Alitza Garcia, 5, decorates a gingerbread man at the Boys and Girls Club Gingerbread Festival on Dec. 2. Attendees were encouraged to bring nonperishable food to donate to Tu Casa, a sponsor of the event.

Miss Southern Colorado Jr. High Amaya Garcia-White Buffalo, 12, tells Santa Claus what she wants for Christmas at the Boys and Girls Club Gingerbread Festival on Dec. 2. Garcia-White Buffalo also help other children pick out a plush toy to take home after they visited with Santa.

Cam Harvel, 4, gets a temporary tattoo at the Boys and Girls Club Gingerbread Festival on Dec. 2. Other activities included face painting and beanbag tossing.