Dragons and Fairies Festival (All)
Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$12 Adults
$9 Nature Center members
$9 Children 3 – 15
Free 2 and under
Reservations appreciated, walk-ins welcome.
Click here to reserve a time for a horse-drawn carriage ride.
Audubon’s trails are full of surprises at the annual Dragons and Fairies Festival! Look for hidden magical creatures, ride in a horse-drawn carriage, create a magic wand, experience live music, great food, and so much more.
The Dragons and Fairies Festival transforms the grounds of Audubon into a delightful mix of all things magical. Expect a day of magical crafts, activities, and adventures. Adults and children alike are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes.
Visitors can try their hand at kid-safe archery, make a wizard staff, listen to a storyteller, make a wish on the wishing tree, hunt for garden gnomes, and more fun activities. Live music will take place in the back yard for your enjoyment.
Schedule:
- 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Vendors, crafts, food trucks, scavenger hunts, Nature Center building exhibits, ogre dice rolling game, mushroom ring toss, obstacle course, kids archery, and fairy garden photo booth
- 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Face painting
- 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Live music by Water Horse
- 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.: Storytime with the Fairy Queen
- 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.: Three Heron’s Nest presents Aksot and Friends’ Puppet Show
- 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Horse-drawn carriage rides (reservations recommended)
- 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Drum circle
Special Information: Some activities and items have a separate cost from the admission price. Please bring cash to make transactions easier. Parking is free.
On June 13, Dragons and Fairies Festival transforms Audubon into something magical. The festival includes fun for kids, artisans at work, archery, live music, food, and more.
