GiGi's Playhouse - Down Syndrome Awareness Centers

Who we are...

GiGi’s Playhouse is a Down syndrome awareness center.
With multiple locations, we offer activities, resources, educational programs and support for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community.

Read more about us here.

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Chicago Re-Opening!
The Chicago Playhouse has moved and is spreading more awareness than ever! Join us every Wednesday for Open Play with Nancy and GiGi from 11am-1pm!
Our new address is
3948 N Lincoln
Chicago IL

Come see the new place!

September 18
Tour de GiGi's
3rd Annual Charity Bicycle Ride

Click on your Playhouse for more info
Hoffman Estates
Fox Valley
Chicago
McHenry
Sioux City, IA
Des Moines
Rockford
New York
Atlanta

Learn to Read program
See here to learn about our FREE literacy program

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NEW! Read our Blog

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Family Stories from the children featured in our calendar.

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Read how it all began.

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Heard around the playhouse

Looking to open a Playhouse in your area? Click here to find out how.

"From the 1st day we walked in, it felt like we had been part of this family forever!"

Are you an expectant mother with the possibility of your baby having Down syndrome? Click here.

i have a voice

GiGi's Sibling Video wins an Emmy!
The Sibling video, featuring 12 siblings who share their perspective on what life is like growing up with a brother or sister with Down syndrome, has won an Emmy! Click on the following link to view this powerful an inspiring video...Sibling Video

Never been to the Playhouse?? Check out our new video..."My Sister"
My Sister Movie small (2.6 Mb)
My Sister Movie large (19 Mb)

Ways you can create Awareness

Save the Dates!!

September 18
Tour de GiGi's
3rd Annual Charity Bicycle Ride

October 3rd
GiGiFest! 12pm-3pm

October 10th
Chicagoland Buddy Walk

Spreading A National Voice!
The i have a voice Traveling Gallery is on the move! Check out these awesome locations!

August 26 – Sept. 26
Cherry Valley Mall in Rockford, IL

October 1-31
Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL

January 1-31
Woodridge Public Library in Woodridge, IL

Check out our 2010 Video!

It shows the impact of a new families' journey from diagnosis through programming at the Playhouse. You'll be inspired as you watch!

Playhouse Locations

Sioux City, IA
1551 Indian Hills Drive
Suite 7
Sioux City, Iowa 51104
siouxcity@gigisplayhouse.org
(712) 226-PLAY
Fax: 712-226-7530

Des Moines
10430 New York Ave Suite A
Urbandale, IA 50322

Hoffman Estates
1069 W Golf Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
847-885-PLAY (7529)
Fax: 847-885-4903

Fox Valley
4024 Fox Valley Center Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
630-778-PLAY (7529)
Fax: 630-978-7455

McHenry
5404 W. Elm St. Suite A
McHenry, IL 60050
815-385-PLAY (7529)
Fax: 815-385-7538

Chicago
3948 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60613
773-583-PLAY (7529)

"It’s like a second home. I can’t even explain it without tearing up with gratitude."