# Baby Steps (18 months and younger) at Pretend City, with Santa photos

> Event for families in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Tue, Nov 3 (+1 more date) · 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
- Where: Pretend City Children's Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618
- Ages: 18 months and younger
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Pretend City Children's Museum
- Official page: https://tickets.pretendcity.org/orders/599/calendar?eventId=67b39db57f41af2bd998f6e4&cart
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

An early-morning play session for children 18 months and younger and their parents, with a story time at 8:45 am in Orange Plaza and a closing parade; this edition brings Santa for holiday pictures. No older siblings; RSVP required.

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