Every year they set-up “Project Playhouse” at Fashion Island. Before we even had Angry Toddler we would go and check out the playhouses. Each year builders and designers come up with new and different ideas for these playhouses. They are out for display for six weeks and then they are auctioned off.
This year Project Playhouse is at the Irvine Spectrum, just north of Nordstrom. It opened up last weekend and will be there until September 12th.
Per their website:
“Project Playhouse debuted in 1992 and has become HomeAid Orange County’s signature fundraiser. In 18 years, the event has raised more than $5 million to help the organization fulfill its mission to build and maintain dignified housing where homeless families and individuals can rebuild their lives.”
Angry Toddler was being crazy on Saturday afternoon so I suggested to my mom that we take him over to Project Playhouse. It’s a $5 fee to enter the playhouse area, but it’s for charity. Angry Toddler loved all the playhouses and wanted to go in and play.
I would love for Angry Toddler to have a playhouse like these. Unfortunately, we have nowhere to even put one. Our backyard is tiny. In reality, my house is only a tad larger than these playhouses. We also bought some raffle tickets to win one of the houses. I have no idea where we would put the house if we “win” it. I told my mom she would have to buy a new house just to accommodate the playhouse.
But seriously, I think this is a great idea and I loved touring all the playhouses. There are such great unique ideas. I wish I would have had something like this to play in when I was little.
Interior Views of the Playhouses
I’ve added more photos of the Playhouses to my Flickr account. Check them out here!
