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Bubble Day at Pretend City
Bubble Day at Pretend City
Splish Splash! It’s Bubble Day at Pretend City! Stop by and play with cool, colorful bubbles while your family engages in immersive scientific fun!
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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. Local child development experts are on site to provide information and assist grown-ups with questions they may have regarding their child’s development.
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Vision Day and Play!
Vision Day and Play!
We’re teaming up with Partners for Pediatric Vision and the UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute to bring families hands-on sensory activities, opportunities to learn about visual differences, and free vision screenings for every child at the UCI Health Pediatric Eye Mobile. 10am-1pm – Sensory Activities Partners for Pediatric Vision ** The Eye Mobile will be […]
STEM Up to the Challenge
STEM Up to the Challenge
Are YOU ready to STEM it Up to the Challenge? Get hands-on with exciting STEM challenges designed to inspire little engineers and scientists! This month, we are learning about the five senses.
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Baby Steps
Baby Steps
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 another, […]
Celebrating Lohri
Celebrating Lohri
Celebrate the end of winter with Lohri! Dance, sing, and learn about this joyous Punjabi festival honoring the harvest season. 12:30 pm Dance Performance from Dhwani Dance Academy 1:30PM: Bhangra by Nature 2:30PM: Bhangra by Nature Play partners: About the play partner: Dhwani Dance Academy Dhwani Dance Academy is offering Indian Classical Kathak, Folk, Bollywood, Hip […]
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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 3 years. This program is exclusively for toddlers and their caregivers. No older siblings, please. Every Monday, Starting January 12. 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Fee: […]
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Neurodivergent Family Night
Neurodivergent Family Night
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 general […]
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Cooking in the City
Cooking in the City
Join us in imaginative cooking with REAL tasty food from Sri Lanka. Cooking Activities: 11 am & 2:30 pm
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Kid Inventor’s Day
Kid Inventor’s Day
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.
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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 3 years. This program is exclusively for toddlers and their caregivers. No older siblings, please. Every Monday! 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Fee: $12 per person […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The museum is OPEN! Celebrate the legacy of Dr. King with special activities and thoughtful discussions.
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Neurodivergent Family Night
Neurodivergent Family Night
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 general […]
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Food As Medicine with Rady Children’s Health
Food As Medicine with Rady Children’s Health
Join us for Build-A-Bowl: Winter Edition, a cozy, hands-on experience where kids and their grown-ups explore seasonal, nourishing foods and build a bowl together with Rady Children’s Health. 11am-12pm About the Play Partner: Rady Children’s Health (RCH), a premier pediatric healthcare system in Southern California, unites the trusted expertise of Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), […]
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Special Hours
Special Hours
The museum will be closed for a special event from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Pretend City will be open to the general public from 1:30 PM–4:00 PM. Book your tickets here.
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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 3 years. This program is exclusively for toddlers and their caregivers. No older siblings, please. Every Monday, Starting January 12. 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Fee: […]
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Prenatal Breastfeeding Workshop
Prenatal Breastfeeding Workshop
Expecting a little one soon? This class will teach you everything you need to know before, during, and after breastfeeding. Led by an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) from MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, this workshop covers essential skills and real-life guidance to help you feel confident in your feeding journey. Attendees will also have dedicated […]