05/31/2026
📚✨ Welcome, Volunteer Tutors! ✨📚
Thank you for signing up to become a tutor at GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago! We are so excited to welcome both our new and returning math and literacy tutors in the next couple of weeks.
Every tutoring session is an opportunity to make learning meaningful, engaging, and fun. Meet Ian and Allison a wonderful example of how tutoring can extend beyond the Playhouse walls! From practicing money management and shopping skills at a local CVS to building confidence in math and literacy, learning happens everywhere.
Your time, dedication, and encouragement help our participants grow in confidence, independence, and achievement every single day.
Thank you for making such an incredible impact in our GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago community. We can’t wait to meet, connect, and learn together this season!
05/30/2026
Shoutout to North Park Elementary School for supporting us as a sponsor for the GiGi's Chicago 5K - Dash for Down syndrome! 🏃♀️💪 Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more inclusive community on June 13th and beyond 💙
There is still time to sponsor our event! Click the link below for more information.
https://ow.ly/O4TK50Z5osQ
05/29/2026
The competition and donations have heated up for the GiGi's Playhouse Chicago 5K - Dash for Down Syndrome.
A huge shoutout to Trip's Tribe, leading the pack with over $2,600 raised! 🏁 🧡
Let’s keep the momentum going! There's still time to sponsor or join a team and support acceptance for all. Click the link below to learn more and get involved!
https://ow.ly/oT7L50Z5yp0
05/29/2026
✨ Friendly Reminder! ✨
Join us tomorrow at GiGi’s Playhouse for our Preschool Prep Program from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM!
Get ready for a fun-filled hour of learning, laughter, and skill-building for your little ones! From engaging activities to hands-on learning opportunities, we can’t wait to help your preschoolers grow, explore, and shine!
Come prepared to be inspired with easy ways to continue building important skills at home while encouraging confidence, independence, and a love for learning! 🌟
We are so excited to see everyone tomorrow!
05/28/2026
GiGiFIT Kids is here this summer!
Let’s get moving, build confidence, and work toward fitness goals together this summer. Join us for a fun-filled 6-week program designed to keep kids active, engaged, and having fun while building healthy habits.
Starts Tuesday, June 23
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Program runs every Tuesday for 6 weeks
Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Register today through our Playhouse calendar and get ready for an amazing summer of fitness and fun.
05/28/2026
A huge thank you to The Davis Theater for joining us as a Fun Run Sponsor for the GiGi's Chicago Dash for Down syndrome! 🏁🏃
If you are also interested in sponsoring the event, click on the link below!
https://ow.ly/VPIf50Z4YjT
05/26/2026
📣 Program Update:
Our Wednesday and Thursday evening programs will be taking a short pause beginning this week.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back on June 10th and 11th!
In the meantime, don’t forget to visit our Virtual Playhouse for fun, learning, and connection from home:
https://ow.ly/F5fe50Z4p8a
Thank you for being part of our community, we can’t wait to see you again soon!
05/25/2026
🌟 Program Spotlight – Fantastic Friends! 🌟
Calling all adult friends! Join us tomorrow from 1:00–2:00 PM for our Fantastic Friends program at GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago! 💛
We invite participants to come a little early between 12:30–1:00 PM to enjoy a light snack, socialize, and connect with friends before the program begins.
A special shoutout to our incredible program leader, Quincy, who does a phenomenal job creating a welcoming, fun, and engaging environment for everyone involved. From lots of laughter to meaningful friendships, Fantastic Friends is truly a beautiful program that brings people together!
We can’t wait to see everyone there!