WOODLAND FAIRY FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
Enjoy a mix of free and paid activities at the Woodland Fairy Festival. Wander through woodland gardens filled with tiny fairy homes and delightful surprises. Spot hidden fairy doors, whimsical miniature scenes and photo-worthy life-size wings throughout the Village. Enjoy the A to Z Fairy Quest, iSpy Fairy Island, fairy wing photo ops, the fairy name game and Saturday fairy parades at Spoiled Rotten Children's Boutique. You can even make a wish and tie a ribbon on the wishing bridge. It’s a world of wonder where fairies abound and a little magic can be found at every turn. The magic takes flight May 16–June 27, 2026.
Enchanting fairy displays await around every turn. Discover a charming fairy forest hidden in the heart of the city, filled with whimsical details perfect for all ages. Stroll brick-lined paths to handcrafted fairy houses, hidden fairy doors tucked into nooks, oversized mushrooms and miniature fairy scenes all in a storybook setting ideal for photos and family-friendly fun.
THIS ACTIVITY IS FREE!
Some of our most popular fairy activities require advance reservations, including Fairy Tea Parties, the Great Fairy Escape Room, Pixie Dust Pedicures and Manicures, the all-new Fairy Academy and Art Camps. Reservations are now open and these experiences can fill quickly, so be sure to book early to secure your spot.
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Join the Fairy Parades, Saturdays at noon at Spoiled Rotten Children's Boutique. Arrive at 11am to meet with fairies, learn a song and dance, listen to a story with Storybook Nook and take photos with the unicorn pony from Ricochet Canyon. Parade departs at noon and travels through the Village. Fairy outfits, wings, tutus, flower crowns can be purchased at Spoiled Rotten. Fairy the Cocoa Bear will be visiting from Chocolate Covered Wagon, and lady bugs will be released. 385.355.0030 with questions.
THIS ACTIVITY IS FREE!
Enjoy the self-guided A to Z Fairy Quest, a fun and interactive adventure for all ages. Begin your journey at the first sign, located in Center Court at the small cottage on the stage in the center court, then follow the clues throughout the Village as you search for each letter and uncover fairy surprises along the way.
THIS ACTIVITY IS FREE!
All aboard the Fairy Express Train. The trackless train departs by The Train Shoppe and circles Gardner Village. May hours are Fridays-Saturdays, 11am-5pm through May 14. Woodland Fairy Festival hours are Mondays-Saturdays, 10am-6pm. Rides are held weather permitting. Call 801.322.2729 with questions.
RIDES ARE $4 PER PERSON
Snap a photo at the life-size fairy wings scattered throughout the Village and step right into the magic. Strike a pose, spread your wings and capture a whimsical moment that feels straight out of a fairy tale. Share with friends and take a little memory of the enchantment home with you.
THIS ACTIVITY IS FREE!
Visit the Little Buckaroo Petting Zoo at Ricochet Canyon during the week and spend time with your favorite friendly farm animals. On Fridays and Saturdays, a magical unicorn joins the petting zoo for extra fairy fun. Call or text 801.499.7642 with questions.
AGES 2-17 | $5
AGES 18 & Up | $2
Select shops at Gardner Village offer fairy-themed crafts to add even more fun to your visit. Create your own Pixie Dust Bottle for $8 at Simply Flowers on Saturdays from 10am-2pm during the Woodland Fairy Festival.
Find Fairy Garden Kits at Forget-Me-Not Finds, Fairy Offering Kits from The Crystal Fairy, and pick up Make-n-Take art kits at The Art Cottage.
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Discover what’s hiding and which fairies call iSpy Fairy Island home, nestled in the pond between our two bridges. For the best view, head to the deck by A Great Escape.
THIS ACTIVITY IS FREE!
Take a leisurely stroll across the Wishing Bridge, a charming spot where a little magic feels within reach. Tie a ribbon, make a wish, then watch it flutter alongside other ribbon wishes in a colorful display. Ribbons are available at Forget-Me-Not Finds.
THIS ACTIVITY IS FREE!
Delight in magical fairy face painting at The Art Cottage, Monday-Saturday from 10am-4pm. Choose from colorful designs with shimmering accents, and watch your child transform into a whimsical fairy that adds to the fun of your festival experience.
STARTING AT $10
Play the “Find Your Fairy Name” game and discover your own fairy name. Simply follow the clues on the sign, piece together the answers, and you’ll be assigned your very own fairy name. It's a fun and whimsical memory from your visit to the Woodland Fairy Festival.
THIS ACTIVITY IS FREE!
Take a tractor-pulled wagon ride with a fairy on Saturdays in May and on Fridays and Saturdays in June at the Woodland Fairy Festival from 11am to 5pm. Meet by The Train Shoppe, climb aboard, and enjoy a charming ride filled with lighthearted storytelling, laughter and family-friendly fun. Rides are held weather permitting. Call or text 801.499.7642 with questions.
RIDES ARE $4 PER PERSON