Find All The Best Gingerbread House Workshops Around Austin 2024

Addie Gross Holidays

Want to make a gingerbread house this year with your kids but without all the mess at your own house? Here’s where you can find all the best gingerbread house workshops around Austin this year!

The Thinkery Gingerbread Workshops: Cardboard Creations

Wednesdays: December 4, 11, & 18 Thursdays: December 5, 12, & 19 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Bring the whole family to Thinkery’s festive gingerbread-making workshop! Get ready to spice up your creativity this holiday season at Thinkery’s Cardboard Gingerbread House Extravaganza! Perfect for ages 4 and up, this workshop lets families craft gingerbread houses made of cardboard and plenty of merry materials. With no sticky mess and all the fun, you’ll create a gingerbread masterpiece that’s merry, bright, and filled with delightful details. Bring your imagination, and we’ll provide the rest—including festive cheer! $25- Tickets include one gingerbread house for every two tickets purchased.

South Austin Recreation Center

FREE EVENT! Get into the holiday spirit at South Austin Recreation Center, Friday, December 13 from 6-8pm. Decorate gingerbreads, Christmas-themed crafts (ornaments, cards, bracelets), and enjoy hot cocoa and popcorn.

Gingerbread House Contest at the Hancock Recreation Center

Calling all gingerbread house builders! Join Hancock Recreation Center this year for their 5th Annual Gingerbread House Virtual Contest! Register at www.austintexas.gov/parksonline
🚗 Gingerbread House Kit Pick Up: Dec. 2 or 3
📆 Live Contest Voting: Dec. 6
💲 Fee: $15
😎 Ages: 5-12
🤩 Prizes! 🎄 Holiday Fun! 📸 Take pictures!

Foodie Kids

Gingerbread House decorating at Foodie Kids is available on Dec 12, 14, 19, 21, & 23. $45/kid. All ages welcome. Sip on festive, hot chocolate while you frost and decorate a pre-constructed gingerbread house with piping bags, royal icing, sprinkles, marshmallows, homemade gingerbread, and holiday candy galore!

Elf’s Gingerbread House Workshop at Pikopye’s Town

Guess what? The Elf is getting OFF the shelf and heading to Pikopye’s Town Central for a magical holiday experience! Here’s what’s in store for you:
🌟 Meet & Greet with Santa’s Helper, the Elf! – Get up close with the holiday star of the show.
🏠 Create Your Own Mini Gingerbread House – Decorate a tasty masterpiece to take home!
📸 Photo Opportunity with Santa’s Helper – Capture the magic with festive photos.
🌲 Tiny Town Play – Let the kids explore, imagine, and have fun in our whimsical play area.

📅 Date: December 18th – 20th
🕒 Time: 4pm – 6pm
📍 Location: Pikopye’s Central (Menchaca)

🎟️ Spots are limited, so grab your tickets now and don’t miss the chance to meet Santa’s helper in person!