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Celebrate Pride and the history of the vibrant LGBTQ+ community on June 1st in honor of Rainbow Family Month through a collection of stories that encourage kindness, compassion, & understanding, while also sharing the varied experiences of children with LGBTQ+ identities and families. Check out our Instagram at @pretendcity for more updates!
Join us for harmonic journey through the rhythms of black music with Ms. Kym at Pretend City. Music & Movement TIMES: 11am & 2:30pm Play Partner: Kymberly Stewart is a […]
It's World Environment Day and we're learning all about how pollutants affect the environment and how to protect it! At 11am and 2:30pm, join us for a demonstration using a […]
We are Helping Heal Hunger with Second Harvest! At 11AM and 2:30PM, we will have a story time followed with a volunteer opportunity to pack fruits for real families in need! About the play partner: Second Harvest Food Bank is a nonprofit organization in Orange County. More information at https://feedoc.org/.
Join us for a celebration of the World’s Oceans! Pretend City invites you to experience an exciting weekend of exploration and discovery with our World Ocean’s Weekend event. Check out […]
Calling All Infants: It’s your time to play! Baby Steps through Pretend City is your opportunity to meet other parents and engage in developmentally appropriate activities and learning spaces. Activities […]
Neurodivergent Family Night creates a chance for families with children and their parents, siblings or caretakers to enjoy The City together in an environment that is designed to be sensory-friendly. Socialize with other parents and meet our community partners, who specialize in supporting the neurodiverse community. Specifically, for Families with children of all ages from the neurodiverse community […]
It's that time again for Cooking In The City! Join us at11AM and 2:30PM to make sticky rice, and celebrate Laotian culture, dishes, and language. About the Play Partner: Jacob Phonesavanh Singhavong is a first-generation Laotian American who is passionate about the field of education, social justice, and his Lao culture. His passion for cultural […]
Free developmental screenings for children birth through 6 years old. Ask one of our Education Managers about your child’s development and ways you can strengthen their skills! The first three years of life are the most critical for development! Join us to learn more about developmental milestones and early intervention. About the Play Partner: UCI […]
Marukome is back with another dish at Cooking with the City! At 11AM and 2:30PM, We are going to enjoy a World Noodle Experience with Miso! served with Snap Pea Miso Soup while […]
🎉 Happy Father’s Day! 🎉 Please note that Pretend City will be closed on Father’s Day, June 18th, so our staff can spend quality time with their families and loved […]
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of Black Americans who had been enslaved in the United States.
Join us for an exciting Summer Solstice celebration at Pretend City! This event is the perfect way to usher in the start of summer and celebrate the longest day of […]
Teaching elementary and pre-school age children life-saving fire safety and burn prevention skills. About the Play Partner: Since 2001, The L.A. Troupe, Theatre-in-Education has partnered with The Children’s Burn Foundation to […]
Come meet Author Farnaz Calafi! About the play partner: Some of Farnaz Calafi's most vivid childhood memories involve reading and listening to stories. Princesses with long hair, kings in despair, and fairies so frisky, they danced in the air. While in high school and college, Farnaz worked at her mother's childcare where she noticed […]
Neurodivergent Family Night Neurodivergent Family Night creates a chance for families with children and their parents, siblings or caretakers to enjoy The City together in an environment that is designed to be sensory-friendly. Socialize with other parents and meet our community partners, who specialize in supporting the neurodiverse community. Specifically, for Families with children of all ages from […]