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Imagine brightly colored gumdrops, candy canes, peppermints, licorice, and lots of icing. Talk about a sugar rush. Decorating gingerbread houses is a fun festive activity for the whole family. And it’s even more fun when it’s larger than life.
The talented students and chefs of the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute took this tradition to the next level by creating a life-size gingerbread village. You can walk around and explore this gingerbread village on weekends starting on November 26 through December 18.
Check out the schedule to see when live entertainment, chef demos, and story time is scheduled. You can even purchase a bag with cookies and crafts to take home with you to continue the fun! The whole place is decked out, so you’ll find something festive around every corner.
Ready to get in the Christmas spirit? Add Gingerbread Wonderland to your holiday calendar.
Helpful Links
Learn how to make your own gingerbread house from home by watching a demo by NFCI’s Chef Cathy Barron.
Schedule
- Saturday, November 26th
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00am-7:00pm | Gingerbread House Open |
| 11:00am-7:00pm | Santa Claus |
| 11:00am-7:00pm | Cookie & Craft Bag Pick-Up |
| 11:00am-7:00pm | Letters to Santa |
| 12:00pm-12:30pm | Storytime and Crafts in B&N Bookstore |
| 1:00pm-5:00pm | Face Painting |
| 5:00pm-5:30pm | Storytime and Crafts in B&N Bookstore |
- Sunday, November 27th
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 12:00pm- 4:00pm | Gingerbread House Open |
| 12:00pm-4:00pm | Santa Claus |
| 12:00pm-4:00pm | Cookie & Craft Bag Pick-Up |
| 12:00pm-4:00pm | Letters to Santa |
| 1:00pm-4:00pm | Mr. No the Balloon Guy |
| 2:00pm-2:30pm | Storytime and Crafts in B&N Bookstore |
| 3:30pm-4:00pm | Storytime and Crafts in B&N Bookstore |
- Saturday, December 3rd
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00am- 7:00pm | Gingerbread House Open |
| 11:00am-7:00pm | Santa Claus |
| 11:00am-7:00pm | Cookie & Craft Bag Pick-Up |
| 11:00am-7:00pm | Letters to Santa |
| 11:00am- 7:00pm | Silent Auction of the Houses/Creations |
| 12:00pm-12:30pm | Storytime and Crafts in B&N Bookstore |
| 12:00pm-6:00pm | Face Paint |
| 1:00pm-2:00pm | Live Demo |
| 2:00pm- 3:00pm | Niagara Falls Choir |
- Sunday, December 4th
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 12:00pm- 4:00pm | Gingerbread House Open |
| 12:00pm-4:00pm | Santa Claus |
| 12:00pm-4:00pm | Cookie & Craft Bag Pick-Up |
| 12:00pm-4:00pm | Letters to Santa |
| 12:00pm-4:00pm | Silent Auction of the Houses/Creations |
| 2:00pm-2:30pm | Storytime and Crafts in B&N Bookstore |
| 2:00pm-3:00pm | Lockport Community Band |
| 12:00pm- 4:00pm | View Gingerbread Houses in ACF Competition |
- Saturday, December 10th
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00am- 7:00pm | Gingerbread House Open |
| 11:00am-7:00pm | Santa Claus |
| 11:00am-7:00pm | Cookie & Craft Bag Pick-Up |
| 11:00am-7:00pm | Letters to Santa |
| 11:00am-7:00pm | Silent Auction of the Houses/Creations |
| 12:00pm-12:30pm | Storytime and Crafts in B&N Bookstore |
| 12:00pm-6:00pm | Face Painting |
| 1:00pm- 2:00pm | Buffalo Concert Band |
| 5:00pm-5:30pm | Storytime and Crafts in B&N Bookstore |
- Sunday, December 11th
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 12:00pm- 4:00pm | Gingerbread House Open |
| 12:00pm-4:00pm | Santa Claus |
| 12:00pm-4:00pm | Cookie & Craft Bag Pick-Up |
| 12:00pm-4:00pm | Letters to Santa |
| 12:00pm-4:00pm | Silent Auction of the Houses/Creations |
| 1:00pm-3:00pm | Matt's Music |
- Saturday, December 17th
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00am- 7:00pm | Gingerbread House Open |
| 11:00am-7:00pm | Santa Claus |
| 11:00am-7:00pm | Cookie & Craft Bag Pick-Up |
| 11:00am-7:00pm | Letters to Santa |
| 12:00pm- 12:30pm | Storytime and Crafts in B&N Bookstore |
| 1:00pm- 1:45pm | Paul Antonio Magic Show |
| 1:00pm- 4:00pm | Mr. No the Balloon Guy |
| 4:00pm- 5:00pm | Friends of Harmony |
| 5:00pm- 5:30pm | Storytime in B&N Bookstore |
- Sunday, December 18th
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 2:00pm- 2:30pm | Storytime and Crafts in B&N Bookstore |
| 12:00pm- 4:00pm | Gingerbread House Open |
| 12:00pm-4:00pm | Santa Claus |
| 12:00pm-4:00pm | Cookie & Craft Bag Pick-Up |
| 12:00pm-4:00pm | Letters to Santa |
| 12:00pm-4:00pm | Crafts |
Other Happenings
Check out the other holiday events happening near the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute as a part of Jingle Falls USA
Savor Seasonal Dining Series – Boozy Brunch for Dinner!
Take-home craft & cookie kit
For those who prefer to experience the magic of Gingerbread Wonderland 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, two holiday crafts, two coloring sheets with crayons, and two blank letters to Santa.
Take-home craft & cookie kit – $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 Wonderland hours.
