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Saturday, March 5 – Sunday, March 6 "Laissez les bons temps rouler!" is French for “Let the good times roll!” It’s one of the most popular sayings during Mardi Gras! Join us in The City and let the good times roll as we put on our own Mardi Gras celebration! Sing and dance your way […]
Friday, March 11| 9 AM – 3 PM | 2nd Friday of the Month Our Way to Play Day this month is focusing on full-body movement, motor skills, and family time outdoors. Join us as our guides highlight how to make playtime in and out of the museum more educational! Specifically, for: Infants (birth -12 […]
Sunday, March 13 It’s time to Spring Forward for Daylight Savings! Today in the museum, we will have activities that help our little ones understand what Daylight Savings is, as well as how we use clocks and numbers to tell time. Play Purpose: Concept development of directionality, number and color recognition, setting healthy routines, social […]
Sunday, March 13| 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM We’re getting ready to spring forward through sensory and artistic explorations of the natural world! Our fine motor skills will be happily […]
Wednesday, March 16 Today we celebrate this festive Jewish holiday including sweets, storytimes, and art activities. Purim is all about honoring the bravery of Queen Esther and her successful plan to save the Jews. The Purim story helps children learn about courage, bravery and standing up for what's right. Your kids will be able to […]
Thursday, March 17 It’s the luck of the Irish! Join us for this fun-filled celebration as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with storytime, art, and fun activities! And be sure to don your green outfit for our Irish heading home parade at the end of the day! Purpose Behind the Play: Number concepts, language and […]
The Third Thursday of the Month | Thursday, March 17 |10 AM Mix & mingle with other play-loving parents for Coffee & Conversation, plus you’ll hear from our education & leadership team about our monthly educational focus. Educational Conversation: Are you feeling overwhelmed with your child approaching kindergarten? Join Sandy Avzaradel from Start Well OC and […]
Saturday, March 19 The Holi Festival is an ancient Hindu Festival of Love. Holi is also known as the Festival of Colors which is celebrated to mark the arrival of spring. Join us we venture into another cultural celebration where we will learn about the festival's traditions through performances, art, and activities. Purpose Behind the Play: Sensory […]
Sunday, March 20 Spring is in the Air and Pretend City is celebrating this happy season! Join us as we learn about spring through art, storytime, and educational activities! Smart Art (on-going): Floral Findings> With spring comes blossoms and florals. We will celebrate spring and work on our hand-eye coordination by painting with real […]
Wednesday, March 23 Celebrate the Persian New Year! Nowruz means “New Day” which is celebrated on this holiday. Join us as we explore and celebrate the Persian New Year through activities, art, and storytime! Play Purpose: Visual art and expression, self-regulation, social-emotional development, and number concepts through sorting, recognition, counting, and patterning. Smart Art (on-going): […]
Thursday, March 24 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM An opportunity for neurodivergent children and their families to enjoy The City in a whole new way – we'll dim the […]
School Readiness Fair: Learn Succeed Grow! Saturday, March 26 | 9 AM - 1 PM | Held in the Pretend City Parking Lot Did you know that 47% of Orange […]
Friday, April 1 Autism Month is a valuable time to celebrate those who identify as neurodiverse, while providing meaningful experiences for all to come together in celebration. It’s through increased understanding and celebration that we foster a greater synergistic community, regardless of sensory and communication differences. Purpose Behind the Play: Social-emotional development, self-advocacy, communication, […]
Join us as we kick off Week of the Young Child! A time to celebrate early learning, young children, teachers, families, and communities! An annual celebration by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), help spread the word about the importance of high-quality early learning, and the critical role early childhood educators […]