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Sunday, September 27, 2026 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Pretend City Children’s Museum A Family Fundraising Celebration Playraiser: Building Big Dreams is more than a fundraising event – it’s […]
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Playraiser
Sunday, September 27, 2026 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Pretend City Children’s Museum A Family Fundraising Celebration Playraiser: Building Big Dreams is more than a fundraising event – it’s […]
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Toddler Town
Toddler Town
We’re opening the city just for toddlers! Climb, dance, problem-solve, and pretend your way through our miniature world, designed to support movement, connection, and big developmental leaps. Designed for children 19 months to […]
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Storytime at Pretend City!
Storytime at Pretend City!
Celebrate National Literacy Month with engaging drop-in storytimes. Great for the next generation of bookworms and storytellers!
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White Cane Safety Day
White Cane Safety Day
Happy White Cane Safety Day! Today, we are partnering with @beyondblindness to recognize the white cane as a symbol of independence, safety, and mobility for individuals who are blind or […]
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Meet the Author Food Tasting with Glenda Galván-García
Meet the Author Food Tasting with Glenda Galván-García
Join author and Executive Chef Glenda Galván-García for a special storytime inspired by La Enchilada Completa. Families will learn about the rich traditions of Mexican cuisine, enjoy a live guacamole demonstration and […]
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Toddler Town
Toddler Town
We’re opening the city just for toddlers! Climb, dance, problem-solve, and pretend your way through our miniature world, designed to support movement, connection, and big developmental leaps. Designed for children 19 months to […]
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Baby Steps “Costume Day”
Baby Steps “Costume Day”
Celebrate the spooky season with your little one! Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed in your favorite Halloween outfit for a fun morning of play and discovery. Dedicated to children […]
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Way to Play Day
Way to Play Day
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. […]
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STEM Up to the Challenge
STEM Up to the Challenge
Are you ready to STEM UP to the Challenge? Times 11am & 2:30pm Space is limited! Book your tickets in advance to avoid delays! *Members do not require a reservation. […]
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“Baby Steps “Costume Day”
“Baby Steps “Costume Day”
We would love to see you and your little one dressed up for the spooky season. Costumes are encouraged! Dedicated to children 18 months and younger. Pretend City hosts TWO […]
Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day
Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day
Celebrate Indigenous People's Day with Journeys to the Past, presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Through storytelling, songs, traditional instruments, and hands-on cultural objects, families will learn about Native American history, traditions, […]
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Toddler Town
Toddler Town
We’re opening the city just for toddlers! Climb, dance, problem-solve, and pretend your way through our miniature world, designed to support movement, connection, and big developmental leaps. Designed for children 19 months to […]
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Neurodivergent Family Halloween Night
Neurodivergent Family Halloween Night
Join us for sensory friendly trick-or-treating in the City! We will have several stations available for you and your little one to practice, experience, and enjoy this memorable Halloween tradition. […]
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Cooking in the City
Cooking in the City
Join us in imaginative cooking with REAL tasty food. Cooking Activities: 11am & 2:30pm *This is not a cooking class; we will engage in imaginative play and have an opportunity […]
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Hoedown Throwdown Party
Hoedown Throwdown Party
Grab your boots and get ready to dance! Join us for a Mickey’s Country Farm-inspired hoedown in partnership with Disney Music Group. Enjoy dance parties, music, hands-on activities, and more! […]
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Meet the Author – Carter and Kathryn Lim
Meet the Author – Carter and Kathryn Lim
Join authors Carter and Kathryn Lim for a special Storytime featuring Copy Cadie. After the story, books will be available for purchase and signing by the authors. Time: 11am About the authors: […]
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Toddler Town
Toddler Town
We’re opening the city just for toddlers! Climb, dance, problem-solve, and pretend your way through our miniature world, designed to support movement, connection, and big developmental leaps. Designed for children 19 months to […]
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We Read Wednesdays with Empowering Readers OC
We Read Wednesdays with Empowering Readers OC
Pretend City Children's Museum and Parentis Foundation are partnering for something truly magical at We Read Wednesday, where Littles and Grans read together! Our wonderful Empowering Readers OC reading mentors […]
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Neurodivergent Family Halloween Night
Neurodivergent Family Halloween Night
Join us for sensory friendly trick-or-treating in the City! We will have several stations available for you and your little one to practice, experience, and enjoy this memorable Halloween tradition. […]
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Sustainable Saturdays
Join us for Sustainable Saturdays in partnership with Niagara Cares. Families can create art using recycled materials while exploring fun ways to reuse everyday items. Together, we'll learn how small changes can […]
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Costume Week
Come dressed in your favorite costume and celebrate Costume Week at Pretend City! Whether you're a superhero, princess, dinosaur, firefighter, or something uniquely you, it's the perfect time to show off your costume while enjoying a […]
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Toddler Town “Costume Day”
Toddler Town “Costume Day”
We would love to see you and your little one dressed up for the spooky season. Costumes are encouraged! Climb, dance, problem-solve, and pretend your way through our miniature world, […]
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Member’s Mini’s Monster Mash
Member’s Mini’s Monster Mash
Kick off Halloween before we open to the general public with an exclusive Members Morning Meet creepy crawler friends from OC Department of Education Create pumpkin art Enjoy ghostly face […]
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Halloween’s Eve
Halloween’s Eve
Calling all little monsters! Celebrate Halloween at Pretend City with a day of dancing, trick-or-treating, laughter, and imaginative play. From collecting treats around the city to enjoying a fun-filled puppet […]
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Meet the Instrument with the Philharmonic Society (Halloween Edition)
Meet the Instrument with the Philharmonic Society (Halloween Edition)
Get ready for a spook-tacular Saturday! Enjoy Halloween music with the Philharmonic Society, decorate a mini pumpkin, and try a mad science experiment. Costumes are welcome! Times: 11am: Meet the […]