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Your Fur-Ever Friend Awaits!Boots and Bling alert! A new entry into the GiGi’s Gala Live Auction just walked in the doo...
03/06/2026

Your Fur-Ever Friend Awaits!

Boots and Bling alert! A new entry into the GiGi’s Gala Live Auction just walked in the door on its four-legs and into your heart. A Goldendoodle puppy from Front Porch Goldens’ upcoming 2026 Spring/Summer or Fall/Winter litters will be up for bid tomorrow night!

These beautiful, non-shedding Goldendoodles are a fully health tested and ethically bred, and lovingly raised indoors as part of the family. Many go on to become therapy dogs or cherished companions in wonderful homes.

The puppy may not be there in person, but you’ll get to choose one from a litter, which is even better!!!

Tickets to Saturday’s “Boots & Bling” Gala may be sold out, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out. You can partici...
03/06/2026

Tickets to Saturday’s “Boots & Bling” Gala may be sold out, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out. You can participate in the Silent Auction on your mobile phone or device in the comfort of your home or wherever you might be!

We will have over 100 packages, are here are a couple that fans of the outdoors might love:

A 19.5" Solo stove for 2-4 people

A Grill Masters Bundle with a Blackstone Ultimate Griddle Kit and 25-Piece Meat Church BBQ Rubs!

In addition, you can bid on other items like a Photo Booth two-hour rental, a professional organizing package, spa treatments, gym memberships, restaurant gift certificates and much more!

The online bidding is live now: https://ow.ly/zJG050YpYM3

P.S You can also purchase chances for the 50/50 Raffle!!!

Tomorrow's the day of the 2026 "Boots & Bling" Gala!The event is sold out, but if you're lucky enough to have a ticket,...
03/06/2026

Tomorrow's the day of the 2026 "Boots & Bling" Gala!

The event is sold out, but if you're lucky enough to have a ticket, here's a quick look at the itinerary:

6:00 Beer & Wine, Hors D’oeuvres, Silent Auction and Games
6:45 Doors to Ballroom Open
7:00 Dinner
7:30 Dessert Auction
7:40 Keynote Speaker: Madisyn “Maddz” Jorgenson
7:50 Live Auction
9:15 Silent Auction Closes
9:25 Music by DJ DAS

We cannot wait!!!!!!

OK, Cub Fans, let's all say this together: "This is going to be our year!"The season can't get started soon enough for ...
03/06/2026

OK, Cub Fans, let's all say this together: "This is going to be our year!"

The season can't get started soon enough for us die-hard MLB fans; but you can get your season started off of the right foot this weekend with this baseball signed by this year's squad! It will be available in the Silent Auction of our Saturday night "Boots & Bling" Gala, but you don't have to be there to win it.

This great bit of Chicago Cubs memorabilia is one of over 100 packages up for grabs, and you can start the bidding tomorrow at 2 p.m.

Here's the link when you're ready to browse and bid: https://ow.ly/JRrV50YpWcx

The 2026 GiGi's Gala is just days away, and we have one last Gold Sponsors to thank for supporting our biggest fundraise...
03/05/2026

The 2026 GiGi's Gala is just days away, and we have one last Gold Sponsors to thank for supporting our biggest fundraiser of the year.

Please join us in thanking Pledge Insurance Advisors for being part of our impressive group of organizations that are proud to help GiGi’s change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all. That will be on display for all to see this Saturday night.

Although the Gala is sold out, there is still a way that can participate in the Boots and Bling. You can bid on the items up for grabs in our Silent Auction on your mobile phone or device! The site won’t go live until tomorrow, but click on this button and bookmark this webpage for later!
https://ow.ly/Av4m50YolYZ

Tickets to Saturday’s “Boots & Bling” Gala may be sold out, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out. You can partici...
03/05/2026

Tickets to Saturday’s “Boots & Bling” Gala may be sold out, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out. You can participate in the Silent Auction on your mobile phone or device in the comfort of your home or wherever you might be!

We will have over 100 packages, and here are a couple that sports fans might love:

Four great seats to see the Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field Sunday, August 16th!

Four tickets in the Jack Trice Directors Suite Seats to see the ISU Cyclones host Bowling Green on September 19th!

In addition, you can bid on other items like the American Girl Doll of the Year, a Magelin LED Light Box and Facial Mask, great deals on lawn care packages and holiday lights installation from Addi's Lawncare, tickets to the Des Moines Symphony, and gift certificates to your favorite area restaurants.

The online bidding starts at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 6 right here: https://ow.ly/jis150YpefH

The 2026 GiGi's Gala coming up this weekend and we still have two Gold Sponsors to thank for supporting our biggest fund...
03/02/2026

The 2026 GiGi's Gala coming up this weekend and we still have two Gold Sponsors to thank for supporting our biggest fundraiser of the year.

Please join us in thanking the Polk County Board of Supervisors for being a sponsor of our gala for a fourth year in a row! They are in an impressive group of organizations that are proud to join GiGi’s to change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all. That will be on display for all to see this Saturday night.

Although the Gala is sold out, there is still a way that can participate in the Boots and Bling. You can bid on the items up for grabs in our Silent Auction on your mobile phone or device! The site won’t go live until March 6 but click on this button and bookmark this webpage for later!

https://ow.ly/Ceu350YmI4g

Got a case of the Mondays? GiGi's just might have the cure: a dose of Art Explosion! And a supersized dose at that.Sta...
03/02/2026

Got a case of the Mondays? GiGi's just might have the cure: a dose of Art Explosion! And a supersized dose at that.

Starting tonight, we're starting Art Explosion a bit earlier at 5 p.m. to allow for a full hour of supervised creativity. And we're giving it a bit of early St. Patrick's Day attention with these beautiful Shamrocks!

We're calling participants of all ages, and we hope you'll join us. Drop-ins are welcome, but we encourage you to register here: https://ow.ly/sn4a50Yo7Yz

The 2026 GiGi's Gala is one week away, and we continue to acknowledge a few of the sponsors that have invested mightily ...
02/27/2026

The 2026 GiGi's Gala is one week away, and we continue to acknowledge a few of the sponsors that have invested mightily in our biggest fundraiser of the year. Today, we thank Ava’s Army as our Platinum Sponsor.

As you might have guessed, there is a special young lady named Ava that’s behind this Army. And to us, Ava Kobes is as big an inspiration to the Des Moines Playhouse as GiGi Gianni is to the entire GiGi’s Playhouse network.

Ava’s Army is headed up by her mom, Meghan Kobes, who is the current Board President of our Playhouse. But this Army is hardly a one-woman show. Ava’s Army has assembled to sponsor each of the GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines special events for several years and her battalion includes her father Chris, her grandparents Bobby and Debbie Andersen and countless friends, family members and businesses that love Ava and GiGi’s Playhouse as much as anyone!

Ava is only 13 years old, and we can’t wait to see how big this event will be by the time she’s old enough to attend. We’ll be waiting for you, Ava!

Although the Gala is sold out, there is still a way that can participate in the Boots and Bling. You can bid on the items up for grabs in our Silent Auction on your mobile phone or device! The site won’t go live until March 6 but click on this button and bookmark this webpage for later!

https://ow.ly/T5Ak50YmHmi

Ollie was three months old when he attended his first GiGi's Playhouse program, LNMOP. To learn about him and his beaut...
02/26/2026

Ollie was three months old when he attended his first GiGi's Playhouse program, LNMOP. To learn about him and his beautiful family, read this week's blog:

https://ow.ly/Llyn50YmBCZ

My wife Anne and I are proud to volunteer for the 52nd Variety Children’s Charity Telethon. We’ll be here until 8 p.m.; ...
02/25/2026

My wife Anne and I are proud to volunteer for the 52nd Variety Children’s Charity Telethon. We’ll be here until 8 p.m.; if you want to support this great charity (who are supporters of GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines) call 515-247-8880 — you might get lucky and talk to me!

02/24/2026

Guess who paid a visit to this morning's edition of GiGiGIT? The one and only Cubbie Bear!

I guess you could call it Spring Training for the Iowa Cubs mascot and our adult participants, too!

Thanks for joining us and here's wishing you a great 2026 season!

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6507 University Avenue
Windsor Heights, IA
50324

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+15152527529

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