Are you looking to find out what free American Girl activities are available in Chicago for your daughter or granddaughter? There are lots of great (albeit expensive) activities at American Girl in but they also hold a number of FREE events which young girls will love. Space is limited for many of these events so call 1-877-AG-PLACE (1-877-247-5223) to reserve a place for events for which reservations are required.

FREE AMERICAN GIRL EVENTS THIS FALL, 2010
Innerstar University Day
Now your favorite girl can learn, play, and grow with Innerstar University™! At this exciting FREE craft event inspired by American Girl’s new online world, she’ll create a personalized Innerstar University student ID card for her doll, then decorate a yearbook that will help her discover her doll’s unique style. She’ll also design a postcard and go on a “campus” scavenger hunt in the store.
- Free and open to the public.
- For girls ages 8 and up.
DATES:
- September 3: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- September 10: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- September 17: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- September 24: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- October 2: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- October 9: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- October 16: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- October 23: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- November 5: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- November 12: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- November 19: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lanie’s Nature Activity Day
Celebrate the wonders of nature and the fun of gardening with Lanie®, the 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.
DATES:
- September 4: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- September 11: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- September 18: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- September 25: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- October 8: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- October 11: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Bitty Twins Animal Safari
Your little girl can join the Bitty Twins for an free imaginary animal adventure! At this fun free event, preschoolers can punch-out and color paper animals to take home.
- Free and open to the public.
- For girls ages 3 and up.
DATES:
- September 9: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- September 12: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- September 23: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- October 7: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- October 17: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- October 21: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

