The Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation will host a Family Free Day at the Lanterman House & Visitor Center on Sunday, Nov. 17. The event is free of charge and will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. offering a range of fun, family-friendly activities.

Visitors will be able to help decorate the Lanterman House Christmas tree by creating custom gingerbread-inspired ornaments in a craft led by Girl Scout Troop 9471. Master baker Paula Scott of Jane’s Cakes will offer a demonstration of gingerbread house decorating techniques as she builds a custom gingerbread house that will be on display in the Lanterman House over the holidays. The Lanterman House, which is free to tour that day, will also feature mini exhibits showcasing the Lanterman family holiday traditions and the history of gingerbread. 

“The Lanterman House is celebrating the history of gingerbread this fall. We hope the community will join us to help decorate our tree for the holiday season, and perhaps create an ornament for their own home,” said Laura Verlaque, executive director of the Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation. “This event is a prelude to our first annual Gingerbread House contest, which will be held during our holiday open house on Dec. 15. The Gingerbread House contest is free to enter and open to all age groups.”

More information and rules are available at www.lantermanhouse.org.

The Family Free Day at the Lanterman House is sponsored by Jane’s Cakes & Chocolate Supply of La Cañada Flintridge.

The Lanterman House is located at 4420 Encinas Drive in La Cañada Flintridge. It is open for docent-guided tours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and the first and third Sunday of each month from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit lantermanhouse.org or call (818) 790-1421.