Finding time to fit in a date night can be tricky, and adding the task of finding reliable childcare can make things even more difficult. No need to worry: we’ve rounded up Parents Night Out and Kids Night Out programs for both you and your child to enjoy a night out.
These events are filled with games, food, crafts and other activities. While your child is off having fun while you can relax at a peaceful dinner date, enjoy an exciting outing with friends, or enjoy some good old-fashioned alone time. Sounds like a win-win!
Nearly all of these events require advance registration, so don’t delay in scheduling your night out.
Parents Night Out at the Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center (Geneva)
March 7 and 21, April 25, and May 2, 16, and 30, 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Crafts, games, movies, and more for ages 2-11. Advance registration through the park district required. $20/resident, $25/non-resident.
Flying High Pizza Fun Night (Countryside)
March 7 and April 4, 2025 | 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Enjoy slices of pizza between rounds on the trampolines, balance beams, and foam pits. Advance registration, which costs $18, closes 2 days in advance. Register after that, or at the door for $22.
Wild Night Out (Downers Grove)
March 8, April 12, and May 10, 2025 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Enjoy campfire food, night hikes, and outdoor adventures. Register in advance, $35 per child.
Kids Night Out (Fort Hill Activity Center, Naperville)
March 14, April 11, and May 16, 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Themed kids nights out with games, activities, and more, including include dinner and juice for kids ages 4-12. Advance registration through the park district required. Price is $21/fitness member, $26/resident, $39/non-resident.
Friday Fun Movie Nights (Park District of Forest Park)
March 14 and 28, 2025 | 6:15pm – 8:00pm
Family-friendly movies shown with food including pizza, popcorn, and drinks. Register in advance, $13 per child.
Parents’ Night Out at Pavilion Aquatic Center (Elk Grove Village)
March 14 and 21, April 11 and 25, and May 9 and 30, 2025 | 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Kids will play games, do crafts, and swim in the pool during this 3-hour event. $15 for residents, $18 for non-residents.
Parents Night Out (Berwyn)
March 14 and May 16, 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Registration is required for this fun night out with the Berwyn Park District. $20/child.
Kids Night Out (Lisle)
March 14 and April 18, 2025 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Run by the Gentle Learning Preschool staff, kids will participate in games, crafts, food, and more. $30 for residents, $45 for non-residents.
St.Patrick’s Party – Kids Night Out (Wheeling)
March 14, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Make crafts and enjoy festive snacks at this holiday-themed outing. Fee is $20 per resident, $25 per non-resident.
Parents Night Out – Kids Fun Night (Oakbrook Terrace)
March 15, 2025 | 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Visit the Lake View Nature Center for nature activities, a hike, a pizza party, and more. Kids ages 4-13 years old are welcome, and should dress for the weather.
Kids Night Out (Tri-Town YMCA, Villa Park)
March 15, and April 19, 2025 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Hosted at St. Alexander Parish School, participants will play games, make crafts, and enjoy a pizza dinner. Fee is $15/child.
Pizza and PJs (Bolingbrook)
March 21, April 11, and May 9, 2025 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Themed nights including pizza for all. Children can wear PJs or regular clothes, must be potty trained. $25 for residents, $37 for non-residents.
Parents Night Out (Salt Creek Rural Park District, Palatine)
March 21, April 11, and May 16, 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Register in advance for a these monthly, themed events. Snacks, crafts, activities and a movie will be offered. $15 per child, $10 per additional sibling.
Parents Night Out (ARC Center, West Chicago)
March 21, April 11, and May 16, 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Games, crafts, and activities, including free time to play in the ARC’s TreeTop Escape. Register in advance. $15/resident, $18/non-resident.
Friday Night Out (Downers Grove)
March 21, April 25, and May 23, 2025 | 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Meant for younger visitors, this program is similar to Wild Night Out. Games, campfire food, and crafts will fill your child’s night. $35 per child. Register in advance.
Date Night Childcare (Bolingbrook)
March 22, 2025 | 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Register in advance for crafts, games, food, and swimming for older participants. $15 per resident, $18 per non-resident.
MVP Friday Night Lights (Aurora)
April 25, May 2 and 16, 2025 | 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Kids will play games and enjoy pizza while parents enjoy a night out. $23/resident, $33/non-resident.
Parents Night Out (Bloomingdale)
April 25, 2025 | 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Kids will enjoy crafts, games, with pizza and dessert being served. Fee is $27 per resident child, $32 for non-residents. Register in advance.
Parents Night Out (St. Charles)
May 9, 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Register in advance for this enchanted evening. Children will participate in a variety of fairy festivities. Registration is $36 for residents, $44 for non-residents. An optional pizza party takes place from 5:30pm – 6:00pm, for an additional fee.
Parents Night Out (Batavia)
May 17, 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Parents will enjoy a night out while their children have fun at Red Oak Nature Center. Games, crafts, and pizza provided. Registration is $22 per child.
Parents Night Out Programming Previously Offered
The following parents night out programming was offered in the past, but are not advertised as of March 4, 2025. Check their websites for more details:
- E-Sports: Kid’s Night Out (Hoffman Estates)
- Parents Day Out – Holiday Theme (Brookfield)
- Drop and Shop (Schaumburg)
- Nature Night Out (Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, St. Charles)
Looking for ideas for a one-on-one date night with your kiddos? We have plenty of ideas for that, too!
