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Charlotte is a Goliath Bird-eating Trantula. She lives behind the glass display in Farmer Brown's Barn. She is approximately 6-inches now, and she is just a baby!
Saturday, February 6
10AM - 4PM
Twenty-five (25) greater Sacramento area museums, including Fairytale Town will be offering free admission, all day long, during the 12th Annual Sacramento Museum Day. This event is presented by the Sacramento Association of Museums (SAM), and proudly supported by Umpqua Bank. Museum Day, a Sacramento cultural tradition, invites all members of the community to experience the Capital City’s incredible wealth of art, history, science and wildlife at numerous participating museums AT NO COST.
Saturday, March 13
11AM - 3PM
Enjoy a day filled with educational displays focusing on the environment, displays will vary in areas such as responsible conservation, pollution and tips on how to go green. Visit with several Sacramento area organizations and learn about different ways you can go green and help create a healthy environment. Puppet Art Theater will be performing The Three Little Pigs with a green twist in the Children's Theater. Puppet show tickets are $1 for members $2 for nonmembers, showtimes are 12:30PM, 1:30PM & 2:30PM.
Saturday & Sunday, April 3 & 4
11AM - 3PM
Join us for a weekend filled with egg hunts, prizes, spring arts & crafts, pictures with Peter Cottontail (additional cost) and puppet shows! Daily egg hunts will be held at 12PM, 1PM & 2PM promptly, hunt areas are separated by age group as follows, 0 - 3yrs, 4 - 6yrs & 7 - 12 yrs. Puppet Art Theater will be performing Bunny Boot Camp in the Children's Theater at 12:30PM, 1:30PM & 2:30PM. Puppet show tickets are $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers.
Saturdays & Sundays
April 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25
Saturdays 12:30PM & 1:30PM
Sundays 11:30PM & 12:30PM
Season three of the Fairytale Town Troupers kicks off with this underwater adventure sure to entertain one and all.The classic Fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen colorfully re-imagined with a psychedelic soundtrack. Performances will be held in the Children's Theater, tickets are $1, members receive 2 for 1 admission. (Subject to change)
Saturday, May 15
Join Fairytale Town for an after hours movie night in the park! This is a special ticketed event, movie and show time TBA. (Subject to change)
May 1 - June 27
Thursdays - Sundays
Weekdays at 10:30AM, 11:30AM & 12:30PM
Weekends at 12:30PM, 1:30PM & 2:30PM
Puppet Art Theater returns for the annual festival this Spring. Four original shows will be performed in the Children's Theater, show dates and names TBA. Tickets are $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers. This year the Puppet Festival was made possible in part by support from Target and the Kelly Foundation.
Saturday, May 29
11AM - 3PM
The third annual Farms, Friends & Fairytales event promises to bring another exciting day filled with everything agriculture! Arrive early to watch the twin Babydoll sheep, Lucy & Ethel, get sheared, then watch as a wool spinner spins the wool into thread using an old fashioned spinning wheel! Enjoy agriculture focused hands on activities, a mini-farmer's market and visit with Sacramento area farms and agricultural organizations to learn more about California's rich agricultural history and how you can get involved.
Friday, June 25
5:30PM - 7AM
Bring your sleeping bags & tents to Fairytale Town for a memorable night at Humpty's house! This fun filled sleepover includes a special theater performance, arts & crafts, a scavenger hunt adventure, bedtime stories and a sing-a-long. This is a special ticketed event, prices range from $25 - $35, fees include all activities, an evening snack and a light breakfast.
May 1 - June 27
Thursdays - Sundays
Weekdays at 10:30AM, 11:30AM & 12:30PM
Weekends at 12:30PM, 1:30PM & 2:30PM
Puppet Art Theater returns for the annual festival this Spring. Four original shows will be performed in the Children's Theater, show dates and names TBA. Tickets are $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers. This year the Puppet Festival was made possible in part by support from Target and the Kelly Foundation.
Saturday, July 3
11AM - 3PM
Celebrate the diversity of our community with a day of live entertainment featuring cultures from around the globe, hands on acitivties and plenty of other worldy surprises!
Saturday, July 10
6PM - 11PM
An enchanting evening filled with costumes, music, dancing and fun at Fairytale Town. This is a special ticketed event, ticket holders must be at least 18 years of age or older, adult beverages will be available for purchase for guests that are 21 years of age or older. (Subject to change)
Saturday, July 17
11AM - 3PM
VSA of California hosts their annual funshop filled festival at Fairytale Town. Visit Pooh corner and participate in a wide variety of hands on art activities and stop by the Children's Theater to catch a special performance from the VSA Daycamp.
Saturday, July 24
5:30PM - 7AM
Bring your sleeping bags & tents to Fairytale Town for a memorable night at Humpty's house! This fun filled sleepover includes a special theater performance, arts & crafts, a scavenger hunt adventure, bedtime stories and a sing-a-long. This is a special ticketed event, prices range from $25 - $35, fees include all activities, an evening snack and a light breakfast.
Saturdays & Sundays, 12PM & 1PM
July 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25
The Fairytale Town Troupers return for their second production of the season with a tale of Ancient China & India, featuring a mythological martial arts super hero as he journeys to a magical land of music, dance & danger! Performances will be held on the Mother Goose Stage and are free with paid park admission. (Subject to change)
Friday, August 6
5:30PM - 7AM
Bring your sleeping bags & tents to Fairytale Town for a memorable night at Humpty's house! This fun filled sleepover includes a special theater performance, arts & crafts, a scavenger hunt adventure, bedtime stories and a sing-a-long. This is a special ticketed event, prices range from $25 - $35, fees include all activities, an evening snack and a light breakfast.
Friday, August 20
Join Fairytale Town for an after hours movie night in the park! This is a special ticketed event, movie and show time TBA. (Subject to change)
Saturday, August 28
6PM - 10PM
Join Humpty Dumpty and all of his Fairytale friends as they celebrate his 51st birthday in style! Games, hands on activities, ice cream and plenty of birthday surprises await you! This is a special ticketed event. This event is made possible in part by generous support from Crystal Cream & Butter Co. (Subject to change)
Please note: Fairytale Town will be closing its gates at 2PM in order to prepare for the evening festivities.
Saturdays & Sundays, 12:30PM & 1:30PM
August 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29
The Fairytale Town Troupers return for the last production of the season with an epic tale of a beautiful princess from a distant planet marooned in orbit by the forces of darkness and the brave astronaut who sought to rescue her a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Performances will be held in the Children's Theater, tickets are $1, members receive 2 for 1 admission. (Subject to change)
Saturday & Sunday, September 25 & 26
10AM - 4PM
Fairytale Town celebrates literacy with this two day festival, thanks to generous support from ScholarShare, guests receive free admission both days! Activities include author and illustrator presentations on the Mother Goose Stage, a wide array of hands on literacy activities provided by several local arts organizations, one of the most popular weekends of the year. Puppet Art Theater will be performing in the Children's Theater. Tickets are $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers.
Friday, October 1
Invite colleagues, family and friends to join one of the best charity golf events of the year held at Empire Ranch Golf Club in Folsom. This golf tournament features a scramble format and Hole-In-One, Longest Drive, and Closest to Pin contests. After golfing, celebrate at the awards reception and dinner in the clubhouse. One hundred percent of the funds raised by the event are used to maintain and support Fairytale Town and its programs.
For additional information about sponsorships or the tournament please contact 916.808.7462.
Saturday, October 9
10AM - 4PM
Families with children five years of age and under receive free admission to Fairytale Town at this annual event hosted by First 5 of Sacramento.
Friday - Sunday, October 22 - 24
5PM - 9PM
Three nights of Halloween fun at Fairytale Town features 17 candy stations, themed decor throughout the park, puppet shows, hands on activities and much more! Puppet Art Theater will be performing in the Children's Theater, tickets are $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers. This is a special ticketed event.
Please note: Fairytale Town will be closing its gates at 2PM each day in order to prepare for the evening festivities.
Friday, November 26
10AM - 4PM
Fairytale Town offers free admission to families who bring in a canned good the day after Thanksgiving as a chance to say thanks for visiting throughout the year. All canned goods will be donated to Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, Holiday Spirit of Giving Food Drive. Activities during the event include an arts & craft activity and puppet shows by Puppet Art Theater in the Children’s Theater. Puppet show tickets are $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers.
Friday & Saturday, December 3 & 4
5PM - 8PM
Holiday lights radiate from Fairytale Town for this special two night event. Visit with Father Christmas, holiday vendors, participate in hands on activities and listen to live holiday entertainment while enjoying the festive decor and holiday atmosphere throughout the park. The event also features a gift wrapping station and pictures with Father Christmas, available for an additional cost. This is a special ticketed event.
Please Note: Fairytale Town will be closing its gates at 2PM each day in order to prepare for the evening festivities.
Friday, December 24
10AM - 2PM
Fairytale Town offers free admission as a holiday gift to guests for visiting throughout the year.
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