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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

classes

quality learning through our classes

Little Notes

Musical concepts

Little Notes

Miss Ayana

BTK's Expressive Explorers

Speech and language

BTK's Expressive Explorers

Miss Candice

Little Notes (Summer)

Musical concepts, outdoors

Little Notes (Summer)

Miss Ayana

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take a closer look

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...

"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.

9 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.

4 months ago

"Giggles is such a wonderful play space. Both my three-year-old and nine month old have the best time there. It is welcoming, clean, and there are such a great variety of toys and things to do!"

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Stacey

11 months ago

"I love this place!! They have many sections including one for crawlers, pikler’s triangle zone, little wood house, kitchen toy, block table, etc. It looks beautiful and cozy. They also have snack area. Even more good thing is you can see trains across the street! If I lived a little closer, I would have come everyday🤩"

jy L.

jy L.

1 year ago

"We love going to Giggles not only to play, but for their special events as well! My 2.5 year old never wants to leave. The space is bright, clean and inviting, and there are so many activities for parents to actively engage with their child, whether the child is 6 months or 6 years old."

Katherine M.

Katherine M.

9 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.

8 months 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.

4 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. Can’t wait to bring all our friends to this new favorite spot!"

Annslee T.

Annslee T.

8 months ago

"Giggles is such a warm and welcoming play space! The space is clean, bright and has something to offer for the different stages of development. Jess is super awesome and we became members after our first visit! Definitely recommend Giggles!"

Jennifer K.

Jennifer K.

9 months ago

"We love giggles! A great place to stimulate your child's mind, encourage physical activity and socialize! Giggles not only offers a clean and safe place to play but also diverse toys, Montessori inspired play spaces and fun classes! Giggles is also a wonderful atmosphere to meet other parents and caretakers."

Rebecca M.

Rebecca M.

9 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

$18

Sibling

rate applies after one paid child

$12

Adults and older siblings

8 and older

free

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upcoming events

May
30
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, May 30
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
May
31
Pop-up Family Portraits with Mindy Garfinkle

Pop-up Family Portraits with Mindy Garfinkle

Join us for a pop-up with photographer Mindy Garfinkle to capture the love, laughter, and little moments that matter most. Each 10 minute session is $120 and includes 5 digital images. Please plan to arrive at least 5 minutes before your scheduled time.

Saturday, May 31
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jun
17
Expressive Explorers Pop-up

Expressive Explorers 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!

Tuesday, Jun 17
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Jul
15
Expressive Explorers July Pop-up

Expressive Explorers July 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!

Tuesday, Jul 15
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Aug
19
Expressive Explorers August Pop-up

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!

Tuesday, Aug 19
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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.