GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines

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So many program opportunities we can’t believe it either! From fitness to music to kitchen, there are programs for every...
06/07/2026

So many program opportunities we can’t believe it either! From fitness to music to kitchen, there are programs for everyone this week! The first Friday night Teen Tastic: Teen night joins the calendar and we are so excited. Big thank you to Dough Co Drake for sponsoring dinner for our teens!

Walk-ins welcome, but we’d appreciate if you signed up in advance so we can properly prepare: https://ow.ly/4NKv50Z8g2x

GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines welcomes Mara Schell. In what capacity? For the answer to that question, read this week's b...
06/06/2026

GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines welcomes Mara Schell. In what capacity? For the answer to that question, read this week's blog: https://ow.ly/ThZW50Z8mAQ

Saturday, August 22!Our 2026 GiGi's Playhouse 5K Dash for Down Syndrome and One Mile Inspirational Walk is only 78 days ...
06/05/2026

Saturday, August 22!

Our 2026 GiGi's Playhouse 5K Dash for Down Syndrome and One Mile Inspirational Walk is only 78 days away. And we wonder: why will you join us?

Whatever the reason, we need you to be part of our biggest public display of advocacy and celebration, and to ensure that our programming remains 100% FREE to the 200+ participants that come to our Playhouse every month!

Register today to build your team! https://ow.ly/mRIp50Z7Foj.

We love it when Gaven Kurylo-Gully comes to Des Moines (from Cedar Rapids) for work, because it often means a "road trip...
06/03/2026

We love it when Gaven Kurylo-Gully comes to Des Moines (from Cedar Rapids) for work, because it often means a "road trip" for the whole family. And stop at GiGi's Playhouse is always part of that road trip. Cae brought her four-year-old son Tru (better known as "Buddha", along with siblings Khai (6) and Becks (1).

Cae serves as Vice President of HADSA Community - Hawkeye Area Down Syndrome Association, an organization that supports Down syndrome families in Eastern Iowa. It was nice to connect with her and learn more about this important organization.

You guys are welcome anytime you come to town!
Ca

The Principal Charity Classic is almost upon us!This tournament – that runs from June 10-14 -- brings some of golf’s big...
06/02/2026

The Principal Charity Classic is almost upon us!

This tournament – that runs from June 10-14 -- brings some of golf’s biggest legends to central Iowa for an unforgettable weekend of world-class competition, community spirit, and family-friendly fun.

More than just great golf, the Principal Charity Classic makes a lasting impact by supporting Iowa children’s charities and giving back to the community in meaningful ways. And, as one of the organizations chosen to be part of the Principal Charity Classic Birdies for Charity program, GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines is proud to be part of this PGA TOUR Champions event. And you can be part of the event, too. Go to our website and click on the "Donate" button to qualify for the match: https://ow.ly/y6bb50Z5LLT

Through our participation in the 2026 Birdies for Charity, we will have the opportunity to earn up to $10,000 in guaranteed matching funds that will help keep GiGi’s programming 100% FREE!

You know how vital GiGi’s Playhouse is to the Down syndrome community… Now you can support the finest PGA TOUR Champions event and GiGi’s Playhouse, too!

You probably know that Language Music N' Our Peeps (LMNOP) is an interactive program designed to guide parents and young...
06/01/2026

You probably know that Language Music N' Our Peeps (LMNOP) is an interactive program designed to guide parents and young children (newborn to three-years-old) through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication through music and language-based activities. You may also know that we offer LMNOP on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. But here are a couple of things you may not have known...

LMNOP was created by volunteers at GiGi's Playhouse Quad Cities! Yes, it started by our neighboring Playhouse , and now it is a staple in every Playhouse in our network!

And now, LMNOP is being offered twice a month in Des Moines, starting this Wednesday at 9 a.m. You'll find it on the 1st Wednesday of the month in June and July before moving to August 12 at 1 p.m.

We hope to see lots of young families taking advantage of this incredible program!

To register, go here: https://ow.ly/uWz450Z6mPV

GiGi's Playhouse wants to give a big shout-out to the Blank Park Zoo and the many sponsors of their Dream Night event he...
06/01/2026

GiGi's Playhouse wants to give a big shout-out to the Blank Park Zoo and the many sponsors of their Dream Night event held this past Friday evening. Not only did the event give us some wonderful exposure, but they also welcomed many of our GiGi's Playhouse family members to enjoy the zoo for free!

Program Manager Kaitlin Hohnstrater put together a cute art activity for the kiddos and she had many people stop by to say "Hello". It was a beautiful evening and a great time to "experience the wonders of wildlife" in this, the 60th year of the Blank Park Zoo!

Summer programming is officially here this week, and there are so many great purposeful programs to check out! There are...
06/01/2026

Summer programming is officially here this week, and there are so many great purposeful programs to check out! There are a few changes to note; Tuesdays are still packed full for adults 18+, but GiGiFit is taking a summer break and will return in the fall!

Walk-ins welcome, but we’d appreciate if you signed up in advance so we can properly prepare: https://ow.ly/buUX50Z6exE

Get moving this summer! GiGiMove creates opportunities for everyone to get moving in fun, engaging, and meaningful ways....
05/30/2026

Get moving this summer! GiGiMove creates opportunities for everyone to get moving in fun, engaging, and meaningful ways.

GiGiMove is an all-ages program offered on Tuesdays from 4:00pm-6:00pm

Walk-ins welcome, but we’d appreciate if you signed up in advance so we can properly prepare: https://ow.ly/ejyP50Z5Kyf

Here it is: The NEW and IMPROVED GiGi's Playhouse 5K Donut Dash for Down Syndrome, coming on Saturday, August 22nd! Eve...
05/29/2026

Here it is: The NEW and IMPROVED GiGi's Playhouse 5K Donut Dash for Down Syndrome, coming on Saturday, August 22nd! Everything you loved about last year's event is back (including the donuts!), with a step-up to all of you serious runners -- Dry-Fit Tech T-shirts for our 5K runners!

Don't wait any longer! Go here and register your team today: https://ow.ly/FGfp50Z5OQl

Address

6507 University Avenue
Windsor Heights, IA
50324

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+15152527529

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