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The Magnificent Mile Light Festival
GiGi’s Playhouse had the privilege to be a part of the Magnificent Mile Light Festival this year. We got to walk alongside so many foundations and groups. In the cold air, we were able to spread our holiday cheer like wildfire. We passed around hot chocolate with stickers to inform people about GiGi’s as well…
Read More57 Locations and Counting
This past weekend GiGi’s Playhouse grew a little bigger with opening their 57th location in Orange County, California! And we have more locations opening up by the next year! A few of our upcoming locations are Simi Valley, California, Las Vegas, Nevada, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Portland, Oregon, and Charleston, South Carolina. We can not wait for…
Read MoreGiGi Fest 2022
Last Sunday the National Playhouse hosted their 19th annual GiGi Fest for everyone to stop by for some popcorn, pony rides, fun, and games! There was something for the whole family to enjoy! Everyone had a smile on their face and a craft to take home. We were so grateful for nice weather and everyone…
Read MoreGiGi’s Annual Golf Outing
This week GiGi’s Playhouse hosted their annual Golf Outing, and we could not be more thankful for everyone attending and coordinating this event. Originally, the golf outing was scheduled for August, but due to weather conditions we had to reschedule for October 10th and what a perfect day it was! The day was filled with…
Read MoreGrab a Buddy and take a Walk
American Society of Anesthesiologists invited GiGi’s Playhouse on a Buddy Walk with their staff members. The day was filled with gelato, games, and a perfect day to be outside. The individuals from GiGi’s Playhouse were so incredibly thankful for the chance to spread the word about GiGi’s and play so many games together as friends. The…
Read MoreTwo Turning ONE
ONE of a Kind Birthday Today, there is so much to celebrate! One year ago, we had an absolute blessing that two baby boys were born on this day, and no they are not twins! Both boys come from different families, both diagnosed with Down syndrome, and were even born at the same hospital! We…
Read MoreGolf “FORE” Steven Wittkowski
This year GiGi’s Playhouse was honored to be a part of the Steven Wittkowski Golf Classic. We were able to set up our booth at the first hole and were educating all the golfer’s about GiGi’s as well as see if they were able to aim their golf ball onto our banner to win some…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight – Jose
GiGi’s Playhouse would not function if it were not for our volunteers. Our volunteers are always willing to give a helping hand and give their best efforts to give everyone a positive experience from the moment a family, friend, staff member, donor, or any member of the community walks into our playhouse. All of our…
Read MoreHuntley Cheer Association Spreads GenerationG!
It is the season of giving and the The Huntley Cheerleaders of The Huntley Cheer Association went above and beyond in granting our wishes for GiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates this year! For months the cheerleaders have been collecting items such as large chalk boards, educational toys, cricut items, snacks, silverware, paper products and much…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates kicks off Down Syndrome Awareness Month!
GiGi’s Playhouse kicks off Down Syndrome Awareness month at Timothy Christian School for the month of October! GiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates was invited by Timothy Christian School to speak about GiGi’s Playhouse and Down syndrome. GiGi Professionals Harry Fisher and Aubrey Soukup spoke to over a hundred students and staff about their accomplishments throughout their…
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