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Supporters bet big on play, raising a record-breaking $242,000 (and counting!) to support Pretend City Children’s Museum
Proceeds from the 16th Annual Poker Challenge will support Pretend City’s early learning programs and family resources. Irvine, CA – October 23, 2025– Poker tables were packed with serious poker players during Pretend City Children’s Museum’s 16th Annual Poker Challenge on Thursday, October 23, 2025, held at Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach. 113 of Orange County’s prominent philanthropists and top business leaders took to their poker chips and cards to participate in a five-hour...
Pretend City Children’s Museum 8th Annual Start Smart FUNdraising Luncheon Raises Over $210,000
Guests gathered at the Newport Beach Country Club for Pretend City Children’s Museum’s 8th Annual Start Smart Luncheon on April 25. The event raised over $210,000 with proceeds funding early childhood programming for Pretend City. ‘Start Smart’ brought together...
Executive Director Ellen Pais Recognized as Woman of Distinction by State Senator Steven Choi
Pretend City Children’s Museum is proud to announce that Executive Director Ellen Pais has been honored as a Woman of Distinction by California State Senator Steven Choi, representing the 37th Senate District. This recognition celebrates Ellen’s visionary leadership...
Six Youth Leaders Graduate from Pretend City’s Youth Board, Leaving Space for the Next Generation of Changemakers
As college acceptance letters arrive across the country, Pretend City Children’s Museum proudly celebrates the graduation of six outstanding members of its Youth Leadership Board. These teens have made a meaningful impact on the museum and their community, growing...
Pretend City Children’s Museum 8th Annual Start Smart FUNdraising Luncheon Raises Over $210,000
Guests gathered at the Newport Beach Country Club for Pretend City Children’s Museum’s 8th Annual Start Smart Luncheon on April 25. The event raised over $210,000 with proceeds funding early childhood programming for Pretend City. ‘Start Smart’ brought together...
Executive Director Ellen Pais Recognized as Woman of Distinction by State Senator Steven Choi
Pretend City Children’s Museum is proud to announce that Executive Director Ellen Pais has been honored as a Woman of Distinction by California State Senator Steven Choi, representing the 37th Senate District. This recognition celebrates Ellen’s visionary leadership...
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