Gingerbread in Toyland is the theme of this year’s exhibition at the Springfield Museums. Reminder Publishing photos by Chris Maza
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums recently opened its 15th annual gingerbread holiday exhibit with a theme of Gingerbread in Toyland.
Bakers, schools, organizations and families were invited to submit their toy-themed edible creations, which will be on display through Dec. 31. Visitors can vote on their favorites in four divisions — professiona, adult, youth and family — by scanning a QR code at the exhibit.
The “People’s Choice” designees will be posted in January 2025 on the Springfield Museums’ social media channels and springfieldmuseums.org/blog.
Nani’s BINGO by Auntie’s Custom Cakes in SpringfieldLife is a Game by Shannon, Ryan and Colin Ascher of LudlowCousins Fun by Maya, Nave and Liam McCormick of SpringfieldLittle People Secret Santa by Mel and Jess, Besties, of East LongmeadowPicnic on the Patchwork by Colleen King Talor of NorthamptonIt Takes a Bready Hand by Maureen Naff and Keith Fisher of BecketChristmas in Candy Land by the Mackie Family of LongmeadowChristmas in Candy Land by the Mackie Family of LongmeadowChristmas in Candy Land by the Mackie Family of LongmeadowThe Nutcraker Traps the Mouse King by Patti Bessette and Kathryn Bessett-Dubour of West SpringfieldThe Nutcraker Traps the Mouse King by Patti Bessette and Kathryn Bessett-Dubour of West SpringfieldHorton’s Ho Ho Home by Heydi, CeCe and Justin Cambria of MiltonHorton’s Ho Ho Home by Heydi, CeCe and Justin Cambria of MiltonHorton’s Ho Ho Home by Heydi, CeCe and Justin Cambria of MiltonKnead for Speed by Rachel Magnuson and Nathan Roback of South HadleyKnead for Speed by Rachel Magnuson and Nathan Roback of South HadleyLite Brite by the Skiba Family of LudlowVintage Playtome SarahRose and Clarisa Adan of ErvingBarbs in Toyland by Grace, Alice, Violet, Mabel, Mommy and Gigi of LongmeadowBarbs in Toyland by Grace, Alice, Violet, Mabel, Mommy and Gigi of LongmeadowYou’ve Got a Friend in Me by the Salva Family of Feeding HillsYou’ve Got a Friend in Me by the Salva Family of Feeding HillsYou’ve Got a Friend in Me by the Salva Family of Feeding HillsYou Madness by Ray Cruz, Carlos Nunex, Kiara Nieto, Nayelis Cruz, Yannelis Cruz and Danyari Rodriguez of SpringfieldYou Madness by Ray Cruz, Carlos Nunex, Kiara Nieto, Nayelis Cruz, Yannelis Cruz and Danyari Rodriguez of SpringfieldSanta’s Workshop by Anne Perticone of WinchesterClassic 1980’s Lite Bright by Lara Dubin of NorthfieldCandyLand by the Webb Family Homeschool and Friends of MiltonA Nutcracker Marionette Theater by Patricia Bailey Sarnelli of LongmeadowMonkeying Around in Toyland by Addie and Dad Sabato in SpringfieldGingerbread Candyland by the The Elwell Family of AgawamLittle Lake Ayin and Ian of SpringfieldLittle Lake Ayin and Ian of SpringfieldFestive Foosball by Sevin Santas — Josie Ascano-Brownlee, Lizzie Barker, Anya Bladen, Aspen Ford, Layla Mackie, Clara Ramsburgh and Shelby Weston of LongmeadowThe Church of Harris by the Harris Family of SpringfieldThe Church of Harris by the Harris Family of SpringfieldBig Box of Legos by the Arvently Family of NorthboroughA Very Merry Dollhouse by Sue of LongmeadowToy Store at Christmas by Charlie and Nancy Kocsmiersky of SpringfieldCandyland by Michele Webber of SpringfieldWhat’s the Deal, Happy Meal? by Liane and Robin Ledger of SpringfieldCandyland Game Comes to Life by Evangeline McLarey of PalmerNutcracker Sweets by children, youth and families of Christ Church Cathedral in SpringfieldYou’ve Been Chosen!! by the Godin-Rosario Family: Jennifer, Jaden, Kaden and Vida of SpringfieldYou’ve Been Chosen!! by the Godin-Rosario Family: Jennifer, Jaden, Kaden and Vida of SpringfieldPokemon Red & Blue: Final Battler by Everett Wierzchowski of Stafford Springs, Connecticut“Knight to H3!” by Fiona Flynn McManus of Monson“Knight to H3!” by Fiona Flynn McManus of MonsonA Good Night Moon Christmas by Kay Alves, Karin Johnson and Betsy Johnson of SpringfieldCandyland Adventure by Louise Padilla of SpringfieldSweet Chalet — a Modest Gingerbread House by Vance Gagnon of SpringfieldSugar D.L.’s Baked Goods and Confections by Bernice Dixon of WilbrahamYou’ve Got a Friend in Me by Skill Builders and Regional Employment Services in SpringfieldRobie with Heart by Terry Sullivan of SpringfieldA Grateful Christmas by Alex, Alexander and family of ChicopeeToYLaNd Fun 🙂 by the Schettler family of LongmeadowToYLaNd Fun 🙂 by the Schettler family of LongmeadowConnect Four! by Lindsay McCarthy of NorthfieldWe Etch You a Merry Cube-Mas by the Cilley Family of Agawam
