Step into the sweetest holiday adventure this winter at Discovery Cube Orange County’s Gingerbread Wonderland, an immersive holiday experience filled with festive fun and hands-on science. Enjoy a lively Holiday Sing-Along, then experience the Runaway Sleigh Theater, where a magical sleigh takes guests on a whimsical ride sledding through Gingerbread Village. Race down a towering indoor toboggan slide, and test your skills in the Sugar Rush Arcade with reindeer races, marshmallow tosses, and other frosty challenges.
Included with General Admission or Membership.
📅 Dates: December 5-6, December 12-13, December 19-24, December 26- January 3
🕙 Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 2500 N Main Street Santa Ana, CA 92705
🕰️ Clock Tower Village – Cross the peppermint threshold and step into a whimsical world of towering sweets, twinkling lights, and endless holiday cheer!
🧁 Sweets Bakery – Whip up some cookie chemistry and discover the science of sweetness! Mix, stir, and taste-test your way through this interactive kitchen where every experiment ends with a delicious reward.
🍬 Gingerbread Garage – Engineer your own candy-coated creation! Build, decorate, and customize a one-of-a-kind vehicle in the Sugar Lift Lab, where imagination meets sugar rush speed.
🕹️ Sugar Rush Arcade – Test your reflexes and challenge your friends in this candy-themed arcade of festive fun! Every game is a sweet twist on holiday classics, packed with competition.
🚧 Candy Construction Company – Get hands-on with engineering as you design and build your own bridge and help the Gingerbread Man escape! Discover the sweet science behind structures that balance creativity, strength, and a sprinkle of fun.
⛰️ Little Baker’s Hill – Little adventurers have a sugary playground all their own! Climb, giggle, and slide down a gingerbread-style hill that’s frosted with fun and sized just right for our youngest guests.
🧁Frosting Falls – Grab a sled and take the plunge down Frosting Falls! Glide, race, and laugh your way down the Toboggan Slide in a flurry of smiles and snowy excitement.
🎅 Santa’s Cottage – Step into Santa’s cozy gingerbread hideaway filled with holiday warmth and wonder! Say hello, snap a photo, and create magical memories during his special visits – December 6–7, 13–14, 20–24 | 11 AM–3 PM
🌿 Peppermint Pavilion – Gather ‘round for a joyful holiday sing-along as the village comes to life in song and science! Enjoy tunes, experiments, and moments of pure peppermint cheer.
⛄ Singing snowmen – Meet our melodious snowmen who serenade guests with cheerful tunes and icy charm — a musical treat that’s guaranteed to melt hearts!
🛷 Gum Drop Drive-in- Grab a sleigh for a cinematic moment at Runaway Sleigh and enjoy a virtual ride experience!
👩🏽🍳 Meet a Pastry Chef at the Peppermint Paviion. Gingerbread demonstrations on December 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, and January 2-3 at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM
***Activities subject to change.
Our Mission is to INSPIRE and EDUCATE young minds through engaging science-based programs and exhibits therefore creating a meaningful IMPACT on the communities we serve.
