Way to Play Day

Pretend City Children's Museum in Irvine sets aside the second Friday of each month for Way to Play Day, a morning built around one big goal: helping parents and caregivers understand how their young children are growing. Families can stop by for free health screenings that may include developmental, dental, vision and speech checks, all in the cheerful, kid-sized setting Orange County families already love.

Local child-development specialists are on hand throughout the morning to chat with grown-ups, explain milestones and share simple, play-based ideas for building skills at home. It is a relaxed, no-pressure way to ask the questions that tend to pop up between pediatrician visits, from first words and fine-motor skills to eyesight and healthy teeth.

Best of all, a museum admission ticket is not required to complete a screening, so your family can pop in just for the checkup. Families who do want to stay and play can purchase regular admission and spend the rest of the day exploring the museum's pint-sized town of hands-on learning spaces.

Way to Play Day is a smart, budget-friendly stop for parents of babies, toddlers and preschoolers who want reassurance, resources and a little expert guidance, all wrapped up in a fun outing.

📅 Dates & Times

Friday, October 9, 2026

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Friday, November 13, 2026

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Friday, December 11, 2026

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Venue

Pretend City Children's Museum

29 Hubble

Irvine, CA 92618

👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👦🏻‍👦🏻 Age Requirement

All ages are welcome.

The free screenings focus on early childhood development, so this event is best suited to families with babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

🎟️ Tickets/Price

The health screenings are free.

A museum admission ticket is not required to complete a screening.

Families who would like to explore the museum afterward can purchase regular general admission. Museum members receive free admission.

🍔 Food

Please check the website for more information.

🚙 Parking

Parking is free in the museum's lot and behind the building. Additional street parking is available on Bunsen and Hubble.

🌐 Website Link

Pretend City Way to Play Days

🧭 Directions

Click on the “Google” map for directions.

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