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More than just a playspace
so much to experience
Play
Foster your child's imagination
Learn
Encourage couriosity and growth
team
meet the owners
Jessica Ortega
Noah Griggs
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what people are saying...
"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.
6 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.
6 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 childās name! I canāt wait to return."
Abbey S.
3 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.
1 month 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. Itās 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.
7 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.
3 months ago
"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. Canāt wait to bring all our friends to this new favorite spot!"
Annslee T.
10 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.
11 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.
11 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.
2 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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Expressive Explorers August Pop-up
Curious about Expressive Explorers? Join us for a special pop-up session and experience creative play and language enrichment firsthand. Led by Candice G., an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist, this class builds communication skills through storytelling, music, crafts, and movement. Recommended for ages 1y-4y. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see what Expressive Explorer is all about!
Parents' Day Out
Need a few kid-free hours to catch up, recharge, or just be? Our brand new Parentsā Day Out is the perfect mid-morning break. Drop your kiddo off for a morning of play while you run errands, grab coffee with a friend, or enjoy a moment of quiet. This event is open to kiddos 6 months and older. Light snacks and juice will be provided.
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