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Friday, April 1 Autism Month is a valuable time to celebrate those who identify as neurodiverse, while providing meaningful experiences for all to come together in celebration. It’s through increased understanding and celebration that we foster a greater synergistic community, regardless of sensory and communication differences. Purpose Behind the Play: Social-emotional development, self-advocacy, communication, […]
Join us as we kick off Week of the Young Child! A time to celebrate early learning, young children, teachers, families, and communities! An annual celebration by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), help spread the word about the importance of high-quality early learning, and the critical role early childhood educators […]
Friday, April 8 | 10 AM – 3 PM | 2nd Friday of the Month Do you have any concerns about your child’s development or want to make sure they are on the right track? Stop by our Community Room 2 and talk to our Good to Go Assistant Manager. Free resources are available! Purpose […]
Sunday, April 10 | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Welcome to Babystock! It’s a hippy dippy morning filled with peace, love, good vibes, music, movement, and flower power painting! Purpose Behind the Play: Physical development through fine motor practice, sensory exploration, concept development, and color recognition. Specifically, for: Infant (0-18 months), grownups. For the […]
Saturday, April 16 | CLOSED Sunday, April 17 No bunny does Easter quite like Pretend City Children’s Museum! Hop on over for some fabulous Easter games, activities, and art to keep your bunnies entertained and get them into the Easter spirit. We can’t wait to share this eggs-citing fun with you! Purpose Behind the Play: […]
The Third Thursday of the Month | Thursday, April 21 |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: Join Trish Evans and Michele Gingras from the Shea Riding Center for our April Coffee […]
Friday, April 22 Celebrate Earth Day as we gather and take a moment to appreciate the caretaking of our planet, our home. Join us for recycling activities, Earth science, and art! Purpose Behind the Play: Concept development through curiosity, developing healthy habits, Language development, Smart Art (on-going): Recycled City> We need your creativity and insight […]
Saturday, April 23 Let’s observe Ramadan! For the hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world who observe Ramadan, this month is a time to focus on their faith and perform generous acts. Some Muslims use this time to raise money or donate to help others in need. Today we will learn about this significant […]
Thursday, April 28 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM It’s a very special Family Autism Night as it is Autism Acceptance Month as well as National Superhero Day! Specifically, for: Families with children of all ages who are on the autism spectrum and with other disabilities. Pretend City will be closed to the public. This special evening […]
Friday, April 29 Trees are not only beautiful, but essential to our existence as human beings! Join us as we celebrate their importance with some tree-rific activities. Purpose Behind the Play: Cognition and inquiry, classification through sorting, self-regulation, and language and literacy development Smart Art (on-going): Green & Growing > We will “grow” a community […]
Pretend City’s 5th StartSmart FUNdraising luncheon on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Newport Beach Country Club from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. This annual event is a celebration of Pretend City’s impact on our youngest children’s healthy development and wellbeing. Kids connected…. or not? A thought-provoking action-oriented program focused on tech and kids’ healthy development. Be an event sponsor […]
Saturday, April 30 Pretend City Citizens, have no fear! Our superheroes are here! Smart Art (on-going): Active Accessories! > Today in the Art Studio we’re creating our very own Superhero Accessories including masks and capes! Sensational Storytime in Orange Plaza (11 AM & 2:30 PM): Even Superheroes Have Bad Days > It’s ok to have […]
