Discovery Cube, Southern California’s leading children’s science museum, is celebrating the season with “Holidays at the Cube,” a family-friendly lineup of festive experiences at its Santa Ana and Sylmar campuses. Guests can expect hands-on activities inspired by the sights, smells, and sounds of the holidays to spark wonder and delight for all ages.
The centerpiece of the celebration is Southern California’s largest gingerbread competition, the Science of Gingerbread. From November 22 through November 30, families are invited to submit their most imaginative gingerbread creations for a chance to be crowned one of the region’s top builders. The competition transforms the Cube into a holiday showcase of creativity and science, revealing the sweet side of STEM.
Visitors can explore the Science of Gingerbread exhibit from December 6 through January 4. The festive display features dozens of gingerbread works, including whimsical houses and scientific showpieces created by bakers, students, families, and professionals. It has become a cherished tradition for many Southern California families.
Holidays at the Cube: Orange County Gingerbread Wonderland
December 6, 2025 to January 4, 2026
Discovery Cube Orange County will debut Gingerbread Wonderland this winter, an immersive holiday experience filled with seasonal fun and hands-on learning. Families can enjoy a lively Holiday Sing-Along, then climb aboard the Runaway Sleigh Theater for a magical ride through Gingerbread Village. Guests can race down an indoor toboggan slide and play their way through the Sugar Rush Arcade featuring reindeer races, marshmallow tosses, and other frosty games.
Additional experiences include visits with Santa, gingerbread engineering activities, cookie decorating in the Cookie Magic lab, and hands-on experiments with circuits, kitchen chemistry, and holiday lights. Children can also explore the Tinkershop for a spirited maker activity. Gingerbread Wonderland blends science and play, creating unforgettable holiday memories for the whole family.
Discovery Cube Orange County is located at 2500 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705 and is open Monday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
To learn more about Discovery Cube and reserve your tickets, visit: https://www.discoverycube.org.
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