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Hinamatsuri – also known as Momo no Sekku (桃の節句)

Pretend City 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA

Thursday, March 3  *Tango no Sekku (boys' day) will be May 5th* Momo no Sekku is a traditional Japanese event, also known as the Peach Flower Festival as well as the Doll Festival. It celebrates the healthy growth of girls. It started as a seasonal festival in Heian period in Kyoto and its origin comes […]

In All of Your Days Have You Seen the Ways an Animal Plays an Instrument?

Pretend City 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA

Saturday, March 5 | 11 AM & 2:30 PM    Our friend and local author, Lisa Baker, will be here to read her special story to us. This fun-to-read book will help you learn about some animals or instruments you may have never heard of. The rhymes roll off your tongue as the rhythm of the […]

Mardi Gras Celebration

Pretend City 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA

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 […]

Way to Play Day

Pretend City 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA

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 […]