Fairy Winterland: Lighting the Way for Holiday Play!
December 26 - 30, 2023 | 12:00pm to 7:00pm
Children’s Fairyland shines bright during Fairy Winterland! An Oakland tradition for 18 years, this magical, multicultural event brings families together to share in the season’s many festivities. From sparkling landscapes of twinkly lights to spirited nightly performances and complimentary cups of cocoa and cider, Fairy Winterland is the most wonderful way to celebrate the traditions and holidays of the many cultures that make Oakland unique.
Our theme this year is United by Light. Holiday celebrations across the globe carry one common thread between them all at the end of the year: light!
Be it a joyful tree sparkling with cheer, a sacred candle holder telling a story with each burning votive, a glowing lantern signifying triumph, a welcoming home decked out in strings of dancing bulbs, or the embers of a flickering fire, it is the light that ushers the way for new beginnings, familial togetherness, hope, peace, and love. We are united by light. This season, Fairyland celebrates the universal truths that illuminate our shared experiences and remind us that we are all one.
Fairy Winterland invites you to enjoy:
Educational holiday displays
Candle making
Rangoli chalk art
Ornament making
Free hot cocoa and cider
*Black Santa
Festival of Lights Parade + Santa’s Dance Party
Storytellers at the Emerald City Stage
Daily puppet shows
Festive music from around the world
Winter tales from around the world
And much, much more!
*Santa will be at the park 12/15-17 and 12/20-23. He returns to the North Pole after that!
Admission: $18 per person • $9 per member • $5 Fairyland for All
Tickets are available to members on 11/2 at Noon (12:00 p.m. PT)
Tickets are available to the general public on 11/9 at Noon (12:00 p.m. PT)
An evening for adults only? Learn more: Twas the Night Before Fairy Winterland (21+)
