Sweet Pete's Candy Cane Making Classes & Holiday Sweet Wonderland

About this adventure

Housed inside the historic 23,000-square-foot candy mansion in Downtown Jacksonville, Sweet Pete's Candy transforms into a whimsical Victorian holiday candy wonderland. Families can enroll in hands-on, interactive candy cane making classes where master confectioners guide children through rolling, stretching, flavoring, and shaping their own custom peppermint holiday candy canes from scratch. The three-story candy palace also features a massive interactive holiday tree, festive window displays, sweet treat tastings, and daily meet-and-greets with Santa Claus inside his candy workshop. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Full elevator service connects all three floors of the historic candy mansion; wide retail aisles and class kitchens accommodate strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Ground-floor Sweet Pete's parlor and outdoor courtyard offer seating; clean family restrooms with diaper-changing stations on the second floor. • Age Suitability: Hands-on candy making suitable for kids ages 4 and up with adult assistance; mansion exploration and candy shopping enjoyable for all ages. • Sensory Tips: Sweet aromatic peppermint and warm sugar scents fill the air; vibrant colorful visuals, calm educational kitchen environment.