Let me guess…
You’re a parent, right?
If not, you surely know plenty of parents!
Having kids means less time for yourself. Whether it’s a much-needed date night, enjoying a meal at a local restaurant, pampering yourself, or just having a fun night around town, it’s harder to make plans when children are in the mix.
Sure we love ’em but don’t we need a break every once in a while?
A Parents’ Night Out program may be just what the doctor ordered. It gives you some free time and allows the kid(s) to have some fun as well. Sounds like a win-win to me!
If you’re looking for parents’ night out program in Arlington, here are a few suggestions:
The Little Gym
The Little Gym in the Arlington Highlands hosts a Parents’ Night Out on select Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. The program is available for kids ages 3-12. Kids spend time with trained instructors who lead them through games and music-filled activities.
Cost: $22 for members; $26 for nonmembers
3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd, Suite 201; (817) 465-9296
KidsPark
KidsPark, also in the Arlington Highlands, is in the business is giving parents an opportunity to get things done without the kiddies. So if you need a parents’ night out, this is a great option. The KidsPark staff keeps kids ages 2-12 busy with plenty of activities, games and crafts. The facility is until 10 p.m. on Mondays – Thursdays, midnight on Fridays – Saturdays, and 8 p.m. on Sundays.
Cost (hourly): First Child $10; Two Siblings $15; Each Additional Sibling $5
309 Curtis Mathes Way #191, Arlington, TX 76018; (817) 236.1253
ASI Gymnastics
Parents’ Night Out at ASI Gymnasitics is held on one Saturday each month. From 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., children ages 3-14 and up enjoy a fun night of games and activities like trampolines, playing in the pit and more. ASI Gymnastics’ event also includes dinner and a drink.
Cost:
- Pre-Register Price: $23/child
- Sibling Discount $5 off
- Walk-In Price: $28/child
5531 South Cooper; (817) 417-9998
Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA
Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA’s Parent’s Night Out Program is available on Saturday evenings from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at each of three Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA branches which are:
- Central YMCA: 2200 S. Davis Drive, Arlington, TX 76013
- North YMCA: 1005 Skyline Drive, Arlington, TX 76011
- Coooper Street YMCA: 7120 S. Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76001
The program accommodates children ages six weeks old through 12 years old. Registration is not required but you have to have Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA member to participate.
Simply drop off your kids at any of the three locations between 5-5:30 p.m.
Activities May Include:
- Arts/Crafts
- Sports
- Games
- Physical Activity
- Movies
Cost: Free (pizza and a drink is available for $5 per child)
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