Green Thumbs & Great Company

We had such a great time at Mom’s Night Out planting succulents and socializing with fellow mammas. Moms had fun dip dying coffee cups to create marbled pots for our colorful succulents. We loved meeting new ladies from the community!  We were elated to meet an expecting couple, and we can’t wait to meet their…

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Join us for a Friendsgiving Brunch and Open Play!

We want to thank all of our families for making GiGi’s a special, loving, place where everyone belongs! We are so thankful that YOU are a part of our life- it’s a gift to know YOU! We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate our friendship with play and brunch on Saturday, November 19th from 10am…

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The Kiwanis Basketball Jamboree is this Saturday!!

GiGi’s Playhouse is honored to be the 2015 Beneficiary of the Kiwanis Basketball Jamboree! The Des Moines metro area Kiwanis Clubs work together to host the annual Kiwanis Basketball Jamboree, a fun event that brings together 16 of the Central Iowa Metro League basketball teams (boys & girls) in one exciting day of 30 minute…

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Art Explosion Starts in November!

We are so excited to announce that starting in November GiGi’s will offer Art Explosion on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 3:45 to 5:00pm! Art Explosion provides a hands on experience with multiple art media and provides an outlet for individuals with Down syndrome to express themselves, build confidence and socialize with peers. Open…

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GiGi’s Playhouse is in the Des Moines Register today! Check it out

  Check out the Des Moines Register today for their story on GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines. We are so honored they are sharing our story and bringing out awareness for individuals with Down syndrome. Thank you and enjoy! http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/life/living-well/2015/02/22/gigis-playhouse-new-facility/23743905/

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Family Fun Night 1/29/15

What happens when you get police officers, firefighters, and hockey players together? An amazing night, that’s what. Last night we had a great turn out for our Family Fun Night hosted by the players from Guns N Hoses and the Des Moines Buccaneers. With their company we enjoyed a night full of basketball, arts and…

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Callen’s Super Buddy

In all of his four years, Callen has never met a stranger. He greets everyone he passes with an enthusiastic “Hi!” He gets handed from adult to adult in pretty much every social situation he’s in. He high fives kids at the baseball fields and playgrounds. It is truly amazing how this tiny little kid…

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Carsten’s Super Buddy

Meet Carsten. Who knew that eight years ago one little person could make such a difference in a family and community’s life. And even though the blue eyes, requests for cookies, or Scooby Doo might grab your attention – if you take the time to get to know Carsten you’ll understand just a little of…

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Join Us for Pizza & Open Play

Join us November 13th from 5:30- 6:30pm for Open Play and Pizza! Students from Upper Iowa University will be hosting a special Open Play for all ages! We hope you can join us for karaoke, Wii, dressing up, playing Uno, the Therapeutic Playcenter, and more on November 13th! Please RSVP to desmoines@gigisplayhouse.org, so we have…

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