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Extraordinary times call for extraordinary thinking! Pretend City Children’s Museum is excited to announce its annual luncheon will be online! This annual event is a celebration of the impact Pretend City makes on our youngest children’s healthy development and wellbeing. - About the Event - Join us for our first ever virtual FUNdraiser Start Smart: […]
We ain’t fraid of no ghosts…especially because the Ghostbusters will be here to handle all of the ghouls and goblins that try to impede on our fun. Join us for a spooky good time with hands on activities and photo-ops. Purpose Behind the Play: Gross motor practice, self-regulation through curiosity and exploration, STEM concepts and sensory play, and locomotor movement Purpose Behind the Play: Gross motor practice, self-regulation through curiosity and exploration, STEM […]
Join us for this October’s Baby Steps event as we explore some of nature’s creepy crawly critters! Exploring the different types of bugs in your backyard (or on your evening walks!) can teach your little one about nature education and helps them develop positive attitudes about themselves, natural life, and the earth! Asking questions such as "I wonder what’s under the […]
Black cats and witch’s brew, we want to dress up with you! Wear your costume to Pretend City this whole week and receive 25% off your second admission! Our hours of operation are as following Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm […]
This special evening is an opportunity for children and their parents/siblings/caretakers to enjoy Halloween fun in a sensory-friendly environment, along with other families. Children are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costume and enjoy in trick-or-treating around the museum. Our community partners, who specialize in supporting children on the autism spectrum, will be on-hand […]
In honor of Mary Shelley’s classic fictional character, Frankenstein, we’re celebrating this green giant with monstrously fun activities. We may not be mad scientists, but we’re mad about monsters! Purpose Behind the Play: Sensory discovery, artistic expression, STEM concepts, number concepts development through arranging, grouping, and identifying shapes Smart Art (Times Vary): Monsters, Mosaics, and More > Stomp on by the Art Studio as we create and investigate different materials […]
We’re all treats and no tricks here in the city! Get a start on the festivities by joining us for our special trick-or-treat extravaganza, as you stop by our Pretendgineers will be offering you some neat giveaways. This party is bound to be a scream! Purpose Behind the Play: Socialization, language practice, and healthy habit practice Time: Members Only Trick or Treating at 9:30 am. […]