January 25 - 26
American Folk Heroes Weekend at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach
Celebrate the rich tradition of American folklore through its larger-than-life heroes. In our special treasure hunt, you'll be searching for such legends as Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan and his big blue ox, Babe.
The special events of American Folk Heroes Weekend are in addition to all of Playland's regular attractions. Guests pay one low price to enter and can play all day: $10 for children and seniors, and $15 for general admission. Playland-Not-at-the-Beach is a nonprofit Museum of Fun. Designed and built entirely by volunteers, the 20+ interactive exhibits celebrate the magic and history of America's bygone amusements -- circuses, carnivals, magic, side shows, penny arcades, amusement devices, pinball arcades, haunted houses, and beautiful art everywhere. Our goal is to educate newer generations about the bygone days and allow those who remember Whitney's Playland and the Sutro Baths the opportunity to recapture the glorious sights and sounds of that marvelous era.
Hours of operation: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Playland-Not-at-the-Beach
10979 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Website is
https://www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org
(510) 932-8966 Cell Phone
(510) 592-3002 24-Hour Information Line