Special Events

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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

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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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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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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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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Josefina’s Birthday Celebration

Feliz Cumpleaños, Josefina! In celebration of her birthday, you’ll learn about Josefina’s life, enjoy a special meal, and take home a keepsake booklet with activities and journaling pages to help you commemorate this special day. 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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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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Josefina’s Memory Box Craft

Your girl can make a memory box of her very own, much like the one Josefina filled with keepsakes that remind her of Mamá. 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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A Smart Girl’s Guide to Manners: Common Courtesies & Thank You Notes

Good manners always come back to the Golden Rule: do unto others as you’d like them to do unto you. This class provides girls with practice in common courtesies, such as telephone etiquette and writing thoughtful thank-you notes. Part three in a three-part series. Reservations required. For all ages.

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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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Girl of the Year 2010 Celebration

She can be one of the first to learn about our Girl of the Year 2010—an energetic girl who loves outdoor adventures. At this special event, girls can enjoy a delicious meal, icebreaker activities, nature crafts, and an introduction to the new contemporary character! Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Rebecca Movie Poster Fun

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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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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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: April 15; May 20; June 17
  • Boston: March 26; April 22; May 18
  • Dallas: March 26; April 23; May 21; June 25
  • Minneapolis: March 25; April 22; May 20; June 24

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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Denver Grand-Opening Celebration

Discover the newest American Girl store, coming soon to Park Meadows! You are invited to be part of all the fun and festivities as we celebrate this exciting event. All weekend long, girls will enjoy a variety of exciting activities–fun crafts, doll drawings, and so much more. Free and open to the public. For all ages.

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Rebecca Crafts & Activities

Girls can make the crafts Rebecca Rubin would have loved! At this free event, girls can create three crafts inspired by the stories of our newest historical character: a charity box, a photo frame, and a carousel horse. Bring your camera to take your girl’s photo in front of an illustrated backdrop featuring Rebecca! Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Tasty Treats for Special Occasions

Give a gift from the heart! She’ll learn to make and bake sweet treats, from peppermint bark to an edible fruit bouquet, that are sure to show loved ones how much she cares—on birthdays, holidays, or any day! Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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"A Smart Girl’s Guide to Manners" Workshop: Day Program

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. Includes lunch. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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“Be Your Best” Workshop

Your girl can stretch her mind—and body—as she learns “Ten Things Every Girl Needs to Know About Taking Care of Herself, Inside and Out!” After everything from learning simple stretches to playing a fun dancing game that gets her moving, she’ll leave feeling strong and sure of who she is! Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Addy’s Paper Lantern Craft

Learn to make a paper lantern that looks a lot like one Addy might have used in 1864. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 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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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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Addy’s Birthday Celebration

Happy birthday, Addy! Join the celebration and learn about Addy’s life, enjoy a special meal, and take home a keepsake booklet with activities and journaling pages to help you commemorate this special day. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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American Girl at The Field Museum

Spend a delightful evening with your special girl! Your experience begins with a private guided tour of Chicago’s acclaimed The Field Museum. Then, your girl can go on a scavenger hunt in the museum to find everyday items the American Girl historical characters might have used in their day. Afterward, you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner together in the American Girl Cafe. Transportation to and from The Field Museum provided by Chicago Gray Line. Sponsored by Ritz–Carlton Chicago, A Four Seasons Hotel. 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Felicity’s Cooking Class

Bring Felicity’s history alive today, in a very delicious way! Girls can learn how to make dishes that were popular in 1774, from Savory Chicken Pot Pie and Apple Popovers to a whipped "syllabub"— a refreshing beverage with sparkling citrus flavors. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Meet a Ballerina at American Girl

Bring your girl in to meet a ballerina from American Ballet Theatre’s upcoming production of Swan Lake! This informal session is a wonderful opportunity for girls to meet a professional dancer, plus have an autograph signed. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 6 and up.

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Felicity’s Birthday Celebration

Celebrate Felicity’s birthday in colonial style! 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 you commemorate this special day. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Rockefeller Center Gardens Tour

Learn how to create a little garden in the heart of New York! Your special day begins with a visit to Rockefeller Center’s beautiful gardens, where experts will show girls how to plant their own “mini gardens” in a flowerpot to take home. Then, come to American Girl to enjoy a delicious lunch in the Cafe and enjoy hands-on crafts inspired by our 2010 Girl of the Year’s love of the outdoors. Reservations required. For all ages.

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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 and the New England Wildflower Society

Explore the wonders of nature with Lanie, our 2010 Girl of the Year. During this outdoor-focused event led by an expert from the New England Wild Flower Society, girls will celebrate nature with icebreaker activities and a delicious meal, plus fun and inspiring nature crafts. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Girl of the Year Butterfly Tour

Discover the wonders of nature—just like Lanie, 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 private 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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  • Chicago: April 17; May 28; June 11

Meet the Author: Jane Kurtz

Meet Jane Kurtz, the award-winning author of our Girl of the Year 2010 books! This informal session is your girl’s chance to meet Ms. Kurtz in person and have your favorite books signed. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Julie’s Earth Day Idea Catcher

Celebrate Earth Day the ’70s way! At this special event, girls can learn how to create an “idea catcher” filled with questions and conversation starters about the earth, animals, and the environment. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Julie’s Yarn Diamond Craft

Weave a pretty yarn diamond, like the ones Julie might have made with her best friend, Ivy, in the 1970s. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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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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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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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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Molly’s Birthday Celebration

Happy birthday, Molly! Join the celebration and learn about Molly’s life, enjoy a special meal, and take home a keepsake booklet with activities and journaling pages to help you commemorate this special day. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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American Girl Dinner & Nature Tour

Explore the outdoors—just like Lanie, our newest Girl of the Year! Your experience begins with a self-guided walking tour of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge and a visit to the Bloomington Visitor Center. Then, come to American Girl to enjoy a delicious meal with your special girl in the Bistro. Transportation to and from the wildlife refuge is not included. Reservations required. 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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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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Julie’s Birthday Celebration

Celebrate Julie’s birthday in seventies style! Join the party and learn about Julie’s life, enjoy a special meal, and take home a keepsake book with activities and journaling pages to help you commemorate this special day. 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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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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American Girl Dinner with Jacqueline Dembar Greene

Meet Jacqueline Dembar Greene, the award-winning author of Rebecca Rubin’s six-book series! You and your girl will enjoy a delicious lunch with Ms. Greene, who will share the secrets of her writing process and explain how she created the stories of our newest historical character. 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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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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Kit’s Birthday Celebration

Celebrate Kit’s birthday Cincinnati-style! Join the celebration and learn about Kit’s life, enjoy a special meal, and take home a keepsake booklet with activities and journaling pages to help you commemorate this special day. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 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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Kit’s Paper Lantern Craft

She’ll 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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American Girl Central Park Tour

Discover the delights of nature—just like Lanie, our 2010 Girl of the Year! Your girl’s special day begins with a delicious brunch at the American Girl Cafe. Then visit the Museum of the City of New York, where expert guides will lead you on a walking tour of Central Park’s acclaimed Conservatory Garden. After your visit to the park, return to the museum and your girl can design her very own garden space! Transportation provided by Gray Line New York. 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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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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Summer Notebook 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 create a mini notebook where they can record all their favorite summer memories. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.

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American Girl Dinner & Shoreline Sightseeing Cruise

Spend an enchanting evening with your girl. Your experience starts with a delicious dinner in the American Girl Cafe. Then, you’ll enjoy a private shoreline cruise from Navy Pier, where you’ll see the sparkling lights of Chicago. Top it all off with a spectacular fireworks show! Transportation to Navy Pier provided by Chicago Gray Line. Reservations required. For girls ages 6 and up.

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A Smart Girl’s Guide to Manners: Table Manners

There’s more to an enjoyable meal than good food! Give your American girl the chance to practice proper table manners, from proper attire and posture to learning which way to pass the peas! Part two in a three-part series. Reservations required. For all ages.

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American Girl Dinner and Harbor Cruise

Enjoy an enchanting night with your girl in New York! Your experience includes a delicious meal at the American Girl Cafe, plus a private cruise aboard the NY Waterway Ferry, where you’ll see the city’s sparkling skyline and the majestic Statue of Liberty. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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American Girl Dinner and a Play: Lookingglass Alice

Get ready for a thrilling night of live theater! Your experience begins at the historic Water Tower Water Works with a live performance of Lookingglass Alice, an imaginative and energetic play based on the beloved stories of Lewis Carroll. Stay after the show for an exclusive Q&A session with a member of the cast. Then, come to American Girl Place to share a delicious meal in the Cafe. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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American Girl Dinner with Author Jane Kurtz

Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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Molly’s All-American Ballet

Join us for an unforgettable ballet event—Molly McIntire style! Spend this special day with your girl in the heart of New York City. Explore Molly’s 1940s world, learn ballet basics in a special workshop led by American Ballet Theatre, discover the classic ballet Fancy Free, meet a ballerina, and then enjoy a delightful meal. Make this a day you and your girl will remember together, forever! Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.

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