The annual Gingerbread Village at Exploration Place is back! Gingerbread Village is one of Wichita’s favorite holiday traditions at Exploration Place on December 6 & 7, 2025
This event is one of the best DEALS for the Holiday Season. For the ticket price, you get so much! This event is perfect for families, offering activities for all ages, and is a great way to make holiday memories without breaking the bank.
Gingerbread Village at Exploration Place
- With admission, you will receive a gingerbread house kit for each person. The pre-cut graham cracker pieces make it easy to assemble your house using the included icing. The tables will be plentiful with an array of candy and toppings to strategize, engineer, craft and build the ultimate sweet escape.
- The VIP ticket includes admission to the museum, allowing you to visit the exhibits before or after your scheduled time slot for the Gingerbread Village. You’re welcome to stay and explore all day!
- Members who wish to visit the exhibits but do not want to participate in the Gingerbread Village can stop by the ticketing counter to check in.
- Gingerbread Village is not eligible for any other discounts or programs.
- You will be able to purchase your tickets for a specific time slot, which helps reduce crowds and makes the experience more enjoyable for everyone. Alternatively, tickets can also be purchased at the door.
This day is one that children will remember long after the last piece of candy has been plucked off the rooftops of their gingerbread creations. The Gingerbread Village event is more than just a holiday activity it’s an opportunity for families to slow down, get creative, and make memories together during the busy holiday season.
Admission includes a gingerbread house kit complete with frosting, candy, and everything you need to design a festive masterpiece. The best part is that you don’t have to worry about baking or cleanup, it’s all ready for you when you arrive. Kids love letting their imaginations run wild with all the candy and frosting.
This event has become a true holiday tradition for many Wichita families, including mine. I’ve attended the past three years with my daughters, and every year they look forward to creating their own candy-covered houses. I’ll definitely be going again this year—it’s just too sweet to miss!
Not only do you leave with a one-of-a-kind gingerbread house, but you also leave with memories that last far beyond the holiday season. This is one of those experiences that makes Wichita feel a little more magical.
Gingerbread Village at Exploration Place
Date: December 6 & 7, 2025
Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Exploration Place, 300 N McLean Blvd. Wichita
Cost General Admission: Event Only
- $12 Adults
- $10 Children & Seniors
- $8 Members
- Children 2 & Under are Free
Vip Cost: Includes Museum Admission
- $20 Adults
- $15 Children & Seniors
- Children 2 & Under are Free
3 Responses
Hi! My daughter Emma just turned 5, and may want to partake in the activity. Who would I contact to get her eligible to attend? See, I was reading the prices and noticed that ages 3, 4, and 5 were excluded from the list of ages. Since that would be DISCRIMINATION, I would like to know who I have to petition to get my daughter in. Thank you in advance for your help in resolving the issue at hand.
Hey, Emma’s Dad, you’re right! Sorry I didn’t notice the omission. I checked the “for more info” link and it says admission for children ages 3-11 is $6.
I’ll get that fixed ASAP. (Whew! So glad we didn’t have petition Gingerbread Village!)
😛