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Step into a Gingerbread Village!
Ever dreamed of walking through a gingerbread village? Now’s your chance! Introducing the NEW and Improved Gingerbread Village, replacing the large house traditionally crafted by the talented students at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI). This year, explore an enchanting village filled with tabletop gingerbread creations from students, staff, professionals, and even children as part of our exciting gingerbread competition. Wander through this sugary paradise and marvel at the incredible displays!
Join us from December 7th – 15th, with hours on Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Sundays from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, for an unforgettable holiday experience. With live entertainment, cookie decorating, yule log classes, and chef demos, there’s something for everyone. Make sure you stop by our craft table, coloring corner and be sure to say hello to Santa and write him a letter and place it in the North Pole mailbox.  Don’t miss out on purchasing gingerbread cookie decorating kits for the kids to keep the holiday fun going!
Mark Your Calendar:
This year’s Gingerbread Village is bigger, better, and sweeter than ever. Don’t miss out on the magic—add this to your holiday calendar and experience the fun firsthand!
Tickets will be available for purchase during the Gingerbread Village hours.
- 5 tickets for $8.00
- 10 tickets for $15.00
- 20 tickets for $20.00
- Family Bundle of 4 (includes 25 tickets & 1 cookie kit) for $30.00
- Cookie decorating kits- $10 each (kit comes with 2 cookies, frosting and sprinkles)
Helpful Links
Learn how to make your own gingerbread house from home by watching a demo by NFCI’s Chef Cathy Barron.
Schedule
Date | Program | Time |
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Saturday Dec 7th | Gingerbread House Displays | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 7th | Visit with Santa | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 7th | Letter to Santa and Coloring Station | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 7th | Kids Cookie Decorating - kits can be purchased for $10 (kit comes with 2 cookies, frosting and sprinkles) | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 7th | Friendship Bracelet Station - 1 TICKET | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 7th | Gingerbread balloon house - selfie station | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 7th | Ornament/Craft Station 1 TICKET PER CRAFT | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 7th | Gingerbread Chef Scavenger Hunt | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 7th | Hot Chocolate & Cookie Kiosk - 1 TICKET EACH | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 7th | Popcorn , Chips, water/soda Kiosk - 1 TICKET EACH | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 7th | Soft Pretzels Kiosk - 2 TICKETS | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 7th | Story Time in the Barnes and Noble Bookstore | 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 7th | Face Painting Artist - 2 TICKETS | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 7th | Adult Cookie Decorating Class with Mia - Register Here | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
Saturday Dec 7th | SUNY Niagara Jazz Band | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 7th | Bingo in the Barnes and Noble Bookstore | 2:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 7th | Friends of Harmony | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 7th | Wine Tasting | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 7th | Lunch with Elsa - Register Here | 12:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 7th | Movies in the Theater | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | Gingerbread House Displays | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | Visit with Santa | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | Letter to Santa and Coloring Station | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | Friendship Bracelet Station-1 TICKET | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | Ornament/Craft Station 1 TICKET PER CRAFT | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | Gingerbread balloon house - selfie station | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | Gingerbread Chef Scavenger Hunt | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | Kids Cookie Decorating - kits can be purchased for $10 (kit comes with 2 cookies, frosting and sprinkles) | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | Holiday Artisan Market | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | Hot Chocolate & Cookie Kiosk - 1 TICKET EACH | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | Popcorn , Chips, water/soda Kiosk - 1 TICKET EACH | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | Soft Pretzels Kiosk - 2 TICKETS | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | SPCA Corner | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | Building a Wreath Demo | 12:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | Mr. No The Balloon Guy - 2 TICKETS | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | Story Time in the Barnes and Noble Bookstore | 12:30 PM & 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | Face Painting Artist - 2 TICKETS | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | Gingerbread Decorating Demo Station w/ Cathy Barron | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | Bingo in the Barnes and Noble Bookstore | 2:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | Holiday Cocktails Class, Mixology | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Sunday Dec 8th | Movies in the Theater | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 14th | Gingerbread House Displays | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 14th | Visit with Santa | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 14th | Letter to Santa and Coloring Station | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 14th | Kids Cookie Decorating - kits can be purchased for $10 (kit comes with 2 cookies, frosting and sprinkles) | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 14th | Friendship Bracelet Station - 1 TICKET | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 14th | Gingerbread balloon house - selfie station | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 14th | Ornament/Craft Station 1 TICKET PER CRAFT | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 14th | Gingerbread Chef Scavenger Hunt | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 14th | Hot Chocolate & Cookie Kiosk - 1 TICKET EACH | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 14th | Popcorn , Chips, water/soda Kiosk - 1 TICKET EACH | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 14th | Soft Pretzels Kiosk - 2 TICKETS | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 14th | Face Painting - 2 TICKETS | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 14th | Story Time in the Barnes and Noble Bookstore | 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 14th | SUNY Niagara Jazz Band | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 14th | Adult Cookie Decorating Class with Mia - Register Here | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
Saturday Dec 14th | West Seneca East Music Department | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 14th | Holiday Cocktails Class, Mixology | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Sunday Dec 14th | Bingo in the Barnes and Noble Bookstore | 2:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 14th | Lunch with Elsa - Register Here | 12:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 14th | Savor Seasonal Wine Dinner - Register Here | 6:00 PM |
Saturday Dec 14th | Movies in the Theater | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 15th | Gingerbread House Displays | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 15th | Visit with Santa | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 15th | Letter to Santa and Coloring Station | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 15th | Friendship Bracelet Station-1 TICKET | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 15th | Ornament/Craft Station - 1 TICKET PER CRAFT | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 15th | Gingerbread balloon house - selfie station | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 15th | Gingerbread Chef Scavenger Hunt | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 15th | Kids Cookie Decorating - kits can be purchased for $10 (kit comes with 2 cookies, frosting and sprinkles) | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 15th | Hot Chocolate & Cookie Kiosk - 1 TICKET EACH | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 15th | Popcorn , Chips, water/soda Kiosk - 1 TICKET EACH | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 15th | Soft Pretzels Kiosk - 2 TICKETS | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 15th | Face Painting Artist - 2 TICKETS | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 15th | Yule Log Demo with Seana Sullivan (Kids allowed) - Register Here | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM |
Sunday Dec 15th | Story Time in the Barnes and Noble Bookstore | 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 15th | Bingo in the Barnes and Noble Bookstore | 2:00 PM |
Sunday Dec 15th | Paul Antonio- Magic Show | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM |
Sunday Dec 15th | Arrowhead Wine Tasting | 2:00 PM - 4:00PM |
Sunday Dec 15th | Movies in the Theater | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Cookie kit
For those who prefer to experience the magic of Gingerbread Village from the comfort of their homes, we have a limited number of take-home kits available for purchase. Kits include two gingerbread men cookie kits with frosting and sprinkles.
cookie kits – $10/each
Take-home craft & cookie kits can be purchased at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute located at 28 Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls during Gingerbread Village hours.
Crafts at the bookstore
Kids can work on them in store or take them to go. NFCI Barnes and Noble will be open Saturday’s 10:00-5:00pm and Sunday’s 11:00-4:00pm.
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Christmas crafts
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Coloring sheets
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Playing Christmas movies
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Story time
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Christmas bingo
The times for story time and bingo are still TBD.
Savor Seasonal Wine Dinner
December 14th, 2024
Chef Sean Jones, NFCI class of ‘21 and Savor TA
6pm, $70/pp
Italian bread
Burrata, Balsamic, EVOO
Seared Scallop
Romesco, Pickled Fennel, Fried Fingerlings
Roasted Chestnut Bisque
Maple, Roasted Chestnuts, Creme Fraiche, Sage
Osso Buco
Risotto Milanese, Lemon Herb Gremolata
Assorted Cannoli
Festive Mixology Delights
2023 Gingerbread Wonderland Winners Are Announced!
This year’s competition saw a record number of entries, making it one of the most exciting and competitive years yet.
Check out the event’s Facebook page for a complete list of winners. Thank you to all those who participated!
Want to Volunteer?
Volunteer opportunities for “Gingerbread Village 2024” are now open.
Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn’t work) to go to the signup sheet
To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do.
Thank you for volunteering!
Any questions please reach out to Jill Faddoul @jmfaddoul@niagaracc.suny.edu.
Lunch with Elsa
At Lunch with Elsa, little ones will enjoy whimsical, Frozen-inspired dishes like Snowflake Cheese Quesadillas, Anna’s Warm Heart Soup, and Sven’s Carrots and Dip, while adults can savor a traditional Scandinavian lunch of Swedish Meatballs, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Jam, and Roasted Carrots. The magic continues with a sweet finale of snowman cookies and hot chocolate for everyone to enjoy. With tickets at just $30 for adults and $15 for kids, this festive lunch at Savor promises a delightful afternoon for the whole family.