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Gingerbread House

Gingerbread House Contest

All Ages

2021-12-15 00:00:00 2021-12-15 23:59:00 America/New_York Gingerbread House Contest Calling all gingerbread engineers! Virtual -

Wednesday, December 15
All day

Add to Calendar 2021-12-15 00:00:00 2021-12-15 23:59:00 America/New_York Gingerbread House Contest Calling all gingerbread engineers! Virtual -

Calling all gingerbread engineers!

Do you love gingerbread? Have you built your very own gingerbread house? Now is your chance to get creative! Bakers and gingerbread designers of all ages are invited to submit a photo of your tasty masterpiece for a chance to win a prize. Happy building!

Photo submissions can be emailed to cminfo@ideaexchange.org. Submissions will be judged in the following categories: Child (8 and under), Youth (9-12), Teen (13-18), Adult (19+).

Please include your age and phone number in your submission. All building components must be edible.


Gingerbread House Contest Terms and Conditions

Gingerbread House Contest for all ages sponsored by Idea Exchange.

Contest begins on November 29, 2021 and ends on December 15, 2021

No purchase necessary to enter or win. Only an email address is required to submit entries. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by the official rules and the decisions of Idea Exchange. Void where prohibited by law. 

Just as our in-person programming, in our programs online we are committed to creating and maintaining a safe, positive and quality environment where we treat each other with respect and courtesy.

Program participants and staff are expected to follow the Idea Exchange Code of Conduct: https://ideaexchange.org/about/policy/idea-exchange-code-conduct 

Contest is open to residents of the Region of Waterloo. Gingerbread House Contest is open to applicants of all ages. Only one submission per applicant allowed. Submissions will be judged in the following categories:

  • Child (8 and under)
  • Youth (9-12)
  • Teen (13-18)
  • Adult (19+)

Entries will be evaluated based on Overall Appearance, Originality, and Use of Food Design. The winner will be contacted by email or phone and will have one week to respond. If no response is received within one week, another winner will be chosen. Staff are not responsible for prize fulfillment nor for any technical failures. 

Please contact cminfo@ideaexchange.org if you have any questions.  

There is no registration to participate.

There is no cost to participate.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker Programs |

TAGS: | #holiday | #gingerbread | #crafts | #Christmas | #baking |

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Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Queen's Square - Studio
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Riverview Room
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Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
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Queen's Square
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Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
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Wed, Jun 24, All day
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Riverview Room
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Queen's Square - Gallery
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Wed, Jun 24, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026

Wed, Jun 24, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
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Hespeler - Lounge
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Hespeler - Children's Program Room
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Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Join SPECTRUM for a discussion and to meet other local gender-diverse folks.

Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clemens Mill - Creative Hub Classroom
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Reading Room
Join other fibre arts enthusiasts as you work on your own project in a social environment.

Thu, Jun 25, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026

Thu, Jun 25, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026

Thu, Jun 25, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10

Thu, Jun 25, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026

Thu, Jun 25, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026

Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!

Thu, Jun 25, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Queen's Square - Glass Study Room
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Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Old Post Office - Creative Studios
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Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler
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Fri, Jun 26, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026

Fri, Jun 26, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026

Fri, Jun 26, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10

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Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026

Fri, Jun 26, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026

Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Preston - Fireside Area
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Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Old Post Office - Riverview Room
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Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Clemens Mill Outside
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Fri, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside the Library - Main Entrance
Outside adventures on market afternoons.

Fri, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Mill - Learning Commons
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Sat, Jun 27, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026

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Queen's Square - Lobby
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Riverview Room
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All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026

Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:15am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Old Post Office - Third Floor Classroom
Learn the steps to starting a project using the laser cutter in the Makerspace.

Sat, Jun 27, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Preston - Children's Program Room
Fight through unexplored lands with a group of brave adventurers in an exciting one-shot D&D adventure.
This event is full

Sun, Jun 28, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.

Mon, Jun 29, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026

Mon, Jun 29, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026

Mon, Jun 29, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10

Mon, Jun 29, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026

Mon, Jun 29, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026

Mon, Jun 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Build confidence and make informed money choices with practical, judgment‑free, financial education.

Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.

Tue, Jun 30, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026

Tue, Jun 30, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026

Tue, Jun 30, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10

Tue, Jun 30, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026

Tue, Jun 30, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026

Tue, Jun 30, 9:30am - 5:35pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!

Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Old Post Office - Children's Discovery Centre
Practice problem solving and team building as we create amazing structures and friendships.

Tue, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Studio
Enjoy singing, learning and making new friends while strumming on a ukulele with this casual group.

Cancelled
Tue, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square
Play the world's most popular board game with fellow chess enthusiasts.

Tue, Jun 30, 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Hespeler - Magazine Lounge
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Wed, Jul 01, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on July 1st for Canada Day.

Thu, Jul 02, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026

Thu, Jul 02, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026

Thu, Jul 02, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10

Thu, Jul 02, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026

Thu, Jul 02, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026

Thu, Jul 02, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Are you new to Canada? We can help you settle in!

Thu, Jul 02, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom 3
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Fri, Jul 03, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026

Fri, Jul 03, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026

Fri, Jul 03, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10

Fri, Jul 03, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026

Fri, Jul 03, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026

Fri, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Live fully in a community that belongs and where everyone is valued for their contribution.

Fri, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside the Library - Main Entrance
Outside adventures on market afternoons.

Sat, Jul 04, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026

Sat, Jul 04, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026

Sat, Jul 04, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10

Sat, Jul 04, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026

Sat, Jul 04, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026

Sat, Jul 04, 10:00am - 11:15am
Preston - Children's Program Room
Meet new friends, learn about your community, share your culture and customs, and practice your English.

Sun, Jul 05, All day
Multiple Locations
All Cambridge Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays starting May 17 through to and including September 6.

Mon, Jul 06, All day
Hespeler - Second Floor
July 14, 2025 - July 11, 2026

Mon, Jul 06, All day
Queen's Square - Lobby
August 29, 2025 - August 29, 2026

Mon, Jul 06, All day
Riverview Room
June 15 - July 10

Mon, Jul 06, All day
Queen's Square - Gallery
May 9 - August 8, 2026

Mon, Jul 06, All day
All Locations - Digital Screens
May 1 - July 31, 2026

Mon, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Queen's Square - Community Desk, QS
Find lasting and meaningful employment.

Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Queen's Square - Large Print Area
Share your ideas and creations with fellow knitters.