Pretend City Children's Museum

Happy New Year from Pretend City! As we step into 2025, we are filled with gratitude and excitement for all that’s to come. This past year, we’ve had the privilege of connecting with families, educators, and our amazing community to inspire play, celebrate diversity, and create joyful, memorable experiences for children of all ages. Wishing you and your loved ones a year of happiness, health, and endless opportunities to learn and grow. #HappyNewYear #PretendCity #Play #2025

Connor Wong and Wilson Song, Pretend City alumni and the recipients of OC’s National Philanthropy Day Youth Award, have generously donated $2,500 to Pretend City. These young philanthropists inspired their families to join in their giving!  Thank you I-5 Self Storage – Wong family and the Song family for stepping up with $2,500 matching gifts each. Together, these Pretend City champions are offering up to $7,500 to inspire you to double your impact with your own gift to Pretend City. 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. Donate today https://lnkd.in/giKwPzz8

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

Pretend City Children's Museum is honored to be Frank's Irvine Subaru's Hometown Charity for their Subaru Share the Love Event! Here’s how you can make an impact this Holiday Season: ✨ For every new Subaru purchased or leased, Subaru will donate $250 to your choice of charities. ✨ Plus, $5 will be donated to our hometown charities for every routine Subaru service visit during the event! *Offer not valid at Pretend City's Irvine Subaru   This amazing opportunity to give back runs now through January 2nd.   Thank you for helping us continue our mission to inspire learning, creativity, and wellness for families in our community.   #ShareTheLove #PretendCity #CommunityMatters #SubaruLove

This year 3,192 guests attended our Neurodivergent Family Nights. Our Neurodivergent Family Nights are FREE, and held on the 2nd Tuesday, and 4th Thursday of each month for children and their caregivers. On these nights, we dim lights, turn off sounds, and offer a sensory friendly, neouro-affirming environment. As we approach the end of the year, we invite you to support our mission through our Growing Up Together year-end campaign. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us make a difference in the lives of children and helps them access the resources they need to grow. By contributing to the Growing Up Together campaign, you’re investing in a brighter future for children and families in our community. Together, we can ensure that every child has a place to dream, explore, and grow—because when children thrive, our whole community flourishes. #pretendcity #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #neurodivergentfamily #Nonprofit #GiveBack #CommunitySupport #Fundraising #Charity #Philanthropy #MakeADifference #SocialGood

We’re excited to announce an inspiring year-end matching gift that will help you double your donation. Connor Wong and Wilson Song, Pretend City alumni and the recipients of OC’s National Philanthropy Day Youth Award, have generously donated $2,500 to Pretend City. These young philanthropists inspired their families to join in their giving!  Thank you I-5 Self Storage – Wong family and the Song family for stepping up with $2,500 matching gifts each. Together, these Pretend City champions are offering up to $7,500 to inspire you to double your impact with your own gift to Pretend City. Let’s join the Growing Up Together year-end campaign TODAY to help more families discover the magic of Pretend City and the joy of learning through play. Donate today https://lnkd.in/gAn6V5Qv

We’re excited to announce an inspiring year-end matching gift that will help you double your donation. Connor Wong and Wilson Song, Pretend City alumni and the recipients of OC’s National Philanthropy Day Youth Award, have generously donated $2,500 to Pretend City. These young philanthropists inspired their families to join in their giving! Thank you I-5 Self Storage – Wong family and the Song family for stepping up with $2,500 matching gifts each. Together, these Pretend City champions are offering up to $7,500 to inspire you to double your impact with your own gift to Pretend City. Let’s join the Growing Up Together year-end campaign TODAY to help more families discover the magic of Pretend City and the joy of learning through play. Donate today https://lnkd.in/gAn6V5Qv

Join us for Cooking in the City 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. This isn’t your average cooking class! We’ll engage in imaginative play, explore delicious pre-made dishes, taste different flavors, and explore cultures. Thursday, January 9th 2025 Cooking Activities: 12 pm ONLY *This is not a cooking class, we will engage in imaginative play and have an opportunity to enjoy pre-made cooked food. 🍴 Why Cooking in the City? 🥣 Encourages healthy eating habits & acceptance of new foods 🥣 Enhances early math & science skills 🥣 Boosts creativity, confidence, & family bonding 🥣 Fosters sensory awareness and builds responsibility About the play partner: Fogo de Chão is a restaurant that started in Brazil in 1979. It was created by two brothers who wanted to share a special way of cooking meat called “churrasco.” They cook the meat on big skewers over a fire, just like the gauchos (cowboys) did in the past. The restaurant became popular, and now there are Fogo de Chão locations around the world where people can enjoy this delicious style of cooking!

The holidays just got a whole lot merrier at Pretend City Children’s Museum! 🎄 Buy One, Get One FREE when you use your Holiday Cheer Pass at Pretend City!🎁 Pass must be shown at the front desk for BOGO offer. Thursday & Friday, 12/19-12/20 Tickets must be purchased at the door. Show your Holiday Cheer Pass at the front desk and get your second ticket FREE! Bring a friend, bring the family, and let’s make this holiday season unforgettable with double the play and double the cheer! 🎅🏼🤶🏼 Offer valid 12/19-12/20. Pass must be shown at the front desk for BOGO offer. #HolidayCheer #BOGO #PretendCity #FamilyFun #HolidayMagic #SeasonOfGiving #WinterWonderland #DoubleTheFun #MakeMemories #KidsActivities #HolidaySeasonFun #Irvine #Orangecounty

5...4...3...2...1... HAPPY NOON YEAR! 🎉 You're invited to Pretend City's Noon Year's Eve celebration!🎉 Join us as we ring in the New Year with our annual celebration! Enjoy a spectacular confetti countdown, capture memories at our photo op, dance the day away at our Glow Dance Party @djbdiamond7 and so much more! When: December 31, 10 am - 1 pm Member's Hour 9 am - 10 am DJ Party: 10 am - 1 pm Confetti Countdown: 12 pm Space is limited. Secure your spot by booking your tickets online today to ensure you don’t miss out on the festive fun! #NewYearsEve #NoonYearsEve #FamilyFun #KidsEvents #CelebrateTogether #PretendCity #DanceParty