If you have a little girl who loves American Girl dolls or just loves dolls in general, you might want to check out the FREE American Girl events that are taking place this month at their stores. These events are taking place at American Girl stores around the country – so make sure to check out the website to see the full schedule. I’m just going to list the events that will be taking place at the Seattle store for those who are local here in the Northwest (these are only the dates for the Seattle location – so make sure to check out the dates for your local store).
It does say that these events are open to girls ages 8 & up (except the Bitty Babies events), but I’m not sure how strict they are about those ages. Let us know if you’ve been to one of these events before & what your experience was like.
FREE American Girl Events at the Seattle Store:
For Girls ages 8 & up:
Saige’s Scavenger Hunt – go on a scavenger hunt around the store to learn fun facts about the 2013 American Girl doll of the year. Girls will also get to take home a free American Girl poster.
Rebecca’s Charity Box Craft – Girls will decorate a little “charity” box to keep spare change just as Rebecca & her family did in the stories.
American Girl Historical Character Scavenger Hunt – Girls will go on a scavenger hunt around the store, collecting fun facts about the historical dolls. They will put together clues to solve a puzzle. Each girl will get an American Girl poster to take home.
Molly’s Victory Garden Craft – Girls can decorate a mini flower pot to take home to make a “victory garden” similar to what families in Molly’s time would make. Only on April 12th.
Addy’s Embroidered Card Craft – Learn how to stitch a cherry pie design on an embroidery card. Only on April 14th
Saige’s Hot Air Balloon Craft – Create a paper hot air balloon. Event takes place on April 26th.
Mother’s Day Card Craft – Decorate a card & matching envelope for Mom for Mother’s Day. Event takes place on May 12th.
Julie’s Bracelet Craft – Make a fun & unique felt cuff bracelet to wear. Event takes place on May 5th & June 23rd
Kit’s Tree House Craft – Assemble & decorate their own treehouse book. Even takes place on May 19th.
Marie Grace & Cecile’s Dance Slipper Craft – Decorate a paper dance slipper. Event takes place on May 26th.
Saige’s Horse Collage Craft – Create a paper collage inspired by Saige & her love of horses and art. Event takes place on June 2nd & 30th.
Saige’s Art Event with Crayola Model Magic – Create a mini hot air balloon sculpture using Crayola Model Magic. Event takes place on dates in June, July & August.
Father’s Day Card Craft – Make & decorate a special card & envelope for Dad. Event takes place on June 16th.
Julie’s Disco Dance Steps Demo – Learn some dance moves similar to what Julie would have learned in the 70’s. Event takes place on June 23.
Summer Reading Bookmark Craft – Make and decorate a pretty bookmark for summer reading (numerous dates in June, July & August)
For Preschoolers:
Bitty Twins Ballet Story Time – Preschoolers and their parents can listen to a reading of the Bitty Ballet Big book & learn some basic dance positions. For girls ages 3 & up.
Bitty Twins Ballerina Paper Doll Craft – Preschoolers can make a ballerina paper doll to take home (ages 3 & up). Event takes place on May 14th.
Don’t forget to check out our ideas for ways to save on clothing, accessories & more for American Girl Dolls! We’d love to hear your tips, too, if you have them to share!
I’m very interested in others experience with the age requirement. My 7 year old would love these!