Join Us for Mom Talk & Dad’s Night Out

GiGi's Playhouse Fargo is excited to launch two new parent groups: Mom Talk and Dad's Night Out! Mom Talk will meet monthly at the Playhouse (unless otherwise specified). As moms of children with Down syndrome, we have so much to talk about. Our goal is to get together for an...

Walk & Fest – It’s Time! 

Let’s accelerate acceptance! Put on your walking shoes and we will see you at GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo’s GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Walk & Fest on October 8th.  Have questions about what to expect? Here are the details!  Arriving at the Event Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023  Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00...

Essentia Health Teddy Bear Clinic Blog 

Influence & Impact: Essentia Health Hosts GiGi’s First Teddy Bear Clinic   In our community we look to strengthen our partnerships and provide the best resources for our families. Essentia Health’s Pediatric team offered their talents to host GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo’s first Teddy Bear Clinic. The goal of this Clinic was...

Tips to Prepare for a Successful School Year 

GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo wants to prepare you and your family for another great school year. Leaning on our experts here are some tips and ideas to prepare your family for the best school year yet.  Prepare for the first day of school.  What to wear: Wear what makes you feel...
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Fall 2023 Programs

Summer flew by, and we are excited to get back into the grove of fall and all that comes with it! We invite your family to join us this fall for programs. GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo 2023 Fall Session will start September 14, 2023. We encourage all participants to RSVP to...

Growing GiGi’s Kitchen Program; funded by the FM Area Foundation

What a year of growth in the GiGi’s Kitchen programs offered at the Fargo Playhouse for kids, teens, and adults. The Fargo Playhouse piloted GiGi’s Kitchen programs through a virtual platform in 2020. With much anticipation of getting to cook together in GiGi’s kitchen our team had to delay officially...

Tutoring: 5 Myths and Facts

2023 Summer Tutors Needed We Want You As we jump into summer 2023 tutoring in June, we are expecting a high number of applications from our families. Our Tutoring applications are open. Summer sessions runs from June 5th- August 16th. Tutors and students will have standing sessions; same day and...
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Jump into 2023 Summer Programs

The sun is shining, and we are jumping into 2023 Summer Programs! We invite your family to jump in and join us. GiGi’s Playhouse Fargo 2023 Summer Session will start June 5th, 2023. We encourage all participants to RSVP to all signature/therapeutic programs they will attend. This will allow us...
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Let’s Celebrate

Imagine the Possibilities: Dream it. Build it. Grow it. What a night to celebrate and record-breaking year! The sixth annual ‘i have a voice’ gala was a magical night filled with dreams, possibilities, and growth launching into one of our most impactful years to date as a thriving organization in...

Imagine the Possibilities: Dream it. Build it. Grow it.

GiGi's Playhouse Fargo is excited to welcome The Improvaneer Method as our entertainment for the 'i have a voice' gala on March 24, 2023. The Improvaneer's are the worlds first comedy troupe made up of performers with Down syndrome. We cannot wait to welcome Rob, Sarah, Audrey and Nick to...

Trisha’s Why this Giving Hearts Day

Claire is my WHY! Prior to my daughter being born, I knew no one with Down syndrome. Sure - I saw “them” at random functions and passed “them” in stores, but that was all.Then Claire was born. Our worlds were turned upside down and it took quite some time to...

Promoting Positive Behavior Over the Holidays

What an exciting time of the year! Here are some tips to help prepare your loved one for a new routine and family gatherings over the holidays! On behalf of GiGi's Playhouse in Fargo we are wishing you a safe and happy holidays! Promoting Positive Behavior this Holiday Season: Prepare...