GiGi's Playhouse Salt Lake City

10/20/2026

“Did I do something?”​
New parents almost always ask the same thing first.​
No. Nothing.​

​Down syndrome happens at conception, in cell division. There is no research linking it to anything a parent did or did not do, before or during pregnancy.​

​It usually is not inherited either. Only one type — translocation — can be passed down, and that accounts for roughly 1% of all cases.​

​So there is nothing to trace back, and nothing to undo.​

​What actually happened is that somebody arrived.​

​And from the moment of a prenatal diagnosis onward, GiGi’s Playhouse is here. FREE, for life. Learn more here.​

10/19/2026

✨ What an unforgettable night at the GiGi’s Playhouse Salt Lake City Gala! ✨

Thank you to our incredible sponsors, vendors, and volunteers—your generosity and dedication made this event possible. Together, we’re building a world of acceptance and support for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. We couldn’t do it without you! 💙

Unable to make it to the gala but still want to support our mission? Donate here: https://ow.ly/5aUK50ZYXB9

10/18/2026

Words shape how people see each other. These take a second to learn, and they are worth learning.​

​Say: an individual with Down syndrome​
Not: a Down syndrome person, or a “Downs kid”​

​Say: Down syndrome — capital D, lowercase s​
It is named after Dr. John Langdon Down, so there is no apostrophe. Not “Down’s.”​

​Say: has Down syndrome​
Not: suffers from, afflicted with, a victim of​

​And never the r-word. Not as a joke, not as shorthand, not “I didn’t mean it like that.” It lands the same either way.​

​If you hear the wrong word, correct it kindly. Almost nobody means harm — most people have simply never been told, and most are glad to know.​

​Be accepting. Be generous. Be kind. Be .​

10/18/2026

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10/17/2026

🚨 PARKING INFORMATION 🚨

Parking at Millcreek Common tonight is available in the new parking garage. You can enter on Chambers Avenue (just west of Millcreek City Hall).

Additional parking is available at:
🚘 Public parking lot north of Millcreek Common
🚘 Dentist office parking lot across from Crown Burger on Highland Drive
🚘 The Other Side Thrift side parking lot at 1330 E & 3300 S

Please do NOT park at:
🚫 Harmons
🚫 Tres Hombres
🚫 Walgreens
(Unauthorized parking may result in towing at the owners’ expense)

We can’t wait to celebrate with you tonight!

10/16/2026

Picture this: five nights of sun, sand, and turquoise water... and YOU get to pick where! ☀️

Our first live auction item at the “Building Our Best of All” Gala is Sunset Horizons, a 5-night stay for two at a 4-star hotel in your choice of six tropical destinations:
🇧🇿 San Pedro, Belize
🇨🇷 San Jose, Costa Rica
🇩🇴 Santo Domingo or Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
🇲🇽 Mazatlán or Quintana Roo, Mexico

Hotels include brands like Barceló, Radisson, Marriott, Hilton, and boutique properties. Whether you want a beach escape or a lively tropical city, the choice is yours!

Live auction items are available to Gala attendees only. Want a chance to bid on this getaway? Snag your last-minute Gala ticket here: https://ow.ly/Cqjo50ZXQAz

Every bid helps GiGi’s Playhouse Salt Lake City keep providing free programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. 💙💛

10/16/2026

Rev up your bidding paddles! Our newest live auction item is a true classic. 🔥

Take home a 1972 Honda CB500, a vintage motorcycle valued at $5,000 and generously donated by McKade Huntsman. It pairs timeless 1970s style with Honda’s legendary reliability:
🏍️ Runs well and is mechanically well-maintained
🔧 Components are original or restored to original factory specs
📄 Clean title
✨ Classic 1970s Honda styling with real vintage appeal

As you’d expect from a genuine vintage machine, it carries a bit of honest character from its years, including a few minor dings and light surface rust on the exhaust. It all adds to the charm!

Live auction items are available to Gala attendees only. Want a chance to bid on this beauty? Snag your last-minute Gala ticket here: https://ow.ly/xLbH50ZYtTY

A huge thank you to McKade Huntsman for this incredible donation! Every bid helps GiGi’s Playhouse Salt Lake City continue its free programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. 💙💛

10/15/2026

Calling all baseball fans (and anyone who loves a great view)! 🙌

Up for bid at our “Building Our Best of All” Gala is The Chicago Classic Wrigley Field Rooftop Experience. You’ll watch a regular season Chicago Cubs game from the massive rooftop just off center field, with:
⚾ Two rooftop bleacher seats with sky-box-style bar-height seating
🌭 All-inclusive food and drinks, from classic ballpark hot dogs to b**r and w**e
🍺 Shorter lines and a private box atmosphere, away from the crowds
🏨 A 2-night stay at a four-star Chicago hotel for two

It’s a home run of a weekend in the Windy City!

Live auction items are available to Gala attendees only. Want a chance to bid on this one? Snag your last-minute Gala ticket here: https://ow.ly/g6tA50ZXQzI

Every bid supports free, life-changing programs at GiGi’s Playhouse Salt Lake City. 💙💛

10/15/2026

3... 2... 1... BID OFF! 🚀

This live auction item is out of this world: The Kennedy Space Center Astronaut Training Experience or Explore Tour with a 3-Night Stay for four! Perfect for families, space lovers, and future astronauts:
👩‍🚀 Your choice of the Astronaut Training Experience (ages 10+) with realistic mission simulations, or the guided Explore Tour of America’s spaceport
🌟 An exclusive meet-and-greet with a NASA astronaut, plus breakfast or a snack
🎟️ 2-day Kennedy Space Center admission for four
🚌 The Explore Bus Tour to the launch pads and the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building
🏨 A 3-night stay at a 4-star hotel in the Orlando area

Live auction items are available to Gala attendees only. Want a chance to bid on this stellar adventure? Snag your last-minute Gala ticket here: https://ow.ly/6TRG50ZXQx4

Help us launch big dreams for individuals with Down syndrome at GiGi’s Playhouse Salt Lake City! 💙💛