Free Holiday Cookie Decorating Events for Kids
See free December cookie events for kids, with dates, ages, and sign-up details.
Free holiday cookie decorating events for kids are scheduled for December 1, 12 and 19. Children can decorate cookies with frosting, toppings and other supplies provided at no charge. Some welcome walk-ins, while others ask families to reserve ahead.
Options include a national craft store class, town celebrations, and library workshops. Ages, times and sign-up rules differ by location. Reviewing the details below can help you pick a fit for your child.
Verification note: Program terms and availability can change. This page was checked against linked sources on November 05, 2026.
A Store Class for Beginners Ages 4 and Up
According to Michaels, the free in-store Kids Club: Cookie Decorating event meets Saturday, December 19 from 10am-12pm local time Michaels class listing. The session provides cookies and supplies for a Hallmark-inspired holiday treat. Michaels describes the project as beginner-friendly for ages 4 and up.
That age floor matters for families with toddlers. Older children who can follow simple steps can take part without extra purchases.
Do You Need to Reserve a Spot?
Reservation rules vary. Some events allow walk-ins. Others require advance sign-up or tickets.
According to the Ashland Food Cooperative host page, the 11th Annual Holiday Cookie Party runs Saturday, December 12, 11am-3pm PST in the Co-op Classroom at 300 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, OR Ashland Food Cooperative host page. Free entry includes two gluten-free cookies plus frosting and toppings per participant.
Reserving early can help secure a preferred time.
- Ashland Food Cooperative host page asks participants to reserve a time slot in advance
- Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal requires registration in advance for its December 12 program
- Dublin Visitors Center event offers free walk-in admission on December 1
- Hackley Public Library notes its prior edition used first-come, first-served tickets for free kits
What Will Kids Get to Make and Do?
Kids focus on decorating, not baking from scratch. Ashland gives each participant two gluten-free cookies with frosting and toppings. Michaels supplies cookies and decorating supplies for its holiday treat.
According to Visit Dublin Georgia, the Holly Jolly Welcome on December 1, 4-7pm at 102 Travel Center Blvd., Dublin, GA, lets little ones decorate cookies, enter a coloring contest, make cocoa, and visit Santa with a free photo booth Visit Dublin Georgia event page. The same celebration adds a 6-7pm Porch Party with Curtis Barlow and Friends playing jazzy Christmas carols, plus outdoor Holly Jollyville crafts to take home. Families seeking music and photos alongside cookies may prefer this format.
Library and Town Options on December 1 and 12
According to the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal, free Holiday Cookie Decorating meets Saturday, December 12, 2026 at the South Edwardsburgh Community Centre for kids and adults Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal notice. Registration in advance is required. This is the only listed event that expressly invites both kids and adults to decorate.
Hackley Public Library lists Yummy Winter Cookie Decorating for youth on December 12, 2026, 2-3pm. Its prior edition provided free children's cookie kits with Perfect Mix Baking Co. on a first-come, first-served ticket basis.
Anne Arundel County Public Library lists a Winter Cookie Decorating Workshop on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 4:30-5pm at Broadneck Library for preschoolers, kids, teens and families, with all materials provided by the library.
How to Plan a Low-Cost Visit
Check the date, time zone, age range and sign-up method before you go. Morning and after-school slots fill quickly. Arriving early helps at first-come ticket events.
According to the Ashland Food Cooperative host page, each participant is encouraged to bring a nonperishable food donation benefiting the Ashland Community Food Bank and families facing holiday food insecurity. Pack wipes, a small container for decorated cookies, and a donation item where suggested.