GiGi's Playhouse McHenry County

02/18/2026

Join us for a fun afternoon making shamrock chalk paintings, colorful rainbows, and shamrock wands perfect for celebrating the St. Patrick’s Day!

Thursday, March 19
5:00 – 6:00 PM
All Ages

Please register so we have enough supplies. https://ow.ly/YQWI50YepaJ

02/18/2026

📚Join us at McHenry County College for the Upcoming Local Author Series on March 5th, 12-1 pm McHenry County College

02/17/2026

🌟 Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with us! 🌟 Let’s come together for an afternoon of joy, acceptance, and inclusion at GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry County! Bring your family and friends for a lively potluck, dancing, creative crafts, and exciting surprises. Every smile and every moment helps spread the message of acceptance for ALL! 🗓️ Save the Date: Saturday, March 21 | 1–3 PM 📍 GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry County Let’s make memories and celebrate the amazing individuals in our community. More details coming soon—mark your calendars and join the fun!

Save The Date
Saturday, March 21
1 - 3 pm

02/17/2026

This month, Kids In Need of McHenry Co - a 501c3 is hosting a virtual baby shower to support foster parents who say yes in moments of urgency and step in with love and care.
This is a chance for the community to be the village and help babies be welcomed with dignity from day one.
Join the virtual baby shower through their wish list and help them make sure no foster family starts from nothing.
Wishlist: https://a.co/0Efx5Mh

This month, we are hosting a virtual baby shower to support foster parents who say yes in moments of urgency and step in with love and care.

This is a chance for our community to be the village and help babies be welcomed with dignity from day one.

Join the virtual baby shower through our wishlist and help us make sure no foster family starts from nothing.

Wishlist: https://a.co/0Efx5Mh

02/16/2026

Our Music Makers program is all about building confidence, friendships, and new skills through the power of music! Today, our participants lit up the room with laughter and smiles as they danced, played with balloons and bubbles, and made unforgettable memories together. Every session helps strengthen social, communication, and motor skills—while celebrating every unique talent. Join us in spreading acceptance and joy for ALL!

02/15/2026

02/14/2026

Nothing brings people together like a warm, cheesy grilled cheese! 🧀✨ Our GiGi’s Kitchen Adult participants had a blast making their own sandwiches and sharing laughter around the table. These moments of learning, friendship, and independence are what GiGi’s Playhouse is all about!

02/13/2026

Spend some time at the playhouse on Presidents Day, Monday, February 16th. Bring a friend and play games, dance, play air hockey, or just hang out.

Adults 10-11:30am
Kids 1-2:30

To allow us to prepare, please register at https://ow.ly/u7OB50Ye4Fp

02/12/2026

Teen Tastics is back! Everyone had so much fun decorating their special banner and making valentines trail mix and spending time getting to know each other. The next Teen Tastics is March 26th 6-7:30pm.

To join the fun register here https://ow.ly/vvOC50Ye4PI

02/11/2026

We want to thank our friends at Knights of Columbus Queen of Angels Catholic Church & School for their generous donation. Their support allows us to continue to provide free programming to participant and families.