Events Calendar · November 2026
Holiday Cookie Kick-Off with Chef Dave Leyva at the Community Teaching Kitchen

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Get into the holiday spirit with an afternoon of mixing, baking, and decorating cookies from traditional American favorites to international treats, guided by Chef Dave Leyva.
Create and taste an assortment of holiday cookies, including Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles, Italian Hazelnut Baci di Dama, Meyer Lemon Crinkle Cookies, Dubai Chocolate Brownies, Coconut Macaroons, White Chocolate Gingerbread Biscotti, and classic Sugar Cookies decorated with Royal Icing.
Take home your decorated Sugar Cookies along with cookie dough to bake at home and continue the holiday fun.
Tickets are $95 per person. Reservations close November 20. Please note that dietary requests cannot be accommodated for this hands-on class.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the website linked above.
Additional Location or Other Information
Community Teaching Kitchen at Gilardi Training & Events Center 1367 N. Hamilton Parkway, Novato, 94949