Birthday Parties
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Birthday Package Always Includes
- Pretend City Members receive a 10% discount on birthday party packages
- Admission for up to 25 guests total (including both children and adults)
- Birthday party child(ren) will be complimentary
- Children ages 12 months and younger are complimentary
- Tables, chairs, sink with running water and refrigerator/freezer provided
- White board wall available for backdrop or children’s entertainment
- 1-2 Pretend City Party Hosts to assist with setup, check in, and cleanup
- 1 BOGO ticket for all party children in attendance to visit the museum
- 10% discount in the Mini Mall Gift Shop for all guests
Birthday Party FAQ’s
Arrival & Schedule
Setup time begins 30 minutes prior to your party start time. Early access is not available.
You will have the private party room for one (1) hour to celebrate with your guests then afterwards playtime in the museum until closing. Cleanup time begins promptly at the end of your one-hour celebration. All items must be removed from the museum premises within the 30-minute cleanup time. No items may be taken onto the museum floor. We recommend you bring a cooler to store any perishable items in your vehicle.
Your party and room times cannot be extended if you or your guests arrive late.
Capacity
Your party package includes admission for up to 25 guests – this includes all adults and children over 12 months. The birthday child is free. Additional guests are permitted for $15/each but cannot exceed the maximum room capacity of 50 people.
Deposit
To secure a booking, we require a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $150.00. The deposit will apply toward the party total. Our party staff will settle your final balance at the conclusion of the party before you join your guests for playtime.
Cancellations will result in forfeiture of the $150 non-refundable deposit.
Your Responsibilities
The party family is responsible for room set up and clean up as well as loading and unloading party items. We ask that party families remove all items from the museum premises by the end of the cleanup time and dispose of such items appropriately.
No items including food, gifts, or other party items may be left in the party room or taken onto the museum floor. We recommend you bring a cooler to store perishable items in your vehicle.
Pretend City Responsibilities
Our party staff will set up tables and chairs before your arrival then sweep floors and clean tables & chairs after use. We will provide use of a party cart to assist with loading for both setup and cleanup.
Our party staff will welcome and wristband all your guests. At the conclusion of your celebration, our party staff will settle your final balance before you join your guests in playtime.
Prohibited Items
Latex balloons, glitter, confetti, pinatas, alcohol, and open flames are not permitted. Mylar balloons are permitted with prior approval by the Sales Coordinator for a $15 fee. Only candles on the birthday cake are allowed.
Nails, staples, glue, or similar materials are not allowed on any walls. Tape is acceptable. We encourage you to ask for guidance about appropriate materials from our party staff.
Entertainment such as characters or face painters require prior approval by the Sales Coordinator. Entertainers and vendors are only permitted within the private party room for the time as outlined in the reservation. Entertainers are not allowed on the museum floor. All vendors and entertainment must adhere to the museum policies and prohibited items.
Room & Supplies
Your access to the private party room and its resources are limited to the time as noted in your reservation. Early access is not available.
Each party room has a refrigerator and sink available for use during your celebration. We will supply you with a rolling cart to assist with your setup and cleanup. The party family is responsible for loading and unloading party items. We recommend you bring a cooler to store perishable items in your vehicle after the celebration.
Party supplies such as plates, napkins, cups, utensils, candles, cake cutter, and a lighter are not included. Please ask our party staff for assistance as some items may be available for an additional fee.
Museum Policies
Pretend City is a public space which encourages all guests to follow our “Community Codes.” Children must always be supervised by a grown-up upon entering the museum. Pretend City is an electronic free facility so parents can enjoy quality time with their children. We encourage all visitors to play in peace and be good citizens by keeping Pretend City running smoothly: Reset, Clean-up, Cooperate, and Help.
Adherence to museum policies by all party guests are the responsibility of the party family.
For inquiries, please email our Birthday Party Coordinator at events@pretendcity.org or fill out the contact form.
BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGE >>
1 hour use of private party room
- 25 guests
- Tables and chairs
- Pretend City Party Host
- *food and decorations not included
Want to add decorations? Check out our birthday party contract for all of your options!
Just follow these steps!
1. Fill out the inquiry form below to find out if your desired date is available
2. Review and submit the Birthday Party Contract with a $150.00 deposit
3. Your reservation is set when you receive confirmation from the birthday party coordinator
4. Come celebrate and have a blast at Pretend City
Download Birthday Party Invitation for 9am
Download Birthday Party Invitation for 12pm
For inquiries, please email our Birthday Party Coordinator at events@pretendcity.org or fill out the contact form.
Pretend City Children's Museum
29 Hubble Irvine, CA 92618
949-428-3900
info@pretendcity.org
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