GiGi's Playhouse Rochester

04/02/2026

We can’t stop thinking about this incredible week. 💙💛

Our World Down Syndrome Week celebrations at GiGi's Playhouse Rochester were filled with so many unforgettable moments. From our ice cream social to cooking programs, skating, and a home game with the amazing Rochester Americans, it truly was a week we will never forget.

We’ve been reflecting on all the joy, connection, and memories that were made, and we’re so grateful for everyone who helped make it so special.

Check out our new blog post on our website for the full recap and take a look back at this magical week with us. ✨

03/28/2026

Fantastic Friends nights are the best! 💛 We love spending time together, laughing, and making memories at the playhouse.

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03/22/2026

What an incredible way to wrap up an unforgettable week of celebrations at GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester! 💙💛

Yesterday at Sager, our community came together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, and our hearts are so full. Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported us, and helped make the day so special. Seeing our participants, families, friends, and supporters all in one place celebrating inclusion, acceptance, and the amazing individuals in our community was truly powerful.

This entire week has been filled with joy, connection, and unforgettable moments, and yesterday was the perfect way to end it. We are so grateful for this community and for every person who shows up to celebrate and advocate alongside us.

Thank you for celebrating with us and for helping us continue to spread the message that every individual has value, talent, and so much to offer the world. 💙💛

03/21/2026

We had the best week! Thank you Rochester Americans

03/21/2026

Today we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day 💙💛 a day to recognize, celebrate, and uplift the incredible individuals with Down syndrome who inspire our community every single day. At GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester, we are so proud of our participants. Their kindness, determination, joy, and unique talents make our playhouse the special place that it is. We celebrate their voices, their achievements, and the beautiful ways they make the world brighter. 💙💛

What a week it has been!

We were so lucky to spend this week celebrating with the Rochester Amerks, creating unforgettable memories with our participants. From fun events at the Playhouse to an incredible night at the game, this week truly showed the power of community and inclusion. 💛💙

Last night we had the chance to take this amazing photo with the players, and we are still smiling about it! We cannot wait to share more about this incredible night and the entire week very soon.

Thank you to the and to everyone who joined us in celebrating World Down Syndrome Week with us. Your support helps us continue to build a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted, included, and celebrated exactly as they are. 💙💛

03/19/2026

What a week it has been at GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester! 💙💛

The fun just kept going as more events continued throughout the week with our friends from the Rochester Americans!

First, we hit the ice for Open Skate, where our participants had a blast skating, laughing, and spending time together. ⛸️ Then the fun continued with a second ice event — Broomball — where everyone got to try something new and enjoy even more time on the rink! More photos from these nights are coming soon, so stay tuned! 👀

The excitement didn’t stop there. Our teens and adults also had the opportunity to cook alongside players from the Rochester Americans. From prepping ingredients to sharing laughs in the kitchen, it was such a special experience filled with teamwork, learning, and of course some delicious food! 🍕🥗

We are so thankful to the Amerks for helping make this week so memorable for our GiGi’s community.

And the celebration isn’t over yet! We can’t wait for tomorrow’s Amerks game as we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, and then we’ll keep the fun going at our Sager event on Saturday!

What an incredible week of fun, friendship, and celebration and we’re not done yet! 💙💛

InclusionMatters

03/18/2026

Such a fun night!

03/17/2026

Day 2 of our World Down Syndrome Week celebrations was one for the books! 💙💛

We had an amazing time welcoming players from the Rochester Americans, and a very special guest appearance from their mascot, The Moose!

Together with our participants, we rolled up our sleeves and got cooking. From making pizzas to tossing fresh salads, the kitchen was full of laughter, teamwork, and plenty of fun. Our kids had an absolute blast cooking alongside the players and Moose, creating memories that were just as special as the delicious food we made! 🍕🥗

A huge thank you to the Amerks for helping us celebrate, connect, and make Day 2 of World Down Syndrome Week so meaningful for our GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester family.

InclusionMatters 💙💛

03/16/2026

What a sweet way to kick off World Down Syndrome Week! 🍦💙💛

Our Ice Cream Social was the perfect start to a week full of celebration, connection, and community. Nothing brings people together quite like a little ice cream and a lot of smiles!

A huge shoutout to our amazing Youth Board for coming together to host this event and help us kick off such an important week. Your leadership, energy, and dedication to our community made the night so special!

Thank you to everyone who joined us—we loved celebrating with you and can’t wait for all the fun still to come this week!

DownSyndromeAwareness

03/16/2026

We are so excited! Come join us Friday to celebrate! 💛💙

We're recognizing World Down Syndrome Day on Friday, March 20th with a North Division showdown! The Amerks host the Crunch as the playoff race heats up at Blue Cross Arena. Get your tickets today!

🎟️ TICKETS | https://bit.ly/4rEUd2P
📰 READ MORE | https://bit.ly/4seJWvh

03/16/2026

Small Gift. BIG Impact. 💙💛

As we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and World Down Syndrome Week, we’re inviting our amazing community to join our Everyone for 21 campaign!

A gift of $21 helps GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester continue providing FREE educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Together, we can keep creating a place where confidence grows, goals are achieved, and everyone counts.

✨ Want to be part of it?
Visit the link below or scan the QR code to join the Everyone for 21 movement!

https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/7593dfde-3138-46a7-96b9-9be6abb64e74?_gl=1*1gukkiw*_gcl_au*ODY4NTQ4NDg2LjE3NzM2NjY0NTg.*_ga*NTAwNTgyMTY3LjE3NzM2NjY0NTg.*_ga_CVBL42Z351*czE3NzM2NjY0NTgkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzM2NjY0NTgkajYwJGwwJGgw

03/14/2026

Last night’s Teen Tastic may have been a small group, but it was BIG fun! 🧀🦆✨

After making some delicious cheese quesadillas, our teens took on a special mission to help spread kindness around the Playhouse. They hid tiny ducks all around with inspirational messages to help bring smiles and positivity during World Down Syndrome Week.

Next time you’re at the Playhouse, be sure to keep an eye out… you might just find your own inspirational duck! Feel free to keep it for a little boost of positivity or pass it along to a friend to brighten their day.

Our teens had so much fun with this activity and loved talking about all the different ways we can spread kindness in our community. 💙💛