racing…it’s hip, happening, and promotes overall fitness in a fun atmosphere!
This September, obstacle racing comes to Fairytale Town, serving as a fantastic warmup for October’s Dignity Health Dirty Kid Obstacle Race at the Sacramento Adventure Playground, or for anyone who simply wants to run over, through and under Fairytale Town’s iconic play structures.
Get your phones ready – this is a photo-worthy event!
Race is for ages 4-15. Ages 4-5 will race over about a quarter mile with about 10 obstacles. Ages 6-15 will race about a half mile over approximately 16 obstacles, with both races including water wading and bubbles (there is no mud obstacle at this event). Racers will be placed in age groups (“waves”) at 9:00am.
Check back soon for more information!

Tractor Tales
2026-09-26 11:00 - 11:20, 2026-09-27 11:00 - 11:20
Join us on September 26 & 27 at 11am in the Story Center Classroom for Tractor Tales featuring Barry the ball python! 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.

Members-Only Night
2026-10-02 17:30 - 20:00
Registration is open by email invite only.
Invites will be sent out on September 16th.
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.

Dirty Kid Obstacle Race at The Sacramento Adventure Playground
2026-10-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-10-11 09:00 - 10:00
“Clean” is not an option! Join us for our 8th annual Dignity Health Dirty Kid Obstacle Race at the Sacramento Adventure Playground on Saturday and Sunday, October 10-11 from 10AM-11AM each day. Youth and adult participants of all ages (4 and up) will race in a small endurance course with obstacles, including MUD!
Waves of kids 4–15—and even some adults—will be challenged by a demanding course with numerous physical obstacles—climbing over walls, jumping hay bales, crawling through a mud pit and through tubes, navigating balance beams, and dragging tires. Course length, obstacles, and difficulty adjust with age. The race is both fun and an important lesson in perseverance!
This event serves as a fundraiser for the Sacramento Adventure Playground, with all proceeds going toward supporting the Adventure Playground, a Fairytale Town-powered initiative. Located at Maple Neighborhood Center, the Adventure Playground is an after-school youth development program that enables youth ages 6 to 15 to engage in supervised play activities free of charge.
Check back soon for more information!

Safe & Super Halloween
2026-10-16 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-17 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-18 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-23 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-24 17:00 - 21:00
October 16, 17, 18, 23, & 24
5 PM – 9 PM
Join us for our 40th annual Safe and Super Halloween!
Theme will be announced closer to the event date.
Check Back Soon for More Ticket Information!
Ticket Prices

Advance Tickets (Available until November 15) – $15
Advanced Member Tickets* (Available until November 15) – $12
* Member discounts are only available for the number of guests covered by membership
Day of Tickets (Available November 16) – $18
Children Under 2 – FREE!

Please note:

This is a special ticketed event.
Adults must be accompanied by children and children must be accompanied by adults in order to gain admittance to the park.
Tickets are non-refundable.

Tractor Tales
2026-10-24 11:00 - 11:20, 2026-10-25 11:00 - 11:20
Join us on October 24 & 25 at 11am in the Story Center Classroom for Tractor Tales featuring Charlotte the tarantula & friends! 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.

Halloween Fun Day!
2026-10-31 10:00 - 14:00
Get ready for a fa-boo-lous Halloween at Fairytale Town! We’re kicking off the day with a not-so-spooky dance party, where you can show off your best dance moves. Join in on a friendly scavenger hunt filled with fun surprises, and, of course, trick-or-treat your way to lots of yummy treats, all from 10 am to 3 pm. It’s a day of laughter, costumes, and sweet delights – perfect for kids of all ages.

Weekday admission is $10 for adults and children ages 2 and older. Members and children ages 1 and under are free.

Day of the Dead Celebration
2026-11-01 10:00 - 14:00
Celebrate the magic of Dia de los Muertos at Fairytale Town! Little ones can craft vibrant sugar skull masks, listen to captivating stories, and get their faces painted. Families are invited to contribute to a traditional altar, adorned with marigold flowers and candles, honoring loved ones who have passed. With a traditional music and dance party on the stage, activities take place from 10am to 2pm.

Theme Week: Nursery Rhymes
2026-11-12 11:00 - 2026-11-15 12:00
Join us for World Nursery Rhyme Week, a fun-filled celebration of classic rhymes, songs, and stories that have delighted children for generations! Kids and families will enjoy singing, reading, and acting out their favorite nursery rhymes, exploring rhythm, language, and imagination along the way. Through games, crafts, and storytime, we’ll celebrate the joy of words, music, and storytelling that help us learn, laugh, and play together.
Check back soon for more information!

Tractor Tales
2026-11-28 11:00 - 11:20, 2026-11-29 11:00 - 11:20
Join us on November 28 & 29 at 11am in the Story Center Classroom for Tractor Tales featuring Oliver, the Eclectus parrot! 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.

Giving Tuesday
2026-12-01
Tis the season for giving!
More than 250,000 children and their families enjoy Fairytale Town each year, and kids gain invaluable skills in imagination, creativity, and early literacy. Amid the crisis, Fairytale Town has found ways to brighten young lives through Workshops, FunCamps, online videos, and more! As a standalone community nonprofit, Fairytale Town relies greatly on the generosity of individual donors.
If your family has laughed and learned at Fairytale Town, now’s your time to help us continue to serve our mission of promoting the imagination, creativity, and education of children in our community with a donation for Giving Tuesday on December 1!
Gifts of all sizes are welcomed gratefully! Your giving will impact the lives of countless children.
Donate Today!
