Special Events Calendar

There's Always Something Going on at Fairytale Town!

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July

International Celebration

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! Enjoy back to back performances on the Mother Goose Stage by Fairytale Town favorites, UNMATA, Fenix Drum & Dance Studio, Kyla's School of Highland Dance, Sangeet Bharati & more!

Once Upon A Night - Moonlight Costume Ball

Thursday, July 8
7PM - 11PM

Tickets are on sale now for an after hours enchanted evening filled with costumes, music, dancing and fun at Fairytale Town. The event features costume contests, fire throwers, a dancefloor, DJ, henna artist and more! The event will kick off with a live performance by Fairytale Town's favorite belly dancers, UNMATA at 7:20PM, then enjoy a live performance by local punk/rock band The Enlows, followed by  Extreme Productions DJ & Owner, Matt Brys, mixing and spinning the night away!

Costumes are required. This is a special ticketed event, ticket holders must be at least 18 years of age or older. Food & adult beverage will be available for purchase. Presale tickets are $10, tickets on the day of the event are $15.  For more information click here.

This event is made possible in part by MIX 96, Extreme Productions, Sudwerks Brewery, Classic Party Rentals, Hot Pot Studio, Sagatiba, Constellation Wines and Arctic Glacier Ice. For additional information or for sponsorships please contact 916.808.7060.

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Very Special Arts Festival

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.

Family Camp Out

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 $20 - $30, fees include all activities, an evening snack and a light breakfast. To reserve your spot at this event, register online today or download a registration form here.

Fairytale Town Troupers Present: The Monkey King: Bollywood Superstar!

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)

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August

Family Camp Out

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 $20 - $30, fees include all activities, an evening snack and a light breakfast. To reserve your spot at this event, register online today or download a registration form here.

Mumbo Gumbo In Concert

Wednesday, August 11
Gates open 6PM, Concert begins 7PM

Sacramento's favorite band, Mumbo Gumbo, returns for an encore performance at Fairytale Town. Mumbo Gumbo will be celebrating a special occasion with all of us, 2010 marks the band's 20th anniversary! Food and beverage available for purchase.  This is a special ticketed event, tickets are $10 for adults, Fairytale Town members and Capital Public Radio members receive a 2 for 1 discount, and children 12 and under are free! All proceeds benefit nonprofit Fairytale Town.

Concert Policy:  No outside food or beverages, chairs, or cameras allowed.

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Summer FunCamp Registration Open!

Summer FunCamps at Fairytale Town!

Register today!

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Crystal Ice Cream Dream: How the West Was Fun

Saturday, August 28
6PM - 10PM

Join Fairytale Town as we take a trip into the Wild Wild West! This event features all you can eat ice cream (while supplies last), live entertainment, food and more! This is a special ticketed event. This event is made possible in part by generous support from Crystal Cream & Butter Co. and Pyramid Alehouse.

For additional information about sponsorships please contact 916.808.7060.

Please note: Fairytale Town will be closing its gates at 2PM in order to prepare for the evening festivities.

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Fairytale Town Troupers Present: Sleeping Beauty in Space!

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)

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September

Movie Night: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Sunday, September 5
Gates open at 7PM: Movie begins at 8PM

"Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation and 2% butterscotch ripple"  relive this zany classic at Fairytale Town! Catch Gene Wilder, his crazy candied funhouse, Oompa Loompas and all the golden tickets you can bear, where dreams become realities and some realities become dreams. This is a special ticketed event, tickets are $5, members receive 2 for 1 admission, children 2 and under are free.

Please note the following items:

  • This is a special event and is open to the general public.
  • No outside food or drink is permitted.
  • Lawn seating only, no chairs or benches.
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Sal Valentino In Concert

Thursday, September 9
6PM

Join Sal Valentino as he celebrates his  birthday with this special concert at Fairytale Town! Food and beverage available for purchase, gates open at 6PM. This is a special ticketed event, tickets are $10 for adults, Fairytale Town members and CPR members receive a 2 for 1 discount and children 12 and under are free! All proceeds benefit nonprofit Fairytale Town.

Please note the following items:

  • No outside food or drink.
  • Lawn seating only, no chairs or benches.
  • No cameras.
National Grandparents Day

Sunday, September 12
9AM - 4PM

Celebrate the 32nd anniversary of national Grandparents Day at Fairytale Town! Grandparents who visit Fairytale Town on this day accompanied by a grandchild, ages 12 and under, receive free admission to Fairytale Town! Bring the whole family for a day of play and fun, plus enjoy special performances on the Mother Goose stage from the Northern California Vocal Artists Association performing classic standards. These peformances are free with paid park admission. This event is made possible in part by support from ScholarShare College Savings Plan.

ScholarShare Children's Book Festival

Saturday & Sunday, September 25 & 26
10AM - 4PM

Fairytale Town celebrates literacy with this two day festival, thanks to generous support from ScholarShare College Savings Plan, 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.

The ScholarShare Book Festival is sponsored by ScholarShare College Savings Plan, Wells Fargo, KVIE, Mix96, The Sacramento Bee, Time Tested Books and IKEA.

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October

Fairways to Fairytales, Annual Golf Tournament

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.

First 5 Children's Celebration

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.

Safe & Super Halloween: Monster Mash

Friday - Sunday, October 22 - 24
5PM - 9PM

Three nights of Halloween fun at Fairytale Town features 17 candy stations and your favorite classic monsters. Frankenstein, Dracula, Dr. Jekyl, witches and werewolves fill the park along with 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.

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November

Free Admission Day

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.

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December

Winter Wonderland

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.

Free Admission Day

Friday, December 24
10AM - 2PM

Fairytale Town offers free admission as a holiday gift to guests for visiting throughout the year.

All Fairytale Town events and schedules are subject to change without notice.
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