We Love The Holidays At Heritage Hill in Lake Forest - Candlelight Walk Dates Extended!

Heritage Hill is a Lake Forest Historical Landmark and Holidays at Heritage Hill are beautiful.

 

Have you visited before? Heritage Hill in Lake Forest has many seasonal festivities but their Holiday fun is my favorite.

 

My daughter has spent 5 years attending the Holiday festivities as a girl scout with her troop. We love walking around seeing all the decor.

 

 

 

The Candlelight Walk is popular and wonderful for a family time out.

This year there is big news for the Candlelight Walk so here are all the details. I hope you get to enjoy Holidays at Heritage Hill!

 

About the event...

Beautiful Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes Nov 24th To Kick Off Holiday Time in OC

A Magnificent Display of Holiday Lights Kick off This Season at Newport Dunes!

 

Have you been to the Lighting Spectacular at Newport Dunes?

 

Here are all the details on this family friendly night out event.

 

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Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort will kick off the holiday season with the 27th annual Lighting of the Bay celebration featuring a full schedule of seasonal festivities on Friday, November 24 from 3-8 p.m.  

 

Families will enjoy live chorale performances, cookie decorating, holiday crafts and train rides. Santa will take center stage at dusk as he arrives by stand-up paddleboard and flips the magic switch to illuminate the bay with more than 50 electric Christmas trees and holiday decorations.

Knott's Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

We Love +Knott's Berry Farm but we adore them when they go PINK!

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Going Pink for Breast Cancer awareness is not only just "Joe Cool" but it really hits home to a lot of us so it is just simply special!

We have had cancer in our family and we have had dear friends and family fight, win and lose against Breast Cancer. It is a tough fight for anyone and everyone that has to watch someone go through it. 

We are blessed with a community that cares. Since Knott's always does their part to give back they are once again running their Knott's Pink promotion. You can get all the details HERE but here are some of the highlights:

* Now through March 18, Knott’s Berry Farm and Susan G. Komen Orange County are working together for the third year to raise money for breast cancer awareness, services and research by offering special “Pink Tickets” and commemorative Knott's for the Cure t-shirts.

* 75% of the funds raised for Susan G. Komen are used to provide local services throughout Orange County:

• * Breast cancer detection and treatment education
• * Information and support for breast cancer survivors and families
• * Funding for free mammograms for uninsured and underserved women

* 25% of the funds raised for Susan G. Komen support national research to discover the cure for breast cancer.

* Special Merchandise is adorable too!

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We attended this awesome event last year and supported our friend Jaime who is in remission! Power of prayer... Read all about that touching day here. 

Buy tickets on line here. 

Don't forget to use the hash tag #KnottsPink to show your support when you tag your loved ones on social media too!

Prayers and positive vibes for all those fighting! Praises for all those who have won! Blessings for those who lost and love for all. 

The opinions in this article are my own. I do not work for, or with, any brand mentioned in this article, nor do I have any official relationship with them.  I have a relationship with GigaSavvy, for whom I create original editorial content.  

A Celebration Gift of all Holidays this Season - Ring in the Noon-Year at Pretend City with a Family 4 pack of fun!

Celebrate New Years with Pretend City at NOON-Years! 

We are always looking for something to do with the kids for New Years. In our youth, pre children, we would attend a party or event and head home. Since kids we always want to have our family together on New Years eve and day. 

Looking for things to do or check out, something new, I realized that NOON-Years at +Pretend City Children's Museum is perfect fun for everyone. We will get to let the kids run around and celebrate the New Year upon us while tiring them out a bit so that later in the evening we can celebrate too!

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There is always a lot of edufun going on over at +Pretend City Children's Museum so this celebration of all Holidays, turning into a new year, will be just as spectacular on the fun scale!

Here is what they will have going on:

* December 31st 10am to 5pm 

* Story Time - Twas The Night Before New Years

* Smart Art - New Year's Resolution 

* Music and Movement - New Year's Eve Confetti Countdown every two hours starting at noon with a Confetti Countdown also every two hours starting at 10am going until 4pm 

Get all the details and purchase tickets here!

This will be our first Noon Years Eve Celebration and we are very excited to attend! To ring in the new year right we are giving away a family 4 pack to Pretend City's Noon Year's Eve Celebration! 

All you have to do is enter below.... good luck to everyone!

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Happy New Year everyone! Thank you for reading, following along and supporting my blog. Best wishes in 2016!


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Irvine Park RR's Christmas Train Took Us To Santa!

Irvine Park RRhttp://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/ Christmas Train, a Family Tradition!

Each Season brings change and that goes the same with the seasonal events at Irvine Park RR. Each is special and unique!

Make time for all the fun to be had!

We were invited out to take the Christmas Train to the North Pole, and we had a blast.

Love to measure my babies every seasonal event at IPRR!

My daughter always has a lot of fun. Her favorites of the night:

* Seeing Santa and taking the Train there. She loves to see the lights in the trees, around the lake and in the tunnel. 

* Listening to a special story with Mrs. Claus - she loves this every year! The Night Before Christmas was this years story and it was perfect. 

Story Time with Mrs. Claus - always so special. 

* Fishing in the Ice Fishing Game - She has the best time doing this. Maybe it is because she loves to go fishing with her dad. 

* Getting Hot Chocolate and Popcorn at Santa's North Pole - the cookies are the best at the North Pole so get them while they last, but if you miss out the popcorn is fresh and warm.

Ice Fishing 

My Son, is on the spectrum, he loved everything as well. He has his favorites too:

* Sitting in Santa's Sled - he just loved how big and bright it was and that he was allowed to sit in it for a while and as many times as he wanted to. 

* Seeing Santa - Santa was very patient and kind. He let us get situated and re-situated with the kids and with out. The photographer was super sweet and took pics with both their professional camera and my phone. 

The setting is perfectly set for the Big Man in Red to hear your wishes and give you a treat. 

* Ice Fishing - this was perfect for sensory seeking kiddos. He was determined to fish out all of the fish from the ice hole and he sure did. Best part, everyone wins and walks away happy!

So many photo opportunities, we just can't pass those up... ever!

** Both of the kids had a blast with the Cookie Decorating! My boy was licking the frosting off and adding more on. Thanks for the patience Irvine Park RR Staff! 

Oh, Are you still looking for your perfect Christmas Tree? Check out the huge selection of bright Christmas Trees at Irvine Park Rail Roads Christmas Tree Ranch! They have all sizes, shapes and are fresh and GREEN! +IrvineParkRailroad . 

Happy Holidays!

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Celebrate ALL Holidays & More with Pretend City this Winter

Winter brings festivities and a lot of Holidays to celebrate! Pretend City is creating a lot of COOL fun for all this season...

Not only is this the best indoor pretend play place in OC but young and old can celebrate the season of giving together with so many activities that educate and entertain. 

Sunday, December 6 – Tuesday, December 14: Hooray for Chanukah

Time: Activity times vary

Description:  Celebrate Chanukah at Pretend City. Your child will love these rich and diverse activities about the Hanukkah miracle and the importance of many of the traditions of the holiday. We’ll have fun learning about this wonderful holiday through games, finger play rhymes, art projects and activities.

Featured activities include:

                Sunday, December 6 (A.M. Activity): Menorah

                Monday, December 7 (P.M. Activity): Dreidel, Dreidel

                Tuesday, December 8 (P.M. Activity): Star of David

                Wednesday, December 9 (Art Studio): Chanukah Art

                Thursday, December 10 (P.M. Activity): Tzedakah Box

                Friday, December 11 (A.M. Activity): Chanukah Story Time

                Saturday, December 12 Sunrise-Sunset Song

                Sunday, December 13 Gelt Scavenger hunt

                Monday, December 14 Pretend Honey and spice cookies

*All activities are subject to change and limited to availability.   

RSVP: Not required

Fee: Included with museum admission

Event Link: http://pretendcity.org/event/december-6-14-hooray-for-chanukah/

Friday, December 11: Harley-Davidson CHOC Toy Drive Pick-Up

Time:    12:00p.m. (Approximately)

Description: See Santa and his Harley Helpers. Hear the rumble as the Harley motorcycles join Santa to pick up the toys that have been collected at Pretend City Children’s Museum for the children at CHOC. We will continue to collect new, unwrapped toys until Tuesday, December 23.

RSVP: Not required

Fee: Bring a child’s toy valued at $5 or greater to receive 25% off general admission on the day of your visit. *One discount per ticket per toy; cannot be combined with any other promotions

Event Link: http://pretendcity.org/event/harley-davidson-choc-toy-drive-pick-up/

Saturday, December 12 – Wednesday, December 23: Christmas Countdown

Time: Activity times vary

Description: “First we’ll make snow angels for two hours, then well go ice skating, then we’ll eat a whole roll of Tollhouse Cookie dough as fast as we can, and then…we’ll snuggle” Buddy the Elf.  It’s time to begin the 12 days of Christmas Countdown! The days that lead up to Christmas are an exciting and magical time for young children. Join us each day as we “unwrap” a new activity that celebrates the season. By the end of our Christmas Countdown, we’ll be as excited and full of Christmas spirit as Buddy the Elf!

Featured activities include:

                Saturday, December 12 (P.M. Activity): Gingerbread Man & Houses

                Sunday, December 13 (A.M. Activity): Candy Canes

                Monday, December 14 (P.M. Activity): Visit & Photo with Santa

                Tuesday, December 15 (10:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.): Christmas Trees

                Wednesday, December 16 (P.M. Activity): Reindeers

                Thursday, December 17 (P.M. Activity): Christmas Stockings

                Friday, December 18 (A.M. Activity): Twinkly Christmas Lights

                Saturday, December 19 (P.M. Activity): Presents & Sleighs

                Sunday, December 20 (A.M. Activity): Popcorn Decorations

                Monday, December 21 (P.M. Activity): Christmas Snow

                Tuesday, December 22 (A.M. Activity): Christmas Carols

                Wednesday, December 23 (P.M. Activity): Christmas Eve Excitement

*All activities are subject to change and limited to availability.   

RSVP: Not required

Fee: Included with museum admission

Event Link: http://pretendcity.org/event/december-12-december-23-christmas-countdown/

Wednesday, December 16: Celebrate Las Posadas!

Time: Activity times vary

Description:   Who’s ready for our annual Las Posadas celebration? Visit  Pretend City with your family to celebrate the first day of this 9 day Mexican Christmas celebration. Through special activities and events your children will have fun learning about the history of this celebration. Activities of the day will include:

Smart Art: Visit the Art Studio to make colorful Las Posadas mementos to take home:

Posada Piñata Ornaments - In Mexico the breaking of a piñata accompanies almost every festive occasion. Make your very own Piñata ornament to hang on your tree this holiday season. 

Posada Placemat – On the 9^th day of Las Posadas families gather for a delicious feast. Make sure you are prepared by creating your very own holiday placemat.

Luminaria Path- Children will have the opportunity to create their own glowing replica of a Hispanic Christmas Luminaria Path, which is a deep rooted Las Posadas tradition.

Sensational Story Time: Introduce your child to Las Posadas through rich holiday literature. Enjoy special one-on-one story time with your child by reading Las Posadas stories in the Pretend City Library.

RSVP: Not required

Fee: Included with museum admission

Thursday, December 17: Sensitive Santa Visit & Photo Opportunity

Time:    1:00 – 5:00p.m.

Specifically for: Children on the Autism Spectrum only. Sensitive Santa will be in a private room closed to general public.

Description: Santa is coming to Pretend City Children’s Museum! Join us for this great opportunity to meet and tell Santa your holiday wish. This event is especially designed for children on the Autism spectrum. Our “Sensitive Santa” visit and photo opportunity provides a sensory sensitive experience with low Christmas carols, dim lights, and trained Santa to ease some of the anxieties that may come with visiting Santa. This is a wonderful opportunity for grown-ups to capture photos of their child with Santa that might not be possible at a busy mall or crowded event. Don’t forget to bring a camera!

RSVP: Register here (link to pretendcity.org/events)

Fee: $5 per family, museum admission neither required nor included

Event Link: http://pretendcity.org/event/sensitive-santa-visit-photo-opportunity/

 

Monday, December 21: Celebrate the Winter Solstice

Time: Activity times vary

Description: Put on your warm mittens and cozy scarves. It’s officially winter! The beginning of winter is marked by the solstice, the shortest day of the year. Join us as we celebrate the winter solstice through cool activities and art projects. We’ll explain what the winter solstice is and how various cultures throughout history observed the winter solstice. Activities of the day will include:

Smart Art: Visit the Art Studio where we’ll have a flurry of winter-themed art activities for you and your children to create.

Snow Much Fun – A gorgeous winter art activity with a child-directed process and a beautiful result too!

Ice City - This community project will draw inspiration from the glassy snow to create a different type of city.

Winter Prints – See what your child’s little hands will make – a winter tree, a snowflake, or perhaps a cute winter animal?

Sensational Story Time: These classic winter stories will get your children’s imagination and have them enter worlds of white Snowy Day whimsy. Join us in the library every hour for an intimate story time and quick activity.

RSVP: Not required

Fee: Included with museum admission

Event Link: http://pretendcity.org/event/celebrate-the-winter-solstice/

Wednesday, December 31: Annual Noon-Year’s Confetti Countdown! 

Time: Activity times vary  

Description: Twas’ the day before New Year’s and all through the city the citizens are stirring and buzzing about! With sparkling streamers, blowouts, noise makers, and confetti that will make this the party of all parties!

Confetti Countdown:  10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.  2:00 p.m.  4:00 p.m.

RSVP: Not Required

Fee: Included with admission

Event Link: http://pretendcity.org/event/annual-noon-years-confetti-countdown/

We can not wait to join the edufun over at Pretend City this Holiday Season! 

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Science of Gingerbread Opens November 27th at Discovery Cube

Holiday Festivities are Headed to the Discovery Cube OC with the Science of Gingerbread!

Are you ready for more fun at the Discovery Cube OC with Holiday Cheer rolled into one!?

The Science of Gingerbread returns to the Discovery Cube with multiple activities for you and your family to enjoy. There are even builders needed for the Gingerbread fun. 

We have never attended the event before but will be heading there this year! We can not wait to let you know about all the fun that the Discovery Cube has to offer this winter season. 

Follow along and get all the updates HERE!

Activities Include: November 27, 2015 – January 3, 2016 #CubeWinter

• Gingerbread Derby
• Kitchen Chemistry Learning Station
• Meet Santa and take your photo with him 
• Cookie Decorating 
• "Do You Want To Build A Snowman" show

Meet Santa on Select Days too!

November

Friday, 11/27/2015 – Sunday, 11/29/2015

December

Saturday, 12/5/2015 – Sunday, 12/6/2015

Saturday, 12/12/2015 – Sunday, 12/13/2015

Saturday, 12/19/2015 – Thursday, 12/24/2015

Winter Fest is Coming to OC Dec 18th - Jan 3rd!

It's beginning to look a lot like Winter! 

Have you heard the exciting news, let me tell you, the Orange County Fair Grounds will be turned into a Winter Fest for everyone to enjoy!

Here are the latest updates:

* Open December 18th through January 3rd

* Ice Skating - with a Theater Sized Screen Playing Holiday Films 

* Ice Tubing - down a 130 foot, 6 lane ice slide 

* Snowfall and Tree Lighting nightly

* Reindeer Feeding 

* over 30 carnival rides and games 

* Festive foods, crafts, cocktails 

* Magical lights and Holiday decor, including the world's largest ornament 

There are special events at the beginning of each day through out the evening, so guest are encouraged to come when it opens and stay until it closes. 

Admission starts at just $10. With that you get unlimited rides on the tubing slides (42" and taller), one carnival ride and game in the midway. Admission also grants you time with the most famous couple at Winter Fest... Mr and Mrs Claus themselves and check out what the elves have for arts and crafts. 

For more of a premium experience you can always add on upgrades. 
You can purchase tickets HERE.

Get all the details on the full experience HERE. 

We are looking forward to this Holiday experience. 

Our top 5 must try's for this new event:

* Indoor Ice Rink - I can not wait to try this with my daughter. 

* Snow Tubing - Always a family favorite and something I did when I was a kid with my family, passing this along to the kids is a must!

* Reindeer Viewing and Feeding - We watch the Reindeer all year long and now it's time to see one up close!

* Worlds Largest Ornament - Can't wait to take a picture at this perfect spot.

* Visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus - I heard she reads the most heartwarming stories. We will have to sit and listen to one or two...

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We love to keep traditions going and create new ones to pass along. Orange County has not had a huge winter celebration that locals can enjoy with so many things to do for all ages until now!

Hope to see you all at Winter Fest OC!  Stay Connected with Winter Fest on Social Media - FACEBOOK - TWITTER - INSTAGRAM .

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Ride the Train to Santa at Irvine Park RR! **GIVEAWAY**

Take a Train Ride to Santa aboard the +IrvineParkRailroad . !

It's the most wonderful time of the year! We just love the holidays and the traditions that come along with the season.

Our family has had a lot of traditions passed down over the years. A lot of them were started by my mom and dad over 40 years ago. These traditions are here to stay and I too pass them down now by doing them with my own family. 

Since having my own first birthday at Irvine Park, my family has been returning for special events, BBQ's, family time and just the scenery for many years. 

One of our most favorite times of year to visit the Irvine Park RR is Christmas time! The holidays always bring out the cool crisp air, fresh smells and the train to Santa!

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Celebrate Giving Thanks with Pretend City this November

Pretend City is full of Thanks this November!

November is always a special month. There are so many reasons for us to be grateful for our blessings. The time to enjoy family and give thanks to those around us that help us in one way or another all year long. 

There is a lot going on at +PretendCity this month. Below you can see a list of all the events that +Pretend City Children's Museum will have to show thanks to all of their attendees!

Wednesday, November 4: Celebrate Put Down the Pacifier Day!

Time:    Activities throughout the day

Specifically for:    Children of all ages; Grown-ups

Details: Is your child using a binky?  Come join us, as we read Bye-Bye Binky!  Through this story your child will learn that as they grow up, saying Bye-Bye Binky is not so hard after all!   This is your chance for your child to surrender their pacifier to the Tooth Fairy – she’ll be on hand throughout the day for a meet-and-greet opportunity.

Sensational Story Time: Is your child using a binky?  Come join us, as we read Bye-Bye Binky!  Through this story your child will learn that as they grow up, saying Bye-Bye Binky is not so hard after all!

RSVP:    Not required

Fee:    Included with museum admission

Event Link: http://pretendcity.org/event/celebrate-put-down-the-pacifier-day/

Friday, November 6: Book Reading & Signing by Laura Tovar, Author of Autumn Colors & Months Fly By!

Time:    11:00 a.m. Reading of Autumn Colors

               3:30 p.m.   Reading of Months Fly By

Specifically for:    Children of all ages; Grown-ups

Details: Laura Tovar taught music for many years in the public schools and wrote many songs and jingles for children. Laura has developed a catalog of “teaching tunes” with fun melodies that she will be sharing with us. The lyrics are catchy and are perfect for teachers and parents to read aloud with young children. Wonderful illustrations have made her songs really come alive!

Following each reading will be an engaging art activity for children to participate in led by Laura Tovar.

Laura’s books will be available for purchase in our bookstore and she will be signing books before and after the planned art activities.

RSVP: Not required

Fee:    Included with museum admission

Event Link: http://pretendcity.org/event/book-reading-signing-by-laura-tovar-author-of-autumn-colors-months-fly-by/

Wednesday, November 11: Celebrate Veterans Day  

Time: 10:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.

Specifically for: Children of All Ages

Veterans Day is an opportunity to honor and thank those who have served or are serving in the military. Today Pretend City will take the time to teach children the significance of the holiday through simple and age-appropriate activities that will show respect and appreciation to our veterans.

Smart Art: Celebrate this special day with a remembrance activity that you can take home to give to a special veteran in your life or to serve as a keepsake.

Sensational Story Time: Join us for a heartwarming story time that will teach your children about our nation’s veterans and why we honor them on this special day.

RSVP: Not required

Fee: Included with admission

Event Link: http://pretendcity.org/event/celebrate-veterans-day/

   

Friday, November 13: Celebrate World Kindness Day

Time:    Activities throughout the day

Specifically for:    Children of all ages; Grown-ups

Smart Art: Recognize kind acts and gestures with your child as you share with one another what they are.  Record those memories onto a Heart Prints to keep with you as a reminder of the lasting impression those gestures leave on your heart. 

Sensational Story Time: During the reading of Chrysanthemum, your child will be engaging in a wrinkle heart activity that will help your child understand empathy and how kindness can help mend a heart.

Let’s Move: This activity will focus on teamwork, solving problem, and communication.  Let’s link together and hula hoop our way out of this situation!

RSVP:    Not required

Fee:    Included with museum admission

Event Link: http://pretendcity.org/event/celebrate-world-kindness-day/

Sunday, November 15: Celebrate America Recycles Day

Time:    Activities throughout the day

Specifically for:    Children of all ages; Grown-ups

Details: Ultimate Recycling machine

Smart Art: Help to build our recycle city in the art studio.  All day we will be working with recycled materials. What will you transform paper rolls, Popsicle sticks and cotton balls into? 

Sensational Story Time: Compost Stew will introduce children to the idea of composting.  They will work on science skills as they sort items to create their own composting bin and math skills as they put the composting steps in order

Symbol in a Second: Don’t throw that away, will help your child see objects in different ways.  All we have to do is use our imagination!  Continue the fun and imagination with our ultimate recycling machine to build to your hearts content. At the end create an earth badge as your pledge to help keep our world clean. 

RSVP:    Not required

Fee:    Included with museum admission

Event Link: http://pretendcity.org/event/celebrate-america-recycles-day/ 

Monday, November 16: Celebrate National Button Day

Time:    Activities throughout the day

Specifically for:    Children of all ages; Grown-ups

Details:

Smart Art: It’s raining buttons in the art studio!  Buttons of every color and size will sure to amaze everyone.  Come joins us in the art studio for button theme art activities!

Musical Buttons: It’s a twist on musical chairs with large buttons!  Your children will have fun moving to the beat of the music, once it stop it’s a race to find a button!

RSVP:    Not required

Fee:    Included with museum admission

Event Link: http://pretendcity.org/event/celebrate-national-button-day/

Tuesday, November 24^th: Healthy Holidays with Dr. Patricia and Serving Kids Hope

Join us from 11:00-Noon for some Healthy Holiday activities with Dr. Patricia and her team from the organization Serving Kids Hope. Dr. Patricia will be leading a parent discussion group about how to encourage healthy eating habits in young children. She will also be giving parents tips for how to deal with picky eaters, how to get your child to sleep, and the importance of communication in the home. She will end the discussion with a guided visualization which she says are very beneficial for helping your child to fall asleep easily. Parents that purchase Dr. Patricia’s Book Fit Kids Revolution from our bookstore on this day will be entered into an opportunity drawing to win a free visit and consultation with Dr. Patricia. Or a Family 4 pack to Pretend City.
Dr. Patricia will be signing books and answering questions immediately following her discussion just outside the Pretend City Entrance Gate.

While the Parents are enjoying Dr. Patricia’s presentation; children 2 years and up can join her team in the adjacent community room for two fun and engaging activities. Children will read the book Stone Soup and make some healthy soup of their own to try. Then they will participate in a Gingerbread Picasso activity where they will be decorating their very own gingerbread figurines to take home and hang on the tree.

Pre-Registration is required for this event to ensure that enough materials are provided for each child and parent in attendance. The 1^st 50 that register will be entered to win the book Fit Kids Revolution by Jon Gabriel & Patricia A. Ronald Riba, MD.

RSVP:    Required

Fee:    Included with museum admission

Event Link: http://pretendcity.org/event/healthy-holidays-with-dr-patricia-and-serving-kids-hope/

Wednesday, November 25: Celebrate Thanksgiving!   

Time:    11:00 a.m.           Sensational Story Time

3:30 p.m.             Listen & Learn

Specifically for:  Young Toddler (12-24 months), Toddlers (2-4 years), Preschoolers (3-5 years), Kindergarteners (5-6 years), School Ages (6 years and up)

Sure, Thanksgiving is known for the pilgrims, history and turkey.  But most importantly, Thanksgiving is for giving thanks; it's a holiday all about everything that we are thankful for. Today let’s celebrate family, friends, and the holiday that brings everyone together through these fun activities:

·         Sensational Story Time - Gobble gobble up these books for a Thanksgiving treat! From hilarious turkeys to holiday history your children will learn and engage.

·         Listen & Learn – Join us to Do The Turkey Pokey and learn about the farm in these fun listen and learn music and movement times. 

·         Smart Art – Thankfulness is something which is an important expression and feeling for children to understand. Help teach them what it means to be thankful by adding and decorating a leaf for our Thankful Tree.  

RSVP: Not required

Fee: Included with admission

Event Link: http://pretendcity.org/event/celebrate-thanksgiving/

Friday, November 27: Food & Family Friday

Time:    10:30 a.m.             Turkey Hokey Pokey-In the City Park

11:00 a.m.           Sensational Story Time in Orange Plaza- Bear Says Thanks

                2:30 p.m.              Smart Art Spud Activity- In the Real Cafe

3:30 p.m.             Sensational Story Time in Orange Plaza - Thanks for Thanksgiving

Pretend City will be a great place to get away from all the Black Friday Madness. We will be playing with our Thanksgiving leftovers in the Real Café, Dancing and Singing to Turkey Songs in the City Park, and reading books about thankfulness in the Orange Plaza.

Sensational Story Time: Join us in the Orange Plaza for a reading of Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson & Jane Chapman at 11:00 a.m. followed by an art activity where you child will be able to make their own quilt square. We will then be reading Thanks for Thanksgiving by Julie Markes at 3:30pm and talking about all the things that we are thankful for. Children will be able to make a Thank You card in our post office following the book reading.

Smart Art Spud Activity: Come and Play with our Mashed potato Sensory Bin in the Real Café and make your own Mr. Potato Head using Thanksgiving leftovers. We will talk about different emotions when creating our Mr. Potato Head characters by asking questions such as “do you want your character to be happy, sad, or mad?” And “What shapes create a mouth, eyes, noses?”

Music & Movement: Join us in the Pretend City Park for Dancing and Singing to the Turkey Hokey Pokey!

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RSVP: Not required

Fee: Included with admission

Event Link: http://pretendcity.org/event/food-family-friday/ 

Thank you +Pretend City Children's Museum for the educational fun my kids always have. Can not wait to bring my dad in for some Thankful pretend play with his grandchildren. 

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