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GIGGLES PLAY

where growth
and giggles
go hand in hand

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ABOUT

hi, we're giggles.

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

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classes

quality learning through our classes

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Musical concepts

Little Notes

Miss Ayana

Get ready to groove and sing along, because Jamberry Music classes are coming to Giggles!

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Speech and language

BTK's Expressive Explorers

Miss Candice

Foster language through creative play

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!

More than just a playspace

so much to experience

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Play

Foster your child's imagination

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Learn

Encourage couriosity and growth

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Gather

Connect with family and friends

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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

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what people are saying...

"I’m so thrilled to welcome Giggles Play to our community. Jess has built a beautiful space with a gorgeously curated selection of toys to promote independent play. My two year old was completely engrossed for the two plus hours we spent here. I was so happy to see my son exploring and using his imagination without getting overwhelmed or bored. It’s really the perfect balance for toddlers and young children. Highly recommend checking them out!"

Kelsey R.

Kelsey R.

1 year ago

"My daughter recently attended a class series at Giggles Play, and she had a great time! The space is very clean and welcoming and the toy selection is excellent for my 2 year old. I highly recommend Giggles as a play space for your toddler."

Anna-Lisa K.

Anna-Lisa K.

11 months ago

"We love Giggles!! Incredible addition to the community for families with babies and toddlers. The owner is so nice and really cares about creating a space for children to learn and play."

Danielle M.

Danielle M.

1 year ago

"I feel so lucky that we get to have Giggles in our neighborhood! Jess is incredible (how does she remember every child’s name?) and she creates dynamic play spaces so that each time we visit there’s both the comfort of what we’ve enjoyed before and excitement for the new setups. As a mom, I feel like I always leave with a meaningful tip from her. It’s also been great to meet new families there and reconnect with other parents while the kids explore. I appreciate that it’s stocked with the kinds of toys I’d love to splurge on but don’t feel I have to because we can just go to Giggles."

Kinneret K.

Kinneret K.

11 months ago

"We LOVE Giggles! My 14 month old loves playing there - we have a membership and she goes to play multiple times a week! Jess is also the absolute best and nicest human there is! I feel so lucky we have Giggles in the neighborhood!"

Alyssa D.

Alyssa D.

11 months ago

"Our favorite play space! It’s unlike any play space in the area… it’s calm, welcoming, and so fun for both my 6 year old and 1 year old! Plus the owner is extremely kind. Highly recommended!"

Marianna S.

Marianna S.

11 months ago

"I took my daughter to Giggles Play to an event. She absolutely loved playing with all of the toys and climbing. Her favorite part was climbing. The front of the place was super cute with flower painted windows, benches, and little cubbies to place shoes. The gate at the front was a great touch, I'm so used to chasing my toddler everywhere. It was nice to have an enclosed space to let her run around and not have to hover. The owner was very personable and really good with the kids. There were so many different areas to play, I would definitely recommend."

Christina L.

Christina L.

1 year ago

"We loved being able to celebrate our daughter’s 3rd birthday party at Giggles! We love how welcoming, calming, and engaging the space is! The layout makes it easy to watch children and let them play. Jess is amazing and so helpful. She really understands the needs of young children and their caregivers! So many families reached out to let us know how much fun their children had and how much they loved being at Giggles. We are already looking forward to our next visit!"

Sara H.

Sara H.

1 year ago

"We had the pleasure of hosting our son’s 2nd birthday at Giggles, and we cannot say enough great things about the facility and the owner, Jess! It’s a wonderful, clean space with so many different toys and activities for a spectrum of ages, infant and up. We are looking forward to frequenting Giggles in the future, especially in the upcoming winter months. And big thank you to Jess for her quick communication and helpfulness in assisting with our event!"

Devon E.

Devon E.

11 months ago

"We love going to giggles! I can let my daughter run and play while I find a relaxing spot or play with her. There’s lots of open play options. The owner Jess is so helpful and friendly. They also have great events!"

Elizabeth A.

Elizabeth A.

11 months ago

admission

basic admission

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

*Note: If there is only one infant in the group, an adult fee of $10 applies.

Infant*

6 months and younger

free

Child

6 months and older

$18

Sibling

rate applies after one paid child

$12

Adult without paid child

13 and older

$10

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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.