949.428.3900 29 Hubble, Irvine CA 92618 | Mon & Tues Closed | Wed – Sun 10am – 4pm

Dia de los Muertos

Pretend City 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA

Wednesday, November 3 Hola Amigos! Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Hispanic tradition that celebrates loved ones who have passed. At Pretend City, we are celebrating Dia de los Muertos with vibrant, educational activities for little ones. Bring a photo of your loved one to add to our special Altar and partake […]

Celebrate Diwali!

Pretend City 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA

Saturday, November 6  Join us and the Irvine Hindi Temple as we celebrate Diwali! Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is among us! It is a time to light our inner lamp of knowledge to reflect on the victory of good. Come celebrate with us we create culturally inspired art and learn about the traditions of this special […]

Celebrate World Kindness Day

Pretend City 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA

Saturday, November 13 We strive to teach little ones how to develop their moral compass and character traits. For World Kindness Day, we are focusing on activities that promote the importance of kindness!   Purpose Behind the Play: Social-emotional development, self-regulation, prosocial behaviors, and literacy and communication. Smart Art (Times Vary): Kindness Rocks > We think being kind […]

Celebrate Las Posadas!

Pretend City 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA

Thursday, December 16 Feliz Navidad! It’s time to celebrate Las Posadas! This colorful Mexican holiday celebrates the 9 days leading up to Christmas! Join us for some festive activities, art, and events at Pretend City!   Purpose Behind the Play: Imaginative play, social and emotional understandings, language/literacy, cultural exposure/diversity, art exploration, math/counting concepts, exposure to different languages […]