PlaygroundPlaygroundA miniature city where children aged infants through eight roleplay grown-up jobs and explore community life at their own scale. Stock shelves, run a café, tend animals, or build—every corner invites hands-on discovery.
Interactive play spaces
Imaginative role-play
Hands-on learning
Family-friendly
Tips
👶quiet zones available if your child needs a sensory break
📅exhibits rotate regularly, so revisits feel fresh
👨👩👧story times and guided activities run throughout the day
Friday, June 12, 10:00 AM
Way to Play Day
June 12 at 10am
Irvine Research Center
PlaygroundPlaygroundA miniature city where children aged infants through eight roleplay grown-up jobs and explore community life at their own scale. Stock shelves, run a café, tend animals, or build—every corner invites hands-on discovery.
Interactive play spaces
Imaginative role-play
Hands-on learning
Family-friendly
Tips
👶quiet zones available if your child needs a sensory break
📅exhibits rotate regularly, so revisits feel fresh
👨👩👧story times and guided activities run throughout the day
Friday, June 12, 10:00 AM
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