Countdown around the world and welcome the new year early with us! 🥳 Don't miss out and secure your ticket for the afternoon session quickly before they sell out and join the fun! Confetti Countdown Times: 9:30a (Member’s Countdown) Thailand & Laos celebrate the new year! 12 pm Pakistan celebrates the new year! 3 pm […]
Pretend City is closed from January 1st - 2nd, 2024 🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉 We're excited to kick off the year with a bang and have some fantastic news for all you eager explorers out there. Starting this New Year, we are thrilled to announce extended hours for Pretend City, ensuring that your family's […]
We’re excited to kick off the year with a bang and have some fantastic news for all you eager explorers out there. Starting this New Year, we are thrilled to announce extended hours for Pretend City, ensuring that your family’s learning and fun never stops! 🌟 Our New Year’s Resolution: More Playtime, More Learning! 🌟 […]
The Health Center will be closed for a health check-up. It will Reopen on February 22nd, 2024 at 9:30 am. Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Made possible by our generous Igniting Potential supporters, including MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach
Splish Splash! It’s Bubble Bath Day at Pretend City! At 11 AM -12 PM stop by and play with cool, colorful bubbles while your family engages in immersive scientific fun! About the play partner: BubblePOP specializes in taking bubbles to the next level of fun. They focus on STEAM starting at a young age and […]
Dedicated for children 18 months and younger, Pretend City hosts TWO Baby Steps programs a month on the first Tuesday (starting in 2025) 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 […]
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 the neurodiverse community […]
Marukome is back with a seasonal dish for the winter season! At 11AM and 2:30 taste the refreshing and flavorful broccoli salad with miso dressing. About the play partner: In 1854, a miso master, named Aoki, established a company in hopes to share his love and the beauty of this traditional Japanese food to others. […]
Free developmental screenings for children birth through 6 years old! Ask one of our Education Managers about any concerns you have about your child’s development or ways to strengthen their skills! Purpose Behind the Play: Whole body development, communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem-solving, social emotion expression. Specifically, for: Infants (birth -12 months), Young Toddlers (12-24 months), Toddlers […]
Happy Lohri! Today we will be celebrating Lohri, which is celebrated in Punjab in the Northern Part of India. At 11AM and 2:30PM, join us for a sensational story time and a sing-a-long activity on all the things that bring peace and harmony. TWO groups from the Dhawni Dance Academy will join us for […]
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 […]
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! We're open all day! Book your tickets early so you have a chance to play! At 11 AM and 2:30 PM join us for a story time and add your dream to our 'I have a Dream' Wall!
Pretend City Children's Museum is hosting the Kid Inventor’s Day Convention! Inventors ages 0-18 showcase their inventions as they inspire new ideas within the next generation. At 10:30 AM, we will start of the convention with the Upcycled Creation Station with Child Creativity Lab. About the play partner: Child Creativity Lab/ Chenise Hardy Website: https://www.childcreativitylab.org/about-us […]
Welcome to Day 1 of our Grandparents Volunteer Program/ Educational Workshops 1/18/24: Introduction- Getting to know you and your relationship with your grandchild. Group discussion on how we can better support our little one’s development! The workshops will be held In Person and also in Zoom. *Children are not allowed in the workshop. Future […]
Ready to STEM Up to the Challenge? At 11 AM and 2:30 PM, we'll be exploring bouncing bubbles!
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 the neurodiverse community […]
Join us for a day of discovery and exploration as we partner with First5 Orange County and PNC Bank! Together, we can support and create positive experiences for our little ones as they navigate through their developmental milestones. Friday, January 26th from 10 am -4 pm FREE Admission Day Admission subject to wait times, as capacity allows […]
We’d be in pieces if you can’t make it to National Puzzle Day! Solve different puzzles throughout the day.
