Thank you @millerchildrens for being such a vital part of our Neurodivergent Family Nights. 🌟 When organizations come together with care and intention, families feel it. Your dedication to inclusive care helps us build a stronger, more compassionate community. 💜 #pretendcity

This week Pretend City’s Tube-A-Palooza is opening! Take your family on an adventure through a world of tubes—big, small, twisty, & tall! This hands-on, STEAM-powered experience is packed for kids to discover through play. *This limited-time exhibit is included with museum admission. #pretendcity

Join us for a free evening where children and caretakers are invited to play in a sensory-friendly neuro-affirming environment! May 13 & May 22 from 5-7 pm (after we close to general admission). www.pretendcity.org/Neurodiverge...

Pretend City is thrilled to announce a $19,686 donation from @irvinesubaru! To the entire team at Frank’s Irvine Subaru, thank you for your generosity & for supporting our mission to provide enriching experiences for all children & families! #PretendCity #IrvineSubaru #CommunitySupport

Two weeks away from Pretend City's Tube-A-Palooza! 🔍 EXPLORE- Discover tubes of all shapes & sizes! 🤸‍♀️ PLAY- Roll, race, build, and connect! 🧠 LEARN- Science, math, problem-solving & more! 📅 May 23 – September 1 *This limited-time exhibit is included with museum admission.

Hands-on breastfeeding class designed to educate moms about feeding newborns and babies. From learning how much milk your baby needs to weighing your little one before and after a feeding, we have the basics covered! Register here www.pretendcity.org/events/37937/

We did it! The Start Smart FUNdraising Luncheon was a success. Last Friday at the Newport Beach Country Club, the event raised a record $200,000 to support early childhood development & learning. We’re grateful for your commitment to giving every child the strongest start possible!

It’s May and we are “springing” into this new month! As the weather warms up, we have many events and activities for your little ones to enjoy! ‼️Important News from the City‼️ Our online ticket booth is under construction! Please buy tickets at the front desk until further notice.

This Mother’s Day, treat the special moms in your life to a Mother’s Day Par-tea! 🌺 There'll be a Paint & Sip activity, delicious treats, and so much more designed for moms and families to enjoy together! www.pretendcity.org/events/mothers-day-partea/

Little doctors on duty! 🩺✨ Our little physicians are busy diagnosing, treating, and making everyone feel better—one pretend check-up at a time! Step into our mini @memorialcare for a dose of fun. 🏥💙 #pretendcity #memorialcare #imaginativeplay #pretendplay #doctorsoffice #kiddoctor

Happy International Day of Happiness!! 😃🥰😆 Smiles, laughter, and play is what we do best! The perfect recipe for happiness. Thank you all for sharing so many special moments with us, that are filled with joy and discovery 🌟🥹 #happy #happiness #internationaldayofhappiness

Our Pretend Cookout was a blast! 💥 It was so fun coming together, celebrating Black History Month, and all the great things African Americans have done! 💫 Can’t wait to electric slide again soon ⚡️🕺 #pretendcity #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #orangecounty #electricslide #familyfun

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Pretend City! 💞 Thank you for filling all our days with sweetness and love! 🥹 Show us some love in the comments 💖💫 #pretendcity #valentinesday #love

We are happy to share our new Immuno-safe Mornings, a dedicated time for immunocompromised families to enjoy our space while, most importantly, feeling safe. The museum will be open for guests who require masks. Learn more www.pretendcity.org/events/immuno-safe-mornings/

Explore how you can nurture a child’s natural sense of wonder while guiding them toward a more inclusive and unbiased perspective of the world around them. Together, let’s help the next generation see the extraordinary in everyone and everything. 16116.blackbaudhosting.com/16116/Unlock...

FREE family-friendly event will feature health screenings, literacy, creativity, math & STEM activities, community support, and so much more for families to enjoy. Learn more www.pretendcity.org/Good-To-Go-Fair/

Love is in the air, and so is excitement at Pretend City! This month, we have a lineup of events that are sure to make your heart flutter. Check out what's happening in The City! www.pretendcity.org/event/

One ticket to the fashion show please!!!! 🤩💫 Today we had a star studded fashion show to celebrate our renovated Amphitheater. 🎬

Welcome the Year of the Snake!🐍 Celebrate Lunar New Year with colorful traditions, cultural movement, and fun for the whole family on 1/25 & 1/26 at 11:00am & 2:30 PM! #LunarNewYear #pretendcity #yearofthesnake #happylunarnewyear #orangecounty #kidsactivities

Did you know that we have a tiny Trader Joe's just for kids? That's right, it's here at our place and it's super cute! Your little ones can play pretend grocery shopping, use a mini cart, and even scan their items at the register. Come check it out and let the fun begin!#PretendCity

Come on down for our 4th Annual “Baby Bowl”! Sport your favorite football attire, step up to the photo booth and take your baby through the obstacle course! Learn more www.pretendcity.org/events/baby-steps-29/

It’s time for a cat-tastic adventure! Pretend City Children’s Museum is thrilled to participate in Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days! Join us on March 9th for a magical Meet & Greet with Gabby! 🐱🎶 Snap a photo and share a smile!

As partners of the Association of Children’s Museums Association of Children’s Museums we’re extending FREE admission to the members of the following museums: Kidspace Museum Cayton Children’s Museum Southern California Children’s Museum

HAPPY NEW YEAR! #2025 #newyearseve #newyear

New Year, New Fun! We've added an extra Baby Steps on the 1st Tuesday of every month for 2025! We got an eventful first month with the Bubble Bath Day Celebration, Cooking in the City with @fogo , Lohri, Kid Inventors' Day, and Lunar New Year! www.pretendcity.org

Best New Year’s Eve tradition ever!

Our Neurodivergent Family Nights are FREE. On these nights, we offer a sensory friendly, neouro-affirming environment. We invite you to support our Growing Up Together year-end campaign. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us make a difference in the lives of children. #neurodivergentfamily

Join us for Cooking in the City with Fogo de Chao as we take a flavorful journey to Brazil! 🇧🇷 Taste the vibrant flavors of Brazilian cuisine and learn how to make a refreshing treat: limonada suíça, also known as Brazilian Limeade. Thursday, January 9th 2025 Cooking Activities: 12 pm ONLY

Buy One, Get One FREE when you use your Holiday Cheer Pass at Pretend City!🎁 Thursday - Friday, 12/19-12/20 Tickets must be purchased at the door. Show your Holiday Cheer Pass at the front desk and BOOM! – get your second ticket FREE! Pass must be shown at the front desk for BOGO offer.

5...4...3...2...1... HAPPY NOON YEAR! 🎉 You're invited to Pretend City's Noon Year's Eve celebration!🎉 www.pretendcity.org/events/%f0%9...

We are thrilled to announce the second session of our Baby Steps program in January! On the 1st Tuesday and 2nd Sunday of every month! Registration is now open! www.pretendcity.org/events/baby-... #babysteps #irvinefamilies #earlylearning #mommyandme #familytime #infantactivities

Calling all Young Inventors! Do you have a fantastic idea or creation you'd like to showcase? Join us for Pretend City's Kid Inventors Convention, a celebration of creativity and innovation. We're excited to see all the new inventions! This is open for ages 0-18. #kidinventors #younginnovators

Buy One, Get One FREE when you use your Holiday Cheer Pass at Pretend City!🎁 Wednesday - Friday, 12/11-12/13 Tickets must be purchased at the door. Show your Holiday Cheer Pass at the front desk and BOOM! – get your second ticket FREE! Pass must be shown at the front desk for BOGO offer.

5...4...3...2...1... HAPPY NOON YEAR! 🎉 You're invited to Pretend City's Noon Year's Eve celebration!🎉 www.pretendcity.org/events/%f0%9f%8e%8anoon-years-eve-museum-open/ #NewYearsEve #NoonYearsEve #FamilyFun #KidsEvents #CelebrateTogether #PretendCity #DanceParty

Get ready for an exciting week at Pretend City! Learn more pretendcity.org/event

On Giving Tuesday, your support means everything to the communities we serve. We can’t do it without you! Your contribution, no matter how big or small, will help fill this holiday season with hope, love, and joy for those who need it most. www.pretendcity.org/growing-up-together #Philanthropy

Have your 'elf' a merry little Christmas and join us for Baby Steps with Santa! Baby Steps is dedicated to children 18 months and younger, this program is a fantastic way to socialize your little one and offers new learning opportunities in a safe space. www.pretendcity.org/events/baby-...

Kick off the holiday season with our enchanting Tree Lighting Ceremony! Join us as we welcome winter with festive cheer, cookies, and hot cocoa—served alongside a special visit from Santa! 📅December 1 🕖11 am- 12:30pm

Jingle All the Way to Pretend City Children's Museum!

37 more days until Christmas!🎅🎄 Get ready to unwrap the magic of the holiday season at Pretend City. Stay tuned for festive fun as we gear up to welcome Santa himself to the museum! #santascoming #orangecounty #meetsanta #irvine #ocmoms

This holiday season, Pretend City Children’s Museum invites your family to celebrate warmth, wonder, and festive traditions! From twinkling lights to cheerful music, joy fills every corner for you to explore together. Learn more about our events www.pretendcity.org/event/month/...

Play is the foundation of learning, creativity, self-expression, and constructive problem-solving. It’s how children wrestle with life to make it meaningful. ” Susan Linn