Featured Events
GiGi’s Crawfish Boil
March 29, 2025
Enjoy a delicious crawfish boil, expertly prepared by Sal’s Riverside Seafood & Catering and generously donated by Louisiana Seafood. Explore the Arts Market inside American Legion Post 350, and enjoy music from a DJ, outdoor games, and family-friendly fun
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GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge
April 19, 2025
Classic 10K on Saturday, April 19, 2025. We’re building a team of runners, joggers, walkers, and virtual supporters to raise funds for our FREE educational and therapeutic programs.
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Golf Tournament
March 21, 2025
Mark your calendar for an unforgettable day at English Turn Golf & Country Club as we come together to support GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans.
Learn MoreOur Mission and Purpose:
To change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all.
Our Vision:
To see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools and communities.
Our Niche:
We change lives through consistent delivery of free educational, therapeutic-based and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community, through a replicable playhouse model.
Our Promise:
A lifetime commitment to families.
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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!
Current Happenings at GiGi's Playhouse New Orleans
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We Are On A Mission
GiGi's Playhouse New Orleans' mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome (DS), and our vision is to see a world where individuals with DS are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities. We accomplish this through consistent delivery of free educational, therapeutic-based programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families at our Down Syndrome Achievement Center and by spreading the message of acceptance in the Greater New Orleans community.
Volunteer News
GiGi’s Playhouse is a volunteer-run organization and we rely on the skill and dedication of volunteers of various levels of expertise to keep our programs vibrant, educational, fun and free. Come learn about our volunteer opportunities and how you can be a part of the GiGi’s team at our monthly Volunteer Orientations. Check out our calendar for dates and times!
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