Everyone on your gift list is important, but there are always a few loved ones who have gone above and beyond during the year — for you and for others. And while 2020 hasn’t been a walk in the park, these special people by your side have made the year not only bearable but, dare we say, enjoyable! Whether you needed a laugh, advice, or a listening ear, they were there for you, and the holiday season is your opportunity to show them just how much you appreciate it.
Treat them to something truly thoughtful in the form of a luxurious gift that’ll make them feel pampered. Versace or Ray-Ban sunglasses, a designer mini bag, or jewelry such as a dainty gold chain or elegant hoop earrings are sure to wow the fashion enthusiast, while those who love all things cozy will go wild over a dreamy silk pajama set or a heavenly limited-edition candle. And if you’re gifting a beauty aficionado, they’ll be majorly impressed with an inclusive hair tool set or an opulent facial cream. Click through our recs below and feel confident that, with an extraspecial gift, your loved ones will feel especially taken care of this season and beyond.
THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY
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and the Activities to Go
Along With Them
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Perfect for school, practice, or play, the Road Trippin’ Short is made from a stretchy recycled polyester,
so it feels light and airy. It even has an adjustable drawstring waistband.
ROAD TRIPPIN' SHORT
The Perfect Shorts and
Skorts For Every Kind of
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A classic way to get their creative juices flowing, sidewalk chalk provides fun for both solo or group play. This particular chalk works great for all hand sizes and features bright, beautiful colors.
jumbo outdoor sidewalk chalk
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Lightweight and sleek, the Swing Skort is polished enough to be dressed up and sporty enough for everyday wear. The best part? The built-in shortie has a pocket made to stash tennis balls — or other goodies.
swing skort
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Sure to be a hit for kids of all ages, this active game can be used indoors or outdoors, allowing for play rain or shine. The concept is easy: players channel their inner explorer by picking a card and hunting
for the depicted object.
Scavenger Hunt
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An oldie but a goodie, jumping rope is a fun and challenging group or solo activity. This pack includes two ropes with adjustable lengths and sturdy wooden handles designed for all hand sizes.
JUMP ROPE
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The ample stretch in the All Play Short makes it especially perfect for outdoor exploring. Plus, from
side zip pockets to a hidden lip-balm pocket, she’ll
love all of the spots for securing her treasures.
All Play Short
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Bikes are great and all, but scooters are even more portable and, dare we say, fun? With an adjustable handle, this one grows with kids starting from age 5 up to age 12. It also comes in a variety of colors.
scooter
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A sporty skort that’s also available in white, the
Run the World Skort is a great piece for sports practice. It’s light and silky with a waistband pocket and also features an adjustable drawcord that
gives her room to grow.
Run the World Skort
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Made from organic cotton, the All Play Farallon Short is next-level comfy. Lightweight, breathable, and soft, it’s a short she can wear everywhere, from road trips to the playground to sleepovers.
All Play Farallon Short
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Made with Athleta’s signature Powervita™ fabric,
the Stash Your Treasures Bike Short is buttery soft
with gentle support. It’s versatile, too, as she can wear
it with a comfy sweatshirt, oversize tee, or athletic tank.
Stash Your Treasures Bike Short
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Think of this outdoor game as a portable, easy-to-set-up version of arcade basketball. From camping trips
to BBQs, it’ll be a hit at any summer gathering — for kids and adults alike.
OUTDOOR GAME
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With a variety of cheerful colors and prints, the Run the World Short will be a fan favorite this summer. Made with recycled polyester, it feels light as air and even features a hidden key pocket in the waistband.
Run the World Short
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Is there any toy more quintessentially summer than
a water gun? Kids will have so much fun blasting
each other and staying cool with these long-range soakers. They come in packs of three so you can
join the fight, too.
SUPER SOAKERS
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The ready-for-anything Great Adventure Skort is
cool and trendy with its cargo pockets and stretchy waistband. It also has a light, airy feel that makes it easy to move and play in.
Great Adventure Skort
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Getting your kids moving is easy with this lightweight racquet and ball play set. It can be used in or out of the water, and the handles have a soft grip, making
it easy and safe for ages 3 and up.
Racquet and Ball
Play Set
and the Activities to
Go Along With Them
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Sure to be a hit for kids of all ages, this active game can be used indoors or outdoors, allowing for play rain or shine. The concept is easy: players channel their inner explorer by picking a card and hunting for the depicted object.
road trippin' short
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A classic way to get their creative juices flowing, sidewalk chalk provides fun for both solo or group play. This particular chalk works great for all hand sizes and features bright, beautiful colors.
SWING SKORT
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Lightweight and sleek, the Swing
Skort is polished enough to be dressed
up and sporty enough for everyday wear. The best part? The built-in shortie has
a pocket made to stash tennis balls —
or other goodies.
JUMP ROPE
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An oldie but a goodie, jumping rope is a fun and challenging group or solo activity. This pack includes two ropes with adjustable lengths and sturdy wooden handles designed for all hand sizes.
ALL PLAY SHORT
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The ample stretch in the All Play 3" Short makes it especially perfect for outdoor exploring. Plus, from side zip pockets to a hidden lip-balm pocket, she’ll love all of the spots for securing her treasures.
SCOOTER
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Bikes are great and all, but scooters are even more portable and, dare we say, fun? With an adjustable handle, this one grows with kids starting from age 5 up to age 12. It also comes in a variety of colors.
RUN THE WORLD SKORT
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A sporty skort that’s also available
in white, the Run the World Skort is a
great piece for sports practice. It’s light and silky with a waistband pocket and also features an adjustable drawcord
that gives her room to grow.
Stash Your
Treasures Bike Short
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Sure to be a hit for kids of all ages,
this active game can be used indoors or outdoors, allowing for play rain or shine. The concept is easy: players channel their inner explorer by picking a card and hunting for the depicted object.
SCAVENGER HUNT
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Made with Athleta’s signature Powervita™ fabric, the Stash Your Treasures Bike
Short is buttery soft with gentle support. It’s versatile, too, as she can wear it
with a comfy sweatshirt, oversize tee,
or athletic tank.
OUTDOOR GAME
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Think of this outdoor game as
a portable, easy-to-set-up version of arcade basketball. From camping trips
to BBQs, it’ll be a hit at any summer
gathering — for kids and adults alike.
Run the World Short
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With a variety of cheerful colors and prints, the Run the World 3” Short will be
a fan favorite this summer. Made with recycled polyester, it feels light as air
and even features a hidden key
pocket in the waistband.
SUPER SOAKERS
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NOW
Is there any toy more quintessentially summer than a water gun? Kids will
have so much fun blasting each other
and staying cool with these long-range soakers. They come in packs of three so you can join the fight, too.
Great Adventure
Skort
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SHOP
NOW
The ready-for-anything Great Adventure Skort is cool and trendy with its cargo pockets and stretchy waistband. It also has a light, airy feel that makes it easy
to move and play in.
Racquet and Ball
Play Set
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Getting your kids moving is easy with this lightweight racquet and ball play set. It can be used in or out of the water, and
the handles have a soft grip, making it easy and safe for ages 3 and up.
All Play
Farallon Short
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When the final school bell rings and freedom is in the air, there’s nothing
our kids would rather do than get outside and play. To help your girl make
the most of her summer, we’ve rounded up some essentials for filling each day
with adventure and wonder — starting with comfortable, self-expressive shorts
and skorts from Athleta Girl. Whether she’s in the mood for a biker short, a ruffled
skort, or a stylish athletic short, these colorful pieces will help her play all day.
Along with versatile bottoms, we’ve collected classic and new outdoor games
and activities for every type of kid — from the playground aficionado to the backyard detective to everything in between. Not only will she look and feel confident in the months ahead, but she’ll also be inspired to get some fresh air
and embrace the season with an active, fun-first mindset. Below, click through
to shop our summer picks, and get ready to make some memories.