GiGi's Playhouse Rochester

GiGi's Playhouse Rochester Our Down syndrome Achievement Centers provide programming and support to people with Down syndrome and their families.

GiGi's Playhouse of Rochester is one of the nationwide network of Down syndrome achievement centers; changing lives through free, results -driven programs for individuals of all ages, families and communities. Our mission is to change the way the world views Downs syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance to all.

Wishlist Wednesday! ✨With our programs growing every single week (yay! 🎉), we find ourselves going through so many every...
11/19/2025

Wishlist Wednesday! ✨

With our programs growing every single week (yay! 🎉), we find ourselves going through so many everyday essentials here at GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester.

This week, we’re especially in need of paper products. Things like paper towels, toilet paper, and hand soap, along with a few other items on our wishlist!

If you’re able to help support our busy, bustling Playhouse, we would be incredibly grateful. Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference in keeping our space stocked, welcoming, and ready for all the amazing participants who come through our doors. 💛

Thank you for helping us keep the Playhouse running strong!

Spring 1:1 Tutoring Registration is NOW OPEN!We’re so excited to welcome participants and tutors for our Spring 2026 Tut...
11/18/2025

Spring 1:1 Tutoring Registration is NOW OPEN!

We’re so excited to welcome participants and tutors for our Spring 2026 Tutoring Session, running January 20th–May 2nd. We are offering 1:1 Literacy, Math, and Speech tutoring.

Participant Registration:
Open now through December 2nd. Please note that registering does not guarantee a spot. We do our very best to match each participant with at least one tutor, but placements depend on the number of tutors who sign up.

Tutor Registration:
Open now through January 5th. Returning tutors must re-register for the spring session. If you’ve ever thought about tutoring, this is a wonderful opportunity to make an impact. No experience needed — we provide training, materials, and support. Tutoring is incredibly rewarding and helps our participants build confidence and skills that last a lifetime.

Sign up on our website using the link below.

https://gigisplayhouse.tfaforms.net/4719698?tfa_2875=a4z2J000001VX1cQAG&tfa_2903=&tfa_3013=

Questions? Email Haley at heverett@gigisplayhouse.org

🎶 Teen Tastic had a truly magical night! 🎶On Friday, we were thrilled to welcome four amazing musicians from the RPO to ...
11/17/2025

🎶 Teen Tastic had a truly magical night! 🎶

On Friday, we were thrilled to welcome four amazing musicians from the RPO to GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester! They treated our teens to a sensory-friendly mini concert right here in the Playhouse, sharing a little description of each piece before filling the space with absolutely beautiful music.

A definite fan favorite? “Let It Go” from Frozen! ❄️✨ Our teens were smiling, singing, and soaking in every moment.

We are so grateful for community connections like this,bringing new faces, new talents, and new experiences to our participants. Nights like these remind us just how special it is to open our doors and welcome others into the GiGi’s family. 💛

Thank you, RPO, for an unforgettable evening!

🍳 Cooking Up Connections! 🏒Last night’s cooking class was something special! We welcomed the Nazareth Men’s Hockey Team ...
11/12/2025

🍳 Cooking Up Connections! 🏒

Last night’s cooking class was something special! We welcomed the Nazareth Men’s Hockey Team to the Playhouse for an evening filled with laughter, teamwork, and breakfast for dinner! 🥞

After a mini orientation where they learned all about GiGi’s mission, the team jumped right in. helping our participants cook, sharing stories, and creating real friendships.

Whether flipping pancakes in the kitchen or shooting hoops in the gym, the smiles and moments shared reminded us what inclusion truly looks like. 💛

And the best part? This isn’t the end! The second half of the team will be joining us on December 2nd for another Teen and Adult Cooking class. We can’t wait to welcome them back and continue cooking up more memories together.

Sign up on our calendar today!

🎤 Last chance to grab your tickets!Don’t miss a night full of laughter and community as we take over Comedy @ The Carlso...
11/12/2025

🎤 Last chance to grab your tickets!
Don’t miss a night full of laughter and community as we take over Comedy @ The Carlson for Giggles for GiGi’s. All to support GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester!

✨ $23 tickets
📅 Tomorrow – Thursday, November 13th at 7:00 PM
📍 50 Carlson St, Rochester, NY 14610
(21+ event)

Get your tickets now — this is one show you don’t want to miss!

🎟️ Get tickets here: [https://ci.ovationtix.com/35843/production/1234446?performanceId=11614551]

Happy Veterans Day!Today we honor and thank all who have served our country. Your courage and dedication inspire us ever...
11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day!
Today we honor and thank all who have served our country. Your courage and dedication inspire us every day. 💙❤️

A special thank you to the veterans within our
GiGi’s community and families. We appreciate you!

Please note: the Playhouse will be open for evening programming tonight. We can’t wait to see everyone!

Today we welcomed back the girls from Mercy! 💜 Each year, we’re lucky to have groups of students visit the Playhouse to ...
11/05/2025

Today we welcomed back the girls from Mercy! 💜

Each year, we’re lucky to have groups of students visit the Playhouse to learn more about GiGi’s mission and lend a helping hand.

This time, our 7th graders jumped right in cleaning, organizing, and even making snacks for our participants!

We love seeing these students give back and be part of our GiGi’s community. Thank you for spending your day with us and making a difference! 💪✨

🥞 We’re serving up something special! 🥓🍳We’re excited to announce an upcoming cooking class collaboration with Nazareth ...
11/04/2025

🥞 We’re serving up something special! 🥓🍳

We’re excited to announce an upcoming cooking class collaboration with Nazareth University’s Men’s Ice Hockey Team! Join us for a fun night of breakfast for dinner and other exciting activities!
This special event will bring together both our Teen and Adult Cooking participants for one big, delicious evening.

Please note: Adult Cooking will take place next week instead of this week. Sign up is still open on our calendar!

📅 November 11th, 2025
🕠 5:30–7 PM
📍 GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester

11/01/2025

We’re so thankful to everyone who gave. Because of supporters like you, children and adults like Savannah, John, Mycah, and GiGi continue to learn, achieve, and build confidence through our free programs. ​

But if you haven’t had a chance to give yet, there’s still time to make an impact and help us continue changing lives. ​​

While Down Syndrome Awareness Month may be over, our work continues.​

As we close out Down Syndrome Awareness Month, help us keep the momentum going. Help more voices be heard.​

Donate at the link in bio or here: http://ow.ly/EpCI106ntaF

Welcome to the family! 💙💛This week, we were thrilled to welcome a couple of new families to GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester!O...
10/30/2025

Welcome to the family! 💙💛

This week, we were thrilled to welcome a couple of new families to GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester!

Orion and his mom stopped by to learn all about GiGi’s and even had a few therapy sessions here during the week. They then came to our Halloween Party, where they met Caden and his family!

Caden’s family toured our Playhouse before he was even born and came back for the first time to celebrate Halloween with us this year. 🎃✨

It was so special watching Caden and Orion meet each other and connect with other younger participants for the very first time.
These are the moments that remind us what GiGi’s is all about: community, connection, and celebration at every age and stage. 💫

Welcome to the GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester family, Orion and Caden. We’re so happy you’re here! 💜

👻 What a fang-tastic night! Our annual Halloween Party was full of boo-tiful costumes, dancing, games, and so many smile...
10/29/2025

👻 What a fang-tastic night! Our annual Halloween Party was full of boo-tiful costumes, dancing, games, and so many smiles! 🧡

We were so excited to welcome many new families this year. Especially some of our younger participants. We were able to see so many new connections and friendships made throughout the night. 💫

A monster-sized thank you to our amazing Youth Board for helping with games and trick-or-treating, and to the U of R Best Buddies group (and all our spook-tacular volunteers!) for making the night such a spirit-lifting success! 🎃🕷️

We’re already counting down the days until next year’s frightfully fun celebration! 👻🧡

🎃👻 Our morning Fantastic Friends got spook-tacular this week! From creative costumes to fang-tastic Halloween activities...
10/28/2025

🎃👻 Our morning Fantastic Friends got spook-tacular this week! From creative costumes to fang-tastic Halloween activities, the fun was simply un-boo-lievable! 💜🕸️

We had such a frightfully good time celebrating together. The perfect mix of giggles and ghouls! 👻🧡

And we’re not done yet… we’re so excited for our big Halloween party tonight! We can’t wait to share all the spooky fun we have! 🎉🕷️

Address

372 N Goodman Street
Rochester, NY
14607

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+15855637487

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