What feels more festive than decorating a gingerbread house or gingerbread man during the holidays? Or if you’re like us, you attempt to decorate, but instead eat all the toppings before they make it on the house. (No shame.) If this fun-filled activity is something you and the family want to take part in this season, check out our list of places around DFW where you can sit down and get those gingerbread décor juices flowing.
DALLAS
Reliant Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
Dallas Arboretum
Dec. 4 from 4:30–6pm
Participation includes admission to Holiday at the Arboretum
FREE
Camp Gingerbread
NorthPark Center
Dec. 7 from 10am–5pm
Dec. 8 from 11am–4:40pm
$15 per child
American Girl
Galleria Dallas
Dec. 1, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15 from 3–4pm
$28 per girl, age 8 and up
Hotel Crescent Court
Dec. 8, Dec. 14 and Dec. 15 from 9–11am and 1–3pm
$134.40 for house, one child and one adult
Children’s aprons available for $15
COLLIN
Taste Buds Kitchen Plano
Various dates, age groups and prices. Check website for details.
IKEA Frisco
Dec. 12 from 5:30–7pm
First 30 seats are free to IKEA Family Loyalty Club members; tickets available starting Nov. 12 at 10am
Young Chefs Academy Frisco
Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15 and Dec. 22 from 10:30–11:30am
Dec. 6, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 from 4:30–5:30pm, 6–7pm and 7:30–8:30pm
Pipe & Palette Home Outfitters
Dec. 20 from 5:30–7:30pm
$37.89 per person, includes one house and all supplies
TARRANT
Hallmark Baptist Church
Dec. 14 from 9–11am
$5 family registration fee
Christ Chapel Bible Church Fort Worth
Dec. 15 at 5pm
Ages 5–6
Gaylord Texan Resort
Gingerbread Decorating Corner
Nov. 15–Jan. 5, various times
Gingerbread kits start at $29.99
Taste Buds Kitchen Southlake
Various dates, age groups and prices. Check website for details.
DENTON
Flower Mound Community Activity Center
Dec. 15 from 2–4pm
$29–$32
Play Street Museum Las Colinas
Dec. 14 from 9–10:30am
$20 per child
ALL REGIONS
Fort Worth
Parent and Child: Nov. 17, Dec. 15 and Dec. 21 from 11am–1pm
$65 for one parent and one child
Southlake
Parent and Child: Dec. 1, Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 from 10am–noon and 1–3pm
$65 for one parent and one child
Dallas Lovers
Parent and Child: Nov. 30 from noon–2pm and Dec. 7 from 11am–1pm
$65 for one parent and one child
Age 7 and up: Nov. 30 from 3–5pm and Dec. 8 from 12:30pm–2:30pm and 3:30–5:30pm
$65 for two people; $55 for one person
Dallas Midway
Age 7 and up: Nov. 29 from 5–7pm
$65 for two people; $55 for one person
Parent and Child: Nov. 30 and Dec. 21 from 11am–1pm
$65 for one parent and one child
Plano
Parent and Child: Dec. 1, Dec. 15 and Dec. 21 from 10am–noon and 1–3pm
$65 for one parent and one child
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