Toronto Gingerbread Festival

+ Toronto Gingerbread Festival Launch

πŸ—“οΈ Thursday, December 7, 2023

⏰ 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

πŸ“ 55. St. Clair Avenue West

🎟️ Free, RSVP for a gingerbread class timeslot

Come see the unveiling of the spectacular large-scale gingerbread house and miniature Yonge + St. Clair gingerbread village at the Festival Launch! Enjoy live music, entertainment, holiday sweets and a gingerbread decorating workshop for free.

+ To set a reminder on your Facebook calendar, RSVP to the launch event here: RSVP on Facebook

+ To sign up for the free gingerbread decorating class led by Wilton method culinary instructors (Suitable for guests of all ages): Register Now

+The Gingerbread Trail [Scavenger Hunt]

πŸ—“οΈ Thursday December 7 – Monday December 18, 2023

⏰ $500 grand prize raffle winner announced Tuesday December 19, 2023

πŸ“ Self-led scavenger hunt

🎟️ Free to play, no download necessary

Compete against all other event-goers for the high score on this self-led scavenger hunt for a chance to win a $500 prize package. Complete as many challenges as you can and explore the Yonge + St. Clair during Gingerbread season! Use the following link to register and play: Sign Up for the Gingerbread Trail Scavenger Hunt

+ Toronto’s Largest Gingerbread Balloon

πŸ—“οΈ Thursday December 7 – Monday December 10, 2023

⏰ Outdoor installation

πŸ“ 40 St. Clair W

🎟️ Free to visit

Toronto’s largest gingerbread balloon has floated back to Yonge + St. Clair. It will only be here for four (4) days so be sure to visit it before it floats away! 🎈Share your photos using #yongestclair and #gingerbreadfestTO and tag @yongestclair

+ Storefront Showcase

πŸ—“οΈ Thursday December 7 – Monday December 18, 2023

⏰ 10AM – 6PM, Daily

πŸ“ 2 St. Clair W

🎟️ Free to visit

10+ local storefronts have assembled showcase gift baskets to personify their businesses and personal stories collected through Yonge + St. Clair memorabilia and gifts. Visit this festive, feel-good neighbourhood homage at 2 St. Clair W.

+ Gingerbread Competition Display Site: Office Team

πŸ—“οΈ Thursday December 7 – Monday December 18, 2023

⏰ 10AM – 6PM, Daily

πŸ“ 2 St. Clair W

🎟️ Free to visit

20+ local office teams are going head-to-head in a gingerbread building competition. Visit and submit your ballot to vote for your favourite gingerbread creation for your chance to win a $100 Yonge + St. Clair gift card!

+ Toronto Gingerbread Festival School Competition

πŸ—“οΈ Thursday December 7 – Monday December 18, 2023

⏰ 10AM – 6PM, Daily

πŸ“ 40 St. Clair W

🎟️ Free to visit

30+ local classrooms across 3 local schools are creating this season’s most fun and imaginative gingerbread houses. Visit and submit your ballot to vote for your favourite contest submission for your chance to win a $100 Yonge + St. Clair gift card.

+ Gingerbread Workshop with Paula Zavala : Gingerbread House Decorating 1

πŸ—“οΈ Thursday December 14, 2023

⏰ 530PM – 630PM

πŸ“ 55 St. Clair W

🎟️ Min. suggested donation $25, limited spots available

Decorate and take home your very own gingerbread house led by gingerbread expert Paula Zavala. 100% of your donations go to Habitat for Humanity. Minimum suggested donation is $25. Limited seats. Use this link to register: Sign up for Gingerbread House Decorating 1

+ Gingerbread Workshop with Lisa Philips: Royal Icing + Gingerbread

πŸ—“οΈ Friday December 15, 2023

⏰ 6PM – 7PM

πŸ“ 55 St. Clair W

🎟️ Min. suggested donation $25, limited class spots

Satisfy your sweet tooth with your very own take-home gingerbread creations led by gingerbread expert Lisa Philips. 100% of your donations go to Habitat for Humanity. Minimum suggested donation is $25. Limited seats. Use this link to register: Sign up for Royal Icing + Gingerbread

+ Gingerbread Workshop with Paula Zavala: Gingerbread House Decorating 2

πŸ—“οΈ Saturday December 16, 2023

⏰ 1PM – 2PM

πŸ“ 55 St. Clair W

🎟️ Min. suggested donation $25, limited class spots

Decorate and take home your very own gingerbread house led by gingerbread expert Paula Zavala. 100% of your donations go to Habitat for Humanity. Minimum suggested donation is $25. Limited seats. Use this link to register: Sign up for Gingerbread House Decorating 2

+ Winter Treats Workshop: No-Bake Winter Power Balls

πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday December 12, 2023

⏰ 12PM – 1PM

πŸ“ 55 St. Clair W

🎟️ Free, exclusive to event site office tenants. Confirmation required upon registration.

Exclusive to office tenants at 2, 40 or 55 St. Clair W. Craft your own, no-bake power balls with a winter twist. Chocolate mint/ chocolate-cranberry /white chocolate and coconut (rolled in coconut to look like snow). Craft with oats, flax meal, sunflower seed butter & maple syrup. Minimum suggested donation is $25. 100% of your donations go to Habitat for Humanity. Limited seats. Use this link to register: Sign up for Winter Treats Workshop: No-Bake Power Balls

+ Winter Treats Workshop: Mason Jar Cookies

πŸ—“οΈ Wednesday December 13, 2023

⏰ 12PM – 1PM

πŸ“ 55 St. Clair W

🎟️ Min. suggested donation $25, limited class spots exclusive to event site office tenants

Exclusive to office tenants at 2, 40 or 55 St. Clair W. Create and assemble your own mason jar cookies. Each guest takes home 1 large jar equivalent to a dozen cookies. Minimum suggested donation is $25. 100% of your donations go to Habitat for Humanity. Limited seats. Use this link to register: Sign up for Winter Treats Workshop: Mason Jar Cookies

+ Give the Gift of Home: Donate or Pledge to Habitat for Humanity

πŸ—“οΈ Thursday December 7 – Monday December 18, 2023

⏰ 10AM – 6PM, Daily

πŸ“ Multiple sites: 2 St. Clair W, 40 St. Clair W, 55 St. Clair W

Beyond gingerbread houses, give the gift of home. Visit any of the event sites and use the donation displays to contribute directly to Habitat for Humanity or leave your business card to pledge a donation on behalf of your office or organization.



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