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.
Now accepting reservations—for American Girl Place, call toll-free 1-877-247-5223; for American Girl Boutique and Bistro, call toll-free 1-888-777-0010.
Doll Hair Salon Spectacular
Choose any (or all) of these classes taught by Doll Hair Salon stylists. Each girl will also receive a special goody bag with doll hair accessories and styling instructions. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.
Event details by store
- Atlanta: May 15; June 28; July 16, 20; August 5, 20; September 24
- Chicago: May 17, 24, 25, 31; June 14, 21, 27, 28; July 5, 6, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30; August 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 23
- Dallas: May 15; June 28; July 16, 20; August 5, 20; September 24
- Los Angeles: June 22; July 6, 20; August 10, 24; September 14
- New York: June 13, 20, 27; July 3, 6, 12, 15, 20, 23, 27; August 2, 6, 7, 10, 16, 17, 23, 27
After-School Tea & Theater
Take part in an after-school event that’s sure to suit you to a “tea”! You’ll sample fancy treats and sip tea or lemonade in the Cafe. Then enjoy a live performance in the Theater, followed by a conversation with the cast! Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up.
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- Chicago: May 15, 22, 29
Celebrate the Birthdays of the American Girls
Wish your favorite American Girl a happy birthday! Join the celebration and enjoy a delicious meal, learn about the world of a beloved historical character, and take home a keepsake booklet with activities and journaling pages to help you commemorate this special day. Reservations required. Some activities free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.
Event details by store
- Atlanta: May 18, 25; June 8; August 17
- Chicago: May 18, 25; June 8; August 15
- Dallas: May 18, 25; June 8; August 17
- Los Angeles: May 18, 25; June 8; August 17
- New York: May 16, 30; June 6; August 15
Cafe Cooking Class Series
Calling all chefs! In these hands-on workshops, girls learn how to prepare delicious dishes for family and friends. Then they get to relax afterward with a meal in the Cafe. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.
Event details by store
- Chicago: June 2
- Los Angeles: May 16; June 20; July 8; August 14; September 16
Bitty Brunch and Matinee
Have brunch with the Bitty Bunch! Children and their parents are invited to meet Bitty Bear, Bitty Kitty, and Bitty Puppy while enjoying a tasty brunch in the Cafe. Afterward, join us in the Theater where you can sing and dance along to the live musical Bitty Bear’s Matinee: The Family Tree. Reservations required. For girls ages 3 and up.
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 opportunity to meet Ms. Tripp in person and have your favorite books signed. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.
Event details by store
- Chicago: June 13
- Los Angeles: June 29
- New York: May 16
Meet Abigail Breslin, star of Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
Are you excited about Kit’s new movie, opening July 2 in theaters nationwide? Start the fun early when Academy Award® nominee Abigail Breslin, star of Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, makes an exclusive appearance and reveals a special movie surprise! Free and open to the public. For girls ages 3 and up.
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- Los Angeles: May 16
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.
Character Craft Activity Days
This ongoing showcase will feature an authentic historical craft creation from every American Girl era. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.
Event details by store
- Atlanta: July 27, 29; August 24
- Chicago: May 26; June 14
- Dallas: July 27, 29; August 24
- Los Angeles: July 4
Kit’s Paper Lantern Craft
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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- Los Angeles: May 26; September 1
A Smart Girl’s Guide to Manners
Get the tools it takes to make a good first impression. Practice the proper way to make introductions and greetings, get tips on table etiquette (such as which fork to use for each course), and learn some pointers for writing delightful letters and heartfelt thank-you notes. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.
Date with Dad
Spend a day with Dad! Together, you’ll enjoy fun father/daughter activities and an extra-special meal. Includes 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.
Event details by store
- Atlanta: June 13, 15; August 10, 13
- Chicago: June 14, 15
- Dallas: June 13, 15; August 10, 13
- Los Angeles: July 27
- New York: June 13, 14, 15
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.
Memories with Mom
We celebrate girls—and you can, too! This mother/daughter day includes fun activities and an extra-special meal, plus a commemorative photo and keepsakes as a reminder of the memories made during your special day. Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up.
Event details by store
- Atlanta: June 29
- Chicago: June 21, 29; July 10, 17, 24; August 6
- Dallas: June 29; July 27, 29
- Los Angeles: June 29; July 13
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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- Atlanta: June 21; July 9; August 10
- Dallas: June 21; July 9; August 10
- Los Angeles: August 6
Be Your Best
Stretch your mind—and body—as you learn "Ten Things Every Girl Needs to Know About Taking Care of Herself, Inside and Out"! From learning simple stretches to playing a fun dancing game that gets you moving, you’ll leave feeling strong and sure of who you are! Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.
A Smart Girl’s Guide to Money Workshop
Get smart about saving—and spending—in this workshop based on the American Girl book A Smart Girl’s Guide to Money. This fun, educational event features a career quiz, tips on saving, and a money-smarts game with twenty-five pretend dollars to spend. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.
Kit’s Friendship Fun
Learn more about Kit and the kinds of things she and her friends did for fun. Includes games, craft activities, a special meal just like Kit’s mom would have made, and a take-home memory book. As a special tie-in to Kit’s stories, participants are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to a local food pantry. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.
Event details by store
- Atlanta: July 2, 13; September 17
- Chicago: July 1
- Dallas: July 2, 13; September 17
- Los Angeles: July 16
Kit’s Catchall Box Craft and Paper Lantern 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. You’ll also 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.
Independence Day Lunch at the Cafe
Create a new tradition! Celebrate the Fourth of July with a patriotic lunch in the American Girl Cafe. Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up.
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- Los Angeles: July 4
- New York: July 4
Independence Day Tea at the Cafe
Create a new tradition! Celebrate the Fourth of July with a patriotic tea in the American Girl Cafe. Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up.
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- New York: July 4
Spirit Pencil Pom 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 learn how to create a pencil pompom and give their writing a playful punch. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.
At the Movies with Felicity
See Felicity’s stories come to life on the big screen! Join fellow Felicity fans for an evening of American Girl fun as you watch the movie Felicity: An American Girl Adventure in our Theater. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.
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- Chicago: July 9
Dinner with the Cast—Felicity
Join us in the Cafe for dinner and the chance to meet a member of the cast from the movie Felicity: An American Girl Adventure. Includes a special goody bag to take home. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.
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- Chicago: July 9
American Girl at Radio City: Stage Door Tour
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Radio City Music Hall, where the biggest names in show business have taken center stage. You’ll learn the secrets of the Great Stage and meet a member of Radio City’s famed dancing company—the Rockettes! Includes lunch in the American Girl Cafe. Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up.
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- New York: July 9, 16, 23; August 6
Late Night at American Girl Place
After-hours fun at American Girl Place—what a treat! This package includes: one hour of private time—your girl and her friends get American Girl Place all to themselves; a meal in the Cafe; a live musical performance in the Theater and a CD of the original cast recording; a chance to meet the cast; a souvenir program signed by the cast members; a Doll Hair Salon Spectacular event; a fun craft activity; a scavenger hunt and a $25 gift certificate. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.
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- Chicago: July 12
Girl of the Year Activity Days
Celebrate the 2008 Girl of the Year during this event that’s a perfect ‘10’! You’ll participate in a “skating” scavenger hunt and learn to make your own hair scrunchie. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.
Go For It!
This hour-long program—inspired by American Girl’s Go for It! book—incorporates activities that help girls gain confidence, have fun, and stay inspired by any activity, from sports to singing. Includes a take-home memory book. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.
A Day at the Zoo
Play for a day at the Central Park Zoo! You’ll see everything from polar bears to penguins in the heart of Manhattan, and enjoy a guided tour through the park—don’t miss the famed harbor seals going for a dip in their Fifth Avenue pool! Includes dinner in the Cafe. Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up.
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- New York: July 28; August 11
Grand Central Terminal Tour
Visit a famous New York attraction with American Girl! Take a walking tour of Grand Central Terminal, where you’ll see fantastic architecture and learn the history of one of the world’s busiest train stations. Includes lunch in the American Girl Cafe. Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up.
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- New York: August 1, 8
Meet the Author: Connie Porter
Meet Connie Porter, the award-winning author of Addy Walker’s six-book series! This informal session is your opportunity to meet Ms. Porter in person and have your favorite books signed. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.
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- Los Angeles: August 3
American Girl Dinner and Harbor Cruise
Enjoy an enchanting night in New York! Your experience starts with a delicious dinner at the American Girl Cafe. Then, enjoy a private cruise aboard the NYC Waterway Ferry. See the city’s sparkling skyline, view the majestic Statue of Liberty, and get serenaded by the American Girl Ambassadors. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.
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- New York: August 4
Top of the Rock: Summer in the City
Take in the sights of New York! Enjoy a special night that starts with dinner in the American Girl Cafe. Then, visit Top of the Rock in the world-famous Rockefeller Center, where you’ll take in a spectacular view of the city and get serenaded by the American Girl Ambassadors. Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up.
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- New York: August 5
A Great Day with Grandparents
It’s a great opportunity to get together with a grandparent. Together, you’ll enjoy fun activities and share a delicious meal. Includes a commemorative photo and keepsakes to take home in honor of your special day. Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up.
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- Atlanta: September 7, 9
- Chicago: August 8
- Dallas: September 7, 9
- Los Angeles: September 7
- New York: September 7
Meet the Author: Megan McDonald
Meet Megan McDonald, the award-winning author of Julie Albright’s six-book series! This informal session is your opportunity to meet Ms. McDonald in person and have your favorite books signed. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.
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- Los Angeles: August 24
Glitter Garden Stationery Craft
Learn how to design and decorate stationery that blooms with color and uses stick-on jewels for a dazzling effect. Inspired by American Girl’s Petal Perfect craft book. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.
