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We’d be in pieces if you can’t make it to National Puzzle Day! Join us today on National Puzzle to Art: Make your very own puzzle @ Pretend City Story Time (TIMES: 11:00a/2:30p) Push Puzzles in the Woods Synopsis: In this book, kids can slide board pieces back and forth to solve the animal puzzles! […]
Join us all month as we celebrate Black History Month! Art (Times Vary): Exploration No. 1> Did you know that Garrett Morgan, an inventor, is the reason traffic lights are the way they are today? Explore red, yellow, and green paint to remind yourself when to slow down, when to stop, or when to go […]
Stop by Pretend City to celebrate Tu B’Shevat a Jewish Holiday to commemorate the New Year of the Trees. This day is celebrated as an ecological awareness day, and trees are planted in celebration. Art (Times Vary): Exploration No. 1> Create Tree Art Exploration No. 2> Use Natural materials to create Art. Exploration No. 3 […]
Art Studio: Exploration No. 1> Paint using different types of tea and watercolor to engage your sense of smell! Exploration No. 2> Discover dough and learn about fufu, a swallow food from West Africa! Exploration No. 3 (Sensory Table)> Explore orange rice and glitter spices in our sensory bin, and serve up a delicious plate […]
PLAY WITH CLAY > Join us for a special three-class series of ceramics artmaking and learning opportunity! The classes will allow children to explore clay, create sculptures, and have one of their creations added to a community piece for our future museum’s outdoor garden! RSVP: Pre-registration is required. REGISTER HERE FEE: Workshop included with the purchase of general admission […]
Offering FREE developmental screenings, hearing screenings, and dental screenings brought to you by our Good To Go team! Purpose Behind the Play: Whole body development, communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem-solving, social emotion expression. Healthy Child Development: Free developmental screenings for children birth through 6 years old! Ask one of our Education Managers about any concerns you have […]
Join us for African Storytelling with Michael D. McCarty Story Time (TIMES: 10:30a & 11:30a): Michael will be weaving folktales from various parts of Africa as well as African-American tales. He also engages guests in call and response during his stories. About Play Partner: Michael D. McCarty is a multicultural storyteller of African, African-American […]
I'm so hoppy we're friends. Hop on over to Pretend City for some Valentine's Day Fun! Exploration Enjoy our card making station, where you can make a card for a loved one using crayons and stickers! Explore pink and red paint, and make hearts using your thumbs! (Sensory Table)> Discover real flower petals and crush them […]
Come on down for our 2nd Annual “Baby Bowl”! Sport your favorite football attire, step up to the photo booth and take your baby through the obstacle course! RSVP HERE Fee: $12.00 Must Pre-register online *NO WALK-INS Infants (0-18 months) FREE Pretend City Members (Free) **Starting January 2023 Baby Steps Registration will be required. (175 […]
Hip, hippo-ray, it's Valentine's Day! Art (Times Vary): Enjoy the softness of moon sand! This simple two-ingredient mix offers endless fun even adults will love. Purpose: Soothing sensory, imagination, cause and effect, fine motor skills Story Time: The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn Synopsis: The story of a young raccoon and his mother sharing […]
Ribbon-cutting of the Newly Renovated Construction Zone! Wednesday, February 15th, 9:30 AM (Exclusively for Members only) The Construction Zone will be open to the general public at 10 am. Thank you to our generous Igniting Potential Donors and for the incredible donations from Swinerton and Amort Construction Inc. *Photographer will be On-Site taking photos for […]
Happy President’s Day! Pretend City will be open for the MORNING session only! Due to high volume of guests, we recommend reserving your tickets ONLINE. You can make reservations here! **Please note walk-ins are […]
PLAY WITH CLAY > Join us for a special three-class series of ceramics artmaking and learning opportunity! The classes will allow children to explore clay, create sculptures, and have one of […]
Neurodivergent Family Night previously known as Autism Family Night will be happening twice a month. 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 the neurodiverse community will be on-hand to enrich your family’s […]
PLAY WITH CLAY > Join us for a special three-class series of ceramics artmaking and learning opportunity! The classes will allow children to explore clay, create sculptures, and have one of their creations added to a community piece for our future museum’s outdoor garden! RSVP: Pre-registration is required. FEE: Workshop included with the purchase of general admission ticket. […]
PLAY WITH CLAY > Join us for a special three-class series of ceramics artmaking and learning opportunity! The classes will allow children to explore clay, create sculptures, and have one of their creations added to a community piece for our future museum’s outdoor garden! RSVP: Pre-registration is required. FEE: Workshop included with the purchase of general admission ticket. […]
Pet Training 101! Are you interested in learning more about pets? Stop by Pretend City and Learn all about Pets! We have a special Author Kathleen Troy teaching us about Pet Safety and more! Performance (TIMES: 11am & 2:30pm): How to Treat your Pet 101: Children and pets are an irresistible […]
Did you know that a woman invented the circular saw? The newspaper? Today we will celebrate women and the impact they’ve made to society! Art (ALL DAY): Exploration No. 1> Did you know that Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin correctly hypothesized what our sun is composed of? Help us make a galaxy of stars using paper and tissue […]
Prepare for kindergarten at the Pretend City Children's Museum School Readiness Fair.