08/21/2026
π€β¨ Fantastic Friends: Open Mic Night! β¨π€
Get ready to take the stage, show off your talents, and enjoy a night of fun, laughter, and friendship! ππ Join us for a Fantastic Friends: Open Mic where adults 18+ can share their talents, cheer each other on, and make some amazing memories together! πΆππ€
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Friday, August 28
β° 7:00 PM
π GiGiβs Playhouse Tampa
π₯ Ages 18+
Whether you want to sing, tell jokes, perform, or simply come support your friends, we want to see you there! π
ποΈ Register for this program through our Playhouse Calendar β link in bio!
08/21/2026
βΎοΈππ Cheer Gems are taking the field! ππβΎοΈ
Join us on Saturday, September 5th at 6:30 PM at George M. Steinbrenner Field for the Tampa Tarpons vs. Dunedin Blue Jays game! Our GiGiβs Playhouse Tampa Cheer Gems will be performing during the game, and we couldnβt be more excited to cheer them on! π£β¨
Even betterβa portion of every ticket purchased through our link will come back to support our Cheer Gems program! π
Come enjoy a night of baseball, cheer on the Tarpons, and support our amazing Cheer Gems! βΎοΈπ£π
ποΈ Get your tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/2026GiGisPlayhouse
Bring your family and friends and letβs fill the stands with support for our Cheer Gems! ππ
Gigi's Playhouse
9/5/26 @ 6:30 PM - Gigi's Playhouse
08/21/2026
A visit to GiGi's Playhouse Tampa is about so much more than attending a program.
It's where confidence begins to grow, friendships are formed, families discover a supportive community, and individuals with Down syndrome are encouraged to reach goals they never thought possible.
Every smile, every milestone, and every connection is a reminder of what's possible when people are surrounded by acceptance, encouragement, and opportunity.
Our Playhouse exists because of an incredible community of families, volunteers, donors, and partners who believe everyone deserves a place where they belong.
Whether you're looking to volunteer, support our mission, or learn more about our free programs, we'd love to welcome you.π
Check out the link in our bio for more info.
08/20/2026
π£This month our Kids Club Program will be on Saturday, August 29th at the Tampa Playhouse!π£This program will be from 12:00- 1:30pm.ππ This program is recommended for ages 8- 12 years old.π«
πKids Club supports the development of social skills and language through peer- to- peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. This program will also support gross motor skills through active games, fine motor, and self- help skills through meal/ snack preparation and activities. We are so excited to have this program as it targets our school age learners.πππ
You can register for this program via our Playhouse Calendar by using the link in our bio.
08/19/2026
π Itβs Not Too Late to Register!
Youβre invited to tonightβs Family Speaker: Parent University Program! Join us each month as we welcome guest speakers from community organizations to share valuable information, resources, and tools to support individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Tonight, weβre excited to welcome Dr. Joleen Fernald from REConnections DIR Center for an informative presentation on DIRFloortime! π
β¨ You can still register for tonightβs program!
π» Attending virtually? Be sure to register by 5:00 PM to ensure you receive the virtual meeting link.
π Joining us in person? Just be sure to register before the program begins!
This is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with other families. Register now using the calendar link in our bio! π
π£ Are you a business or organization interested in presenting at one of our monthly Family Speaker: Parent University programs? Weβd love to connect! Email us at [email protected] to learn more about becoming a guest speaker and sharing your expertise with our families.
08/19/2026
π BIG KICKOFF PARTY IS COMING! π
We are SO excited to have been selected as the benefiting nonprofit for the BIG Kickoff Party, with proceeds benefiting our incredible Cheer Gems program! πβ¨
Join us on August 22 from 4β8 PM at Midtown Tampa for an evening filled with football, games, activities, food, and BIG Ten fun for everyone! π
Whether youβre a BIG Ten fan or just looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday, we encourage our entire GiGiβs Playhouse network to stop by, enjoy the festivities, participate in the games, and show your support for our Cheer Gems! ππ
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August 22
π Midtown Tampa
β° 4β8 PM
Come kick off the season with us and help support our amazing Cheer Gems! We canβt wait to see you there! π
08/18/2026
ππ 8 YEARS OF GIGIβS PLAYHOUSE TAMPA! ππ
Today marks 8 YEARS since we opened our doors to our families and the Tampa Bay community! π₯³π π
For 8 years, weβve provided FREE programs to individuals with Down syndrome. ππͺπ¨π£οΈ For 8 years, weβve built connections, created friendships, celebrated milestones, made a difference in countless lives, and spread awareness and acceptance for individuals with Down syndrome. ππ€β¨
We are beyond grateful for EVERY single person who has walked through our doors over the past 8 years β whether you are a family member, participant, volunteer, community partner, donor, or supporter. π₯Ήπ We truly could not do this without yβall! Your support has allowed us to continue making a difference in our community and spreading the message that acceptance is for EVERYONE. ππ
π This past Saturday, our incredible community came together to celebrate our 8th Birthday, and what an AMAZING celebration it was! π₯³π Take a look back at some of the special moments from the day! πΈβ¨
We want to give a HUGE shoutout to everyone who helped make our celebration so special:
π₯ͺ Potbelly β Thank you for providing SO many amazing volunteers who jumped in wherever they were needed, along with sandwiches, chips, and cookies! You helped make our special day even sweeter! ππͺ
π« Bissingerβs β Thank you for donating delicious chocolates for our celebration! π«π€
πΏπ« Tristan & Sweet Tooth Syndrome β Thank you to one of our very own participants for providing brownie bites and gourmet popcorn samples! You brought the SWEET to our celebration! ππ
π Family Network on Disabilities β Thank you for joining us, setting up a table, and sharing valuable resources and information with our families! We are so grateful for your partnership! π€π
π Our incredible weekly volunteers β Thank you for always showing up, jumping in, and helping wherever needed. Our Playhouse simply wouldnβt be what it is without you! π
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ And most importantly, THANK YOU to our families! Thank you for coming out, celebrating with us, and making our 8th Birthday so special. You are the heart of everything we do! ππ₯Ήπ
Hereβs to YEAR 8! π₯π We canβt wait to see all the incredible things we accomplish together and all the lives we continue to impact. πβ¨
Cheers to many, MANY more years of serving our families, strengthening our community, building connections, and creating a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted, embraced, and celebrated for exactly who they are! πππ
π Interested in supporting GiGiβs Playhouse Tampa? Use the link in our bio to learn more about the many ways you can support our Playhouse! πβ¨