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Pretend City Children’s Museum opens Wonder Studio,a new immersive summer art exhibit
IRVINE, California (May 2026) – Pretend City Children’s Museum officially opened Wonder Studio, its new immersive summer exhibit, with a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, May 22, 2026, joined by City of Irvine Vice Mayor James Mai, representatives from Mayor Larry Agran’s office, and William Go, Greater Irvine Chamber, members, donors, community partners, and friends of Pretend City. Wonder Studio invites children and families to paint, sculpt, build, and explore through hands-on...
Local children’s museum Pretend City receives $19,008 donation from Frank’s Irvine Subaru
Frank’s Irvine Subaru Sales and Service Customers show support as Hometown Charity Pick, Pretend City Receives Donation During Subaru’s Share The Love Event IRVINE CA, May 18, 2026 – Subaru of America, Inc. and Frank’s Irvine Subaru announced they have donated $19,008...
Pretend City Children’s Museum 9th Annual Start Smart FUNdraising Luncheon Raises Over $225,000
IRVINE, California (April 2026) – Guests gathered at the Newport Beach Country Club for Pretend City Children’s Museum’s 9th Annual Start Smart Luncheon on April 17. The event raised over $225,000 with proceeds funding early childhood development and learning for...
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...
Sweet celebration at Pretend City: King’s Hawaiian brings island flavor and community spirit to the city.
New Pretend Cafe Experience Introduces Children to Hawaiian Cuisine, Culture, and Aloha Values IRVINE, California. (October 9, 2025)- Pretend City Children’s Museum has welcomed a taste of the island with the grand opening of King’s Hawaiian Cafe, a new interactive...
When i grow up day at Pretend City Children’s Museum reminds us: big dreams start in small shoes
Hands-on Career Day Gives Children Face-to-face Access to Community Heroes At Pretend City Children’s Museum, kids can be anything from a doctor, a firefighter, an entrepreneur, even a homeowner. But on When I Grow Up Day, those pretend roles met the real world. For...
Pretend City Children’s Museum honored as 2025 Nonprofit of the Year
Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris recognized Pretend City Children’s Museum as the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year for the 73rd Assembly District. Since opening its doors in Irvine, Pretend City has served as a vital resource for families, educators, and caregivers,...
Pretend City Children’s Museum opens Wonder Studio,a new immersive summer art exhibit
IRVINE, California (May 2026) – Pretend City Children’s Museum officially opened Wonder Studio, its new immersive summer exhibit, with a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, May 22, 2026, joined by City of Irvine Vice Mayor James Mai, representatives from Mayor...
Local children’s museum Pretend City receives $19,008 donation from Frank’s Irvine Subaru
Frank’s Irvine Subaru Sales and Service Customers show support as Hometown Charity Pick, Pretend City Receives Donation During Subaru’s Share The Love Event IRVINE CA, May 18, 2026 – Subaru of America, Inc. and Frank’s Irvine Subaru announced they have donated $19,008...
Pretend City Children’s Museum 9th Annual Start Smart FUNdraising Luncheon Raises Over $225,000
IRVINE, California (April 2026) – Guests gathered at the Newport Beach Country Club for Pretend City Children’s Museum’s 9th Annual Start Smart Luncheon on April 17. The event raised over $225,000 with proceeds funding early childhood development and learning for...
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...
Sweet celebration at Pretend City: King’s Hawaiian brings island flavor and community spirit to the city.
New Pretend Cafe Experience Introduces Children to Hawaiian Cuisine, Culture, and Aloha Values IRVINE, California. (October 9, 2025)- Pretend City Children’s Museum has welcomed a taste of the island with the grand opening of King’s Hawaiian Cafe, a new interactive...
When i grow up day at Pretend City Children’s Museum reminds us: big dreams start in small shoes
Hands-on Career Day Gives Children Face-to-face Access to Community Heroes At Pretend City Children’s Museum, kids can be anything from a doctor, a firefighter, an entrepreneur, even a homeowner. But on When I Grow Up Day, those pretend roles met the real world. For...
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