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 […]
Get ready to score some fun and celebrate National Soccer Day with Orange County Soccer Club. Prepare for a goal-tastic time as they teach us tricks of the trade, including balance, gross motor movement, and the art of sharing the spotlight. Meet and Greet (TIMES 11am & 2:30pm): As the professional soccer players engage […]
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 […]
Join us at 2:30 PM for an Acrobatic Presentation with Pacific Dance! Children will be able to watch a live acrobatic dance performance. After the dancers perform, we would like to invite Pretend City kids to learn some basic Acro moves that are safe for beginners. It’s the perfect way for our kids to stay […]
It is International Friendship Day, and today is all about being a Super Friend! Join us for a special friendship storytime at 11:00 AM & 2:30 PM. We'll also be making friendship bracelets and Startwell will be here to provide resources to our families throughout the day on social/emotional and mental health in young children! […]
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 […]
Cooking In The City with Marukome is back and this time we will be doing a Miso exploration. Pretend City citizens will have the opportunity to try out a variety of Miso goods, and we will be playing some Shateki games! About the play partner: In 1854, a miso master, named Aoki, established a company […]
Calling all bookworms, young and old! Discover a day filled with literary adventures that will transport you to captivating stories and ignite your love for reading. At 11:00 AM & 2:30 PM, we will have storytime with YouTuber Jukie Davie. Kids will be able to immerse themselves in a world of wonder and imagination as […]
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 […]
(TIME: 11am ONLY) In this session, 13-year old experienced baker Allison Su will introduce the ingredients used to make boba, a Tawianese street food, and demonstrate how to make them. Her puppet, Skunky the Skunk and Val the Formosan bear will assist her as well as engage the children. At the end of the demonstration, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Are YOU ready to STEM it Up to the Challenge? Join us for the incredible hover plate experiment. Science Exploration TIMES: 11 am & 2:30 pm Purpose: learning through experimentation, observation, and prediction skills, stimulates curiosity, children can plan and create hypotheses, and implement safety practices and healthy risk-taking.
Raksha Bandhan or “Rakhi” is a popular Hindu tradition that celebrates the bond between brother and sister. Celebrate this holiday with us by recognizing the special bonds we have with all our family members! Join us for some collaborative activities that will focus on building bonds and showing our love and appreciation. Story Time (TIMES: […]
Let’s get moving and be creative together! Mobility workshops will be taught by Backhausdance teaching artists, 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. 9:15am-9:35am & 9:40am-10am Purpose: connection between the body and the mind, gross motor […]
Get ready to flash your pearly whites as the Tooth Fairy makes a special appearance at Pretend City on Tooth Fairy Day! Join us for a tooth-rific day filled with smiles, giggles, and plenty of dental-themed fun! (TIMES: 11am & 2:30pm): Tiny Tooth Co's Tooth Fairy Day presentation for Pretend City Citizens Play Partner Tiny Tooth […]
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 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 […]
There ain't no party like a Pretend City Party! 🥳 Come celebrate we are having a Quinceanera! 🎂🎉 Join us for a cultural celebration of Pretend City, and the last 15 years. We will have Mariachis, Folklorico Dancing, Cake Cutting, and so much more! We can't wait to celebrate with you. 🫵 🎈 10:00 AM […]
