Included in your visit to Fairyland is a new featured chef experience on some very special Saturdays. Not only will children delight in the usual rides, animals, and make-believe at the magical storybook park, but they will also learn important kitchen lessons while having a blast with a well-known Oakland chef.
Aesop’s Playhouse at Fairyland will become Oakland’s Magic Kitchen on these upcoming dates:
- June 15: Chef Dirk Tolsma of ACRE Kitchen and Bar
- July 27: Chef Juan Hormiga of Parche
- September 14: Chef Intu-on Kornnawong of Joe’s Modern Thai
- October 26: Chef Michele McQueen of Town Fare
Each chef will visit Children’s Fairyland and demonstrate a recipe that kids and their adults can do together (some can be modified to be cooked independently!). They’ll be joined by Quercus, Fairyland’s furry mascot to spark children’s eagerness to help in the kitchen while sharing food facts and culinary basics.
When the demonstration is done, all guests will have the chance to taste and take home the recipe!
Plan your visit to Fairyland for Oakland’s Magic Kitchen
Located on the shore of Lake Merritt, this storybook-themed park is best for children under age 8. Admission costs $17 per child and $19 per adult (babies under 1 are free). Puppet shows, chef performances, and rides are all included.
Purchase tickets on the Fairyland website >
Dates: Guest chefs will be at 11:30 on Saturday 6/15, 7/27, 9/14, and 10/26/2024.
Location: Children’s Fairyland 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland on the Aesop’s Playhouse amphitheater stage
