Pretend City Children's Museum

"We went for our first time today. They had a special event for kids 18 months and under. Our boy had a blast. He was running around checking out everything and playing so much. It was definitely worth the money."

"Great idea of little town for kids, very entertaining. BUT this place needs a hard clean up. The dust is everywhere, it’s even has a dust in the air, I smell it all the time, so I was glad to finally go outside after. I mean, why would I and my 2yo take off shoes in the toddler area if the floor is that dirty."

"Kid Heaven! We recently visited Pretend City in Irvine with our kids and their cousins for the first time, and it was awesome! The kids were all about it. Every new thing they stumbled upon, their eyes lit up. Pretend City is like this mini wonderland where the kids can let loose with their imagination. We had a blast at the farm area – super detailed, felt like the real deal. The fire station was a hit, and the grocery store was like a tiny shopping spree. But the water area stole the show – lots of splashing. For us parents, it was chill. The interactive stuff kept the kids busy, and we got to kick back and watch the fun unfold. Only downside? The hours of operation are limited and it does get busy plus they shut down at 4 pm, which is a bit of a bummer if you're trying to swing by after work during the week. But honestly, the good times made up for it. We're already planning a weekend comeback. So, if you're on the lookout for a spot for some family fun and learning, Pretend City is where it's at. Our crew had a blast, and we're definitely making it a regular thing"

"The ticket is kind of expensive We try to use the membership of the Association of children museum but if don’t work out. The staff gave us a 20% discount which is still nice. This is a very crowded space - a lot of children. We wouldn’t come back here again. There are a lot of activities for children for sure. However there is nothing that I feel the equipment can stimulate children’s creativity and imagination. This is like a big playground."

"We have been going to pretend city for over 2 years now. The place is absolutely great for kids 16mo to 9. It's a scaled down city. They constantly bring in new things to do and have lots for the kids to touch and play with. One of the added bonuses about this place is that it's a nonprofit organization, so it's also tax deductible if you plan on getting the membership. They also close the building for a little bit to sanitize the building halfway through the day. Some of the things they have: Auto shop Farming/agriculture zone Library Art studio Meditation/yoga room Construction zone Grocery store Mail delivery store Soba kitchen ( restaurant the kids can "work" at) "specialized" room (they change this up depending on holidays, education, etc. it's been things like a dinosaur walk through, camping, Halloween decor, etc ..) Etc..."