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Events Description
This winter holiday season at Yonge + St. Clair, to enjoy a free, neighbourhood-wide gingerbread-themed event at Yonge + St. Clair!
Experience 12 festival days across 3 event sites located centrally at Yonge + St. Clair, packed with gingerbread inspired activities for guests of all ages.
With more than 500 attendees at the Toronto Gingerbread Festival launch alone last year, the Yonge + St. Clair BIA wanted to expand its festival scope to build more than just gingerbread houses, which is why we are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Habitat for Humanity to raise funds to help build homes across the city.
HOW MUCH
Free and ticketed
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Thursday, December 7 – Monday, December 18th, 2023 –
Toronto Gingerbread Festival Launch
Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ 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.
The Gingerbread Trail [Scavenger Hunt]
Thursday December 7 – Monday December 18, 2023
$500 grand prize raffle winner announced Tuesday December 19, 2023
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
Thursday December 7 – Monday December 10, 2023 @ 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
Thursday December 7 – Monday December 18, 2023 | 10AM – 6PM, Daily @ 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
Thursday December 7 – Monday December 18, 2023 | 10AM – 6PM, Daily @ 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
Thursday December 7 – Monday December 18, 2023 | 10AM – 6PM, Daily @ 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
Thursday December 14, 2023 | 530PM – 630PM @ 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
Friday December 15, 2023 | 6PM – 7PM @ 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
Saturday December 16, 2023 | 1PM – 2PM @ 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
Tuesday December 12, 2023 | 2PM – 3PM @ 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. 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: Link to be released Monday November 27, 2023
Winter Treats Workshop: Mason Jar Cookies
Wednesday December 13, 2023 | 2PM – 3PM @ 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: Link to be released Monday November 27, 2023
Give the Gift of Home: Donate or Pledge to Habitat for Humanity
Thursday December 7 – Monday December 18, 2023 | 10AM – 6PM, Daily @ 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.
Venue:
2 St. Clair West, Toronto and various Venues, Yonge + St. Clair
Paid Parking
Public Transit Accessible
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