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Monday, May 30 Join us on Memorial Day to honor the fallen heroes of our military. Pretend City will be open a full day today so bring your family to celebrate and play with us! Purpose Behind the Play: Practice with prosocial skills, emotional expression, math cognition, language development, and locomotor development Smart Art (on-going): […]
Celebrate Pride and the history of the vibrant LGBTQ+ community this June through a collection of stories that encourage kindness, compassion, & understanding, while also sharing the varied experiences of children with LGBTQ+ identities and families. Purpose Behind the Play: Science fundamentals, language and literacy, and gross motor skills Smart Art (on-going): Creative colors> This […]
During World Oceans Week we learn about the impact of our human actions on the ocean, support the global movement of citizens for the sustainable care of our oceans – near and far. Purpose Behind the Play: Language and literacy development, fine/gross motor development, listening skills, creativity, general knowledge, scientific discovery, career development Smart Art […]
Friday, June 10, | 9 AM – 3 PM | 2nd Friday of the Month Our Way to Play Day this month is focusing on full body movement, motor skills, and family time outdoors. Join us as our guides highlight how to make playtime in and out of the museum more educational! Specifically, for: Infants (birth […]
Sunday, June 12 | 8 AM – 9:30 AM We’re going to have fun running our fingers and scoopers through the sensory bin – what surprises will we find? And create a masterpiece stamp art with colorful paints and fun different textured balls. Purpose Behind the Play: Physical development through fine motor practice, sensory exploration, […]
Tuesday, June 14 Today’s a special day in June that recognizes the American flag. It’s called Flag Day. This day may be a lesser-known day of the year, but it has been official for over 100 years. Play Purpose: exploration of interests, building general knowledge Smart Art (Ongoing): Red, White, and Blue – A Flag […]
The Third Thursday of the Month | Thursday, June 16 |10 AM - 11AM Mix & mingle with other play-loving parents for Coffee & Conversation, plus you’ll hear from our education & leadership team about our monthly educational focus. An event open to all – whether you’re a new kid in the City or feel […]
Friday, June 17 Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of Black Americans who had been enslaved in the United States. Play Purpose: Fine /gross motor development, fostering creativity and curiosity, cultural awareness, language skills Smart Art: (Ongoing): Pan-African Flag > Come discover the three colors of the […]
June 18, 2022 Keep the grills off and bad ties at home because Pretend City has everything you need to celebrate the father figures in your little one’s life. Today we’ll honor those great guys with engaging activities, special art, and Father’s Day fun! Purpose Behind the Play: Creativity, fine motor development, social/emotional development, cause […]
June 22 – 26, 2022 Ecology Week Children will discover this week that all living things - humans, animals, plants, insects – affect one another and so do our surroundings and environment. We’ll also learn that we need to protect all our natural resources like air, water, and soil to live. Purpose Behind the Play: […]
Thursday, June 23 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM This special evening is an opportunity for children and their parents/siblings/caretakers to enjoy The City in a sensory-friendly environment, along with other families. Our community partners, who specialize in supporting children on the autism spectrum, will be on-hand to enrich your family’s play experience with welcoming […]
It’s Movie Night in the City! Come join us on the first Friday in July and August as we celebrate our Dino Exhibit with themed movies in the amphitheater. We encourage our guests to bring their own snacks, blankets and chairs! The museum will be open for children to play and interact in our learning […]