Want to know where you can get creative and have some sugary fun in the lead up to Christmas? We’ve compiled a list of all the local places where you can decorate a gingerbread house and enjoy this lovely Christmas tradition.
Lower North Shore
Willoughby Park Anglican
Join Willoughby Park Anglican for a family afternoon of Christmas fun and build and decorate your own Gingerbread house.
- When: Sunday 1 December, 2pm to 4pm
- Where: Corner of McClelland Street & Warrane Road, Willoughby
- Cost: $40 per kit (includes Gingerbread Folk kit and lollies)
- More information
Mrs Field’s, Chatswood Westfield
Kids are invited to get creative and decorate their very own delicious gingerbread! Each child will be provided with pre-baked gingerbread pieces, icing and decorations to create their very own gingerbread masterpiece!
- When: 23-24 November, 7-8 December, 2-5pm
- Where: Westfield Chatswood
- Cost: Free
- More information
Upper North Shore
St Johns Asquith
A family afternoon and evening of Christmas fun building and decorating your own Gingerbread house.
There will be puppet show as well for the kids!
- When: Saturday 23 November, 3-5pm with a puppet show for families, 7.30 – 9pm with a short message about Christmas
- Where: St Johns Asquith, 6 Royston Pde, Asquith
- Cost: $35
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St Lukes, Hornsby
- When: Wednesday 4 December, 6:30pm
- Where: St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 155 Galston Road Hornsby Heights
- Cost: $35 (includes a gingerbread house kit and LOLLIES)
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Christ Church, St Ives
Children from Kindy to Year 5 are invited to bring along their friends to build and decorate delicious Gingerbread Christmas Trees.
- When: Saturday 30 November, 2pm to 4.30pm
- Where: 1 Cowan Rd, St Ives
- Cost:$20 for one ticket (includes afternoon tea and all materials for making a gingerbread Christmas tree)
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St Barnabas Anglican Church, Roseville
Come and spend the afternoon decorating your Gingerbread house. There will be afternoon tea and a short talk about Christmas and a puppet show for the kids..
- When: Sunday 2 December, 2pm
- Where: 81-83 Macquarie Street, Roseville
- Cost: $30 per kit plus $5 per person attending
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St Ives Shopping Village
Head to St Ives Shopping Centre to decorate a gingerbread house!
- When: Tuesday 3 & Tuesday 10 December (10-11am, 11am- 12pm)
- Where: St Ives Shopping Village, 166 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives
- Cost: $25
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Hornsby Library
Bring the whole family and be guided in making a wonderful Gingerbread House for the Christmas table.
- When: Thursday 5 December, 6.30pm
- Where: 28-44 George Street, Hornsby. Entry via Hunter Lane.
- Cost: $34.50
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Berowra Uniting Church
Enjoy the start of the festive season and decorate your own Gingerbread Houses. A Great Family Activity.
- When: Saturday 7 December, 5pm
- Where: 4-6 Alan Rd, Berowra Heights
- Cost: $35 per kit
- For more information
St Matthews Anglican Church, West Pymble
Come along and join in the fun of making a gingerbread house and reflect on Christmas Traditions. Supper is from 7pm and the programme starts at 7.15pm. There is no childminding and it is open to anyone in Year 9 or above. It is an alcohol free event.
- When: Wednesday 27 – Thursday 28 November, 7pm
- Where:
- Cost: From $29.50
- For more information
Northern Beaches
German International School, Terrey Hills
Spend a few creative hours in preparation for Christmas. Decorate to your heart’s content houses, men, Santas or trees. Friends, families and relatives all welcome.
- When: Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December, 4 sessions of 90 minutes. Kits are also available for sale and home-assembly if you can’t make it to one of the workshops.
- Where: 33 Myoora Road, Terrey Hills
- Cost: $38 House (GF available $40), $21 triangle tree, $14 Santa or man. Gluten free option available.
- For more information
Little Lane Workshops, Warriewood
Come along and create your very own freshly baked and totally hand crafted gingerbread house with Trista Proctor.
- When: 15 December, 10am to 1pm (8 December workshop sold out)
- Where: Studio 4102, 4 Daydream Street Warriewood
- Cost: $100
- For more information
Narrabeen Baptist Church
This Christmas event is open to anyone in the community.
- When: 1 December, 3pm
- Where: 13 Grenfell Ave, North Narrabeen
- Cost: $40
Further Afield
Giant Steps, Gladesville
Help support Giant Steps, Gladesville in raising funds at their annual Gingerbread House Fundraiser.Lollies will be provided but please bring any additional lollies to personalise your gingerbread. Afternoon tea, lucky door prizes and raffle will also be available.
- When: Saturday 30 November, 1.30pm to 4.30pm
- Where: North Ryde School of Arts Community Centre, 201 Cox Rd, North Ryde
- Cost: $60
- For more information
St Matthews Anglican Church, Pennant Hills
Matts4Kids invites you to join a special Christmas Gingerbread events.
- When: 1-2 December
- Where: Cnr Castle Hill & New Line Rds, West Pennant Hills
- Cost: Gingerbread Trees – Sunday 1 December 2-4pm Cost: $20 per tree or $25 gluten free
Gingerbread Houses – Monday 2 December 6-9pm Cost: $30 per house or $35 gluten free - For more information
Fancy more festive fun? Then take a look at our dedicated Christmas Corner for Santa locations, streets with incredible Christmas lights, carols, pantomimes, real trees, elf on the shelf, Christmas markets, gift ideas and more!
