Here's a big congrats to our Kanani doll and book winner, Kimberly W. from Robbinsdale, MN. She says her favorite American Girl Doll is Kitt Kittredge and her dream vacation destination is Fiji. We'll mail your new friend right out to you.
Thanks to all who entered. Check in with ChiIL Mama for lots of great give aways, book-CD-DVD-toy reviews, interviews and more. And check out our new launch ChiILTravelKids.com. We'll be expanding the new site to include loads of fun vacation destinations and tips for interesting things to do. We'll be talking to families living abroad with kids for the non-tourist approach. And we'll focus on eco-friendly, quirky, popular and under the radar fun from around the US and around the world.
We'll also be running more American Girl doll features throughout June, so check in like we vote in Chicago...early and often. Check out the American Girl site for fun, free games, crafts, local events and ordering information for their whole line of dolls, book and accessories. For more info about Kanani, Girl of the Year 2011, click HERE.
In Store Kanani Events:
Kanani’s Beach Craft
Get ready for sun and fun! Your girl can decorate a tropical sun visor inspired by Kanani, our Girl of the Year 2011. She loves to swim at Hawai’i’s beautiful beaches and share the aloha spirit with others. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.
Event details by store
- Chicago: June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 9, 23; August 6, 13, 20, 21, 27
- Kansas City: August 14
- New York: July 13, 27; August 17
Kanani’s Hawaiian Celebration
Join us to celebrate our newest Girl of the Year! At this special event, girls will learn about Kanani—a cheerful girl who helps others by sharing Hawai‘i’s aloha spirit. They’ll learn some Hawaiian words, enjoy a delicious meal, and get a doll-sized hula skirt. Plus, every girl will take home a Kanani poster and Lend a Hand, a book filled with girl-sized ways to help others. Reservations required. For girls ages 8 and up.
Event details by store
- Atlanta: July 24; August 21
- Boston: June 24; July 24
- Chicago: August 21
- Dallas: July 17
- Los Angeles: June 25
- Minneapolis: July 30, 31; August 20
- New York: June 10
- Washington D.C.: August 6
Kanani’s Hawaiian Lei Crafts
Celebrate the aloha spirit with Kanani, our newest Girl of the Year! At this free craft event, your girl can make a cute doll-sized lei with fabric flowers. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.
Event details by store
- Boston: June 11
- Chicago: July 2, 16, 30
- Denver: June 27; July 13
- Los Angeles: June 25; July 23
- Minneapolis: July 31
- New York: July 20; August 10, 24
- Washington D.C.: August 6
Kanani’s Hawaiian Crafts
Join in the fun with our newest Girl of the Year! During this craft event inspired by Kanani, your girl can make a Hawaiian lei for her doll. She’ll also decorate a girl-sized sun visor with tropical stickers. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.
Event details by store
- Atlanta: July 24; August 21
- Boston: July 24
- Denver: June 15; July 29
- Kansas City: June 19; July 16
Kanani’s Hula Dance Steps Demo
Celebrate Kanani by learning about the traditional Hawaiian art of hula dance! Expert facilitators will perform a hula, then show girls how to do some of the movements. Free and open to the public. For girls ages 8 and up.
Event details by store
- Chicago: July 16; August 20
- Dallas: July 17
- Denver: June 25, 26
- Los Angeles: July 23
- Washington D.C.: August 6
