December Activities at the Girl Scout DreamLab

December Activities at the Girl Scout DreamLab

December Fun at the DreamLab

Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Audience: Adults
Cost: $15 per person

Celebrate the season with an evening of creativity and connection! Create beautiful handmade holiday gifts while enjoying refreshments and great conversation. Whether you're making something for a loved one or treating yourself to a relaxing night out, you'll leave with festive creations and plenty of holiday inspiration.

Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Grade Level: Ages 18 Months-5 Years with Caregiver
Cost: $20 per caregiver/child pair ($5 each additional child)

Bundle up for a morning of snowy STEM fun! Little learners and their caregivers will explore winter-themed science experiments, sensory activities, engineering challenges, and creative play inspired by the magic of the season. Together, you'll build, discover, and make wonderful winter memories.

Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Audience: Troop Leaders
Cost: Free!

Wrap up the year with fellow troop leaders while planning exciting adventures for the months ahead. Exchange ideas, discover DreamLab programs, explore badge opportunities, and gather new resources to keep your girls inspired throughout the new year.

Date: Friday, December 4, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Grade Level: Families
Cost: $10 per person

Gather the whole family for an evening of winter fun, laughter, and friendly competition! Enjoy board games, giant games, team challenges, and interactive activities for all ages while making memories together during this cozy DreamLab family tradition.

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Grade Level: K-12

Spread some holiday cheer on International Volunteer Day (a.k.a., International Day of Service), Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, from 12:00-4:00 PM, at the Girl Scout DreamLab in Paramus. Join others to decorate holiday cookies, make friendship bracelets for women and children living in shelters across northern New Jersey, and kick off a month-long collection drive supporting the Center for Food Action. Share your time, talents, and Girl Scout spirit during this meaningful community service event. Cookies, decorating supplies, fun patch, and instruction are included. Community Service hours can be provided.

Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Grade Level: K-12
Cost: $10 per child | $5 per adult

Celebrate inclusion, innovation, and the power of accessibility during this inspiring DreamLab Signature Event. Families will explore adaptive technology, inclusive design, hands-on STEM challenges, and interactive experiences that highlight how creativity and innovation can make the world more accessible for everyone. Meet community partners, learn from diverse perspectives, and discover how we can all help build more inclusive communities.

Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Grade Level: K-3
Cost: $15 per girl

Every great adventure begins with a story! Read together, spark your imagination, and then step into the DreamLab Podcast Studio to record your very own story. Through books, storytelling, and creative expression, young girls will discover the joy of using their voices while building confidence and communication skills.

Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Grade Level: Grades 4-8
Cost: $15 per girl

What invention would change the world? Dream big as you imagine creative solutions to everyday challenges and bring your ideas to life through podcasting. Record your own episode in the DreamLab Podcast Studio while exploring innovation, storytelling, and the power of sharing your ideas with others.

Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Grade Level: Grades 4-12
Cost: $15 per girl

Slow down and recharge during this relaxing yoga and mindfulness session. Through movement, stretching, breathing exercises, and guided relaxation, girls will build strength, flexibility, confidence, and healthy habits that support both physical and emotional well-being.

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Audience: Educators
Cost: Free!

Teachers, school leaders, homeschool educators, and youth-serving professionals are invited to experience the DreamLab firsthand. Tour our innovative learning spaces, explore hands-on educational opportunities, and discover how DreamLab programs can enhance classroom learning through STEM, creativity, entrepreneurship, and life skills.

Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Level: K-3
Cost: $15 per girl

Sweeten the season with holiday cookie decorating! Young bakers will decorate festive cookies using colorful icing, sprinkles, and creative designs while learning simple decorating techniques and celebrating the joy of sharing homemade treats with family and friends.

Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grade Level: K-3
Cost: $15 per girl

Sweeten the season with holiday cookie decorating! Young bakers will decorate festive cookies using colorful icing, sprinkles, and creative designs while learning simple decorating techniques and celebrating the joy of sharing homemade treats with family and friends.

Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Grade Level: Grades 4-8
Cost: $15 per girl

Learn how to design a beautiful holiday charcuterie board that's almost too pretty to eat! Explore food styling, color, texture, and presentation while creating a festive board filled with seasonal treats. You'll leave with new culinary skills, creative inspiration, and ideas for your next family celebration.

Date: Sunday, December 13, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Grade Level: Grades 9-12
Cost: $15 per girl

Celebrate the season by planning, preparing, and hosting a beautiful winter-inspired dinner party. Girls will work together to prepare seasonal recipes, decorate an elegant tablescape, and practice hospitality, leadership, and teamwork while enjoying a delicious meal they created together.

Date: Friday, December 18, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Grade Level: Families
Cost: $10 per person

Wear your coziest pajamas and celebrate the magic of the season with an evening of festive family fun! Explore holiday crafts, games, music, maker activities, and sparkling lights throughout the DreamLab while creating lasting memories together. It's the perfect way to slow down and enjoy the holiday season with the people you love.

Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Grade Level: K-12
Cost: $10 per child | $5 per adult

Celebrate the many ways people around the world welcome winter! Explore traditions, holidays, foods, music, crafts, stories, and celebrations from cultures across the globe through interactive maker activities, hands-on experiences, and community partners. Families will discover both the unique traditions that make each culture special and the shared values of kindness, family, generosity, and hope that connect us all.

Date: Tuesday, December 22, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Grade Level: K-12
Cost: $15 per girl

There's still time to make something special! Design and create thoughtful handmade holiday gifts using the DreamLab's creative maker tools and materials. Personalize ornaments, keepsakes, accessories, and more while discovering that the best gifts come from the heart.

Date: Tuesday, December 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Grade Level: K-12
Cost: $10 per girl

The makerspace is open, and your imagination is in charge! Explore a variety of DreamLab maker tools, materials, and creative stations while working on projects that interest you. Build, invent, craft, design, and experiment with guidance from DreamLab staff as you bring your ideas to life.

Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Grade Level: Grades 4-12
Cost: $15 per girl

End the year with movement, mindfulness, and self-care. Through yoga, stretching, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques, girls will reflect on the year, recharge their bodies and minds, and prepare to welcome the new year feeling strong, confident, and refreshed.

Date: Thursday, December 31, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Grade Level: Grades K-8
Cost: $10 per child | $5 per adult

Ring in the New Year before the clock strikes noon at the DreamLab's Noon Year's Eve celebration! Bring the whole family for a festive afternoon filled with hands-on fun, including vision board making, time capsule creation, collaborative community art, games, music, and delicious party snacks. Then gather together for an exciting countdown and spectacular Noon Year's Eve ball drop to welcome the New Year with friends, family, and plenty of celebration. It's the perfect way to reflect on the past year, dream about the year ahead, and create joyful memories together!