Closed 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Closed 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Pretend City is closed due to a plumbing issue, We apologize for any inconvenience.
Pretend City is closed due to a plumbing issue, We apologize for any inconvenience.
Welcome to our First EVER Cooking in the City! Taste the Food of Vietnam! Join us in imaginative cooking with REAL tasty food. Have you tried Vietnamese food? Would you like to? Come taste a traditional Vietnamese Salad called, “Goi!” This salad is made of glass noodles and additional toppings. One of our very […]
Join us for special art-making-learning! We will have ceramics classes learning about bees and creating sculptures for the new museum's outdoor garden!
Artist Ellen Dinerman will be working with groups of children and parents on this Bee inspired project.
Stop by Pretend City to Learn about Korean Culture Art: Make a Paper Drum. Learn to fold the paper and participate in a Korean game of Ddakji. Also, learn and explore the use of Chopsticks. Purpose: These activities will allow children to explore Korean culture and discover a way to make fun toys […]
Join us for special art-making-learning! We will have ceramics classes learning about bees and creating sculptures for the new museum's outdoor garden!
Artist Ellen Dinerman will be working with groups of children and parents on this Bee inspired project.
This month at our Way to Play Day, we’re focusing on fine motor skills! Join us as our guides highlight how to make playtime in the museum more educational! Join us for our Ribbon-cutting ceremony with our newest community partner, Be Well OC! Our amazing team has made a new vehicle for the city-a replica […]
Join us for special art-making-learning! We will have ceramics classes learning about bees and creating sculptures for the new museum's outdoor garden!
Artist Ellen Dinerman will be working with groups of children and parents on this Bee inspired project.
Happy Lohri! Today we will be celebrating Lohri, which is celebrated in Punjab in the Northern Part of India. Lohri is a celebration of abundance, food , harvest , joy and all the things that bring peace and harmony. Help us celebrate through Music & Movement (TIMES 11am & 2:30pm) Three groups from […]
Calling All Infants: It’s your time to play! Baby Steps through Pretend City is your opportunity to meet other parents and engage in developmentally appropriate activities and learning spaces. Activities will teach you about your baby’s developmental milestones. For Infants and young toddlers (0-18 months) only, no older siblings, please. Fee: $12.00 Must Pre-register […]
Join us on an adventure to explore Japanese Calligraphy. Traditional Japanese Calligraphy Times: 9 am-10 am Watch Nori work! Workshop No.1 10:30 am-11am Workshop No.2 11:30 am-12 pm Class Capacity: 10 max. Each session (adults are not included in the number) Registration Link for guests: https://16116.blackbaudhosting.com/16116/Japanese-Calligraphy-15Jan2023 Synopsis: Starting with a brief breathing exercise, students […]
Up, Down, Touch the Ground with Pooh! Come visit Winnie the Pooh and take a photo too! Pooh will make appearances throughout the day in the city! Story Time (TIMES: 11:00 AM & 2:30 PM): Winnie the Pooh Pooh's Honey Trouble Music & Movement (TIMES: Directly following story time): Up, Down, Touch the Ground […]
We’re going on a Acorn Hunt! Stop by Pretend City for story time and a fun science activity. Sensational Story Time (11:00 AM & 2:30 PM): The Squirrel Manifesto; By Ric and Jean Edelman Synopsis: A wise old squirrel imparts the knowledge of what it means to care for the world you live in, “Save […]
Year of the Rabbit Happy Lunar New Year!!! 🐇 Celebrate Lunar New Year at Pretend City. Art: Make your own Lantern, Learn Asian calligraphy and make pretend dumplings! Purpose: Kids will get a chance to learn about and celebrate one of the most popular holidays of the year. They will practice their fine […]
The Fun Continues!! Happy Year of the Rabbit 🐇 Celebrate Lunar New Year at Pretend City. Art: Make your own Lantern, Learn Asian calligraphy and make pretend dumplings! Purpose: Kids will get a chance to learn about and celebrate one of the most popular holidays of the year. They will practice their fine motor […]
Join us for special art-making-learning! We will have ceramics classes learning about bees and creating sculptures for the new museum's outdoor garden!
Artist Ellen Dinerman will be working with groups of children and parents on this Bee inspired project.
Join us for special art-making-learning! We will have ceramics classes learning about bees and creating sculptures for the new museum's outdoor garden!
Artist Ellen Dinerman will be working with groups of children and parents on this Bee inspired project.
Neurodivergent Family Night previously known as Autism Family Night will be happening twice a month. 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 […]
Join us for special art-making-learning! We will have ceramics classes learning about bees and creating sculptures for the new museum's outdoor garden!
Artist Ellen Dinerman will be working with groups of children and parents on this Bee inspired project.
Join us for special art-making-learning! We will have ceramics classes learning about bees and creating sculptures for the new museum's outdoor garden!
Artist Ellen Dinerman will be working with groups of children and parents on this Bee inspired project.
Join us for special art-making-learning! We will have ceramics classes learning about bees and creating sculptures for the new museum's outdoor garden!
Artist Ellen Dinerman will be working with groups of children and parents on this Bee inspired project.
What can you invent today? Tag us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook about your child’s inventions for a chance to win a Prize!! Maxwell’s Coding Class Times: 12 pm-12:30 pm & 2 pm -2:30 pm Class Capacity: 10 max. Each session (adults are not included in the number) Synopsis: Coding Robots: Bee-Bot (TIME 12 pm-12:30 […]
We’d be in pieces if you can’t make it to National Puzzle Day! Join us today on National Puzzle to Art: Make your very own puzzle @ Pretend City Story Time (TIMES: 11:00a/2:30p) Push Puzzles in the Woods Synopsis: In this book, kids can slide board pieces back and forth to solve the animal puzzles! […]