Come dressed as your favorite character for character day today! Happy Halloween! Step into a world of enchantment, mystery, and haunting fun. It's a perfect time for kids and families to enjoy festive activities and create unforgettable memories. It's going to be a spook-tacular day! Get into the Halloween spirit at Pretend City. 👻 Where […]
Come dressed in your favorite pjs for pajama day today! Happy Halloween! Step into a world of enchantment, mystery, and haunting fun. It's a perfect time for kids and families to enjoy festive activities and create unforgettable memories. It's going to be a spook-tacular day!
Come dressed as your favorite animal for animal day today! Happy Halloween! Step into a world of enchantment, mystery, and haunting fun. It's a perfect time for kids and families to enjoy festive activities and create unforgettable memories. It's going to be a spook-tacular day!
Happy Halloween! Step into a world of enchantment, mystery, and creepy crawlers. It's a perfect time for kids and families to enjoy festive activities and create unforgettable memories. It's going to be a spook-tacular night!
Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun! Families can enjoy glow bands, spooky storytimes, healthy harvest treats, cooking demos with Rady Children's Health, and hands-on workshops with pumpkin soup and apple donuts. 11 am Spooky story time 12 pm-1 pm - Rady Children’s Health – Harvest Treats with a Healthy Twist 1:30 pm - […]
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos, a Mexican tradition honoring loved ones who have passed with beautiful altars, colorful activities, and family stories. (STORYTIMES with Sugar Skull Decorating to follow: 11:00 am & 1:30 pm) About the play partner: Dr. Gloria Arjona is a Southern California–based educator, musician, and author of books for both children and […]
Celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous American communities through hands-on activities and storytelling. Story Time (11am & 2:30pm), with music & movement to follow. About the play partner: Jacque Nunez shares the lifestyle of the California Indian, in particular the Acjachemen Nation, through stories and songs, her people's indigenous tools, instruments, games and […]
Dedicated to children 18 months and younger, Pretend City hosts TWO Baby Steps programs a month on the first Tuesday and second Sunday. This program is a great way to socialize your little one and offers new learning opportunities in a safe space. This is perfect for first time parents who can engage with one […]
Dedicated to children 18 months and younger, Pretend City hosts TWO Baby Steps programs a month on the first Tuesday and second Sunday. This program is a great way to socialize your little one and offers new learning opportunities in a safe space. This is perfect for first time parents who can engage with one […]
The museum is OPEN! Join us as we honor veterans with activities that teach about their courage and service. At 11am we will have a presentation of the flags!
Join us for a free evening where children and caretakers are invited to play in a sensory friendly neuro-affirming environment! We encourage the whole family to attend and therapists can join as well. Neurodivergent Family Nights are held on the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month from 5-7 pm (after we close to […]
Join us in imaginative cooking with REAL tasty food. Together we'll be trying real Native Fry Bread. Play Partner: Georgia “Chena” Edmundson
Way to Play Days are held on the 2nd Friday of every month. This event allows parents and caregivers to complete free health screenings including developmental, dental, vision, and/or speech. Local child development experts are on site to provide information and assist grown-ups with questions they may have regarding their child’s development. *Admission ticket is NOT […]
Meet Daniel Tiger at Pretend City and enjoy a full day of kindness-themed activities, hands-on play, and family fun with PBS SoCal.
Music & Movement (TIMES: 11am ONLY) Discover the magic of the orchestra through an exciting live performance! Watch, listen, and learn how strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion create their unique sounds, bringing music to life in a fun and interactive way. About the play partner: Founded in 1954 as Orange County’s first music organization, […]
(TIMES:12pm (English) and 2:30pm (Spanish) Join us for a bilingual storytime with award-winning author Maritere Bellas, featuring her book Tío Ricky Doesn’t Speak English. Families will enjoy a story that celebrates culture, language, and connection. Join us for a Storytime, hands-on activities, and the chance to purchase your book and get it signed by author […]
Come learn why goats are the G.O.A.T. with Farmhouse Friends! Discover fun facts about these creatures and why they’re such an important part of farm life. (11 am ONLY) ⚠️ Note: Goats will not be onsite. Activities and times subject to change About the play partner: Farmhouse Rescue has saved hundreds of animals, offering hope […]
Celebrate World Children’s Day at Pretend City! Join us for a day filled with super-powered fun as kids Vote to help choose the day’s adventures. Superhero costumes are welcome! Come ready to play, create, and lead the way. Voting opens soon. Bucket Filler w/ StartWell! at 11am and the children get to choose our programming […]
Join us for a free evening where children and caretakers are invited to play in a sensory friendly neuro-affirming environment! We encourage the whole family to attend and therapists can join as well. Neurodivergent Family Nights are held on the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month from 5-7 pm (after we close to […]
Join our hands-on shoe-tying class with Nordstrom South Coast Plaza to help little ones gain confidence and fine-motor skills through playful learning. 11 am About our Play Partner: Nordstrom South Coast Plaza
(TIMES: 11am - 12pm): Participate in fun and educational activities with Child Creativity Lab that highlight the importance of recycling and how it helps reduce waste, save energy, and conserve resources. Let's come together to make a positive impact on our planet.
Join our Youth Board for Healty Habits! About Youth Board Think Pretend City is just for young kids? Think again! The Youth Leadership Board (Youth Board) is an advisory and leadership board consisting of young adults and future leaders who are committed to furthering the mission of Pretend City Children’s Museum. The Youth Board is […]
Celebrate culture and rhythm with N8tiveHoop’s dynamic Native American Hoop Dance performance! (Times: 11am & 2:30pm) Experience the beauty and tradition of the Native American Hoop Dance with World Champion Dancer Terry Goedel and his family! Using vibrant, multi-colored hoops, symbols of the circle of life, dancers create stunning shapes and characters that bring stories […]
Celebrate family, culture, and connection through Bea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures. It's the perfect way to unwind from the week and create lasting memories with your loved ones. Story Time TIMES: 11am & 2:30pm Bea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures ⚠️ Activities and times subject to change. Music & Movement (directly following story time): Children are […]
Dedicated to children 18 months and younger, Pretend City hosts TWO Baby Steps programs a month on the first Tuesday and second Sunday. This program is a great way to socialize your little one and offers new learning opportunities in a safe space. This is perfect for first time parents who can engage with one […]