What to KnowScience of Gingerbread ExhibitDiscovery Cube LA in Sylmar and Discovery Cube OC in Santa AnaBoth educational museums held a gingerbread house competition in November and early December; you can view many of the entries at both Discovery Cube LA and Discovery Cube OC through Jan. 4The exhibit is included with admission

Nobody, but seriously nobody, is currently mapping out their 2026 holiday plans.

But wait… do we really mean that? Honestly?

There are likely a few people who are taking notes on what yuletide traditions can be improved or changed when the whole seasonal shebang starts over again in 11 or so months.

If this is you, and you specifically want to burnish your gingerbread house game the next time the holidays roll around, and perhaps find some adorable inspiration, there is time to do so before the ho-ho-ho-ing gets go-go-going: The Science of Gingerbread exhibit remains on view at both Discovery Cube OC in Santa Ana and Discovery Cube Los Angeles in Sylmar.

For a host of joyful gingerbread structures are on display at both educational museums through Jan. 4, 2026.

Discovery Cube

Discovery Cube

Dragons, forests, and other fantastical delights are on view this season: See all sorts of gingerbread-themed winners and entries at Discovery Cube OC and LA.

These include some of the winners of the recent gingerbread competition and a lovely line-up of creative cookie-based buildings.

The 2025 bakers interpreted the categories in all sorts of quirky ways, with Global Landmarks and Eco-inspired Creations serving as the start point for these sweet artworks.

There’s also time to call upon a Gingerbread Wonderland at Discovery Cube OC, too, through Jan. 4.

The Peppermint Pavilion (singing is at the sweet center), Frosting Falls (a Toboggan Slide is part of the scene), and the Gumdrop Drive-in, a virtually themed experience, are some of the seasonal sights.

To check out the offerings at both Discovery Cubes — again, the Gingerbread Wonderland is located in Santa Ana and will be open through Jan. 4 — drive your sled by this page for more ginger-scented joy.