Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 AM-4 PM, this fall. Special hours on Oct 23 and Oct 31.
About Children's Fairyland
Children's Fairyland is a 10-acre storybook park on Lake Merritt that opened in 1950 and inspired Walt Disney. It suits kids about 1 to 8 who like puppet shows, small rides and fairytale sets. Tickets are $18 for kids and $20 for adults, and Oakland residents pay $5 to $10 on Fridays.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Child (1-17) | $18 | Under 1 free |
| Adult (18+) | $20 | Adults must come with a child |
| Senior (65+) | $17 | |
| 510 Fridays, Oakland residents | $5 child / $10 adult | Walk-up, Oakland ID, up to 6 per adult |
| Fairyland for All (EBT, SNAP, WIC) | $5 | Up to 8 per household |
Adults cannot visit without a child. Military get $3 off up to 6 tickets.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
Oakland residents pay $5 per child and $10 per adult at the walk-up window on Fridays.
See the deal$5 per person for up to 8 people with an EBT, SNAP/CalFresh, BIC or WIC card.
See the deal$3 off each ticket, up to 6 tickets, with military ID.
See the dealPromo codes
Coupon sites list codes for Fairyland, but none we found are real. 510 Fridays is the best deal for locals.
Season passes
| Pass | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Fairy Gates membership (EBT/SNAP/WIC families) | From $50 | Extra family members $10 each per year |
Good to know
- Address
- 699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
- Hours
- Fall 2026: Wednesday-Sunday, 10 AM-4 PM. Summer hours differ; check the Park Hours page.
- Parking
- City lot: $3 for 2 hours or $10 all day on weekdays; $5 on weekends
- Phone
- +1-510-452-2259
- Type
- Kiddie park · run by Children's Fairyland (nonprofit)
- Official site
- fairyland.org
Don't miss
- Storybook sets from the 1950s
- Puppet shows by the Children's Theatre
- Carousel and kid-size rides
- Magic Keys that tell stories at each set
- Halloween Jam on Oct 31
Little ways to save
Oakland families should go on a Friday and pay $5 per kid.
Buy a Magic Key once and bring it back every visit.
Weekend parking is a flat $5, so weekdays are only cheaper if you leave within 2 hours.
Remember it is closed Mondays and Tuesdays in the fall.
Questions people ask us
How much is admission to Children's Fairyland?
$18 for kids 1-17, $20 for adults and $17 for seniors 65+. Babies under 1 are free.
Can adults go to Fairyland without kids?
No. Adults must come with a child, except at special 21+ events.
When is Fairyland open?
This fall it is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Where do I park for Fairyland?
In the City of Oakland lot. It costs $3 for two hours or $10 a day on weekdays, and $5 on weekends.
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Where these prices come from: Official visit page, Official park hours page, Official Fairyland for All page, Official about page. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.