GiGi's Playhouse McHenry County

09/19/2025

We were excited for our first Fall session of GiGi's Adult Kitchen! We were happy to see some familiar faces back from their summer break and welcomed some new faces to the group. They made delicious homemade macaroni and cheese with a fresh salad.

Northwestern Medicine is a generous sponsor of the GiGi Adult Kitchen Program.

Northwestern Medicine

09/18/2025

Join us for an evening of fun, friends, and fundraising at our 13th Annual Bunco Down! Roll the dice, enjoy raffles, and help support free educational, therapeutic, and social programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

📅 Friday, October 24, 2025
📍 Countryside Banquets, Lakemoor, IL

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now—don’t wait! Grab yours today and be part of this exciting event that makes a difference in our community.

🤝 Sponsorship opportunities are also available—showcase your business while making an impact for local families.

09/17/2025

TNT Athletics is supporting GiGi's Playhouse McHenry County in a big way by donating a portion of every new membership back to us! Now is the perfect time to sign up and support our free programs for participants of all ages, while promoting awareness and acceptance of all.
Aiden and Matthew had to check it out for themselves!
To sign up contact (847) 878-0696 or visit the gym at 5000-5098 Prime Pkwy, McHenry, IL 60050
Visit their page at https://ow.ly/fHsi50WYn63 and Instagram https://ow.ly/EnRl50WYn62

09/17/2025

McHenry Outdoor Theater - Golden Age Cinemas

09/14/2025

09/14/2025

Friday, September 19th GiGi's Playhouse McHenry County families have been invited to be VIP's for the Varsity Football Game! You will get the VIP Treatment; special VIP lanyards for participants, meet the players and walk out on the field with them. You will watch the game from your own VIP reserved seating! RSVP no later than September 16th to reserve your spot.

To reserve your spot email: mchenry@gigisplayhouse.org

09/13/2025

We need your help to launch LMNOP.
Language Music N' Our Peeps (LMNOP) is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication while using music and language-based activities. Recommended for ages pre-natal to 36 months.
Timing is flexible as we finalize the schedule.
No experience necessary. All training is provided online.
To sign up to be a volunteer or find out more information email mchenry@gigisplayhouse.org
or call the office at 815-385-7529.

09/12/2025

Sam and Eileen getting to know each other for their first Literacy for fall session. Sam is working hard at identifying letters.

09/11/2025

Matthew and Aiden had a blast at TNT Athletics getting a good workout in. For every membership TNT Athletics receives they are donating a portion back to GiGi's Playhouse McHenry County. This donation will allow us to continue to provide FREE programming for our participants and their families. To find out more contact TNT Athletics at (847) 878-0696 or you can visit the gym located at 5112 Prime Parkway, McHenry.

09/11/2025

It's time to get cooking!
Our GiGi’s Kitchen programs are designed to emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle and early exposure to practical cooking skills. Under the guidance of program leaders, participants will engage in activities designed to promote healthy eating habits, kitchen safety awareness, food preparation skills, self-confidence, and social skills by applying learned skills as they prepare and enjoy a shared meal/snack!
Register using the QR Code or go to https://ow.ly/kEMr50WTlpI

09/11/2025

We want to wish our Board President, Holly Dorn, a very happy birthday! Thank you for all you do for GiGi's Playhouse McHenry County.