Welcome to Summer Games in the City 2024! The training ground is ready and awaiting our smallest athletes to test their athletic skills over the next three months. Dive into adventurous play, competition, and hands-on learning experiences that celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Olympics. Our learning space is designed to enhance the most important developmental […]
September is Hunger Action Month and we're fostering the next generation of helpers! Volunteer with Second Harvest Food Bank to pack apples for families in need across Orange County. Volunteer Opportunity (11:30a-12p ONLY) This volunteer opportunity will encourage and open the platform for children be able to package fruits that will be sent out […]
Join us for a hands-on experience as we mold new connections and see the world through a vibrant lens. Check out our Instagram at @pretendcity for more information!
Celebrate Grandparent’s Day in Grand Style! Join us for a heartwarming day of creativity and music that will make memories to last a lifetime. 11:30 AM & 2:30 PM Get ready to dance, move, and groove with Backhausdance **Grandparents get $5 OFF admission when you buy at the door! About the play partner: Backhausdance, formed […]
Calling All Infants: It’s your time to play! Baby Steps through Pretend City is your opportunity to meet other parents and engage in developmentally appropriate activities and learning spaces. Activities will teach you about your baby’s developmental milestones. For Infants and young toddlers (0-18 months) only, no older siblings, please. Fee: $12.00 Must Pre-register online […]
Neurodivergent Family Night creates a chance for families with children and their parents, siblings or caretakers to enjoy The City together in an environment that is designed to be sensory-friendly. Socialize with other parents and meet our community partners, who specialize in supporting the neurodiverse community. Specifically, for Families with children of all ages from the neurodiverse community […]
Reader/Author of the Day - Kanika Kadakia! Story Time (TIMES: 11am & 2:30pm): Teddy in Trouble at the Supermarket by: Kanika Kadakia About the play partner: Dr. Kanika Kadakia's academic and professional career has centered on advocating for play-based learning and meaningful dialogue. Aligned with the research, she believes in giving children opportunities to be […]
We’ll be cooking up a special Mexican dish in preparation for Mexican Independence Day! Times 11:00 am & 2:30pm About the play partner: Genevieve Barrios Southgate has been giving presentations on Mexican traditions for over 40 years, beginning in her children’s classrooms and then advancing to other elementary and secondary schools, libraries, universities and other […]
Free developmental screenings for children birth through 6 years old. Ask one of our Education Managers about your child’s development and ways you can strengthen their skills! The first three years of life are the most critical for development! Join us to learn more about developmental milestones and early intervention. About the Play Partner: A […]
(TIMES: 9:30a-10:15a, 11a-11:45a and 2p-2:45) Come join us in Orange Plaza as we dance to traditional Mariachi music to honor Mexican Independence Day! About the play partner: Zapoteco (Durango) and Coahuilteco (Coahuila) indigenous Mexican heritage. 57 years as a World class performing/touring artist and Master cultural educator, Instrument maker, Composer and Lecturer. Focus: Indigenous Music […]
Reader/Author of the Day - Farnaz Calafi Story Time (TIMES: 11:00am and 2:30pm): Hazel and Her Sun by: Farnaz Youtube Read Aloud About the play partner: Some of Farnaz Calafi's most vivid childhood memories involve reading and listening to stories. Princesses with long hair, kings in despair, and fairies so frisky, they danced in […]
Join us in renovating the Amphitheater and transforming it into an interactive learning space for museum visitors. Our goal is to offer a hands-on exploration of theater's inner workings, where children can build self-confidence and self-esteem through performing arts. Email ude.ohuche@pretendcity.org to learn more about being a Match Donor or Peer to Peer Fundraiser. If […]
Autumn is calling, and pumpkins are sprawling! Join us for a Fall-tastic time! Check out our Instagram at @pretendcity for more information!
Are YOU ready to STEM it Up to the Challenge? At 11:00 AM & 2:30 PM join us for an awesome trick using static electricity!
Celebrate the International Day of Peace with a day full of art, stories, and music that will inspire joy and mindfulness! Check out our Instagram at @pretendcity for more information!
Reader/Author of the Day - Mike Alfaro! Story Time (TIMES: 11am & 2:30pm): Los Street Vendors by Mike Alfaro About the play partner: Mike's Bio: Mike Alfaro is a Creative Director, Content Creator, and Children’s Book Writer with over 370k followers on social media (@millennialloteria). Recognized as one of TikTok's 2023 Latinx Visionary Voices, he […]
Join us on September 25 at Pretend City for a special kickoff event! This is your chance to meet fellow runners, learn more about Pretend City’s move to the Great Park, and get all the details you need to make your marathon journey a success. We’ll have refreshments, exclusive training tips from Josh at Fitness […]
Neurodivergent Family Night creates a chance for families with children and their parents, siblings or caretakers to enjoy The City together in an environment that is designed to be sensory-friendly. Socialize with other parents and meet our community partners, who specialize in supporting the neurodiverse community. Specifically, for Families with children of all ages from the neurodiverse community […]
(TIME: 11am - 3pm) Playtime knows no boundaries! Embrace the joy of play and join us for the Worldwide Day! A global Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) campaign, in partnership with the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM). Part of Nickelodeon’s Our World, a global initiative, with the goal of inspiring kids and helping to provide […]
