Wednesday, January 19 Join us for the cuddliest holiday around as we celebrate one of the most famous bears of all time, Winnie the Pooh! You won’t want to miss these Pooh-riffic activities as we venture to the hundred-acre woods! Purpose Behind the Play: Exploration of shapes and patterns with art, sensory experiences, number concepts, language, and […]
The Third Thursday of the Month | Thursday, January 20 |10 AM Mix & mingle with other play-loving parents for Coffee & Conversation, plus you’ll hear from our education & leadership team about our […]
Saturday, January 22 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM & Sunday, January 23 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Lydia is a 5-year-old who loves to paint! Lydia discovered her passion for painting during COVID after rejecting the standard crayons and coloring books, since then she has only expanded her artistic techniques! On this weekend, Lydia’s family will join us in the Art Studio – Lydia to showcase her talents, while her parents share their experience about facilitating Lydia’s child-led artistic endeavors with other parents. […]
Saturday, January 22 | 10 AM – 11:30 AM On this day our Youth Leadership Council (YLC) will be hosting a “Career Day” for our City-goers! Introduce your little one to the roles the help our city run through live-action interaction! Fee: Included with admission BUY TICKETS HERE
Saturday, January 22 Come on a magic carpet ride with Paper Magic, a story about what happens when you befriend a lonely book! Paper Magic was written and illustrated by Eileen Chen from age 14-16 to illuminate her love of imagination and storytelling. Purpose Behind the Play: literacy, imagination, friendship Sensational Story Time & Activity (11 AM): Paper Magic > Join us as […]
10 AM | Wednesday, January 26 As we put the final touches into place, we want to take a moment to share all that's to come, our intentions behind the changes, […]
Thursday, January 27 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM This special evening is an opportunity for children and their parents/siblings/caretakers to enjoy The City in a sensory-friendly environment, along with […]
Saturday, January 29 Puzzles and board games strengthen your child’s critical thinking skills. Today we’ll exercise our brains as we problem solve and have fun through these interactive activities. You’re the missing piece…we need you to complete our puzzle! Purpose Behind the Play: Fine motor and dexterity practice, gross motor development, critical thinking, problem-solving Smart […]
Sunday, January 30 Calling all inventors, innovators, and imagineers! Join us in The City for an invention convention celebrating a city full of innovators! Purpose Behind the Play: imagination, innovation, problem-solving, cognitive thinking, fine motor. Smart Art (on-going): Can You Draw a Hat for That? >We're looking to There's a Hat for That for inspiration as […]
Pretend City will be closed on February 2 in order to provide our team with a full day of training. Thank you for your understanding & patience as we foster a moment for our team to connect, recalibrate, and level up as we step into the New Year and work to provide you with the […]
Thursday, February 3 Black History Month is a valuable time to connect to the past and discover context for the present. Placing this emphasis on Black History provides an opportunity to go beyond stories of racism and highlight Black achievement. Smart Art (on-going): Rhythmic Collaboration & Color> Alma Thomas was an African American artist known for […]
Friday, February 4 Basant Panchami is an important Indian festival that celebrates the onset of spring and recognizes Goddess Sarawati, the goddess of education and learning. Revel in the fun as we learn about this unique tradition through interactive activities! Play Purpose: Social-emotional development, self-regulation, fine motor practice, communication, and creativity. Smart Art (on-going): Flower […]
Saturday, February 5 & Sunday, February 6 The Lunar New Year, also referred to as the Spring Festival, has long been celebrated for centuries. Join us as we celebrate and honor this special day with bright colors, music, art, and stories. Play Purpose: Concept development - color recognition and identification, physical development, social-emotional, language […]