Thursday, September 30th | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Join us for a special event for children of all ages on the autism spectrum, their therapists, and their family. 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 play experience […]
Wednesday, October 6 “Every adventure requires a first step!” – Cheshire Cat Join us as we celebrate Mad Hatter Day with fun, enchanted activities for your little “wonder”ers to enjoy and play! Purpose Behind the Play: Concept development, self-regulation through curiosity and imaginative play, social emotional development, fine and gross motor development Smart Art (Times Vary): Mad […]
Thursday, October 7 | 10:15 AM - 11 AM Grab your firefighter gear, hop in your fire engine, and head over to Pretend City! It’s Fire Prevention Week and we are bringing a fire engine and firefighters to you to explore at Pretend City! Come join us from 10:15 AM - 11 AM to jump on […]
Friday, October 8 | 10 AM – 3 PM | 2nd Friday of the Month This month at our Way to Play Day, we’re focusing on fine motor skills! Join us as our guides highlight how to make playtime in the museum more educational! We will also be offering FREE developmental screenings, hearing screenings, and […]
Sunday, October 10 | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM 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 and help them develop positive attitudes towards themselves, natural […]
National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries Join us as our local partners come to share about their culture through stories, art, dance, and music. Purpose Behind Play: Cultural exposure, music and movement, social and emotional […]
Thursday, October 14th |10 AM *Typically* the third Thursday of the month. However, in order to accommodate the 12th Annual Poker Tournament, we've moved it to the second Thursday. 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, our […]
Friday, October 15 White Cane Safety Day celebrates the independence and ability of people who are visually impaired. Today at Pretend City, children will learn about the challenges that children with visual impairments experience. The Beyond Blindness will help your child “see” the world in a new light with their interactive activities. Purpose Behind the Play: Sensory […]
Sunday, October 17 | 3 PM The Arts & Learning Conservatory will be here to provide a quick performance of their new musical Matilda. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl with a big imagination and a love of stories, who dares to take a stand and change […]
Wednesday, October 20th Join us and Dr. Seema as we celebrate Diwali! Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is among us! It is a time to light our inner lamp of knowledge to reflect on the victory of good. Come celebrate with us we create culturally-inspired art and learn about the traditions of this special holiday. Purpose […]
Thursday, October 21 at 5:30 PM | Big Canyon Country Club Our annual Poker tournament invites guests to go All in for the Kids. It will be a night of all-around fun, lively antics, and opportunities to bet big for early childhood education. Your play can help ensure our children have a strong start in life. […]
Saturday, October 23 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 Play Partner: Orange County Ghostbusters Grown-up Tip: […]
Wednesday, October 27 – Friday, October 29 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! Discount applied to tickets bought in person through the front desk.
Thursday, October 28 This globally celebrated event is coming to Pretend City with the help of our community partners from Think Together! As part of the global celebration, we will be reading Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon by Kat Zhang. We will also have a variety of sensational storytimes throughout the day. Free copies of Amy Wu and the […]
Thursday, October 28 | 5 PM – 7 PM | Pretend City will be closed to the general public for this private event. 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 […]
Friday, October 29 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): […]
Sunday, October 31 General Admission Trick-or-Treating at 12:30 PM + 3:00 PM + 4:00 PM | Members Only Trick-or-Treating at 10:30 AM We’re all treats and no tricks here in the city! Come be a part of our special trick-or-treat extravaganza as our Pretendgineers give away some neat surprises! This party is bound to be a scream! Purpose Behind the […]
Wednesday, November 3 Hola Amigos! Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Hispanic tradition that celebrates loved ones who have passed. At Pretend City, we are celebrating Dia de los Muertos with vibrant, educational activities for little ones. Bring a photo of your loved one to add to our special Altar and partake […]
Saturday, November 6 Join us and the Irvine Hindi Temple as we celebrate Diwali! Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is among us! It is a time to light our inner lamp of knowledge to reflect on the victory of good. Come celebrate with us we create culturally inspired art and learn about the traditions of this special […]