Families with neurodivergent children of all ages; Pretend City will be closed to the general public. Children and their parents, siblings, and caretakers are invited to play in a low stimulation environment.

Please make sure to register all attendees - including therapists!

In order to keep this event sensitive to our guests, Pretend City will be closed to the general public. Only families who registered will be allowed to enter the museum!

Fee: FREE

Specifically for: Infant (0-18 months), grownups. For the comfort of our infant guests, no older siblings please. 

Bring your little ones to Pretend City for this exclusive infant and young toddler only time. With the combined experience and knowledge of our play partners and trained staff, you are sure to learn something new about your child’s development while they explore developmentally appropriate activities throughout the museum!

Don’t forget to pick up a free developmental screening (ASQ: Ages and Stages Questionnaire) to ensure your little one is developing on track!  They’re FREE, fast and easy! * Available for Orange County residents only

RSVP:  Register; Max: 175

Fee: $12 per adult advance registration; infants and Pretend City Members are FREE*!

*MUST PRE-REGISTER, NO WALK-INS*

For a different visit date, please click "Other dates" to select your visit date/time.

All guests 12 months and over require tickets. General admission begins at 10am but you may enter at any time within the hours of operation.

*Exclusive Members' hour is 9-10am (excluding the 2nd Sunday each month for our Baby Steps program), and do not need to pre-register.

Military or Senior discounted admissions must show ID at check-in.

If you or anyone in your party is feeling ill, please reschedule your tickets for a different date.

May Dates: May 8th, May 22nd, May 29th
(future dates will be added later)

Let's Clay is a FREE special three-class series clay workshop during members hour from 9 am to 9:45 am.  The classes will allow children to explore clay, create sculptures, and will be able to take home their art pieces.  

Please make sure to register all attendees - including children.

Required participation is three times a month, ensuring you get the most out of this engaging experience. 

• 1st workshop: Start day – Create your unique clay piece
• 2nd workshop: Painting (Glazing) session – Unleash your artistic side
• 3rd workshop: Pick up your finished art piece

RSVP: Pre-registration is required.  

Fee: FREE for members

 ​**Space is limited.