The holidays are coming up soon, and American Girl stores are having events to mark the occasion! Every day for 12 days, I will be posting all the holiday events at American Girl stores nationwide. Today, we're focusing on the Houston store.

Festive Cookie Decorating- November 18: "Celebrate the season with a sweet treat! Your girl can get creative by decorating fall holiday cookies with festive frosting and sprinkles. Then take them home in a to-go box that she can embellish with stickers."

Painting By Splash Kids- December 3: "Come enjoy an event at our store that features the colors of the holidays! A representative from Splash Kids will provide an hour-long painting class. Girls, and adults who want to take part, can swirl up their own colorful masterpiece to take home. Plus each girl will receive a goody bag."

Holly Jolly Private Shopping with Santa Meet and Greet- December 5, December 12: "Share a holiday experience that includes a jolly “ho-ho-ho!” Santa is coming to the store, and he can’t wait to meet you and your girl—so grab your girl’s wish list and get a jump on your holiday shopping at this private shopping event. Children will enjoy a festive penguin craft followed by holiday cookie decorating. Your girl will be able to take her cookie creations home in a to-go box that she can embellish with stickers."

Gingerbread House Decorating- December 10: "Take part in one of the season’s tastiest traditions in an event your family will love—decorate a gingerbread house! This festive activity will include everything your girl needs to make a one-of-a-kind holiday centerpiece with gingerbread pieces, frosting, and lots of candy decorations."

PJ Story Time with Milk, Cookies and Craft- December 17: "Your girl will love this very special holiday story time—she and her doll can come in their favorite PJs! We’ll serve a selection of delectable cookies and delicious drinks for both kids and adults. After story time, girls will enjoy a festive penguin craft."

Tomorrow, we're going to focus on the Los Angeles store!