Exciting news for fans of American Girl Dolls! A new American Girl store is popping up in Austin at the Domain at 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, from September through January. The 5,000 square-foot store will feature an assortment of American Girl dolls, outfits and accessories, along with a selection of the company’s bestselling historical and contemporary fiction books.

The Grand Opening Celebration will take place on Saturday, Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 3 from 12 – 6 p.m. During the Grand Opening weekend, children in attendance will receive a free gift and craft (while supplies last). Shoppers can also enter for a chance to win a 2017 Girl of the Year collection featuring the 18-inch Gabriela doll, paperback book, and accessories including her pet cat.

To keep things organized during the Grand Opening, tickets are required for entry into the store both Saturday and Sunday. One hour before the store opens on Saturday and Sunday, American Girl will distribute entrance tickets for that day.

For more Grand Opening news, stay tuned to this page on the American Girl website.

We know that many of you won’t be able to attend the Grand Opening festivities, but don’t worry. You can be sure to check out the store anytime through January 2018. Plus, we are excited to be raffling off an doll just for Do512 Readers!

–> Giveaway! We have one of the newest American Girl Dolls to give to a lucky reader! Nanea Mitchell is American Girl’s newest BeForever character, a Hawaiian girl growing up on the island of Oahu in 1941. Nanea’s story illuminates how the courage, patriotism, and aloha spirit of the Hawaiian people inspired a nation at war and shows how one girl can make a meaningful difference in the face of big change. Read more about Nanea here, and enter to win below. Good luck! Entering this giveaway will add you to our twice weekly email list where you can stay in-the-know about family events.

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered!