GiGi’s Playhouse
Gliding into Winter: Our Annual Family Ice Skating Event
Gliding, Giggles and Glowing Fires There’s something special about winter nights—crisp air, twinkling lights, and the sound of skates gliding (or sometimes shuffling) across the ice. This year’s Family & Friends Ice Skating Event, in partnership with Monona Parks and Recreation and DSAW-SC, was another unforgettable evening filled with fun, laughter, and determination! About 50…
Read MoreA Magical Movie Day Thanks to Madison4Kids
Magical things happen when we come together! At GiGi’s Playhouse Madison, we are always looking for ways to bring our community together in meaningful and inclusive ways. That’s why when Madison4Kids reached out with a desire to give back, we jumped at the opportunity to collaborate. Their generosity, paired with the support of Marcus Theaters…
Read MoreWelcome Nanette Mogensen to the GiGi’s Playhouse Madison Team!
We are thrilled to welcome Nanette Mogensen as our new Part-Time Program Coordinator at GiGi’s Playhouse Madison! Nanette is no stranger to our Playhouse family—she’s a dedicated Playhouse mom who has experienced firsthand the impact of our programs. Now, she’s bringing her passion and perspective to help us elevate our programming even further. In her…
Read MoreGeneration G: A Call to Action for a Kinder, More Inclusive World
Visit the Generation G page An inclusive world is possible with your help! At GiGi’s Playhouse Madison, inclusion is not just a word—it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in a world where kindness, acceptance, and true inclusion are the norm, not the exception. This is the heart of Generation G: a movement…
Read MoreNew Year, Same FREE Programming!
FREE Programming- What will you choose? GiGi’s Playhouse Madison is gearing up for our Spring 2025 Session – full of FREE Program offerings for ALL ages. Program Calendar ALL Programs, including Speech, Math, Literacy and Group Programming start the week of February 3rd. As always, all of our Programs will run the same time and day…
Read MoreLooking Back: Growing our impact on the Down Syndrome Community in 2024!
Impact Growth in 2024! Each year we like to reflect on the ways our community has lived our mission of ‘changing the way the world views Down syndrome and bringing a global message of acceptance for all’. From celebrating the introduction of innovative programs, the initiation of powerful collaborations, and the heightened success of our…
Read MoreFALLing for GiGi’s Fun Programs
Fall programming at GiGI’s Playhouse Madison has something for everyone.
Read MorePontoon Porch Unforgettable Lake Monona Adventure: GiGi’s Playhouse Boating Experience for 40 Friends
Unforgettable Lake Monona Adventure: GiGi’s Playhouse Madison’s Pontoon Porch Experience for 40 Friends
Read MoreHeartwarming Special Olympics Medals Honor Legacy at GiGi’s Playhouse Madison’s 1st Ever Silly Olympics
Heartwarming Special Olympics Medals Honor Legacy at GiGi’s Playhouse Madison’s First Ever Silly Olympics
Read MoreShake it Up! An Advocate’s Dance Blog
This is a Dance blog by Maya Greengus, GiGi’s Playhouse Madison’s first board member with Down syndrome. Check back often to hear more from Maya, as she plans on sharing throughout the year – here and via our social media channels. The power of dance in my own opinion feels like conversation and connection with…
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