For parents of most school-age girls, they probably at least have heard of the American Girl store. I do! I love the concept of the store that they try to teach girls really great characters via a doll from past and present by incorporating story of each doll. But we have to admit that it comes with a price. A really high price tag.
If your kids already have a doll and you are looking for a fun FREE activity that you can do at the American Girl store, then check out the list below. These events are hosted at the American Girl Store – Atlanta which is located at Northpoint Mall in Alpharetta.
1. 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.
Date: July 3, 2009
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Good for: Girls ages 8 and up
Cost: FREE
2. 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.
Date: July 3, 2009
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Good for: Girls ages 8 and up
Cost: FREE
3. 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.
Date: July 5, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Good for: Girls ages 8 and up
Cost: FREE
4. 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.
Date: July 5, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Good for: Girls ages 8 and up
Cost: FREE
5. 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.
Date: July 31, 2009
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Good for: Girls ages 8 and up
Cost: FREE
