GiGi's Playhouse - Chicago

10/21/2026

🫧 Making bubbles, building skills, and learning through play!

This past summer, our student intern Araceli led a fun, hands-on bubble wand-making activity at GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago! We’re excited to highlight this activity and share that we’ve published a blog post with more details about the experience and the many learning opportunities it offers from an Occupational Therapy (OT) perspective.

Did you know that a simple activity like making a bubble wand can support so much more than creativity? From fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination to sensory exploration, problem-solving, following directions, and building independence, everyday activities can create meaningful opportunities for growth, learning, and participation.

Our new blog takes a closer look at how activities like these can be adapted to support individual strengths and needs, making learning engaging, accessible, and fun for everyone!

🌎 The blog is also available in Spanish so even more families can explore these ideas and discover the value of learning through everyday play.

We invite you to read the full blog and learn more about this activity through an OT lens!

🔗 Read the blog here: https://ow.ly/zcak50ZZUQw

10/21/2026

10/18/2026

Mark your calendars with a great week of programming at the playhouse, for more information on our programs, please visit our playhouse calendar as well as to sign up to any of our programs. Our Halloween Party is this Saturday!

10/17/2026

Sharing some amazing moments from the Playhouse over the past couple of weeks!

Watching our participants celebrate their Best of All moments is something we love to capture and celebrate together. Every smile, achievement, and moment of growth is worth remembering, and none of it would be possible without our incredible volunteers who bring so much heart and support to our programs.

Interested in learning more about our programs at GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago? Email our Programs Coordinator, Nillam, at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!

10/16/2026

Five years of learning, growing, and making a difference together! 💙

We’re grateful for partnerships that bring people together, create meaningful experiences, and help build a more inclusive community. Thank you, Wilbur Wright College, for being part of our journey and helping make a difference in the lives of our participants and students!

Here’s to continuing to learn, grow, and inspire one another. 💙

10/15/2026

Exciting news at GiGi's Playhouse Chicago! Matt Skonieczny, one of our board members, has graciously volunteered to do a photoshoot fundraiser. Whether you are looking for family portraits, a new LinkedIn headshot, Engagement, Baby, Pregnancy announcements, or just want a modeling session he's got you covered!! 📸

The sessions will be held on October 24th & 25th in the morning at South Pond in Lincoln Park. Email [email protected] to book your session.

Take a look at his previous work in instagram

10/12/2026

Our Zumba Dancers we will see you next time!

10/12/2026

Last week Tuesday, we had a wonderful time at our Art Explosion Program decorating the Generation G logo! Join us tomorrow as we explore fall through art! Sign up through our playhouse calendar.

10/11/2026

Mark your calendars for Leaps & Bounds Saturday, October 24 from 10am-11am. Cant wait to see you at the playhouse!

10/10/2026

We are so excited to see everyone tomorrow at our 6th Annual Golf Outing! ⛳️🏌️‍♀️

The weather is looking warm and sunny!! ☀️😎