Welcome to Summer Games in the City 2024! The training ground is ready and awaiting our smallest athletes to test their athletic skills over the next three months. Dive into adventurous play, competition, and hands-on learning experiences that celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Olympics. Our learning space is designed to enhance the most important developmental […]
Magic Performance (TIMES: 11am & 2:30pm): Get ready to be mesmerized by an unforgettable experience of wonder and excitement. Combining the spellbinding art of prestidigitation with stories and music, the Magic of Xavier delivers an act that will leave you amused, amazed, and thoroughly entertained. With plenty of audience participation and opportunities for kids to […]
Join us on Memorial Day to honor the fallen heroes of our military. Pretend City will be open a full day today so bring your family to celebrate and play with us!
Celebrate Pride and the history of the vibrant LGBTQ+ community on June 1st in honor of Rainbow Family Month through a collection of stories that encourage kindness, compassion, & understanding, while also sharing the varied experiences of children with LGBTQ+ identities and families. Check out our Instagram at @pretendcity for more updates!
Join us for harmonic journey through the rhythms of black music with Ms. Kym at Pretend City. Music & Movement TIMES: 11am & 2:30pm Play Partner: Kymberly Stewart is a GRAMMY nominated singer, songwriter, musician and early childhood music educator from Los Angeles, CA. Her songbook mixes modern lyrics with the jazz, gospel, and […]
It's World Environment Day and we're learning all about how pollutants affect the environment and how to protect it! At 11am and 2:30pm, join us for a demonstration using a watershed model of Pretend City demonstrating how pollutants enter the watershed and drain to the ocean. About the Play Partner: The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated […]
We are Helping Heal Hunger with Second Harvest! Volunteer opportunity to pack fruits for needy families in Orange County from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM & 3 PM-3:30 PM About the play partner: Second Harvest Food Bank is a nonprofit organization in Orange County. More information at https://feedoc.org/.
Ahoy, little explorers! Get ready to dive into a sea of fun at Pretend City Children’s Museum as we celebrate Ocean Weekend! Join us for a splash-tastic adventure filled with exciting activities for kids of all ages. 6/8 Join us for a celebration of the World’s Oceans Weekend! Explore Bolsa Chica Conservatory and Concordia's touch […]
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 […]
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 […]
It's that time again for Cooking In The City! Join us at 11AM and 2:30PM to make sticky rice, and celebrate Laotian culture, dishes, and language. About the Play Partner: Jacob Singhavong is a first-generation Laotian American who is passionate about the field of education, social justice, and his Lao culture. His passion for cultural […]
Free developmental screenings for children birth through 6 years old. Ask one of our Education Managers about your child’s development and ways you can strengthen their skills! The first three years of life are the most critical for development! Join us to learn more about developmental milestones and early intervention. About the Play Partner: UCI […]
Marukome is back with another dish at Cooking with the City! At 11 AM and 2:30 PM, We are going to enjoy a World Noodle Experience with Miso served with Snap Pea Miso Soup. About the play partner: In 1854, a miso master, named Aoki, established a company in hopes to share his love and the beauty of […]
🎉 Happy Father’s Day! 🎉 Please note that Pretend City will be closed on Father’s Day, June 18th, so our staff can spend quality time with their families and loved ones. Wishing all fathers a day filled with laughter, love, and cherished moments.
Join us for an exciting karate event where children will engage in fun exercises and learn basic karate moves, enhancing their motor skills and building confidence. This session is perfect for fostering fitness, discipline, and a love for martial arts in young participants. Don't miss this chance to let your child experience the joy and […]
Join us for a special celebration of Juneteenth at Pretend City Children’s Museum, where we honor freedom, unity, and love. We have a day full of exciting and meaningful activities that will engage and inspire visitors of all ages. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of […]
Join us for an exciting Summer Solstice celebration at Pretend City! This event is the perfect way to usher in the start of summer and celebrate the longest day of the year with your family. Check out our Instagram at @pretendcity for more updates! About The Play Partner: Environmental Nature Center/Preschool
Join us at 11AM and 2:30PM to teach elementary and pre-school age children life-saving fire safety and burn prevention skills. About the Play Partner: Since 2001, The L.A. Troupe, Theatre-in-Education has partnered with The Children’s Burn Foundation to bring fire and burn safety prevention programs to at-risk schools in California, Texas, Nevada, Florida, and Indiana. Koni […]
Come meet Author Farnaz Calafi! About the play partner: Some of Farnaz Calafi's most vivid childhood memories involve reading and listening to stories. Princesses with long hair, kings in despair, and fairies so frisky, they danced in the air. While in high school and college, Farnaz worked at her mother's childcare where she noticed […]
Join us for an exciting 20-minute session led by Fitness On Fire, where children will engage in speed, agility, and quickness activities designed to enhance their early development. This session will feature playful movement and coordination exercises such as speed ladder drills, small hurdles, and fun change-of-direction drills. It’s the perfect way for your kids […]
Step into the thrilling world of "Mini Martial Arts with Almighty Performance"! Where kids will discover the exciting world of Taekwondo through fun games and lively drills, mastering foundational techniques while boosting balance, strength, and confidence. Join us for an action-packed adventure where young children will have endless fun! About the play partner: Starting my […]
Neurodivergent Family Night 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 […]
Calling all future engineers! Pretend City is teaming up with the Bob Franz Foundation to host an epic adventure in alternative energy – The Solar Car Derby! Generously funded by Orange County Power Authority This ALL-AGES event is your chance to: Build your own Solar Car! From 10 am to 12:30 pm, we'll guide you through […]
Let’s get moving and be creative together every Tuesday this Summer with Backhausdance! Come learn to move your body and learn basic dance steps. Expand your flexibility and have fun connecting with dance! *Open to all ages and abilities. 9:15 am-9:35 am & 9:40 am-10 am. Please note we will not have mobility workshops on […]
