Events

Every Wednesday in August! 

Shows at 12:30 and 2:30

Fairy Tale Forest is a magical place to visit, and even more so on Wizard Wednesdays! Interactive storybook magic. It’s great fun for everyone, with colorful illusions and memorable tales. Meet Hootdini! *Wear your Wizard Hat  to the park and enter into a chance to win a prize!  3 Prizes every Wednesday!

Laurie Ardis brings Mother Goose to life at Fairy Tale Forest. You’ll hear some classic nursery rhymes and stories, upbeat sing and play-a-long songs, some written by Laurie Ardis herself, that youngsters will adore. Her singing, guitar playing and story telling charms her young audiences and they’ll wonder what she’ll pull out next from her basket of surprises. The children will get involved too as she invites them to be A Star and accompany her with props, bell, and rhythm instruments. Look for her on the Bluebird Stage or at the Schoolhouse on selected days.  Plus Interactive Storytime, Fractured Tales and fun activities on the Enchanted Lawn with Fairy Tale Forest friends!  Come enjoy the shady park under the canopy of tall oaks.  

Several sets throughout the day from 11:30 to 3:30

A Family Drum Circle Experience for our park visitors!  Discover the joys of a community drum circle as you reap the benefits of this evidence based program designed to reduce stress.  HealthRythms group drumming experience encourages creativity and self expression.  Your journey to well-being is just a drum beat away!  Bring your instrument of choice, drum, rattles, shaker, maracas, bells, flutes, didgeridoo, rain sticks, or a bucket to deliver your beat.  No experience necessary just the willingness to let go and have fun! ( there will be instruments available to borrow)

Circle lead by Margaret Johnson RN RYT HealthRythms Drum Circle Facilitator

Saturday Evening, Twilight Event!

Experience the joys of a community Drum Circle as you reap the benefits of this evidence based program designed to reduce stress.  Your journey is only a drum beat away! 

Grab your sit upon and your drum, maraca, egg shaker, flute, didgeridoo, bells, pots, pans or bucket and be a part of the beat! No experience required, just the willingness to let go and have some fun! 

Circle lead by Margaret Johnson RN RYT HealthRythms Drum Circle Facilitator *Beat starts at 7:30 - till...

Come early , The Gnomes Nest Concession and Grill will be open offering a variety of food, snack and beverage options. 

Playing 1PM to 4Pm 

Sydney Leigh brings the magic of music to Fairy Tale Forest, captivating families with her unique renditions of classic hits.  From the timeless melodies of The Beatles and Tom Petty to the modern vibes of Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran, Sydney crates an interactive show that will have everyone singing and dancing.  Perfect for all ages, her performance also includes beloved kids' favorites, ensuring a memorable experience for the whole family! 

An enchanting good time with our resident Fairy God Mother and Forest Friends! Pantomime & Storytime will lead you through a journey of interactive skits, live music pieces...not to mention, surprise visits from some of your favorite fairytale characters such as: Baby Bear, the Frog Prince and King Lion.  Bubbles of fun with Parachute time and Mystical Silken whirls will bring a smile to your face on the Enchanted lawn.  Enjoy lunch from the Gnomes Nest Concessions & Grill or browse the new Gift Shoppe with a little something for everyone. 

Shows at: 1 PM & 3 PM

A tribute to Vaudeville with the John Bundy Marionettes

 You will be enchanted by a cast of beautiful, hand crafted marionettes that present a fast paced, high-energy show.  Our puppet performers include singers, dancers, acrobats, jugglers and a whole lot more.  There is always a surprise around the corner.

As part of the presentation, you will see the art and mechanics of marionette manipulation, and an opportunity, for select members of the audience, to try their hand at being a puppeteer.    

The experience of these magical marionettes will long be remembered.

Two (50 minute) Presentations at 1:00 PM  and 2:00 PM

Come and join us for a fun and informative farm animal presentation by Farm Chicks.  Bringing the farm to you right here to Fairy Tale Forest on the Bluebird Stage.  Get a chance to pet and learn about their very beautiful well cared for, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks and tortoise all which are very much a part of the famous Aesop Fables.  Other interactive and shows and activities will also be going on throughout the day!

It's a high seas adventure with the most amazing crew of Scallywags to ever sail the Spanish Main.  This magical pirate adventure is a treasure chest of incredible illusion that will shiver your timbers, and the magic happens right before your ayes!  Dress up in your Pirate garb and receive a special prize...aye!

1PM to 3PM

Farm Chicks petting farm includes a wonderful variety of healthy farm animals including sheep, goats, rabbits, ducks and guinea pigs.  Come join us for an eventful afternoon.  Other shows and entertainment will also being going on throughout the day. Gnomes Nest Concessions and Grill open for a delicious lunch, fresh soft serve ice cream and house made lemonade.