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Gingerbread House Decorating

Families work together to assemble and decorate their own gingerbread house using supplied icing and an assortment of sweet treats. After crafting their holiday creations, participants can head over to enjoy playtime in the Exploritorium.

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When

Tickets

Residents $25.00; non-residents $31.00. Each registration covers a family of up to four people and one house. Additional kits are available for purchase.

Hours

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM.

Ages

All ages

Going?

Location

Oakton Community Center · 4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families looking for a hands-on holiday activity

Vibe

Festive and creative

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Register early because gingerbread house kit availability is limited.
  • Remember that each registration covers one house for a family of up to four people.
  • Purchase an additional kit if your group wants more than the one house included with registration.
  • Leave time for Exploritorium playtime after decorating the gingerbread house.
  • Expect to assemble the house and decorate it with the provided icing and assortment of candies.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Additional decorating kits are available for purchase.

Links & Contact

Run by Skokie Park District

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can take part, and how many people does one registration cover?

Families can participate; each registration covers up to four people and one gingerbread house.

What supplies are provided for decorating?

The kit includes a gingerbread house to assemble, icing and an assortment of candies.

Can we get another decorating kit?

Additional kits are available for purchase.

Is there anything to do after decorating?

After decorating, participants can enjoy playtime in the Exploritorium.

Should we register ahead?

Yes. Gingerbread house kit availability is limited, so register ahead.

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