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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...
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 Receives $25,000 Grant from Genesis Inspiration Foundation to Expand Arts Education for Young Learners
Pretend City Children’s Museum is proud to announce it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Genesis Inspiration Foundation to support hands-on arts programming for children and families in Orange County. The check presentation event, held at the museum’s Irvine...
Get Ready to Roll, Race, and Build at Pretend City’s Summer Exhibit: Tube-a-Palooza
This summer, families are invited to experience a whirlwind of STEAM-powered fun at Tube-a-Palooza, a limited-time exhibit at Pretend City Children’s Museum. Running now through September 1, this immersive adventure invites children to explore a vibrant world of...
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...
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 Receives $25,000 Grant from Genesis Inspiration Foundation to Expand Arts Education for Young Learners
Pretend City Children’s Museum is proud to announce it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Genesis Inspiration Foundation to support hands-on arts programming for children and families in Orange County. The check presentation event, held at the museum’s Irvine...
Get Ready to Roll, Race, and Build at Pretend City’s Summer Exhibit: Tube-a-Palooza
This summer, families are invited to experience a whirlwind of STEAM-powered fun at Tube-a-Palooza, a limited-time exhibit at Pretend City Children’s Museum. Running now through September 1, this immersive adventure invites children to explore a vibrant world of...
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