BirminghamMommy.com got a chance to sneak a peek at the much anticipated Itty Bitty Magic City, that will be open to the public this Saturday at McWane Science Center.
I have to say that I’m so completely jealous and sad that my kids are too old to play in this new area, so sad that I’m actually making plans to borrow children in order to play in Itty Bitty myself!
Itty Bitty Magic City is nothing short of amazing, from the custom made mural that greets you when you walk up, all the way back to the vacuum wall and water area, there is plenty to keep the itty bitty’s in your family, busy for hours!
This new section of McWane Science Center will cater to their youngest visitors, Kindergarten and younger, and will encourage young children’s love of learning through the four major types of play: Physical Play — Exploratory Play — Constructive Play — Imaginative Play.
Some of the highlights of Itty Bitty Magic City are:
- Main Street: This area captures the look and feel of a downtown main street area complete with storefronts, sidewalks and street lights. Main Street includes a fire station, a farm, a veterinarian clinic, a market, a diner and a garage.
- Tot Spot: The toddler area provides a secure space for McWane’s youngest visitors to explore and play.
- Water Play: Water domes, ball vortices, squirters, pumps, damming activities, and an observation dome are elements sure to fascinate in the Water Play area.
- Climbing Structure: designed to engage early learners at every skill and developmental level and encouraging them to safely challenge themselves physically.
You can check it all out for yourself this weekend as they host their Grand Opening with special activities and guests BOTH days to join in on the celebration.
On Saturday, May 16th look forward to: a Petting Zoo, Junior League Yummy Truck, Birmingham Fire Department, Birmingham Children’s Theater, Villager Yoga, Get Rhythm Drum Circle, inflatables on the Plaza, Vulcan, Babe Ruff and so much more!
On Sunday, May 17th: a Petting Zoo, Publix Supermarkets snacks, a rhythm band, a Barbershop Quartet, Birmingham Children’s Theater, Children’s Dance Foundation, Get Rhythm Drum Circle, Villager Yoga, inflatables on the Plaza, and so much more!
In order to accommodate all guests who want to enjoy Itty Bitty Magic City, you will receive an assigned time at ticketing when you arrive on the opening days, this way everyone will get a turn! Timed sessions will be every hour for guests, this is just for Itty Bitty Magic City, not the entire museum.
(Photos: Scott Butler)
