It’s great doing things together as a family, but every so often, parents need to have some time to themselves, to reconnect, run errands, or just relax without kids. The GTA offers a number of parents’ nights out where you can drop your kid off to have their own exciting night out filled with fun and activities. It’s a guiltless way to enjoy some rare free time!
Most kids’ night programs are two to three hours long and end by 8 or 9 pm. Prices range from around $20 to $40 per child, with discounts for siblings.
Hooray for Play
ETOBICOKE / ALDERWOOD
Hooray for Play wants to give parents a break, too, so once or twice a month on a weekend evening they offer a Parents’ Night Out. Kids get three hours of supervised play on Hooray for Play’s two-story play structure with slides and snacks and juice during this event.
Ages 2–6
Check the schedule for available nights
416-255-5885 to book
Just Bounce
NORTH YORK / DOWNSVIEW
The three-hour-long Kids Night Out at Just Bounce includes an hour of instructed trampoline time with experienced coaches. Kids also get to watch a child-appropriate movie and indulge in pizza and snacks at this monthly or bi-monthly event.
Ages 4–14
One or two nights per month
Register online
Kidz360
WEST END / THE JUNCTION
Kids get to enjoy a themed evening at Kidz360 in the Junction that includes a pizza dinner while the adults relax on their Date Night for parents. Physical activities are combined with pop culture programs in these monthly, 2½-hour Friday events. Snacks and drinks are also included.
All children of walking age
One Friday per month
Register online
Kidz Kare
DOWNTOWN / ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
A complete themed evening for kids includes crafts, events, dinner, dessert, and snacks. And don’t forget their PJs—they’ll be ready for bed by the time you pick them up!
Ages 12 months and up
One Friday per month
Book online
The Little Gym
MISSISSAUGA / COOKSVILLE
Parents need recess too! The Little Gym of Mississauga East’s Parents’ Survival Night gives the adults three hours to go out while the kids get to enjoy music, games, and Lego-building activities. These themed events take place on select Friday or Saturday evenings, once or twice a month. Discounts for members.
Ages 3–12
One or two Friday or Saturday nights per month
Book online
Monkey Magoo’s
SCARBOROUGH / BIRCH CLIFF
Your little monkeys can have some fun, craft, and play some games while you get out and about at Monkey Magoo’s Parents’ Night Out/Kids’ Night Here. Pizza, veggies and dip, and a drink are included.
Ages 2½+
Select Friday nights
To reserve, call 416-693-1048 or email fun@monkeymagoos.com
Oaks ‘n Acorns
THE DANFORTH
Reconnect with your partner while your children enjoy one of the monthly Kids’ Night Out events at Oaks ‘n Acorns’ east end location. Lots of playtime at the craft table and in the gym, a pizza party, and a movie with popcorn that kids make with the caregivers fills out the kids’ evening. Discounts for members.
Ages 2½–8
One Friday per month
Sign up online
Pawsitively Pets
EAST YORK
Perfect for animal-loving kids, the Date Night program at Pawsitively Pets includes hands-on interactions with animals like tortoises, rabbits, hedgehogs, and parrots. On select Friday evening, also enjoy a pizza dinner, crafts, and enrichment activities for 2½ hours of fun.
Ages 5–10
Select Friday evenings (check the online schedule)
Register online
Spartan Gymnastics
ETOBICOKE / MIMICO
Make it a late night with Spartan Gymnastics’ monthly Parents’ Night Out, which ends at 11 pm (!) and is full of fun, with games and prizes, and open gym, pizza and drinks, finishing off with a movie. Kids can bring their pajamas to change into, for an easy transfer from backseat to bed.
Ages 4–15
One Saturday per month
To book, call 416-837-0342 or email info@spartangymnastics.com.
Glama Gal Tween Spa
MULTIPLE TORONTO & GTA LOCATIONS
This spa for ages 5 and up offers age-appropriate treatments that are all about affirming a tween girl’s positive spirit. Drop-off night PJ parties have seasonal themes. Leading up to the holidays, for example, there’s Glam Jam, with a “DIY glam lab” station, pizza, a movie, hot chocolate and cookies, and the chance to make new friends.
Ages 5 and up
Check the schedule for upcoming dates
Select a Glama Gal location to book online
