A sweet holiday tradition

Gingerbread Workshop with Santa Plus Pizza

Step into a merry afternoon of frosting, colorful candy, creativity, and Christmas cheer for the whole family.

DatesNovember 21, 22, 28 & 29 Time2:00–5:00 PM
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Families decorating gingerbread houses and taking holiday photographs with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Gingerbread creativity, festive family time, and holiday photo moments.
Make something magical

A workshop full of holiday wonder

Gather the family for a festive gingerbread experience filled with bright candies, imaginative decorating, and the warm spirit of the season. Children and grown-ups can create together, enjoy the cheerful workshop atmosphere, and make time for memorable holiday photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Choose one of four November afternoons and make a sweet holiday memory together. The studio will confirm current availability and event details after your request.

What the event is all about

Three hours of holiday magic

From the first scoop of freshly made royal icing to the last conversation with Santa, every part of the afternoon is set up for your family to slow down and enjoy it together.

  • Three full hours

    A relaxed 2:00–5:00 PM afternoon, so there is no rush to finish decorating or to hurry through your time with Santa.

  • Freshly made royal icing

    Made fresh for the event, ready for piping snow, icicles, rooftops, and every sweet detail your family dreams up.

  • Our special Candy Cottage

    Jars filled to galore with candy. Come in and select every candy that goes on your gingerbread house, and come back as often as you like.

  • A giant preassembled gingerbread house on a holiday tray

    It arrives already assembled and ready to decorate, so two children can start right away, side by side, with plenty of room for both of their ideas. It rests on a beautiful holiday tray that travels home with you and is yours to keep.

  • Santa visits your table

    Santa comes to each child at their own table to sit with them, have a real conversation, and spend unhurried time together.

Memories we cherish forever.

More celebration, bundled together

Holiday Gingerbread Packages

Choose Packages 1–3 for one of our festive November workshops, or reserve Package 4 for a private holiday party on your own date. Every package can grow with additional gingerbread houses at $85 each and additional guest admissions at $35 each.

Package 1
$300 value $225

Family Value Package 1

  • 4 guests
  • 1 gingerbread house
  • Photos with Santa Package × 1 with one 6" × 8" print plus a gift from Santa for each child
  • 1 pizza plus drinks
  • Reserved table with our custom holiday theme backdrop

You save $75

Book Package 1
Package 2
$530 value $380

Family Value Package 2

  • 6 guests
  • 2 gingerbread houses
  • Photos with Santa Packages × 2 with two 6" × 8" prints plus a gift from Santa for each child
  • 2 pizzas plus drinks
  • Reserved table with our custom holiday theme backdrop

You save $150

Book Package 2
Package 3
$845 value $630

Family Value Package 3

  • 8 guests
  • 4 gingerbread houses
  • Photos with Santa Packages × 3 with three 6" × 8" prints plus a gift from Santa for each child
  • 3 pizzas plus drinks
  • Reserved table with our custom holiday theme backdrop

You save $215

Book Package 3
Package 4
Private event Custom quote

Private Holiday Gingerbread House Party

  • Minimum reservation of 15 gingerbread houses
  • Minimum reservation of 30 guests
  • A private registration website set up for your guests after the party is confirmed
  • Your preferred private party date and start time

A private celebration planned for your group.

Request Package 4
Build your own workshop

À la Carte Packages

Choose individual houses and guest admission, then add either Photos with Santa offer if you would like.

Gingerbread house to decorate
$85 each
Guest admission
$35 each
Photos with Santa — one 6 × 8 printPrivate session with Santa and a custom backdrop. Includes one 6" × 8" print in an 8" × 10" frame. Each child receives a gift from Santa.
Only $25($65 value)
Photos with Santa — three 6 × 8 printsPrivate session with Santa and a custom backdrop. Includes three 6" × 8" prints. Each child receives a gift from Santa.
Only $50($115 value)
Four festive afternoons

Choose your workshop date

Every Gingerbread Workshop runs from 2:00–5:00 PM at MWD Photography in Lombard.

This is an availability request, not a payment. MWD Photography will follow up to confirm event details and your selected date.