

American Girl Chicago
835 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
877-247-5223
To place an order for in-store pickup, please call 877-247-5223 (option 2).
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Extra-special activities
Explore all our upcoming store activities inspired by girls’ favorite characters and interests! For any reservation questions, please call 877-247-5223.
Doll Hair and Manicure Day
June 26, July 10, July 31, August 14 & August 28
60 min.
Join us for a fun hairstyling and manicure session in the Doll Hair Salon! Spend some time with expert doll stylists as we teach your girl how to style her doll’s hair, paint her doll’s nails, and keep both looking great. The event also includes a goody bag and doll nail polish. We only accept appointments for authentic 18-inch American Girl® dolls for this event.
Please Note, book only the children in your party. Adults may observe near the event. Prepaid events are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Reservations Required. For girls ages 6 and up.
Painting Party with Lunch
July 17
| 2.5 hrs. | $45/personGirls and their families will enjoy lunch in our café. Afterwards, we’ll all meet and walk upstairs to Painted Penguin, where an instructor will lead an hour-long class; each participant will be taught step by step how to paint a picture. Then, participants will be given a special American Girl bag to put their paintings in, and everyone can enjoy some shopping time in our store.
Please Note, book all adults and children in your party. Emergency contact and participant release forms are required to attend this event. Prepaid events are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Reservations required.
Crafts in Seneca Park
June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2 & August 16
3:00pm-4:00pm
Join us for a fun afternoon in Seneca Park! We will be hosting a table with crafts based on some of your favorite dolls. Color surfboards with Joss, make a banner with Melody, or design glasses with Courtney. We can’t wait to see you there!
No reservation required. While supplies last. Weather permitting. Dates subject to changes or cancellation.
Girl of the Year Cookie Decorating
June 18 & June 25
| 15 min. | $12/personCome celebrate the soaring spirit of our newest Girl of the Year at a sweet event! At this event, girls will use their imaginative flair to decorate cookies representing her story. We’ll provide to-go boxes to take home their finished creations.
Please note, prepaid event reservations are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.Reservations required.
Date with Dad
June 19
| 60 min. | $36/personBring your girl out for an extra-special date with Dad at American Girl. You’ll share a delightful meal that includes a beverage, shareable appetizer, entrée, and scrumptious chocolate cake. Each girl will receive a special American Girl goody bag with a fun memory game table activity, a doll tote to put her game pieces inside, and a star craft to assemble. Fresh flowers will also be given to your special girl!
Please Note, book all adults and children in your party. $50.00 event deposit is required at booking. Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up.
Double Decker Bus Tour with American Girl
June 24, July 8 & August 5
4 hrs.
See the spectacular sights of Chicago with your girl! First, fuel up with a tasty lunch in our café together. Then hop on an iconic double-decker bus with an open upper level for a private, guided two-hour tour. You and your girl will witness the best landmarks Chicago has to offer, including Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, and the Magnificent Mile.
Transportation is included. Please Note, book all adults and children in your party. Prepaid events are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up. Emergency contact and participant release forms are required to attend this event.
Kane County Cougars Mascot Visit to American Girl
June 25 & July 23
12:00pm-1:00pm. ONLY
The Kane County Cougars mascots “The Twins” will be visiting our store to meet guests and take photos! After you meet The Twins, check out our “enter to win” sweepstakes; two winners will take home a Corinne™ doll plus four tickets to American Girl® Night at a Kane County Cougars game and the opportunity to throw the first pitch on July 29.
Yoga with Your Doll
July 10
| 60 min. | $37/personOmmmmm—it’s time for your girl to get centered and refreshed! Treat your girl to a yoga class taught by Gratitude Yoga Chicago that will help her learn to breathe, find gratitude, and recharge. Girls will learn yoga poses they can do with their dolls. Afterwards, girls will get a goody bag. Everyone must bring their own yoga mat or towel to practice on.
Please Note, book only the children in your party. Adults may observe near the event. Prepaid events are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Reservations Required. For girls ages 6 and up.
Red, white & blue cookie decorating
July 2 & July 9
| 15 min. | $13/personCome join us for a patriotic sweet treat! Your girl can get creative by decorating cookies with festive frosting and sprinkles. Then take them home in a to-go box that she can embellish with stickers.
Please Note, book all children and any adults that want to participate in the event. Adults not participating may observe near the event. Prepaid events are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Reservations required. For girls ages 3 and up.
Molly's English Tea Party
July 10
| 60 min. | $40/personMolly learned the proper way to have a tea party from her English friend, Emily—now you and your girl can too! Come enjoy Molly’s English tea party with a variety of dainty tea sandwiches, Camp Gowonagin s’mores, and so much more. Also, enter to win a Molly doll with other Molly-themed prizes.
Please Note, book all adults and children in your party. $50.00 event deposit is required at booking. Reservations required. For girls ages 3 and up.
American Girl's Doll Hospital Event
July 16
| 15 min. | $25/personDoes your girl like to play pretend? Join us for a fun creative event sure to inspire your girl’s imagination! Make an appointment with one of our doll doctors for a fun hospital check-up. A doll doctor will complete a check-up on your girl’s doll and clean the doll’s skin. Afterwards, your girl can take photos with her doll in the hospital. Dolls go home with a doll hospital gown, wellness certificate, and a Hugs & Well Wishes Bear and Balloon! We only accept appointments for authentic 18-inch American Girl® dolls for this event. No doll surgery or limb tightening will happen at this event.
Please Note, book only the children in your party. Adults may observe near the event. Prepaid events are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Reservations Required. For girls ages 3 and up.
American Girl Night at the Kane County Cougars
July 29
We're bringing American Girl Night to the ballpark! The first 1,000 kids (age 12 & under) will receive an accessory for their American Girl doll. Plus, we're giving away NINE American Girl dolls throughout the night. That's one every inning!
Game starts at 6:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.ticketreturn.com. Address: Northwestern Medicine Field 34W002 Cherry Lane, Geneva, IL 60134.
Summer Cookie Decorating
August 6 & August 20
| 15 min. | $13/personCelebrate the end of summer with a sweet treat! Your girl can get creative by decorating cookies with festive frosting and sprinkles. Then she can take them home in a to-go box that she can embellish with stickers.
Please note, book all children and any adults that want to participate in the event. Adults not participating may observe near the event. Prepaid events are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Reservations required. For girls ages 3 and up.
Picnic Celebration
August 13
| 60 mins. | $32/personAvoid the heat and have a picnic inside at American Girl! This fun family event starts with bite-sized picnic treats and sweets. Afterwards, your girl can put her own spin on decorating a summer pinwheel craft. All girls will also receive a special themed goody bag. Girls (and dolls) are encouraged to show up in their favorite summer outfits!
Please Note, book all adults and children in your party. Prepaid events are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up.
Maryellen's Back to School Dance Party
August 13
| 60 mins. | $32/personWe’re celebrating the end of the summer with a fun ’50s-themed dance party with Maryellen! Join us for a special morning of dance, where an instructor from Design Dance school will teach girls dance moves they can even do with their dolls. After the class, girls will receive special Maryellen-themed goody bags. Girls (and dolls) are encouraged to show up in ’50s-inspired outfits!
Please note, book only the children in your party. Adults may observe near the event. Prepaid events are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up.
Wellie Wisher's Painting Party
August 21
| 2.5 hrs. | $45/personYour girl can show her creativity with color at a fun WellieWishers-themed painting party! First, girls and their families will enjoy lunch in our café. Afterwards, we’ll all meet and walk upstairs to Painted Penguin, where an instructor will lead an hour-long class; each participant will be taught step by step how to paint a picture. Then, participants will be given a special American Girl bag to put their paintings in, and everyone can enjoy some shopping time in our store.
Please Note, book all adults and children in your party. Prepaid events are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Reservations required. For girls ages 4 and up. Emergency contact and participant release forms are required to attend this event.


In-store parties
Celebrate with all-inclusive party packages designed to minimize stress and maximize fun! Book reservations online, or call 877-247-5223.
Happy birthday celebration
Choose from multiple themes for age ranges from 18 months to 6+. Package includes:
- Signature cake and ice cream
- Choice of beverages
- Digital invitations
- Table activity and take-home craft
- Goody bags and doll tiaras
- A special gift for the birthday girl
- A crown for the birthday girl
Deluxe happy birthday celebration
Wish your girl a happy birthday! This party package includes:
- A delicious meal
- Signature cake and ice cream
- Digital invitations
- Goody bags and doll tiaras
- A special gift for the birthday girl
- A crown for the birthday girl
Deluxe little girls happy birthday celebration
This all-inclusive, themed package provides everything you need to make memories that will last a lifetime, including:
- A delicious meal
- Signature cake and ice cream
- Digital invitations
- A ribbon wand craft
- A special gift for the birthday girl
- A crown for the birthday girl
Deluxe rainbow birthday celebration
This all-inclusive, rainbow-themed package provides everything you need to make memories that will last a lifetime, including:
- A delicious meal
- Signature cake and ice cream
- Digital invitations
- Rainbow-themed goody bag per guest
- Doll tiara per guest
- A crown for the birthday girl
Deluxe Sweet Sprinkles birthday celebration
Treat your girl to her sweetest birthday ever with this baking-inspired party! This party package includes:
- A delicious meal
- Signature cake and ice cream
- Digital invitations
- Baking-themed goody bag per guest
- Doll tiara per guest
- A crown for the birthday girl
Deluxe WellieWishers™ birthday celebration
This all-inclusive, WellieWishers-themed package provides everything you need to make memories that will last a lifetime, including:
- A delicious meal
- Signature cake and ice cream
- Digital invitations
- WellieWishers-themed goody bag per guest
- Doll tiara per guest
- A crown for the birthday girl
Private happy birthday celebration
Give your girl the party of her dreams. This deluxe package includes 90 minutes of time in a private dining room:
- A delicious meal
- Signature cake and ice cream
- Digital invitations
- Table activity and take-home craft
- Goody bags and doll tiaras
- A special gift for the birthday girl
Private Sweet Sprinkles birthday celebration
This deluxe, baking-inspired package includes 90 minutes of time in a private dining room, along with:
- A delicious meal
- Signature cake and ice cream
- Digital invitations
- A cupcake-decorating craft girls will love
- Baking-themed goody bag per guest
- Doll tiara per guest
- A crown for the birthday girl
- A cute pink spatula for the birthday girl
Private rainbow birthday celebration
Give your girl the party of her dreams. This deluxe package includes 90 minutes of time in a private dining room:
- A delicious meal
- Signature cake and ice cream
- Digital invitations
- Table activity and take-home craft
- Rainbow-themed goody bags and doll tiaras
- A special gift for the birthday girl
Private WellieWishers™ birthday celebration
Throw a party inspired by the WellieWishers! This all-inclusive, themed package includes 90 minutes of time in a private dining room:
- A delicious meal
- Signature cake and ice cream
- Digital invitations
- Table activity and take-home craft
- WellieWishers-themed goody bags and doll tiaras
- A special gift and crown for the birthday girl
Take-home parties
Surprise her with an American Girl party you can host in the comfort of your own home! Schedule pickup online, or call 877-247-5223.


Happy birthday deluxe take-home celebration
$25/person
4 - 20 guests
Take the birthday party to go! Select the number of guests, then choose a day and time for store pickup. Package includes:
- Signature cake carefully packaged in a to-go box
- Digital invitations
- Table talkers
- Themed goody bag per guest
- Take-home craft per guest
- Doll-sized crown, cup, and saucer per guest
- Birthday crown and special gift for the birthday girl


Sweet Sprinkles deluxe take-home celebration
$25/person
4 - 20 guests
Take the birthday party to go—featuring a baking theme! Select the number of guests, then choose a day and time for store pickup. Package includes:
- Signature cake carefully packaged in a to-go box
- Digital invitations
- Table talkers
- Baking-themed goody bag per guest
- Take-home craft per guest
- Doll-sized crown, cup, and saucer per guest
- Birthday crown and special gift for the birthday girl


Rainbow deluxe take-home celebration
$25/person
4 - 20 guests
Take the birthday party to go—featuring a rainbow theme! Select the number of guests, then choose a day and time for store pickup. Package includes:
- Signature cake carefully packaged in a to-go box
- Digital invitations
- Table talkers
- Rainbow-themed goody bag per guest
- Take-home craft per guest
- Doll-sized crown, cup, and saucer per guest
- Birthday crown and special gift for the birthday girl


WellieWishers™ deluxe take-home celebration
$25/person
4 - 20 guests
Take the birthday party to go—featuring a WellieWishers theme! Select the number of guests, then choose a day and time for store pickup. Package includes:
- Signature cake carefully packaged in a to-go box
- Digital invitations
- Table talkers
- WellieWishers-themed goody bag per guest
- Take-home craft per guest
- Doll-sized crown, cup, and saucer per guest
- Birthday crown and special gift for the birthday girl


Happy birthday for little girls deluxe take-home celebration
$25/person
4 - 20 guests
Take the birthday party to go with one designed just for little girls! Select the number of guests, then choose a day and time for store pickup. Package includes:
- Signature cake carefully packaged in a to-go box
- Digital invitations
- Table talkers
- Themed goody bag per guest
- Take-home craft per guest
- Doll-sized crown, cup, and saucer per guest
- Birthday crown and special gift for the birthday girl


Salon services
For help, call 877-247-5223. Reservations are booked based on availability.
Salon treatments are available for authentic American Girl dolls only. Other restrictions may apply. We use your contact information to send you details about your booking and/or communications regarding your experience (via emails and/or texting). By using this service, you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Doll hairstyle of the month
Each month, our Dolled Up Salon stylists offer a special doll style and share tips for re-creating the hairdo at home.
Girl hairstyle of the month
Each month, our Dolled Up Salon stylists offer a special style for girls to match their dolls, plus they share tips for re-creating these hairdos at home.
Girl and doll hairstyle of the month
Each month, our Dolled Up Salon stylists offer special matching styles for girls and their dolls, plus they share tips for re-creating these hairdos at home.
Doll birthday style package
Prepayment required
Celebrate birthdays at our Dolled Up Salon with everything in this package:
- A special style with doll tiara
- Themed goody bag per guest
- Take-home craft per guest
- Birthday crown and special gift for the birthday girl
Girl birthday style package
Prepayment required
Celebrate birthdays at our Dolled Up Salon with everything in this package:
- A special style with doll tiara
- Themed goody bag per guest
- Take-home craft per guest
- Birthday crown and special gift for the birthday girl
Girl and doll birthday style package
Prepayment required
Celebrate birthdays at our Dolled Up Salon with matching hairstyles for your girl and her doll, plus our stylists will share tips for re-creating the hairdos at home.
- Matching girl-and-doll styles plus tiaras
- Themed goody bag per guest
- Take-home craft per guest
- Birthday crown for girl and doll
- Special gift for the birthday girl
Doll hairstyling
A look-book of styles starts the fun! Then girls can watch as stylists transform their dolls and share tips for creating great hairdos at home.
Girl hairstyling
Braids, a ponytail, or a special occasion style? Your girl can choose from ten hairstyles to match her doll! Every style includes her choice of two ribbon colors.
Girl and doll hairstyling
Choose matching looks or get unique styles for your girl and her doll. Every girl style includes a choice of two ribbon colors. Every doll style includes a choice of two ribbon colors. Stylists will even share tips for creating great hairstyles at home.
Girl mini manicure
Your girl will get a mini manicure with a choice of lots of fun polish colors, plus a signature American Girl nail art design on two fingers.
Girl and doll mini manicure
Your girl will get a mini-manicure with a choice of fun polish colors, plus a signature American Girl nail art design on two fingers. Her doll will get her fingers and toes painted with one of three special colors—and the bottle is hers to take to do her doll's nails again at home.
Doll ear piercing
All dolled up! Ear piercing is perfect for dolls that like a bit of glitz—it includes doll ear piercing, extra earring pairs, and a take-home care tips booklet. Available for 18" and WellieWishers™ dolls.
Girl ear piercing
Safe and gentle ear piercing is performed by certified American Girl associates. Girls can choose from titanium, 14kt white gold, or 14kt gold, and they'll take home an after-care kit with Ear Care Solution, an ear care guide, earring craft ideas, and a paper earring frame.
For ages 3+
Parent/Legal Guardian must be present on day of service if child is under 18 years of age. Parent/Legal Guardian is required to sign release form on day of service.
Girl and doll ear piercing
A bit of glitz—times two! Service includes doll ear piercing and doll earring set. Girls can choose from titanium, 14kt white gold, or 14kt gold, and they'll take home an after-care kit with Ear Care Solution, an ear care guide, earring craft ideas, and a paper earring frame. Available for 18" and WellieWishers™ dolls.
The girl service is for ages 3+.
For the doll service, we only accept appointments for authentic American Girl dolls. Parent/Legal Guardian must be present on day of service if child is under 18 years of age. Parent/Legal Guardian is required to sign release form on day of service.
Doll hairstyling + ear piercing package
Give her doll a new look! This special package includes a doll hairstyling session at the salon, where our stylists will create a great hairdo and share tips to take home. Then, get her doll's ears pierced for a little extra shine. She'll also receive extra earring pairs and a take-home care tips booklet. Available for 18" and WellieWishers™ dolls.
Doll hearing aid
Some friends need a little extra care. Add a hearing aid to one or both ears. Permanent piercing ensures a perfect fit; hearing aids are removable.
Doll spa deluxe package
Make it a spa day! A soft scrub on her face, arms, and legs will have her doll feeling like new. And girls can take home a special pampering kit, too; it includes cucumber stickers for her eyes, nail decals, a headband, a salon cape, and a faux face mask.
Doll pampering plus package
Relaxed and refreshed! Order a pampering for 18" and 15" dolls. They'll get a soft scrub to make them feel squeaky-clean. Includes nail decals for 18" dolls.
Doll nail polish
Includes painting of fingernails and toenails in your choice of nail polish colors. Plus, get a specially formulated (water-soluble and easy-to-wipe-off) just-for-dolls nail polish to take home—perfect for touch-ups!
Available to add at the time of your appointment


Dining
Enjoy selections that appeal to girls and grown-ups alike—plus, we offer special seats just for doll friends.


Teatime at American Girl
Join us to celebrate the return of this beloved American Girl tradition. You and your girl will enjoy a full teatime experience, including dainty tea sandwiches and assorted sweet treats with a pot of tea, plus each child will enjoy a craft activity at the table.


Personal shopping
Our complimentary shoppers are always at the ready to simplify your experience—from finding gifts to planning a visit to placing a pick-up order.


Doll doctors at your service
When accidents happen, our on-site medical staff makes sure the adventures can continue with these treatments. Plus: Enjoy hand-on fun at interactive kiosks with x-rays, eye charts, and dental chairs to check her favorite friend is healthy from head to toe.
Hotels full of hospitality
Please call our hotel partners directly to ask about special packages and rates for American Girl visitors (rates are subject to change, and blackout dates do apply). Remember to ask about a bed for your doll!
The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago
909 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
888-627-8385
Hilton Chicago / Magnificent Mile Suites
198 E Delaware Place
Chicago IL 60611
312-664-1100
The Warwick Allerton
701 N Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
312-440-1500
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago
160 East Pearson Street
Chicago, IL 60611
312-266-1000
Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago-Downtown
40 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
312-644-2222
Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown
201 East Walton Place
Chicago, IL 60611
312-943-9800
Omni Chicago Hotel
676 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
312 944-6664