June 30th - August 15th | Summer Exhibit available for play during operational hours, located in The Traveling Exhibit space. Grab your hard hats and join us this summer for The Ultimate Recycling Machine, an immersive hands-on experience that combines engineering, collaboration, imagination, and creativity. Using a variety of recycled materials, work together to innovate solutions to prompted challenges. Or simply build […]
Thursday, July 1st | 11 AM Join us and our friends from the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance in a sensational storytime reading of Mop Rides the Wave of Life, with a dramatic play surfing experience, and hands-on activity! Purpose Behind the Play: Socio-Dramatic play, social skills such as listening and speaking, self-regulation, gross and fine […]
Friday, July 9th | 10 AM – 12 NOON Join us for this month’s Way to Play Day as we focus on gross and fine motor skills! Play your way through the museum and find out how you can make your play as educational as possible! We will be offering ASQ screenings and dental screenings […]
Sunday, July 11 | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Soar into Baby Steps as we explore space and beyond! Throughout the month of July, Pretend City is exploring stars, planets, and everything outer space! Providing opportunities for your little one to explore helps children be more observant, encourages problem-solving, and expands their descriptive vocabulary. Join us […]
The Third Thursday of the Month | Thursday, July 15th |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: This month we are exploring children’s mental health. Connect with guest experts from Start Well OC on how to best support your child’s […]
Thursday, July 22 | 2 PM The Arts & Learning Conservatory will be here to provide a quick performance of their new musical Once On This Island Jr. The story of Ti Moune, a fearless peasant girl who falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of the island. When their divided cultures keep them apart, Ti Moune is guided by the […]
Friday July 23rd Calling all aspiring Olympians to join us for the torch lighting parade during Pretend City’s Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony! This exciting event only happens every four years, so you won’t want to miss out! Take this opportunity to give your little one a better understanding of the history and significance of the Olympics. Join in the […]
First 5 Orange County is excited to share that we have masks, gloves and sanitizer for Orange County childcare providers. This invitation is specifically FOR YOU. We ask that you do not forward this email to others to ensure proper tracking of supplies. Please bring the following with you: Confirmation of this email, name of the program […]
Thursday, July 29th | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Today at Pretend City, we will be hosting a special event for children of all ages who are on the autism spectrum. This is a fun opportunity for families and children to play and interact in an autism-friendly environment. Pretend City wants to enrich your family’s […]