Parents Night Out! Drop-Off Evening Child Care Around Seattle and Beyond
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Seattle-area and North Sound parents night out providers
YMCA, multiple locations
Options for the teeniest tots are few and far between, and while each YMCA branch is different, many offer an infant/toddler session for kids as young as 6 weeks of age. Older kids who are potty-trained can enjoy more active play during youth sessions. YMCA of Greater Seattle offers afternoon and evening care at several Seattle branches as well as Eastside and South King County locations. YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties offers a parents night out at the Pearl Street YMCA in Tacoma, and the South Sound YMCA provides evening care at the Shelton Family YMCA and the Briggs Community YMCA in Olympia.
Ages: Infant/toddler, ages 6 weeks–3 years; youths, ages 3–9. Check your desired branch for specific ages served.
Price: YMCA members should budget between $35–$45 per child, depending on the length of the program (three to four hours). Nonmembers are accepted as well, but pay a higher fee, $50–$65.
Time: Times vary by location, with both afternoon and evening sessions available.
Barking Dog Ale House, Ballard
Want a date night that’s so easy you don’t even have to change locations? Bring the whole family to Barking Dog Ale House. Kids will enjoy dinner, activities and movies in a private dining room while you have a peaceful adult conversation in the next room. No reservations are accepted, so they recommend arriving right at 5 p.m. or at 7 p.m.
Ages: 2–12
Price: $20 per child
Time: Typically every fourth Wednesday of the month, 5–7 p.m. and 7–9 p.m.
Time4Kidz, Lynnwood
This drop-in facility near Lynnwood’s Alderwood Mall doesn’t currently offer specific night-out events, but its extensive hours make it easy to schedule a shopping date with friends or an early dinner and movie.
Ages: 2.5–12
Price: $12 per hour for the first child; $7 per hour for each sibling, plus a one-time $30 registration fee per family. Meals are $4 per child.
Time: Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Vertical World, Lynnwood and Seattle
Kids climbing the walls at home? Send them to the professionals! Enjoy dinner nearby while instructors help your kids develop their climbing skills.
Ages: The Lynnwood location offers classes for three age groups: ages 3–5, 6–9 and 9–12; the Seattle location invites kids ages 6–9.
Price: $45 per child
Time: At the Lynnwood gym, third Saturday of the month, 2:30–4:30 p.m., for ages 3–5 and ages 6–9; and first Fridays for ages 6–9 and 9–12; in Seattle, every other week on Fridays and Saturdays, 6–8 p.m.
Seattle Gymnastics Academy, multiple locations
SGA’s giant gyms are the perfect place for kids to enjoy unstructured gymnastics, games and a late movie. Pack a picnic dinner, something to sit on while eating it (such as a towel) and cozy comforts (pj’s and a blanket) for the movie.
Ages: 5–11
Price: $60 per child for nonmembers; $40 per child for families enrolled in SGA classes; special events may cost more.
Time: Times vary by location.
Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio, Ravenna
Pack a nut-free dinner for your child, and let them enjoy a relaxed evening of art and play. Sign up in advance — Roaring Mouse hosts a preschool and after-school program, so in-the-know families book up these popular nights quickly! Note that children must be potty-trained.
Ages: 3–8
Price: $60 per child and $55 per sibling
Time: Approximately one Saturday per month, 4:30–7:30 p.m.
Seattle ReCreative, Seattle
This eco-friendly space is most well-known for selling bargain art supplies that would otherwise go to waste. Book a private parents night out and your kids will make bookmarks, sparkly crafts or marble runs using recycled materials. Children must be potty-trained and able to wear a mask consistently. Pack a dinner from home or have pizza delivered.
Ages: 4 and older
Price: $300 for two hours; $415 for three hours for up to 10 children
Time: Reserve a Friday or Saturday evening session, 5–8 p.m., at least two weeks in advance. Other dates may be available depending on staffing.
Combat Arts Academy, West Seattle
Budding martial artists can get out their endless energy with Nerf games at this Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai academy before enjoying pizza and a movie.
Ages: 5–13
Price: $45 per child
Time: Periodic Saturdays, 5–8 p.m.
The Jungle Gym, Burien
Who doesn’t love a good theme? Whether it’s a glow dance party or a pajama party, your kids can expect free gym play, games, dinner and a movie with thematic twists.
Ages: 3–12
Price: $45 per nonmember; $40 per member
Time: The second and last Fridays of the month, 6–9 p.m.
Glazed & Amazed, Edmonds
This pottery studio hosts a monthly kids night out that includes pizza, a snack, a movie and two craft projects (one pottery and one glass).
Ages: 6 and older
Price: $68 per child
Time: One Friday per month, 6–9 p.m.
Lynnwood Recreation Center, Lynnwood
Enjoy dinner with a side of games, crafts, swimming or a movie at this popular pool (pro tip: water slides!). Sign up by visiting the center’s registration page (you’ll need to create an account), click “Register” and look for “Parents Night Out” under “Classes – Youth.” New events are released on a quarterly basis, so check back if you don’t see an upcoming session with space available.
Ages: 5–12
Price: $20 per Lynnwood resident child; $22 per nonresident child
Time: First and third Friday of the month, 6–9:30 p.m.
Arena Sports, multiple locations
Arena Sports currently offers a parents night out at multiple locations, so your kids can bounce the night away (fueled by pizza or other kid-friendly dinner options, of course) while you head out for dinner. Participating locations include SODO, Magnuson, Mill Creek, Issaquah and Redmond.
Ages: 3–12 (must be potty-trained)
Price: $65 per child; $55 for each additional child
Time: Select dates, 4–8 p.m. Check the website for each location’s schedule.
