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In awe of all the creativity happening in our Wonder Studio! ✨Thank you for visiting us this summer Chuck JonesCenterfor...
08/23/2026

In awe of all the creativity happening in our Wonder Studio! ✨

Thank you for visiting us this summer Chuck JonesCenterforCreativity!! Making our own stained glass art with a variety of materials was so fun and magical. 🌟💫🌟

Our Wonder Studio is open until September 7th, so there is still time left to create, sculpt, and paint. We’ll see you soon! 🫟

08/22/2026

Roll the credits! 🤭🕷️

It’s the end of the day here at Pretend City 🏙️

We saw a lot of families who visited for the first time today, and we saw a lot friendly and familiar faces. Whether you’ve been here one time or a hundred, thank you for visiting us. We’re so glad you chose to make memories here. 🌟

Let’s do it again tomorrow!

Guess what day it is?! If you guessed Sustainable Saturdays you’re right!! ♻️💦Thank you Niagara Cares Niagara Water for ...
08/22/2026

Guess what day it is?! If you guessed Sustainable Saturdays you’re right!! ♻️💦

Thank you Niagara Cares Niagara Water for partnering with us in efforts to teach families about living more sustainably.

Every 4th Saturday, we’re using recycled materials to create art, we’re exploring different ways we can reuse everyday items, and we’re learning how to better care for our community. We can’t wait for the next one!

This week we took a sweet and refreshing journey with a couple of delicious tea flavors! ✨🫖Another amazing Cooking in th...
08/22/2026

This week we took a sweet and refreshing journey with a couple of delicious tea flavors! ✨🫖

Another amazing Cooking in the City here at Pretend City! We had so much fun trying lavender tea and strawberry kiwi tea with our friends from the Tea House on Los Rios. Both were absolutely DELICIOUS and definitely a hit with the kiddos (and our staff 🤭)! 💜🍓🥝

A big thank you to the Tea House on Los Rios for bringing some sweetness to the City and introducing us to some fun and flavorful teas! 🥰

There’s something so special about sharing new flavors and experiences together, and this was definitely one to remember! ✨

Pretend City is deeply grateful to Ronald M. Simon Family Foundation for being a Crew Chief Sponsor of Pretend City’s in...
08/21/2026

Pretend City is deeply grateful to Ronald M. Simon Family Foundation for being a Crew Chief Sponsor of Pretend City’s inaugural Playraiser: Building Big Dreams! 🦺🏗️ The foundation's support helps Pretend City create an unforgettable day of bonding and fun for families while advancing Pretend City’s mission to empower children in building critical life skills during their most formative years. And a very special thank-you to Benjamin Drutman of Ronald M. Simon Family Foundation for his leadership as a Co-Chair of our Playraiser Event Committee - his commitment to building a stronger, brighter future for our kids is why we’re so fortunate to have him on our crew! 💛

To grab your tickets, visit: https://evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/pretend-city-children-s-museum~playraiser-2026?tab_6804=

08/19/2026

Thank you for joining us for Pretend City After Hours! We had so much fun spending the evening creating, connecting and unwinding with you.

We can’t wait for you to join us at the next event!

Pretend City Membership offers your family the ability to learn through purposeful play, nurture young minds, and cultiv...
08/19/2026

Pretend City Membership offers your family the ability to learn through purposeful play, nurture young minds, and cultivate family bonds all year long. Join the Pretend City Family to create and discover today!

💛 Early entry access
💙 Free Access to Baby Steps and Toddler Town
👶 Invitations to Exclusive Events
🎉 Discounts on birthday parties + facility rentals
👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Meet other moms & caregivers
💸 Pays for itself in just 6 visits!

Give your child the gift of play! 💛

For more information or questions about membership please email [email protected]

Congratulations to our Chief Executive Officer, Ellen Pais, on her nomination for the Orange County Business Journal Wom...
08/19/2026

Congratulations to our Chief Executive Officer, Ellen Pais, on her nomination for the Orange County Business Journal Women in Business Award!

This recognition celebrates Ellen’s leadership, passion, and dedication to children and families. Under her leadership, Pretend City has expanded access, strengthened community partnerships, and continued to grow as a trusted hub for early childhood development and family support.

Ellen’s collaborative spirit and commitment to ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive continue to shape Pretend City’s impact and its future. We’re incredibly proud to see her leadership recognized alongside so many inspiring women making a difference across Orange County.

Learn more about Ellen on Page 64https://d27xrzeiyowx7g.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WIB-2026-supplement.pdf

Is my child on track? 🤔Find out with an ASQ. A free 15-minute developmental check-in for children ages 0-5 1/2.✅ Complet...
08/19/2026

Is my child on track? 🤔

Find out with an ASQ. A free 15-minute developmental check-in for children ages 0-5 1/2.

✅ Completed by parents
✅ Personalized resources & activities
✅ FREE Pretend City ticket upon completion

Because every child deserves to be Good to Go!

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to get started.

Pretend City Children’s Museum has received a $75,000 Lowe’s Community Impact Grant, helping us check off an important b...
08/18/2026

Pretend City Children’s Museum has received a $75,000 Lowe’s Community Impact Grant, helping us check off an important bucket list project!

With this support, we’ll upgrade essential tools and equipment that help us maintain, repair, and refresh our learning spaces. These behind-the-scenes improvements will help keep Pretend City safe, engaging, and ready for play for the nearly 195,000 children and families we serve each year.

We’re so grateful to Lowe’s for investing in Pretend City and our community.
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