Special Events

Learn, share, grow, and play!

Finding a way to connect with the girl in your life is easy with help from American Girl. We offer unique events where girls and their parents can learn about each other and enjoy special moments together.

Call for reservations: 877-247-5223

Dazzling Doll ’Dos with Photo Studio

Give her doll a special hairstyle for a fancy occasion. Our stylists will share tips and tricks for creating a crown veil or ponytail veil hairdo. Then, she can strike a pose with her doll in the Photo Studio! Includes a 5x7 framed photo and wallet-sized photos to commemorate your day. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Flower Power Frame Craft

Fill the day with flowers and fun! At this craft event, your girl will create flower-inspired picture frame keepsakes using special paper and plenty of stickers. These blooming creations are the perfect way for girls to display favorite pictures of family and friends! Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Delicious Desserts for Girls & Dolls

Learn to bake special girl- and doll-sized treats with the chefs at American Girl. During this special cooking class, girls can make and decorate three delicious desserts: tie-dye cheesecakes, peppermint bark hearts, and pretty petal cupcakes. Includes time to create miniature versions sized just right for dolls, too! Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Sandal Bookmark Craft

She can learn how to make a funky flip-flop bookmark! Your girl will design and decorate a tiny felt sandal that offers a fun way to save her spot in a good book. Inspired by a craft from American Girl magazine. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Dazzling Doll ’Dos for Fancy Occasions

Give her doll a special hairstyle for a fancy occasion. Our stylists will share tips and tricks for creating a crown veil or ponytail veil hairdo. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Kansas City Grand-Opening Celebration

Discover the newest American Girl store, coming soon to Oak Park Mall! You and your girl are invited to join in the fun during our grand-opening extravaganza, featuring crafts, doll drawings, and much more. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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American Girl Magazine Crafts

American Girl magazine is full of great games, crafts, and advice just for girls! Now girls have an opportunity to create two crafts inspired by the magazine. In this workshop, girls can make a pompom pencil and decorate a notebook with floral flair. Each girl will go home with a craft-a-month calendar filled with even more fun ideas. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Molly’s Stand-up Star Craft

In 1944, Molly and her friends loved to say “Hurray for the USA!” Show your own patriotic spirit as you design a stand-up paper star that you can take home and display. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Five-Minute Doll ’Dos

She’ll learn to do super-fast styles, including a braided headband, twisty bun, and game-time ponytail. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Bitty Bear’s Story Time

It’s story time with the Bitty Bunch! Preschoolers and their parents can hear a reading of Bitty Bear’s Story Time, then enjoy an art activity and tasty treats. Reservations required. For girls ages 3 and up.

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  • Atlanta: September 16; October 21; November 18
  • Boston: September 8, 23; October 20
  • Dallas: September 17
  • Minneapolis: September 23; October 16, 19; November 5, 20

Bitty Twins Animal Safari

Your little girl can join the Bitty Twins for an imaginary animal adventure! At this fun event, preschoolers can punch-out and color paper animals to take home. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 3 and up.

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Bitty Fun Day

Spend some time with your little sweetie! Moms and preschoolers can color, celebrate, and learn Bitty Bunch games and rhymes before enjoying finger foods little girls will love. Reservations required. For girls ages 3 and up.

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Innerstar University Yearbook Craft

Your girl can imagine a great first day at Innerstar University™! During this fun craft event, she will create and decorate a personalized Innerstar University yearbook and student ID card just for her doll. Plus, she’ll take a fun quiz to discover her doll’s unique sense of style. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Innerstar University Day

Now your favorite girl can learn, play, and grow with Innerstar University™! At this exciting craft event inspired by American Girl’s new online world, she’ll create a personalized Innerstar University student ID card for her doll, then decorate a yearbook that will help her discover her doll’s unique style. She’ll also design a postcard and go on a “campus” scavenger hunt in the store. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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  • Chicago: September 10, 17, 24; October 2, 9, 16, 23; November 5, 12, 19
  • New York: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

American Girl Book Club Fun: Chapter I–Fun Book Club Basics

We’re introducing book clubs to girls—American Girl style! Inspired by our award-winning books, this exciting event will help your girl discover a new love for reading. We will show her book club basics as she plays games, takes quizzes, enjoys a delicious snack, and creates fun tools that every reader needs, including bookmarks, book bags, and personalized reading lists. Chapter one in a four-chapter series. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Innerstar University Postcard Craft

Wish you were here! Your girl can send one-of-a-kind greetings inspired by Innerstar University™ during this craft event. She’ll use stickers to create a fun campus scene on her postcard, then add a message of her own. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Lanie’s Nature Activity Day

Celebrate the wonders of nature and the fun of gardening with Lanie®, our 2010 Girl of the Year®! During this free event, your girl can get started by sprouting her very own “mini garden” in a seed-starter cup. She can also make a cute seed label for her mini garden and enjoy a garden-themed scavenger hunt, plus other fun activities. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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American Girl Book Club Fun: Chapter II–Friendship Book Fun

We’re celebrating friendship and encouraging every girl to “Be Your Best!” At this event, your girl will learn about her friendship style and explore the importance of being a good friend with special quizzes, games, and crafts—all inspired by our award-winning books. Includes a delicious snack. Chapter two in a four-chapter series. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Purr-fect Pet Craft

Your girl can join us for an event inspired by American Girl’s four-legged friends! Girls will create mini craft books inspired by this adorable pet lineup—a calico kitten, a frisky Westie, an adorable Yorkie, and a friendly golden retriever! Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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A Great Day with Grandparents

A great opportunity to get together with a grandparent! Together, you’ll enjoy a delicious meal, plus a commemorative photo and keepsakes to take home as a reminder of the memories made during your special day. Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up.

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Kit’s Catchall Box Craft

In 1934, Kit would have loved to have a little box to “catch” all of her treasures! In this class, you’ll learn how to design and decorate your own using sturdy paper. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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American Girl at Shedd Aquarium

Spend a magical day with your favorite girl! Your experience begins with a delicious meal at American Girl Place Chicago. Then, hop on the Chicago Trolley for a ride to the city’s renowned Shedd Aquarium, where you’ll enjoy VIP seats for the thrilling aquatic show Fantasea. You’ll both be enchanted while dolphins soar, belugas dance, and penguins go on parade. Then, enjoy the chance to meet some of the show’s animal stars, and pose for a photo as a keepsake of your day together. Transportation to and from Shedd Aquarium provided by The Peninsula Chicago. Reservations required. For girls ages 3 and up.

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Bitty Bunch Friendship Tree

The Bitty Bunch has planted a friendship tree, and they want your little girl to help it grow. Come celebrate with the Bitty Bunch! Your girl is invited to decorate her very own leaf to hang on the friendship tree for all to see. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 3 and up.

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Fashion Fun Paper Doll Craft

Learn how to make your own paper doll clothing! You’ll use stencils of clothing designs, patterned paper, and decorations to create original outfits for your own paper doll. Inspired by American Girl’s Paper Doll Fashion Fun craft book. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Julie’s Seventies Party

American Girl celebrates Julie! Join us for this special party event to learn about Julie’s life in the ‘70s. Have fun with your favorite girl while playing 1970s trivia and enjoy a delicious meal. Includes a keepsake booklet with activities and journaling pages to help commemorate this memorable day inspired by Julie. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Innerstar University Scavenger Hunt

Your girl is invited to “explore” Innerstar University™! She can imagine a campus visit as she uses a map to guide her on a scavenger hunt throughout the store, collecting fun facts as she goes. A special prize—an Innerstar University poster—awaits her at the end! Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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  • Atlanta: October 5; November 2
  • Boston: November 22
  • Dallas: October 24; November 7
  • Denver: September 26; October 16, 25, 30; November 6, 12, 16, 21, 30
  • Kansas City: October 16, 22; November 6, 9, 16, 20, 28
  • Los Angeles: September 18; October 2, 15; November 20
  • Minneapolis: October 17, 23; November 6, 12, 14, 19

Girl of the Year Activity Day

Your girl can celebrate the arrival of our 2010 Girl of the Year during an event that’s inspired by a love of the outdoors! Your girl can participate in a scavenger hunt, and then make her own nature notebook and flower bookmark. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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American Girl Book Club Fun: Chapter III–Slumber Party Book Fun

She will learn as she laughs at American Girl’s “slumber party”! Inspired by our award-winning books, your girl will have slumber-party-themed fun at this daytime event. She’ll play games, take quizzes, enjoy a delicious snack, and create a special craft. Chapter three in a four-chapter series. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Kit’s Paper Lantern Craft

She can learn how to make a festive paper lantern like the ones that decorated Kit’s “penny-pincher” birthday party. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Braids & Bows

Learn the basics of braiding! Our Doll Hair Salon stylists will share secrets for pulling off a variety of super styles for long or short hair, from fancy braids to ribbon twists. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Stylists’ Secrets from the Doll Hair Salon

Bring your doll and discover our stylists’ secrets to pulling off a perfect ponytail wrap, double-flip twist, and other special tricks using stylists’ clips. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Girl of the Year Flower Bookmark Activity

Girls can make a craft inspired by nature! During this fun activity, they can decorate a bookmark with floral designs that are inspired by our 2010 Girl of the Year’s love of the outdoors. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Memories with Mom

We celebrate girls—and you can, too! You’ll enjoy a delicious meal, plus a commemorative photo and keepsakes to take home as a reminder of the memories made during your special day. Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up.

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American Girl Book Club Fun: Chapter IV–Animal Book Fun

American girls love animals! Your favorite girl will celebrate four-legged friends at this interactive event. She’ll explore two of her favorites—dogs and horses—with fun quizzes, games, plus special crafts and activities, all inspired by our award-winning books. Includes a delicious snack. Chapter four in a four-chapter series. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Felicity’s Ball-and-Cup Game Craft

Make Felicity’s world come to life! Your girl can try a game Felicity might have played in colonial Williamsburg. She’ll design her own Ball and Cup Game, then learn how to play. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Mother-Daughter Dessert Decorating

Transform homemade treats from ordinary to extraordinary with help from the chefs at American Girl! Together, moms and girls will develop decorating skills such as crafting fancy flowers from marshmallows. As the class comes to a close, you’ll be ready to combine your skills to make mini cakes, complete with edible doll-sized decorations. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Fun Photo-Clips Craft

American Girl magazine is full of great games, crafts, and advice just for girls! Now girls have an opportunity to create their own craft inspired by the magazine. In this workshop, girls can snazz up snapshots by making their own clothespin picture holders. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Date with Dad

Spend a day with Dad! You’ll enjoy an extra-special meal, plus a commemorative photo and keepsakes to take home as a reminder of the memories made during your special day. Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up.

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Addy’s Quilt Craft

Bring Addy’s world to life! Your girl can make her own paper quilt using traditional patterns that were popular in 1864—and are still loved by quilters today. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Spirit Pencil Pom Craft

American Girl® magazine is full of great games, crafts, and advice just for girls! Now you can create your own craft inspired by the magazine. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create a pencil pom pom and give your writing a playful punch. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Dinner with Felicity Author Valerie Tripp

Learn how Felicity’s stories came to life! Join us for a special dinner in the American Girl Cafe with Valerie Tripp, the award-winning author of Felicity’s six-book series. She’ll share the secrets of her writing process and answer questions from Felicity fans during dinner. Plus, your girl will take home a book autographed by Ms. Tripp. Reservations required. For all ages.

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Meet the Author: Valerie Tripp

Meet Valerie Tripp, the award-winning author of dozens of the beloved American Girl historical character books! This informal session is your girl’s opportunity to meet Ms. Tripp in person and have her favorite books signed. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Girl of the Year Butterfly Tour

Discover the wonders of nature—just like our 2010 Girl of the Year! Your day starts with a visit to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, where you and your girl will see a spectacular butterfly release and learn how to spot birds in the wild. Then, come to American Girl Place for a delicious meal in the Cafe. Transportation to and from the museum provided by Chicago Gray Line. Sponsored by The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Felicity’s Folding Fan Craft Demo

Learn more about how ladies communicated in Felicity’s day. American Girl staff will show girls how to make folding fans, then demonstrate the way colonial ladies talked to each other with the “secret language of fans.” Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Girl of the Year Nature Notebook Activity

Your special girl can celebrate the debut of our newest Girl of the Year, who loves to be outside in the sunshine. During this hands-on activity, girls will be able to make their own nature notebooks. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Rebecca’s Movie Fun Day

Bring Rebecca’s story to life with your favorite girl! Join the celebration and learn about Rebecca’s love for acting and the movies. Enjoy a delicious meal together and a keepsake memory booklet to help commemorate this special day. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Rebecca’s Movie Poster Craft

If Rebecca were a movie star, what would her movie be about? Your special girl can decide! At this hands-on craft, girls can design and decorate a colorful movie poster starring Rebecca. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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American Girl Dinner With Author Valerie Tripp

Girls can enjoy dinner and a talk with award-winning author Valerie Tripp! She’ll share the secrets of her writing process and explain how she created some of the favorite American Girl characters. All American Girl book fans and aspiring writers are encouraged to stay for Q&A. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Girl of the Year 2010: Lanie’s Celebration

We’re celebrating our 2010 Girl of the Year, and your girl is invited! At this special event, girls will learn about Lanie—an energetic girl who loves outdoor adventure. They’ll also enjoy a delicious meal, icebreaker activities, and nature-inspired crafts. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Felicity’s Birthday Celebration

Celebrate Felicity’s birthday in colonial style! Your American girl can join the celebration and learn about Felicity’s life, enjoy a special meal, and take home a keepsake booklet with activities and journaling pages to help her commemorate this special day. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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American Girl at the Rink: Rockefeller Center

Go ice skating with your favorite girl! Start your day with a private skate on The Rink at New York’s famous Rockefeller Center. Then, join us at American Girl Place for a delicious meal in the Cafe. Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up.

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Dinner and a Musical: Wicked on Broadway

Get ready for a delightful night of live musical theater! Your experience begins with a delicious meal in the American Girl Cafe. Then, take your seats in the Gershwin Theater and enjoy a performance of Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz. Winner of 35 major awards, Wicked is a musical filled with show-stopping songs the whole family will love. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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American Girl Lunch with Author Valerie Tripp

Meet award-winning author Valerie Tripp! You and your girl will enjoy a delicious lunch with Ms. Tripp, who will share the secrets of her writing process and explain how she created the stories of some of the beloved American Girl historical characters. All American Girl book fans and aspiring writers are encouraged to stay for a Q&A session. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Molly’s Halloween Party

Celebrate Halloween 1940s-style with Molly! Your girl will learn to make a doll-sized hula skirt like the one Molly wears in her stories, create her very own cute spider craft, and enjoy a delicious meal. Girls are invited to bring a doll dressed in a delightfully frightful costume! Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Julie’s Paper Butterfly Craft

Butterflies were big in Julie’s generation—join the fun with this easy craft activity that teaches girls how to make and decorate butterflies from paper. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Molly’s Star Whirler Craft

Say “Hurray for the USA!” just like Molly did in her day—learn to make a patriotic star whirler. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Ribbon Headband Craft

Give her ’do a creative twist! Your girl can learn how to make a pretty ribbon headband that she can instantly wear in her hair. Inspired by a craft from American Girl® magazine. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Holiday Window Unveiling

Celebrate the season with American Girl! You and your girl can be the first to see our holiday window display and enjoy treats to help you get in the spirit. Free and open to the public. For all ages.

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Kaya’s Celebration Day

American Girl celebrates Kaya! Join us for this special event to learn about Kaya’s life with the Nez Perce tribe in 1764. Have fun with your favorite girl as you learn a few phrases in the Nez Perce language and enjoy a delicious meal. Includes a keepsake booklet with activities and journaling pages to help commemorate this memorable day inspired by Kaya. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Kaya’s Parfleche Craft

Learn how to make and decorate a parfleche, a small envelope like the one Kaya might have made for her doll in 1764. Then take yours home to store your own doll’s accessories! Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Meet the Author: Jacqueline Dembar Greene

Your girl can meet Jacqueline Dembar Greene, the award-winning author of Rebecca Rubin’s book series! This informal session is her opportunity to meet Ms. Greene in person and have her books signed. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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American Girl at Radio City: Christmas Spectacular

Celebrate the season with a special night of music, dancing, food and fun! Together, you’ll see a live performance of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the world-famous Rockettes. Includes a delicious meal in the American Girl Cafe. Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up.

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Kit’s Imagination Celebration

American Girl celebrates Kit! Join us for this special event to learn about how clever Kit used her imagination to make things better during the Great Depression. Have fun with your favorite girl as you play a game using just your imagination and enjoy a delicious meal. Includes a keepsake booklet with activities and journaling pages to help commemorate this memorable day inspired by Kit. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Holiday Wishes

Start a new holiday tradition with your favorite girl! You’ll have a delightful time together at American Girl, where you’ll create holiday wishes for each other and enjoy a delicious meal. Includes a commemorative photo to take home as a reminder of your special day. Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up.

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Make a Gingerbread House!

Design and decorate your own gingerbread house! This festive activity includes everything your girl needs to make a one-of-a-kind holiday centerpiece—gingerbread pieces, frosting, and lots of candy decorations. She’ll also enjoy a delicious meal. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Dazzle Your Doll

What a great way to spend a day! Girls can dress their dolls for a spectacular summer vacation at this special four-hour event. Your girl will learn fancy salon secrets and five-minute doll ’dos, then decorate a tropical doll outfit that’s perfect for the beach. Plus, every girl will enjoy a delicious meal and take home a doll-sized travel booklet—perfect for dolls on the go! Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Rebecca’s Movie Star Craft

Rebecca dreams of being a movie star. Your girl can bring Rebecca’s love of acting to life by decorating a dazzling star-shaped nameplate to hang on the door of her own “dressing room” at home. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Holiday Wishes: A Christmas Story

Celebrate the season with American Girl! You’ll create holiday wishes for each other and enjoy a delicious meal together in the Bistro. Then, travel to the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis for a behind-the-scenes tour and performance of A Christmas Story, a live adaptation of the beloved movie. Transportation not included. Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up.

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