Pictures with Santa at Pretend City

Santa Claus is making a special stop at Pretend City Children's Museum in Irvine, giving families a chance to snap a holiday photo with the big guy himself. The Santa visit is included with regular museum admission, so kids can play their way through the museum and meet Santa in the same outing. It is a relaxed alternative to long mall lines, with a setting designed entirely around young children.

Pretend City is a hands-on, child-sized town where kids can shop at a market, fight fires, work at a farm and explore dozens of role-play spaces. Building the Santa photo into a morning of play keeps little ones happy and helps take the pressure off the big moment.

Santa is only on hand for one hour, and space is limited, so families should book museum tickets ahead of time and arrive early. Dress the kids in their holiday best, plan a snack break, and let them explore before or after the photo. Your family can turn a quick Santa visit into a full morning of imaginative fun.

📅 Dates & Times

Sunday, December 6, 2026

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

📍 Venue

Pretend City Children's Museum

29 Hubble

Irvine, CA 92618

👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👦🏻‍👦🏻 Age Requirement

All ages are welcome.

Pretend City is designed for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and young elementary-age kids.

🎟️ Tickets/Price

Pictures with Santa is included with museum admission.

General admission: Children $22, adults $22, seniors $20, military and family $20.

Museums for All: $5 per person with EBT/WIC (up to four visitors).

Infants up to 12 months and members get in free.

Space is limited; book tickets in advance.

GET TICKETS FOR PRETEND CITY

🍔 Food

Please check the website for more information.

🚙 Parking

Parking is free in the museum lot and behind the building, with additional street parking on Bunsen and Hubble.

🌐 Website Link

Pictures with Santa at Pretend City Children's Museum

🧭 Directions

Click on the “Google” map for directions.

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