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New Year's Eve Around the World at Pretend City

When
Thu, Dec 31 · 9:40 AM–3:00 PMConfetti drops 9:40 am (members only), 12 pm, 2 pm; museum closes 3 pm
Where
Pretend City Children's Museum29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
Families (no age limit stated)
Cost
Included with museum admission: General Admission children $22.00, adults $22.00, seniors $20.00, military & family $20.00, Museums for All $5.00, infants to 12 months free, members free
Organizer
Pretend City Children's Museum

A family-friendly early New Year celebration with festive activities, cultural traditions and music. Countdowns with confetti drops: 9:40 am Celebrate with Thailand (members only), 12 pm Celebrate with Pakistan, 2 pm Celebrate with Greece. Each countdown includes festive music, dancing and colorful confetti. The museum closes at 3 pm that day. Space is limited; book tickets in advance. Included in museum admission.

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Official sources checked2026-10-16

Published details checked online. Contact responsiveness and live booking availability have not been confirmed.

What was checked & what still needs confirmation

Page says 'count down to 2027' but also 'wear your sparkly Happy 2026 gear' (likely carry-over text); the event is listed for 2026-12-31 in the museum's events feed. The 9:40 am countdown is members only.

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