Strawberry Shortcake is bringing her sweet holiday spirit to Rockefeller Center in New York City.
WildBrain’s beloved character will make an appearance on Nov. 18 from 5-8 p.m. at The Candy Cottage of Christmas Magic. Guests will have the opportunity to meet Strawberry Shortcake, take photos, and enjoy some sweet treats. Plus, they can view a net art installation by SpooksieBoo and stop by Café Grumpy in Rockefeller Center to enjoy a complimentary strawberry holiday beverage.
This event comes on the heels of the launch of the brand-new Netflix special, Strawberry Shortcake’s Perfect Holiday. This animated special from WildBrain tells the story of Strawberry Shortcake and friends preparing for the “Winterswirl” holiday celebration.
The Candy Cottage of Christmas Magic was inspired by a fabled tale that an old cottage nestled in the trunk of a Christmas tree is being showered with magical sugar, which cottage keepers turn into delectable candy for all who enter.
There will be plenty of neat features for guests to explore. As guests enter The Candy Cottage of Christmas Magic, they are immersed in a sugar-rush fantasy inside a Christmas tree, and along the way they’re encouraged to pluck as much candy as possible from the cottage walls. In addition to the candy, guests will receive a recipe card to make Strawberry Shortcake’s Candy Cottage Peppermint Chocolate Cinnamon Buns, inspired by the Netflix special.
On the journey, visitors can view the Strawberry Shortcake-inspired art installation created by Kimmy Perez. The Southern California artist is known for her love of animals and whimsical creatures, which she brings to life through the fantasy world in her art. Perez, also known as SpooksieBoo, combines her two passions: spooky and cute. The first 300 visitors during the event will receive an exclusive SpooksieBoo collectible pin.
Adorable calico-bonneted Strawberry Shortcake dolls will be placed delicately throughout the experience. The vintage-looking Strawberry Shortcake rag doll is a classic toy that never goes out of style. She debuted in 1980 and has come to symbolize sweetness, friendship, and the power of “baking the world a better place.”
Once guests have fulfilled their candy wonderland dreams, they are presented with a specially tailored map to set out on a scavenger hunt through Rockefeller Center. Registered guests can also stop by Café Grumpy for a complimentary strawberry-infused hot or cold holiday drink, available exclusively for this event.
The Candy Cottage of Christmas Magic is open Nov. 5-Jan. 2 with regular operations running from Sunday to Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Regular ticket prices are $25 to $45 per person depending on the day of the week and time and can be purchased at magicalcandycottage.com. However, guests who register through Eventbright can enjoy the experience for free on Nov. 18 from 5-8 p.m. Free tickets are available here.
