What you need to know: Gingerbread Extravaganza in Jacksonville

If you’re looking for something fun to do this holiday season, you may want to check out the 17th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza.

Hosted by the Jacksonville Historical Society, the event is filled with edible structures created by bakers, celebrating a community tradition.

Several bakers, students, families, bakers and organizations throughout the Jacksonville area display gingerbread edible creations in support of educational programs and archives of the Jacksonville Historical Society.

Participants will also get to test their skills in the a scavenger hunt, vote for the People’s Choice Winners, tour the Historic Merrill House, drink apple cider, have picture opportunities and buy gifts from the Holiday Shop.

The event takes place Dec. 4 through Dec. 28 from:

- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays

- Sundays (when Jaguars play out of town) Dec. 15 and Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The suggested admission price for adults is $10 and $5 for children over age 3.

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