Family Workshop: Gingerbread House Paper Lantern Decorating with Kate Sigrist

When: Saturday, December 20, 2025, 12:00pm
Price: Members: $10 per family | Non-Members: $15 per family | For groups larger than 3 people, add $5 per extra guest
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The image shows a lighted model of a dark brown building decorated with white trimming and two wreaths
Kate Sigrist. Sample Gingerbread lantern. 2025. Courtesy of the artist.

Join us for a sweet and creative family workshop inspired by our spectacular gingerbread exhibition, Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off 2025! Children ages 6–12 and their grown-ups will team up to design and decorate paper lanterns using pre-cut templates modeled after iconic New York City buildings—crafted by the featured baker herself. 

During this hands-on experience, you’ll: 

  • Create together: Assemble and decorate your own NYC-inspired masterpiece.
  • Meet the artist: Ask the baker behind the exhibition how she built her incredible designs.
  • Celebrate NYC: Create a taste of the city to decorate your home! 

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today for an unforgettable holiday experience that blends art, architecture, and delicious fun! 

  • Recommended for children ages 6-12 with an adult 

  • Length: 90 minutes

  • All materials provided 

After the program, we invite you to visit the show Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off to see Kate’s work along with the works of other bakers who captured their favorite NYC landmarks using gingerbread.

  • Members: $10 per family (up to 3 guests) 

  • Non-Members: $15 per family (up to 3 guests) 

  • Additional Guests: $5 per person beyond 3 guests 

Advance registration strongly recommended. 

Members: To receive your discount, click on the "Buy Tickets" button above, then sign in to your account on the ticketing page.

Chelsea Hotel depicted by Gingerbread

Related Exhibition - Through January 19, 2026

Gingerbread NYC

Discover a miniature frosted cityscape as professional and amateur bakers from across the five boroughs design edible creations that celebrate New York City.

Supporters

Museum of the City of New York's Family Programs are made possible, in part, by the Rochlis Family Foundation, public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Support for this program is provided in part by the Altman Foundation and MacMillan Family Foundation.

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