Drop-Off Parents Night Out Events Around Columbus
We're gathering recommendations for parents night out events near Columbus! Check the map to find one of these genius events near you, where you can drop off the kids for supervised fun while you enjoy a date night on your own.
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YMCA of Central Ohio - Parents Night Out
Dates vary by location
Katie G.: Drop the kids off at your local YMCA of Central Ohio for their Parents Night Out. Supervised by the Y staff, kids will have fun playing, enjoying arts and crafts, swimming and more. Events will vary by YMCA branch and registration is required.
Jewish Community Center - Kids Night Out
Contact for upcoming dates
Katie G.: Kids can play games, enjoy crafts, eat dinner and watch a movie at the Jewish Community Center's Kids Night Out. Parents will have peace of mind knowing their kids are having fun in a safe environment while they enjoy a night out. Registration required.
Code Ninjas - Parent's Night Out
Hannah Scott: Code Ninjas offers a monthly Parent's Night Out. You get a night out doing whatever you please, and the kids get the chance to chow down on pizza, play games, build robotics, assemble puzzles, and engage in plenty of STEM-based fun! Check out the calendars for their Hilliard and Powell locations. Registration required.
Vertical Adventures Ohio - Parents Night Out
Fridays, 6 - 9 PM
Hannah Scott: Drop the kids (and teens!) off for an evening of rock climbing at Vertical Adventures for Parent's Night Out every Friday. Coaches will closely supervise and help your kids develop climbing skills, regardless of their starting ability level. Vertical adventures is also a great place for your kid's next birthday party! Registration required.
Premier at Sawmill Athletic Club - Parents' Night Out
Call to find out next date, 5:30 - 9 PM
Hannah Scott: Fancy an evening off parenting duty? Premier has you covered with their monthly Parent's Night Out! Enjoy games, activities, and even pool time under the watchful care of trained staff -- many who have been with Premier for over a decade! Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your child's spot in advance!
Gym Skills - Parents Night Out
2nd Saturdays, 5 - 8 PM
Hannah Scott: Gym Skills offers a monthly Parents Night Out where kids will enjoy a few hours of activities while YOU take a well-deserved breather! Activities vary from month to month, but will include games, group activities, music, crafts, pizza, and a drink. Registration required.
The Little Gym - Parents Survival Night
Select Fridays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Katie G.: Kids will dance, climb and play at The Little Gym while you and your significant other do some shopping, catch a movie or enjoy a kid-free dinner together. Led by trained instructors at The Little Gym, kids will dance to music, play fun games and build with LEGOs. Spots fill up quickly so be sure to register soon!
We Rock the Spectrum - Parents Night Out
6 - 9 PM
Katie G.: We Rock the Spectrum is an indoor gym and play center for all kids. Although the gym offers specialized equipment meant for kids with sensory disorders, it is open to everyone. Kids can race down the zipline, bounce on a trampoline, hang out on the suspended play structures or test their fine-motor skills at the arts and crafts area. Drop the kids off while you go out at one of their monthly Parent's Night Out events. Kids will eat pizza, play games, enjoy crafts and playtime in the gym. Registration required.
The Bounce Club - Kids Night Out
Fridays, drop off between 5 - 7 PM & pick up between 8 - 10 PM
Katie G.: Kids can spend Friday nights out at The Bounce Club. Each child will receive a 3-hour jump pass that can be used throughout the night so parents can plan drop off and pick up around their date night schedule. There will be pizza from Flyers, drinks, bouncing fun, foam pit, dodgeball, games and plenty of fun! Bounce socks and registration required.
Integrity Athletics - Parents Night Out
6:30 - 10 PM
Hannah Scott: Integrity Athletics periodically hosts a Parents Night Out event with proceeds benefitting the Ohio State University Gymnastics Team. Kids will enjoy gymnastics (of course), movies, pizza, and more. Registration required.
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