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Oakland's Magic Kitchen

  • Children's Fairyland 699 Bellevue Avenue Oakland, CA, 94610 United States (map)

Children’s Fairyland brings you another season of Oakland’s Magic Kitchen, a fun-filled cooking show for kids – and their grownups! Join us as we explore the world of food, ingredients, and cooking basics alongside esteemed local Guest Chefs and everyone’s favorite furry friend, Quercus. 

Our Guest Chefs will guide you through exciting kid-friendly recipes while Quercus asks all the curious questions to uncover the secrets behind how it all works together to make a delicious, nutritious treat or meal! Get ready to experience a taste of Oakland with us!

Join us for the first cooking show of the year on June 15, where you’ll meet, greet, and eat to your heart’s content!

Whip Up Fun on June 15 with ACRE's Hummus Recipe!

Who: Executive Chef and Owner, Dirk Tolsma, and Quercus
What: Special Hummus Recipe for Kids!
When: Saturday, June 15 at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Aesop’s Playhouse

For one day only, Chef Dirk Tolsma, the mastermind behind ACRE Kitchen and Bar, teams up with Quercus to get your littles juiced about being in the kitchen.

Watch in awe as Chef Dirk whips up a unique, flavorful hummus recipe that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight! Chef Dirk will demonstrate how hummus can be dressed up in different ways: paired with bread, vegetables, or a spicy kick for a variety of options. Quercus will be on hand to uncover the magic behind this delicious, nutritious, and versatile treat. Plus, after the show, you can taste the hummus and take home the recipe! 

Don’t miss out on this magical experience, brought you you by Visit Oakland and SaveMart. See you there!

Next Dates:

  • Saturday, July 27: Chef Juan Hormiga, Parche

  • Saturday, September 14: Chef Intu-on Kornnawong, Joe's Modern Thai

  • Saturday, October 26: Chef to-be-announced!

Earlier Event: June 15
Duck Soup
Later Event: June 15
Rhythmix in the Parks