Featured Event
Boots & Bling...It's a GiGi's thing! GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines Gala 2026
March 7, 2026
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, socializing and fundraising!
Our Mission: We make a lifetime commitment to changing lives and providing hope through the consistent delivery of FREE educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community, using a replicable playhouse model.
Our Vision: To see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities.
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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!
Our Voice
How Much Do We Love Our Volunteers???
If you’re keeping score at home, you probably know that GiGi’s Playhouse provides 600 hours of progressive and purposeful programs...
Joel Takes the Mound!
The GiGi’s Playhouse friendship with players on the Drake University Softball team started when centerfielder Tatum Aragon started her internship...
A Lookback At World Down Syndrome Day
March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day and, for GiGi’s Playhouse, it’s the big deal. If all we had planned...
GiGi’s Playhouse and APEX: An Ongoing Partnership
Every month, GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines is proud to serve more than 200 participants through over 600 hours of purposeful...
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