Featured Events
1st Annual Pub Crawl
January 17, 2026
Rally your friends and get ready to “Crawl for a Cause” as we visit some of the best local spots while raising funds to support GiGi’s Playhouse’s mission of acceptance for all.
Boots & Bling...It's a GiGi's thing! GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines Gala 2026
March 7, 2026
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, socializing and fundraising!
Our Mission: We make a lifetime commitment to changing lives and providing hope through the consistent delivery of FREE educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community, using a replicable playhouse model.
Our Vision: To see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities.
Take the "GenerationG" pledge
and make a commitment to being accepting, generous and kind every day and in every way! By taking the pledge, you will join a new era of game-changers that we call #GenerationG!
Our Voice
Welcome to Holland
by Emily Perl Kingsley I am often asked to describe the experience of raising a child with a disability -...
A Unique Look Back at 2025
It’s New Year’s Eve, and the perfect time to look back at 2025. But we’ve decided to do it in...
Reflections from a GiGi’s Playhouse: Tatum
Hello, I'm Tatum Aragon, a senior at Drake University. I was an intern/volunteer at GiGi's Playhouse for the Fall semester...
Reflections from a GiGi’s Playhouse Intern: Allie
Hello. My name is Allie Petracek, and I’ve had the great privilege of serving as an intern at GiGi’s these...
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