Join Oz fans in Chittenango, New York, June 6-8 as the community hosts its annual celebration of native son L. Frank Baum. The All Things Oz Museum is the center of activity each year. Their 2025 theme is Ease on Down the Wicked Road. "We will relive and rediscover the musical sensation The Wiz, celebrating […]
The annual Judy Garland festival in her birthplace, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, returns with John Kelsch, the museum's curator leading tours, and John Fricke, Judy Garland author and authority as emcee. The festival promises tours, talks, films and fun for Judy fans of all ages. A meet & greet with Judy's son Joe Luft will be […]
OzCon International will be held this year in Burbank, California. Their website promises a weekend packed with Oz: "Each year, we explore different Oz themes, and in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Return to Oz, this year’s themes will include a deep dive into the beloved, lost and lesser-known Oz projects of the Walt […]
‘Sensory Feast’ in Indianapolis follows the Yellow Brick Road all the way to an innovative dining experience inspired by The Wizard of Oz. Using projection mapping technology and a themed three-course dinner and show, the timeless tale of Dorothy, Toto and her new-found friends comes to life in a completely new and unique way. From […]
Join members of the International Wizard of Oz Club as we gather in Aberdeen, South Dakota, to explore the city L. Frank Baum once called home. From our opening reception Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon you can expect exhibits, presentations, performances, meals and more. We'll visit sites tied to Baum's years in Aberdeen, join the […]
Butler Haynes Park in Mapleton, Illinois takes center stage again this year Aug. 9th. This family-friendly annual celebration of Oz includes meet-and-greets with the cast members from the Spirit of Oz. Steven's Puppets bring The Wizard of Oz to the puppet stage at the Oz Pavilion, and fans of all ages are welcome in the […]
Part of the Sydney Fringe Festival, Dorothy in Oz has you leave the city behind and step into a magical world. This all-new experience combines the whimsy and wonder of L. Frank Baum’s beloved classic book series, with the excitement of interactive storytelling, live performance, and delightfully surprising stage magic. Behind the curtain? A.K Wregg […]
The Everland autumn festival, The Everland Of Oz, remains open through Nov. 16. Join Everland characters Lenny & Friends as they play the roles of Dorothy's friends and take you through the land of Oz. Everland showcases theme zones, including Emerald City and Blood City, that embody Oz's worldview at the fall festival. Souvenir merchandise, […]
Scavenger hunt in downtown shops, treat bags at the Lions Tent in Munchkin Land, ax throwing, character appearances, puppet shows at 1pm and 3 pm and more! Plus Oz, antique, and artisan vendors at the festival market. At 10am see the MGM classic film at the Mar Theater. Kids admission is $1! Although no website […]
Author Laura DeNooyer (A Hundred Magical Reasons, The Broken Weather Vane) will speak at the Herrick Main Library in Holland, Michigan, Sept., 8 as part of their Writing with History program. The series hosts local authors who use history as inspiration for their fiction. A Hundred Magical Reasons is set near Lake Macatawa. The plot […]
There’s no place like…being on stage or playing a part in the story as it unfolds! In this fully interactive experience, you’ll be transported to Kansas, Munchkin Land, Emerald City, and other magical locations inspired by L. Frank Baum’s popular Oz book series. Get swept up in all the action with Dorothy and her friends […]
The Centerpiece Documentary at the 43rd Reeling Film Fest, It's Dorothy! will be screened Sunday, September 21st at 4:15p Since Dorothy Gale started her epic journey down the Yellow Brick Road more than a century ago in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, she’s become a celebrity, a brand, and a beacon for marginalized voices across […]