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Step into a Gingerbread Village!
Celebrate the holiday season at Gingerbread Village, now in its second year under our new name! Step into a world of sweetness and sparkle, where gingerbread creations come to life and holiday magic fills the air. Wander through a whimsical holiday setting filled with candy-covered cottages, frosted landscapes, and imaginative gingerbread displays that capture the wonder of the season. Each creation is crafted with care, designed to delight children and adults.
The fun continues with festive food kiosks serving up cozy seasonal treats, including warm soups and holiday sweets — perfect for enjoying as you stroll through the village. Families can spend the day soaking in the cheerful atmosphere, snapping festive photos, and making memories together.
Whether it’s your first visit or a new family tradition, Gingerbread Village is the perfect way to celebrate the spirit of the season.
📅 Event Dates & Hours
- Saturday, December 6 • 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday, December 7 • 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday, December 13 • 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday, December 14 • 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎄 Experience the joy, wonder, and sweetness of the holidays at Gingerbread Village — where magical moments are made!
Tickets will be available for purchase during the Gingerbread Village hours at the first-floor reception desk and the 2nd floor Kiosk near Mise en Place.
Don’t forget to check out the event schedule as we offer different entertainment each day!
🎫 Ticket prices are:
- 5 tickets – $8.00
- 10 tickets- $15.00
- 20 tickets – $20.00
- Family Bundle of 4 – $30.00 (includes 25 tickets & 1 cookie kit)
- Cookie kits – $10.00 each
Lunch with Elsa
Lunch with Elsa at Savor during Gingerbread Village 2025 at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
- Kids Menu
- Snowflake cheese quesadillas, Anna’s warm heart soup and Sven’s Carrots and dip
- Adult Menu
- Traditional Scandinavian lunch of Swedish Meatballs, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Jam, and Roasted Carrots.
- Saturday, December 6th at 12:00pm to book your seats, please click here.
- Saturday, December 13th at 12:00pm to book your seats, please click here.
Cookies + Frosting + Sprinkles = Holiday Magic!
Take the Gingerbread Fun Home!
Can’t get enough of Gingerbread Village? Now you can bring the sweetness home with our $10 Gingerbread Cookie Kits! Perfect for kids (and kids at heart), each kit is packed with everything you need to decorate your very own gingerbread friends.
Inside each kit you’ll find:
✨ 2 gingerbread cookies
✨ 2 napkins & 2 decorating knives
✨ 1 white buttercream + 1 red buttercream
✨ Sparkly red sugar & green sugar
✨ Assorted Candies
📍 Where to Buy:
Cookie kits will be sold during Gingerbread Village on December 6 & 7, 13 & 14 at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (28 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls).
Find them at the Reception Desk on the 1st floor or on the 2nd floor where tickets are sold.
Crafts at the bookstore
NFCI Barnes and Noble will be open Saturday’s 11:00-6:00pm and Sunday’s 11:00-4:00pm during Gingerbread Village.
- Saturday, December 6th and 13th–
- Crafts, coloring sheets and Christmas movies will be done throughout the day.
- Story Time will be at 12:00pm and 4:00pm
- Christmas Bingo at 2:00pm
- Sunday, December 7th and 14th –
- Crafts, coloring sheets and Christmas movies will be done throughout the day.
- Story Time will be at 12:30pm
- Christmas Bingo at 2:00pm
Savor Seasonal Wine Dinner
- Bread Service:
- Rosemary Rolls with Mulled Wine Butter
- 1st Course:
- Winter Squash Bisque, Ginger Coconut Tuile, Crème Fraîche
- 2nd Course:
- Lobster and Wild Mushroom Risotto, Miso, Red Oil
- 3rd Course:
- Roast Pork Tenderloin, Sunchoke Polenta, Fennel
- Dessert:
- Hot Figgy Pudding, Miso Butterscotch
Festive Mixology Delights
- Instructor: Lauren Gorodetsky from Hartman’s Distilling Co.
- Role: Mixology Instructor
- Cost: $40 per person
- Cocktails Featured:
- City of Good Neighbors:
- Honey-Nut Cheerio Vodka, Aperol, Apricot-Fig Syrup, Lemon Juice,Peach Bitters
- Pie-O-My:
- Vodka, Chufa Horchata, Cinnamon-Vanilla Syrup, Apple Cider (Dairy-Free & Nut-Free)
- Santa’s Little Helper:
- Bourbon, Chai Tea Syrup, Chocolate Bitters, Smoked Clove
- City of Good Neighbors:
- Saturday, December 6th From 12:30-1:30pm to book your seats, please click here.
- Saturday, December 7th from 2:30-3:30pm to book your seats, please click here.
Yule Log Class with Chef Seana
December 14th from 12–1:30pm
Get ready to celebrate the season with a hands-on Yule Log class led by Chef Seana on December 14th from 12–1:30pm! For $60 per participant, you’ll learn how to craft a stunning and delicious Yule Log, complete with a rich sponge cake, luscious filling, and beautifully festive decorations.
Chef Seana will guide you through each step, sharing professional techniques that will help you create a show-stopping holiday centerpiece. Perfect for all skill levels, this class is a festive way to hone your baking skills and take home a delightful holiday dessert. Don’t miss this chance to create something truly special for your holiday table!
Holiday Cookie Decorating Class
December 13th from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Get Festive with Chef Mia! Learn how to mix and work with royal icing, practice your piping and flooding techniques, and decorate four stunning cookies to take home (if you can resist eating them first!):
- A sparkling Snowflake
- A festive Wreath
- A jolly Holly Leaf
- A cheerful Stocking
All materials are included — just come ready to decorate, laugh, and get a little messy!
$40 per participant
All supplies are included — just bring your holiday cheer and imagination!
Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop with Chef Cathy Barron
Sunday, December 7th | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join Chef Cathy Barron for a festive, hands-on Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop where creativity and frosting collide!
You’ll learn how to:
- Mix and work with royal icing
- Pipe like a pro with a decorating bag
- Turn ice cream cones into Christmas trees
- Design and decorate your very own gingerbread house masterpiece!
Each participant will take home a holiday-ready gingerbread house to proudly display — or enjoy as a sweet treat!
$40 per house/participant
All supplies are included — just bring your holiday cheer and imagination!
Volunteer opportunities for “Gingerbread Village 2025” are now open.
Want to Volunteer?
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.
Make your own gingerbread house from home by watching a demo by NFCI’s Chef Cathy Barron.
Contact
- Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
- 28 Old Falls Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14303 - Phone: 716-210-2525
Our reception desk is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (EST).