# Family Gingerbread House Decorating at the Exploritorium — Skokie

> Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Thu, Dec 17 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Where: Oakton Community Center, 4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076
- Ages: Families (registration for up to four people)
- Price: Fees: 25.00 Residents/31.00 Non-Residents per family registration
- Organizer: Skokie Park District
- Official page: https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/ilskokiewt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&primarycode=462173
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Families assemble and decorate a gingerbread house kit (house, icing and an assortment of candies) at the Oakton Community Center, then stay for playtime in the Exploritorium children's play space. Each registration covers one house for a family of up to four; extra kits can be bought. Kits are limited, so register early. Two hours on a Thursday evening; all ages.

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