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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 […]

Baby Steps through Pretend City

Pretend City 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA

Sunday, October 10 | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM  Come and "fall" into feelings of gratitude at November’s Baby Steps as we celebrate autumn, Thanksgiving, and the importance of appreciation! Babies and toddlers are naturally egocentric (i.e. interested in themselves) – but by teaching your little one about gratitude, they become sensitive to the feelings of others. This helps them develop empathy and, ultimately, […]

Coffee & Conversation

Pretend City 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA

The Third Thursday of the Month | Thursday, November 18th |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: Ready or not, the holidays are here! This also means that it's that time of year when we start […]

Family Autism Night

Pretend City 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA

Thursday, September 30th | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Once a month, we host a special night for our neurodiverse friends and their families. Come by the museum and play in a sensory-sensitive environment with the support and help from our community partners who specialize in the autism spectrum and other special needs. We will have staff […]