GIGGLES PLAY

where growth
and giggles
go hand in hand

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ABOUT US

hi, we're giggles.

An indoor playspace and gathering place located in the heart of Highwood, IL.

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More than just a playspace

so much to experience

Play
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Play

Explore our indoor playspace and let your child's imagination run wild.

Play

Foster your child's imagination

Learn
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Learn

Enroll in our educational classes and workshops for kids of all ages.

Learn

Encourage couriosity and growth

Gather
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Gather

Host your next event or party at our versatile indoor venue.

Gather

Connect with family and friends

Celebrate Your Special Occasion with Us!

Your Party, Your Way

Host a completely private party at Giggles. Enjoy exclusive use of our fun, safe space—perfect for creating lasting memories. We handle the details, so you can focus on the fun. Book your event today!

Party at Giggles

upcoming events

Aug
30
Honky Tonk Tots

Honky Tonk Tots

Kick off your Nashwood mornings with Honky Tonk Tots — a FREE family-friendly event filled with live children’s music and sensory play by Giggles! Bring a chair (seating is limited) and don’t forget your boots! Saturday, August 29 10:30am - Little Miss Ann 11:30am - Miss Ayana from Jamberry Music

Saturday, Aug 30
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Aug
31
Honky Tonk Tots

Honky Tonk Tots

Kick off your Nashwood mornings with Honky Tonk Tots — a FREE family-friendly event filled with live children’s music and sensory play by Giggles! Bring a chair (seating is limited) and don’t forget your boots! Sunday, August 31 10:30am - Miss Jamie's Farm 11:30am - Miss Ayana from Jamberry Music

Sunday, Aug 31
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sep
5
Parents' Night Out

Parents' Night Out

Need a one-night getaway for some self-care or a date night? Leave the kiddos with us for our monthly Parents' Night Out! This event is open to kiddos 6m and older. Pizza and juice will be provided.

Friday, Sep 5
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sep
7
Live Music with Teacher Dan

Live Music with Teacher Dan

Experience music in a different way with Teacher Dan! This class features live serenades and real instruments for your child to see, hear, and explore. A minimum of 14 kiddos is required for the class to run, so gather your little music lovers and join the fun! 🎸🥁🎤

Sunday, Sep 7
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Sep
19
Parents' Night Out

Parents' Night Out

Need a one-night getaway for some self-care or a date night? Leave the kiddos with us for our monthly Parents' Night Out! This event is open to kiddos 6m and older. Pizza and juice will be provided.

Friday, Sep 19
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

classes

quality learning through our classes

Expressive Explorers

Speech and language

Expressive Explorers

Miss Candice

Little Notes

Musical concepts

Little Notes

Miss Ayana

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team

meet the owners

Jessica Ortega: Founder & Designer, CEO

Jessica Ortega

Noah Griggs: Operations, COO; Web Developer

Noah Griggs

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what people are saying...

"Three cheers for Giggles! Really enjoyed bringing my 9-month-old daughter to open play. The owner Jess thought of every single detail to make it a safe, fun and creative space for even the youngest of kiddos. Can’t wait to bring all our friends to this new favorite spot!"

Annslee T.

Annslee T.

11 months ago

"What a gem! We are blessed to live only a few blocks away and view Giggles as an extension of our living room. My 12 month old has loved making friends, exploring all the toys, having space to run around, and waving at the trains that go by all day long. We love miss Jess and the little community she has created here!"

Taylor F.

Taylor F.

3 months ago

"Yesterday was my first time at Giggles open play. It was awesome! Jess's space is so inviting, fun, safe, and clean. It was the perfect place to be when we needed a change of scenery from our home on a super cold day. Love that we could also pack our own lunch and just do our thing there for a few hours. We will 100% be back again. Don't miss this local gem!"

Alexa W.

Alexa W.

7 months ago

"Giggles is the perfect place for toddlers. My almost 3 year old loves this place because they have alot of toddler-appropriate toys and it changes periodically. You're able to bring in your own food and the play area is gated and so you don't have to worry about him getting out. They have very high quality toys and my kid can play on his own for hours here."

Eunice P.

Eunice P.

1 year ago

"We love Giggles! My twins have been going since they were preschoolers and are still enjoying it as first graders! We love the warm, welcoming environment. It’s always so clean and my kids are free to use their imaginations to play with versatile toys. Jessica, the owner, is just absolutely wonderful as an added bonus! Such a great gem in Highwood."

Kristen G.

Kristen G.

7 months ago

"Jess runs a safe, inviting, and clean space for young children to explore. We visited for the first time this past week and I was amazed at how children came in, ran up to Jess, and she knew every child’s name! I can’t wait to return."

Abbey S.

Abbey S.

4 months ago

"Took my 14 month granddaughter to Giggles Play and she had so much fun! There were plenty of toys that she played with. Many, if not all, were educational. She also enjoyed the climbing blocks and toys that she could sit and ride. There were enough sections filled with play things that any child did not have to wait to have fun. Will definitely bring my granddaughter back."

william l.

william l.

2 months ago

"We love the activities and classes Giggles offers. My little one really likes going there to play and interact with any activities happening. Highly recommended."

Ria A.

Ria A.

7 months ago

"My toddler and I have been going to Giggles for about a year now, and we always have so much fun! The classes and events are always super well thought out and engaging, and the space itself is beautiful, clean, and welcoming for all ages. The owner, Jess, is also super easy to talk to and one of the nicest human beings you will ever meet! Highly recommend bringing your littles to Giggles :)"

Miranda L.

Miranda L.

12 months ago

"I was out to dinner with friends one night years ago and walked past the site that Jess & Noah were constructing and remember thinking, oh this will be so amazing when they get it up and running! Being in the beginning stage of my own business (and the mother of two very young kids), I was drawn to it and felt compelled to reach out. Little did I know what that initial outreach would blossom into. I think a lot of us who thought we were walking into this space designed for kids were delighted to our core when we walked out having found unanticipated community and genuine friendship in Jess. When I describe Jess to others (which is often) I use the phrase "community builder" -- Giggles is so much more than a play space. To me, it's where I share coffee with my friend, problem solve, get inspired, joke around, and ask for advice. To my children, it's where they visit Tita Jess, build, create, celebrate their birthdays, make new friends, use their imaginations, and cuddle up to read. It really is a gem. Happy to know you, Jess. Thanks for being a bright light."

Erin L.

Erin L.

3 months ago

admission

basic admission

Adult supervision is required at all times. Please read about our rules and policies.

Infant

6 months and younger; free with paid child otherwise $10

varies

Child

6 months and older

$20

Sibling

rate applies after one paid child

$14

Adults and older siblings

8 and older

free

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contact us

get in touch

Have questions or want to learn more about our space? We'd love to hear from you! Please feel free to stop by at our location or send us an email.