The Festival of Gingerbread, the annual fundraiser to benefit The History Center, has a special treat for visitors this holiday season.
The museum kicks off its “special events” on November 21, as part of the Downtown Night of Lights. This is a time for visitors to get a sneak peek at the handiwork of creators from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is $2 a person at the door for Lighting Night. At 6 p.m. the History Center’s turret will be lit with special holiday colors of red and green. Kids will love that Santa will make an appearance.
But that's not all! A variety of special events will occur during the Festival of Gingerbread. Throughout the season, admission is $5 adults ages 19-58, $3 for seniors ages 59+ and students ages 3-18, and free to children age 2 and under. There is no extra charge for special activities or events unless indicated. Below is a schedule:

- Saturday, November 24, 1-3 pm, Create Your Own Ornament, $1 plus regular museum admission
- Sunday, November 25, 1-3 pm, Make a Holiday Greeting Card, $1 plus regular museum admission
- Tuesday, November 27, 5-9 pm, Free Night sponsored by AEP Indiana-Michigan Power
- Saturday, December 1, 1-3 pm, Visit with Santa Claus
- Sunday, December 2, 1-3 pm, Holiday Story Telling
- Saturday, December 8, 1-4 pm, Science of Sugary Structures sponsored by PNC Bank and Science Central, $3 plus regular museum admission
- Sunday, December 9, 1-4 pm, Cookie Decorating Party, $1 plus regular museum admission