Author Visit: Bonnie Galindo
2026-07-11 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95822, United States
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, 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.

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, 2026-08-02 11:30 - 12:00
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!

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!

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
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.
