Oakland's Magic Kitchen Returns to Fairyland - 510 Families

Oakland’s Magic Kitchen Returns to Fairyland

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.

Thank you to Children’s Fairyland for sponsoring {510} Families.

Aesop’s Playhouse at Fairyland will become Oakland’s Magic Kitchen on these upcoming dates:

  • June 14: Chef Nigel Jones of Calabash
  • August 9: Chef Dottie Moore of Everett & Jones BBQ
  • October 11: Chef Osvaldo of Uptown

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.

magic kitchen puppet and child interacting
Fairyland’s Quercus interacts with a young person in Oakland’s Magic Kitchen | Photo: Children’s Fairyland

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

Magic Kitchen Oakland 2025 schedule

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 6/14, 8/9, and 10/11, 2025.
Location: Children’s Fairyland 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland on the Aesop’s Playhouse amphitheater stage

chef imani greer and a child discuss food
Guest Chef Imani Greer with a visitor to Oakland’s Magic Kitchen | Photo: Children’s Fairyland

Thank you to Children’s Fairyland for sponsoring {510} Families.

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