February 4th & 5th
Groundhog Day Weekend

Long winter or early spring, the weather's always perfect at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, the East Bay's favorite indoor playspace. Scurry throughout our climate-controlled museum looking for signs of the season to come. Find the fuzzy shadows for fun prizes!

Magical Nathaniel
Saturday, February 4th
    1:00 PM & 3:00 PM

We are pleased to feature Magical Nathaniel performing some of his most amazing stunts. Nathaniel is our 17-year old in-house discovery. He has been performing since he was 3 years old, and he is an amazing magician and magic inventor. If you have never seen him in person, you will adore Magical Nathaniel.

Fabulous Frank
Sunday, February 5th
    1:00 PM & 3:00 PM

Fabulous Frank will join us to perform his wonderfully funny magic. Originally from Connecticut, Frank assisted other magicians at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, but always in a sidekick role. When one of the the in-house magicians became ill, Frank began performing his own shows. This guy is really Fabulous and knows how to have a good time with his audience!!!

February 11th & 12th
Valentine's Day Weekend

A little love mixes with the usual magic in the Playland-Not-at-the-Beach air. Relive the romantic days of carnivals and carousels, penny arcades and pinball classics. Bring your funny Valentine and receive a special prize.

Fabulous Frank
Saturday, February 11h
    1:00 PM & 3:00 PM

Fabulous Frank will join us to perform his wonderfully funny magic. Originally from Connecticut, Frank assisted other magicians at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, but always in a sidekick role. When one of the the in-house magicians became ill, Frank began performing his own shows. This guy is really Fabulous and knows how to have a good time with his audience!!!

Magician Mike Della Penna
Sunday, February 12th
    1:00 PM & 3:00 PM

Magician Mike Della Penna is a transplanted New England illusionist who also teaches second grade in the Berkeley School System. Mike perfected his entertainment skills as a standup comic in Boston but developed an early love for children's magic. His live shows are extraordinary as he involves make believe and interactivity which embraces every child's dream of what just might be possible. His assistant is Clara the Clarevoyant Duck who has amazing powers even when blindfolded. Mike taught Playland's 2010 and 2011 Magic Camps (where he got raves from his students). Don't miss this amazing performer.

Tuesday, February 14th
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Playland After Dark
  Valentine's After Dark! (Adults Only)

Playland After Dark presents a different kind of game night — where bored gamers get to be board gamers, card sharks can swim ashore and pinball fans will delight all night. There will be games aplenty on hand, or feel free to bring any of your favorites. Anyone for Pictionary in the Midway Party Room? How about Clue in the Carousel Carnival? We'll have the Museum of Fun set up for all kinds of game-playing options, the only piece missing is you.

February 18th, 19th, & 20th
Open President's Day
Mardi Gras Weekend

We invite all Kings and Queens of the Carnival for a Mardi Gras celebration the Playland-Not-at-the-Beach way. Wear your green, purple, and gold. Open 10-5 President's Day, Monday, February 20th for an EXTRA DAY TO PLAY!

Scott Alcalay
Saturday & Sunday
February 18th & 19th
    1:00 PM & 3:00 PM

Scott Alcalay was the very first magician to perform at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach — way back at our Sneak Peek event in 2005. Ironically that day he created exquisite balloon animals for our many guests. We did not learn until later of his magical powers. He is also a past president of the Oakland Magic Circle.

Nick Magick
Monday, February 20th Only
    1:00 PM and 3:00 PM

Performing since he was in the third grade, Nick Magick originally became interested in magic when he saw Christian Cagigal's amazing one-man show "Now and In the Hour." Nick loves to showcase close-up and stage magic and he has studied under Christian Cagigal, Alain Choquette, and other well known prestidigitators. Nick is a member of The International Brotherhood of Magicians and Oakland Magic Circle and recently competed in their close-up competition.

An admirer of Criss Angel, Mac King and Penn & Teller, Nick uses his stage presence and techniques combined with his youthful enthusiasm to "Wow!" his audiences. Recently while demonstrating a card trick to Teller (of Penn & Teller), the renowned magician told Nick "I've never seen a kid your age handle a deck of cards so well." He has performed at numerous office, holiday and private parties and is one of the youngest magicians to perform at Playland-Not-At-The-Beach. In Fall 2011, Nick Magick entered the fifth grade.

Thursday, February 23rd
Playland After Dark (Adults Only)

Playland After Dark presents a different kind of game night—where bored gamers get to be board gamers, card sharks can swim ashore and pinball fans will delight all night. There will be games aplenty on hand, or feel free to bring any of your favorites. Anyone for Pictionary in the Midway Party Room? How about Clue in the Carousel Carnival? We'll have the Museum of Fun set up for all kinds of game-playing options, the only piece missing is you.

February 25th & 26th
Leap Day Weekend

What happens every four years and is more fun when you spend it at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach? No, not the Olympics or the Election, but the extra day given to February—Leap Day. Be there to celebrate Playland-Not-at-the-Beach's very first Leap Day (we opened our doors just after the last one). Four years of fun packed into one weekend!

Professor B's Flea Circus!
February 25th & 26th
    1:00 PM and 3:00 PM

Yup, we got fleas! Professor "B" is back to showcase his remarkable live Flea Circus. There will be two performances, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.

For the protection of our performers dogs must be leashed at all times!

Professor B has been training fleas from around the world for many years and has put together the most amazing congress of unusual acts you have ever seen. There are skeptics out there who claim there is no such thing as a Flea Circus. See for yourself, or better yet, bring a camera to prove to your friends that everything is as described.

March 3rd & 4th
Dr. Suess' Birthday Weekend

We'll celebrate the birthday of one Dr. Suess, by letting some of his more famous characters loose.

Nick Magick
Sunday, March 4th Only
    1:00 PM and 3:00 PM

Performing since he was in the third grade, Nick Magick originally became interested in magic when he saw Christian Cagigal's amazing one-man show "Now and In the Hour." Nick loves to showcase close-up and stage magic and he has studied under Christian Cagigal, Alain Choquette, and other well known prestidigitators. Nick is a member of The International Brotherhood of Magicians and Oakland Magic Circle and recently competed in their close-up competition.

An admirer of Criss Angel, Mac King and Penn & Teller, Nick uses his stage presence and techniques combined with his youthful enthusiasm to "Wow!" his audiences. Recently while demonstrating a card trick to Teller (of Penn & Teller), the renowned magician told Nick "I've never seen a kid your age handle a deck of cards so well." He has performed at numerous office, holiday and private parties and is one of the youngest magicians to perform at Playland-Not-At-The-Beach. In Fall 2011, Nick Magick entered the fifth grade.

March 10th & 11th
March Madness

It's Hoops Heaven. As March Madness tips-off this week, Playland-Not-at-the-Beach prepares you for the road to college basketball's Final Four that ends this year in New Orleans. Wear your favorite college team jersey and save a deuce off admission!

Nick Magick
Sunday, March 11th Only
    1:00 PM and 3:00 PM

Performing since he was in the third grade, Nick Magick originally became interested in magic when he saw Christian Cagigal's amazing one-man show "Now and In the Hour." Nick loves to showcase close-up and stage magic and he has studied under Christian Cagigal, Alain Choquette, and other well known prestidigitators. Nick is a member of The International Brotherhood of Magicians and Oakland Magic Circle and recently competed in their close-up competition.

An admirer of Criss Angel, Mac King and Penn & Teller, Nick uses his stage presence and techniques combined with his youthful enthusiasm to "Wow!" his audiences. Recently while demonstrating a card trick to Teller (of Penn & Teller), the renowned magician told Nick "I've never seen a kid your age handle a deck of cards so well." He has performed at numerous office, holiday and private parties and is one of the youngest magicians to perform at Playland-Not-At-The-Beach. In Fall 2011, Nick Magick entered the fifth grade.

Tuesday, March 13th
Playland After Dark presents Grown-up Game Night (Adults Only)

Playland After Dark presents a different kind of game night—where bored gamers get to be board gamers, card sharks can swim ashore and pinball fans will delight all night. There will be games aplenty on hand, or feel free to bring any of your favorites. Anyone for Pictionary in the Midway Party Room? How about Clue in the Carousel Carnival? We'll have the Museum of Fun set up for all kinds of game-playing options, the only piece missing is you.

March 17th & 18th
Little Green Men Invade

Round up the Martians and leprechauns! Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, the flying saucers are landing, and the Little Green Men are popping up everywhere. Crazy fun as you track them down and try to keep them together.

March 24th & 25th
Celebrate Spring at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach

The flowers do bloom, the birds do sing—it must be the season for Playland-Not-at-the-Beach's Spring Fling! Kids can celebrate the year's first long days swarming like bumblebees around our Museum of Fun.

Thursday, March 29th
Playland After Dark presents Grown-up Game Night (Adults Only)

Playland After Dark presents a different kind of game night—where bored gamers get to be board gamers, card sharks can swim ashore and pinball fans will delight all night. There will be games aplenty on hand, or feel free to bring any of your favorites. Anyone for Pictionary in the Midway Party Room? How about Clue in the Carousel Carnival? We'll have the Museum of Fun set up for all kinds of game-playing options, the only piece missing is you.

March 31st & April 1st
April Fools Day Weekend

Playland-Not-at-the-Beach closed?! April Fools! We're open all weekend – no fooling. And there's no better place for clowning, joking, magic and fun. You'll say, "Thanks for the pranks, Playland-Not-at-the-Beach!"