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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wednesdays starting on June 9, 2021 – August 11, 2021 at 9:30 am- 10:30 am The Mommy Center is gathering a group of mommies and babies (ages 18-36 months) for play-based connection and 10-week class. Designed to answer all your communication-development questions, foster connection, provide support, and facilitate play! Each week will cover a different topic […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sunday, August 8th Meet us at the finish line! Today we’re celebrating the Olympics Closing Ceremonies with activities inspired by the Olympic Games. Specifically for: Children of all ages and their Grown-ups! Competitive Games in Orange Plaza (12 NOON & 3:00 PM): Join us in a friendly competition where we engage in gross motor games in Orange Plaza! Photo […]
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 […]
Sunday, August 8th | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Join us this Sunday, August 8th for our monthly Baby Steps through the city event! Enjoy exploring the city with our littlest learners in mind. Parents and their children ages 0-18 months are welcome, no older siblings please! Plus, enjoy a special visit from the Orange County Fire Authority to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wednesdays starting on June 9, 2021 – August 11, 2021 at 9:30 am- 10:30 am The Mommy Center is gathering a group of mommies and babies (ages 18-36 months) for play-based connection and 10-week class. Designed to answer all your communication-development questions, foster connection, provide support, and facilitate play! Each week will cover a different topic […]
Thursday, August 12th Join us as we observe Islamic New Year with our community partner, The Islamic Center of Irvine! This is a special holiday marking the beginning of a new lunar Hijri year. Sensational Story Time (11 AM & 2 PM): Through a storytelling activity, we will explore the phases of the moon in relation to time, and learn all about how […]
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 […]
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 […]
Friday, August 13 | 10 AM – 12 noon Join us for a fun Way To Play Day, a special time designed to assist parents with finding answers to questions about their child’s development. This month's Way to Play Day is all about language and communication skills! Play your way through the museum and let […]
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 […]
Saturday, August 14 | 11 AM Come sing and dance with Queen Green while we learn about the environment and what we can do to help! Purpose Behind the Play: Creativity and imaginary play, language development , problem solving, social emotion expression. Play Partner: Queen Green Grown-up Tip: Research shows that teaching through rhyme, repetition, and song is […]
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 […]
Wednesday, August 18th - Sunday, August 29th | Closed on Monday, August 23rd & Tuesday, August 24th Purpose Behind the Play: Number concept development, language development, creativity and pro-social and helping behaviors Get ready to rock, roll, sway, sing, and bop! Because this month we’re bringing back the Kidstock Music & Arts Festival! Enjoy live musical performances throughout the week […]
The Third Thursday of the Month | Thursday, August 19th |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: Sensory Sensitivities and Development. Is your little one sensitive to itchy clothes, certain foods, or loud noises? This month, […]
Saturday, August 21st We’re all smiles today as we welcome a special flying fairy. Be sure to join us as we prance, play, and learn some healthy oral hygiene tips. No missing teeth required! Purpose Behind the Play: Creativity and imaginary play, STEM activity, concept development through comparisons Smart Art: What does your tooth fairy look like? […]
Saturday, August 21st In Biscuit & Buttercup Lend a Fin, 17-year-old Angelina unfurls the tale of Biscuit & Buttercup, two fish who were orphaned by a plastic bag. The siblings must learn to confront their fears to save the sea from trash! Sensational Storytime (11 AM & 2 PM): 17-year-old ballerina-author-artist Angelina Lyon will give […]
Sunday, August 22nd Raksha Bandhan is a popular Hindu tradition that celebrates the bond between brother and sister. Today we are celebrating this holiday by recognizing the special bonds we have with all our family members! Join us for some collaborative activities that will focus on building bonds and showing our love and appreciation. Purpose […]
Thursday, August 26th | 5 PM - 7:30 PM Once a month, we host a special night for our neurodiverse community and their families! Children of all ages are invited to come play in an environment designed for our friends on the Autism spectrum. We'll also have community partners and resources available, like the Orange […]
Saturday, August 28th - Sunday, August 29th You are formally invited to Pretend City’s 12th birthday! In honor of the occasion, we’re throwing a giant party! It’s going to be a weekend filled with personalized party hats, sweet activities, real and concocted cakes, plus a city-wide scavenger hunt! Our birthday party is taking over the museum! Join in on the fun through a number of activities: Smart Art (All Day): Delightful Dough: Mix up colorful […]
Throughout the month of September Join us as we read our way through September! Every year, September is recognized as Literacy Month! Here at The Pretend City, we’re inviting local authors and Pretend City Brain Builders to expand our minds by reading and engaging with us in reading rich and high- quality literature! Reading helps […]
Throughout the month of September Join us as we read our way through September! Every year, September is recognized as Literacy Month! Here at The Pretend City, we’re inviting local authors and Pretend City Brain Builders to expand our minds by reading and engaging with us in reading rich and high- quality literature! Reading helps […]
Throughout the month of September Join us as we read our way through September! Every year, September is recognized as Literacy Month! Here at The Pretend City, we’re inviting local authors and Pretend City Brain Builders to expand our minds by reading and engaging with us in reading rich and high- quality literature! Reading helps […]
Throughout the month of September Join us as we read our way through September! Every year, September is recognized as Literacy Month! Here at The Pretend City, we’re inviting local authors and Pretend City Brain Builders to expand our minds by reading and engaging with us in reading rich and high- quality literature! Reading helps […]