Small Cost Holiday Events in The Fort

Cookie Decorating Party — Decorate and eat holiday cookies, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, History Center, Fort Wayne, $5-$7, (includes admission to the History Center and Festival of Gingerbread), 424-4419

Create Your Own Ornament — Create a holiday ornament, instruction and supplies provided, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, History Center, Fort Wayne, $5-$7, (includes admission to the History Center and Festival of Gingerbread) 424-4419

Festival of Gingerbread — Over 100 creations made of edible ingredients by persons ranging from preschoolers to adults, including professional bakers, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29; 12-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30; 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Dec. 1-4; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Dec. 6; 12-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Dec. 8-11; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 and 12-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, History Center, Fort Wayne, $4-$6, 424-4419

Festival of Trees — Decorated Christmas trees sponsored by local business and organizations, 12-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 29-Nov. 30 (youth entertainment on Embassy stage); 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1 (senior day); 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 (Tots and Trees), Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, $3-$7, 424-6287

Science of Sugary Structures — Explore sturdy and not so sturdy structures by making a sugary creation, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, History Center, Fort Wayne, $7-$9 (includes admission to the History Center and Festival of Gingerbread), 424-4419

Storytelling with Real Men — Holiday storytelling, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7,History Center, Fort Wayne, $4-$6 (includes admission to the History Center and Festival of Gingerbread), 424-4419

Visit with Santa Claus — Visit Santa, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, History Center, Fort Wayne, $3-$6, 424-4419