Camping in the City
Step into the wilderness this summer at Pretend City and embark on an unforgettable adventure! Get ready to explore our trails, trace the footprints of critters who call our City […]
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Step into the wilderness this summer at Pretend City and embark on an unforgettable adventure! Get ready to explore our trails, trace the footprints of critters who call our City […]
Get Ready to Go Wild at Pretend City's Wild Birthday Bash! Art (all day): Exploration #1- (infant) Straw blowing Exploration #2 -Salt with pipettes Sensory: Salt and Glue Purpose: […]
Join us for a Raksha Bandhan Celebration at Pretend City! Art (all day): Exploration #1-(infant) Color sorting Exploration #2-Paper weaving Sensory: Colored Rice Purpose: Learn color-matching hand & eye coordination, […]
Feel the Sound of Fun at Deaf Awareness Day! Join us for a hands-on experience as we mold new connections and see the world through a vibrant lens. At 11am […]
Celebrate Grandparent's Day in Grand Style! Join us for a heartwarming day of creativity and music that will make memories to last a lifetime. At 11am and 2:30pm join Peggy […]
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 […]
Thank you for joining us during the summer. We had a lot of fun and we hope you did too! Please note that our regular hours are now in effect […]
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. […]
Ahoy, Mateys! Join us for a We read Wednesday with Kim Ann at 9:40 and 11 a.m. Join us for a day full of adventure, creativity, and imagination! About the […]
Calling all budding chefs! Join us for an exciting culinary adventure in the heart of the city with our special guest, Natasha Fischer, the creative mind behind Pat the Spatula […]
Come join us in Orange Plaza after a story time to understand the traditions of Rosh Hashana. As we learn about bringing in a “sweet” new year we will taste […]
Come join us in Orange Plaza as we dance to traditional Mariachi music to honor Mexican Independence Day! After a storytime, the children will be encouraged to make Papel Picado […]
Immerse yourself in the magical world of words and art at our We Read Wednesdays Celebration, where diversity, equity, and inclusion take center stage with John Young at 11 am […]
Celebrate the International Day of Peace with a day full of art, stories, and music that will inspire joy and mindfulness!
Join us for Hunger Action Month with Second Harvest! Let's empower our young minds to make a difference! During Hunger Action Month, Second Harvest will host an extraordinary event where […]
Autumn is calling, and pumpkins are sprawling! Join us for a Fall-tastic time! Explore the inside of a real-life pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) with your bare hands. Feel the squishy insides […]
Immerse yourself in the magical world of words and art at our We Read Wednesdays Celebration, where diversity, equity, and inclusion take center stage at 11 AM with Jocelyn Francisco, […]
Join us for our first-ever Walk-a-thon inside Pretend City! Small steps make a big difference! Your family’s participation with any level of support will help revitalize Pretend City's health center […]
Join us for the grand opening of a groundbreaking mini pretend Japanese Cafe thanks to Marukome! Come experience Japanese cuisine and try varieties of miso 🍜 and enjoy modern dancing from Nadeshiko kai. Ribbon Cutting 9:30 am Play Partner About Marukome: Marukome is a trailblazing Japanese miso soup paste maker and the world's largest Koji […]
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 […]
Celebrate the joyous festival of Sukkot! Let's come together to commemorate the beginning of this special occasion filled with unity, gratitude, and blessings. At 11 am and 2:30 pm, after […]
Playtime knows no boundaries! Embrace the joy of play and join us for the Worldwide Day of Play with ACM and Nickelodeon. Storytime 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. with Nycole […]