Whimsical Woodlands
Embark on a Magical Adventure
Join us in our Forest Fairy Village for a day of Whimsy!
May 3, 2026
10am-4pm
Fairy and Gnome Village Houses will remain displayed through May 10 for your casual visit.
Join one of our craft events in advance of the Whimsical Weekend.
Join a guided whimsical hike through the magical forest village on May 3.
Follow the whimsical woodland path sprinkled with fairy houses and gnome homes for a magical experience through a fantasy world set in the woods.
Enter the world of fairies and gnomes!
Follow the trails as you head down the streets of our Fairy Village, discovering magic around every corner! Who knows what whimsical creature you may meet next?
The Whimsical Woodland Festival is a celebration of our Earth and community.
“Builders” create fairy or gnome homes, establishing a whimsical neighborhood of small structures built out of natural materials from the environment. Register below to join one of our build programs.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature within a fantasy world!
Join one of our Whimsical Craft Days
to help share the magic
Whimsical Fairy House & Gnome Home Build
A whimsical program where you can unleash your creativity and craft charming fairy houses and gnome homes using only natural materials! Dive into a world where pine cones become rooftops, pebbles transform into pathways, and twigs weave enchanting walls.
Whimsical Wand Workshop and Hike
Let your imagination soar as you design magical wands fit for the woodland's most delightful inhabitants! We will prepare sticks for you to get started and will have glue guns available for everyone to use. When we are done, we will walk with our new wands through the Woodlands.
Join one of our Whimsical Hikes
to explore the magical woodlands
Whimsical Woodlands Hikes
Whether it is fairies, gnomes or dragons, we will wander through the woods discovering secret hideaways and learn about survival in an imaginary world.
Other bits of information or questions:
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All ages are welcome to enjoy Whimsical Woodlands! We can’t wait for your imagination to come alive as you enter the realm of Forest Fairies and Gnomes.
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While costumes are not required, they are always welcome. Don your fairy wings and blend in with the Fae Folk if you desire.
(Costume theme and style should be appropriate for all ages)
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There will not be food available.
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No. Pets are not allowed onsite at Johnson Nature Center (even if in costume).
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The trail surface is dirt and wood chips. We recommend strollers designed for uneven terrain if you need to bring one..
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The event takes place throughout the JNC, so light hiking will be required. The trail is unpaved and made up of dirt and wood chips, there are also some moderate inclines and declines. Good walking shoes or boots are suggested.