The holidays wouldn’t be complete without tasty cookies and treats, and making them as a family is half the fun. For kids who love lending a hand in the kitchen, cooking classes are a fun way to get out of the house and learn new skills on their own or alongside mom or dad. Decorate gingerbread houses, bake sweet holiday treats, or create edible cookie art in these six festive classes. Who knows, you might even find that your kids love making the sweet treats more than actually eating them—maybe. Either way, you”ll have a lot of fun cooking together in the kitchen.
Kids Class: Decorating Gingerbread Men
Decorate festive gingerbread men and enjoy a light snack before and after class. Wine and beer are available for parents to purchase.
Location: Cook Street School of Culinary Arts, 1937 Market St., Denver
Date: December 3 and 10
Time: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Cost: $50 registration includes two seats in the class; children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the class
Website: cookstreet.com
Christmas Baking: Tiny Treats
Learn to make sweet treats perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers. Goodies include homemade marshmallows, macarons, cake pops, and more.
Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School, 999 Jasmine St., Ste. 100, Denver
Date: December 10
Time: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Cost: $69 per person; ages 11 and older, must be accompanied by paying adult
Website: theseasonedchef.com
Kids Holiday Gingerbread Workshop
Kids decorate and take home their own edible gingerbread house creations using icing, decorations, and candy.
Location: Stir It Up Cooking School, 1140 S. Lashley Ln., Boulder
Date: December 10 and 11
Time: Saturday 2 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.
Cost: $40 per child, discount for siblings; ages 5-14, drop off only
Website: stiritupcooking.com/gingerbreadworkshops
Gingerbread Houses in the Teaching Kitchen
Sip warm apple cider while decorating gingerbread houses with all the festive fixings including frosting, sprinkles, candies, and more.
Location: Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr., Denver
Date: December 11 and 18
Time: 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.
Cost: Included with museum admission
Website: mychildsmuseum.org
Family Fun: Sweet Holiday Gifts
Learn to make sweet treats including chocolate-dipped marshmallow pops, gingerbread snowflakes, and cranberry and white chocolate bark.
Location: Sur La Table Boulder, Centennial, and Denver locations
Date/Time: Dates and times vary by location
Cost: $49 per person; ages 6 and older, must be accompanied by paying adult
Website: surlatable.com
Cookie Decorating Workshop
Learn to create professional-style designs that will transform your holiday sugar cookies into edible art.
Location: Sur La Table Boulder, Centennial, and Denver locations
Date/Time: Dates and times vary by location
Cost: $69 per person; ages 13 and older, must be accompanied by paying adult
Website: surlatable.com
