Experience the beauty of Ramadan at Pretend City with a special celebration featuring activities, stories, and henna art with Sana Yousuf. Join us as we learn about the significance of this holy month and celebrate with the traditional art of henna. Sana will be providing free henna for anyone interested, so don't miss out on […]

Celebrate the Persian New Year! Nowruz means “New Day” which is celebrated on this holiday. Join us as we explore and celebrate the Persian New Year through activities, art, and Storytime!    Art (ALL DAY):   Exploration No. 1> Explore making hyacinths in a new way! Use paper towel rolls, glue, and paper to make flowers […]

Day Two of Ramanda activities, stories, and henna art with Sana Yousuf. Join us as we learn about the significance of this holy month and celebrate with the traditional art of henna. Sana will be providing free henna for anyone interested, so don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to be a part of Islamic […]

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 […]

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 […]

To ensure every young child is ready for school success by providing immersive learning experiences that help develop essential foundational learning skills. The annual Start Smart Luncheon brings together corporate and community leaders, education experts, and donors – who understand that healthy child development, early intervention, and play are critical for school readiness and a […]