Smart Art (Times Vary) During Raksha Bandhan, many sisters give their brothers a bracelet woven of red and gold! Practice some fun bracelet making with beads, along with red and […]
Thursday, August 11 @ 5-7:30pm. Calling all Dino lovers! Our second Night in the Museum event! Spend time after hours exploring the seven dinosaurs in our new exhibit and start collecting Pretend City’s Dino Trading Cards! Bring a flashlight, binoculars, and dress up to go on a hunt for our dinos at night! Adults and […]
Friday, August 12 | 9 AM – 3 PM | 2nd Friday of the Month Healthy Child Development: Parents are experts on their children and Pretend City is here to support healthy development during the most important years. Free developmental screenings from 9am-3pm with one of our Education Managers, Carly. Learn tips and ways to strengthen your […]
Sunday, August 14 | 8 AM – 9:30 AM 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 comfort of our infant guests, no older siblings please. Smart Art Cooked pasta is a slippery, rubbery texture that littles can explore with utensils. Sea […]
Smart Art: Using large paper plates and scissors, make an elephant of your own! Elephants are herbivores, so we shall explore leaves and plants, using them to paint something lovely! […]
The Third Thursday of the Month | August, 18|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 like The […]
Tuesday, August 23 Tooth Fairy Visit (throughout the day): The tooth fairy will be here handing out toothbrushes, posing for photos, and interacting with the children in our exhibits. Free […]
Thursday, August 25 | 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 the neurodiverse community will be on-hand to enrich your family’s play experience with welcoming smiles and […]
Purpose of Play: Stretching, breathing, and mindfulness practices are some of Gina’s favorite things to share with your children! These three components help children self-soothe, find a sense of calm, move and groove, and have fun in an engaging way. Play Partner: Gina Velez from YOGINA The purpose behind the Grown-up Tip: Mindfulness begins […]
Happy Birthday Pretend City! Smart Art: In the United States, every good birthday needs a cake! Using ribbon and markers and glue, help us put together the best cake ever! […]