Queenstown Public House Is Transforming Into A Life-Sized Gingerbread House For The Holidays

Queenstown Public House is once again transforming itself into a life-sized gingerbread house to celebrate the holiday season and to raise awareness and gather toy donations for children affected by homelessness.

It’s a must-see!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbM6gQ_hjTf/?taken-by=queenstownph

Most importantly, this isn’t just for fun. Queenstown is decorating to help raise awareness and resources for San Diego’s children that are impacted by homelessness.

https://www.instagram.com/p/-xhspFQQ7k/?taken-by=queenstownph

Anyone who brings an unwrapped toy for donation between November 27th to December 21st will receive a gingerbread house kit and is encouraged to enter the “Kid at Heart” gingerbread house decorating contest.

Contest Details:

“Kid at Heart” Gingerbread house decorating contest
December 13th, 7:00-10:00PM
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

Kid’s Gingerbread decorating contest
November 27th – December 13th
Email a photo of your decorated house to kiora@queenstownpublichouse.com
One winner will be chosen for the grand prize of two tickets to LEGOLAND California

Specific contest rules will be posted on Queenstown’s website on November 27th.

See you there!

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