Pretend City Children’s Museum is Where Imagination and Education Come to Play!

Pretend City Children’s Museum provides children with unlimited opportunities to develop creativity and learn through purposeful play. Through 17 interactive exhibits and activities guided by a highly trained professional staff, children learn foundational math, reading and science skills, while fostering curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, organization, teamwork, self-confidence and socialization. But did you know that we are also a 501©3 community funded, non-profit organization? We rely on community support in order to provide educational programs and events, offer free admissions for underserved schools and families and operate and expand the museum. Watch our video to learn more!

Grand Opening Japanese Sushi Restaurant

Join us January 27th to expand your food knowledge by visiting our very own Japanese Sushi restaurant. The Japanese culture has a deep affection for the beauty of landscape and this restaurant will be a direct reflection of this. The combination of award winning cuisines, made by your little ones, and the beautiful ambiance of the Japanese culture will make this one of the finest dining experiences Pretend City has ever had! The main tantalizing dishes range from rice, fish, and vegetable to sushi!

PLAY • SKATE • SAVE Now through February 20 Bring your receipt from Pretend City to the Irvine Spectrum Center Ice Rink OR Irvine Spectrum Center Ice Rink to Pretend City and receive $2 off your Pretend City admission or $2 off your ice skating adventure*

*Offer only available at Irvine Spectrum Center & Pretend City. Must present receipt at time of purchase. Limit $2 off per ticket, per ticket purchased. Receipts must be dated between January 20 and February 20. The information contained herein may change at any time without prior notice or obligation. © The Irvine Company LLC, 2012. Irvine Spectrum Center is a registered trademark ofThe Irvine Company LLC.

Members Go Green Activities

As part of our play with a purpose activities, each month there will be a specially dedicated day for our members to go green with us.

Check out this month’s day and activities:

• Members’ Go Green – Recreate!
• Member’s Go Green – Holiday Jewels
• Member’s Go Green – Love Bug
• Member’s Go Green – Flower Power
• Member’s Go Green – Think, Think, Think
• Member’s Go Green – Leaping through the Year

Our Home Exhibit – Welcome the Meyers Family!

Join us February 7, as we welcome the Meyers family! Visit the newly decorated Home Exhibit to learn about their special customs and social practices. Guests will also have the opportunity to learn about the Meyer’s family beliefs and celebrations around being a culturally blended family. Throughout the day, your child will have the chance to participate in special activities that highlight our featured family. Learn more here.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day! Every February we celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving flowers, candy and cards to those we love. We do this in honor of Saint Valentine. This year Pretend City will share some hearty history with your family to help teach more about this holiday through hands-on, educational and fun activities. Learn more here.

Good To Go From Head To Toe
3rd Annual Family Fun & Wellness Fair

When: Saturday, March 17, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Good To Go From Head To Toe and highlights the many reputable community partners associated with the initiative, Pretend City Children’s Museum will once again host its annual Good To Go From Head To Toe Family Fun & Wellness Fair. On behalf of Pretend City Children’s Museum, we hope that your family will join us as we celebrate the 3rd annual fair in St. Patrick’s day style!