Gingerbread Village 2026 Volunteers Needed

Help Us Get Ready for the Gingerbread Village 2026

Volunteers are needed on Monday, November 30 from 8 – 4 to decorate NFCI for the holiday season and the Gingerbread Village.  Volunteers will be asked to decorate trees, hang garland, decorate Santa’s House and more. Lunch will be provided for volunteers. 

If you are feeling festive and want to help out then please email Jill Faddoul at jmfaddoul@niagaracc.suny.edu

Step into a Gingerbread Wonderland!

Celebrate the holiday season at Gingerbread Village, now in its second year under our new name! Step into a world of sweetness and sparkle, where gingerbread creations come to life and holiday magic fills the air. Wander through a whimsical holiday setting filled with candy-covered cottages, frosted landscapes, and imaginative gingerbread displays that capture the wonder of the season. Each creation is crafted with care, designed to delight children and adults.

The fun continues with festive food stations serving up cozy seasonal treats, including warm soups and holiday sweets — perfect for enjoying as you stroll through the village. Families can spend the day soaking in the cheerful atmosphere, snapping festive photos, and making memories together.

Whether it’s your first visit or a new family tradition, Gingerbread Village is the perfect way to celebrate the spirit of the season.

Donate your time this holiday season by volunteering at Gingerbread Village located inside the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute on December 5^th & 6^th. Help kids decorate cookies, write letters to Santa, make crafts, and more!  This is a great opportunity for faculty, staff, administration, students & student clubs to get involved.

Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn’t work) to go to the signup sheet

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0844A9A628AAF85-66573969-gingerbread#/

To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do.

 Any questions please reach out to Jill Faddoul @jmfaddoul@niagaracc.suny.edu.