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Pretend City Neurodivergent Family Nights

Free after-hours evenings on the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month, from 5 to 7 p.m. Lights are dimmed, sounds are off and capacity is capped at 250. Staff can provide noise-cancelling headphones, fidgets, sunglasses and weighted materials.

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Accessible Events Atlas · California

Recurring program · Museums and science centers · Irvine · California · Orange County

Pretend City Neurodivergent Family Nights is a recurring sensory-friendly program in Irvine, California, with a verified date of October 13, 2026.

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When
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month
5–7 p.m.
Where
Pretend City Children’s Museum
29 Hubble
Irvine, CA 92618 · Orange County
Directions
Admission
Free
Advance registration required

Thanksgiving (Nov 26) and Christmas Eve (Dec 24) fall on fourth Thursdays and are left off; confirm holiday sessions with the museum.

2026 Confirmed

Dates follow the organizer's stated schedule

  • Tue, Oct 13, 2026
  • Thu, Oct 22, 2026
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2026
  • Tue, Dec 8, 2026

Checked Wed, Sept 30, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Confirmed

Dates follow the organizer's stated schedule

  • Tue, Jan 12, 2027
  • Thu, Jan 28, 2027
  • Tue, Feb 9, 2027
  • Thu, Feb 25, 2027
  • Tue, Mar 9, 2027
  • Thu, Mar 25, 2027

Checked Wed, Sept 30, 2026 against the official source.

Accommodations

  • Adjusted lighting
  • Reduced sound
  • Reduced crowds
  • Sensory kits (headphones, fidgets)

Who it’s for

Audience
Designed for guests with sensory or disability-related needs; others welcome
Details
Neurodivergent children and their families; therapists welcome
Registration
Advance registration required

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Sources

Details checked against the organizer’s own pages on Wed, Sept 30, 2026.