# Sweet Pete's Candy Cane Making Classes & Holiday Sweet Wonderland > Event for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 21 – Dec 24 · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: Sweet Pete's Candy Mansion, 400 N Hogan St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 - Ages: All ages welcome (Candy cane workshop ages 4+) - Price: $15 per person for candy cane making workshop; free admission to tour candy mansion - Organizer: Sweet Pete's Confections - Official page: https://www.sweetpetescandy.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/sweet-pete-s-candy-cane-making-classes-and-holiday-sweet-wonderland--listing-cac637dd2168fc1e631381d0 ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Jacksonville - [Derek Hough: Dance For The Holidays at the Florida Theatre](https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/derek-hough-dance-for-the-holidays-at-the-florida-theatre--listing-e566cf9c8f7f177c2a928f87) — Mon, Nov 23 · 8:00 PM · Florida Theatre · Paid · checked Oct 30. 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