# Family Gingerbread House Workshops

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

- When: Dec 5 – Dec 6 · 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM
- Where: Community Recreation Center
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Community Recreation Center
- Official page: https://wilmettepark.org/event-list/gingerbread-house-workshops/
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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<p>Craft a confectionery masterpiece at our holiday workshops! Family Gingerbread House Workshops run December 5-6 Age 3 & up at the Community Recreation Center R-$41 / NR-$52 December 5 at […]</p>\n

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