Gingerbread Village

Join us for the 31st year at the Sheraton Grand Seattle as we celebrate the season with Gingerbread Village, a sweet tradition benefitting Breakthrough T1D. This year’s theme, Toy Shop Time Machine, rewinds, fast-forwards and pauses on play through four spectacular creations: Doll Revolution, Pop Culture Explosion, Tech Toy Takeover, and Timeless Treasures. Each gingerbread creation is crafted by local architecture firms, with the help of Sheraton chefs, and Breakthrough T1D Elves — children with type 1 diabetes.

The process begins months in advance. Architects submit detailed schematics before the Sheraton chefs bake the gingerbread foundation for these 6-foot-tall masterpieces. The Breakthrough T1D Elves bring their unique perspectives to the designs, with some using AI tools, and others drawing from their cultures, and incorporating elements of their families and identities. The result is a breathtaking collaboration that showcases creativity, teamwork, and the spirit of the season.

When/where will Gingerbread Village occur this year?

Address: Sheraton Grand Seattle, 1400 Sixth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Dates/Times: Nov. 20, 2025–Jan. 1, 2026

Sunday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.

Friday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–11 p.m.