*** UPDATED FOR 2023 ****
If you’re lucky to have family in town or kids old enough for sleep-overs or to stay home by themselves – you may not need this advice. And while we have some favorite babysitters, we’ve also been checking out the local Parents Night Out options around town. So I wanted to share what I’ve researched. Here are some options if you want your kids to get a night out at the same time as you get a date night:
Thinkery
Location: 1830 Simond Ave, Austin, TX 78723
Age range: 4+ years old (must be potty-trained)
Cost: $45 first child, $25 each additional child ($5 discount for Members)
Details: Kids have the museum to themselves and live it up with pizza, hands-on STEAM activities, exhibit exploration and MORE!
Extra perks: Check out the special discounts offered in the Mueller community for your date night
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema – Receive FREE snacks (popcorn or two cookies) at any location!
- BD Riley’s – Receive 10% off your meal.
- Contigo – Receive 10% off your meal. To make a reservation, call (512) 614-2260 or contigotexas.com.
- Colleen’s Kitchen – Receive 10% off your meal. To make a reservation, call (512) 580-2413 or visit OpenTable.com.
- Halcyon Mueller – Free s’mores with purchase of 2 beverages.
- Lick Honest Ice Creams – Receive 25% off ice cream floats.
- L’Oca d’Oro – Receive 10% off your meal. To make a reservation, call (737) 212–1876 or visit OpenTable.com.
- Lilla & Beth – Receive 10% off your purchase.
Schedule and to book: Tend to fall on Friday nights from 5:30pm – 10pm
Crenshaw’s
Location: 5000 Fairview Dr, Austin, TX 78731
Age range: 5-11 years old
Cost: $30 first child, $20 for second child
Details: Night out of fun that includes gymnastics, trampoline, pit time, recreational swimming, games, snack, and a full length movie (G-PG) on a HUGE movie screen (includes a mid-evening light snack and a drink). Don’t forget to bring a bathing suit and a towel.
Schedule and to book: Saturday nights once/month 6:30pm – 10:45pm (Registration for each Kids Night Out starts TWO weeks before the date of the night.)
YMCA
Location: various
Age range: 3 – 12 years old
Cost: $30 members ($60 non-members)
Details: swimming, gym games, pizza, crafts and more
Schedule and to book: Saturdays from 5:00pm-9:30pm
Austin Ninjas
Location: 6001 W Parmer Ln #430, Austin, TX 78727
Age range: 5 – 12 years old
Cost: $30/child
Details: Gym time, 2 slices of pizza and water bottle included (must sign waiver)
Schedule and to book: Saturday nights, once/month, 6:30pm – 10pm
Lifekido
Location: 3636 Bee Caves Rd #212, Austin, TX 78746
Age range: 5 – 7 years old
Cost: $35 for current students, $30 additional siblings; non-members: $40 for first, $35 for additional siblings
Details: martial arts games, an obstacle course, movie AND pizza!
Schedule and to book: Saturdays from 5:30pm – 8pm (usually once/month during the school year)
Crux Climbing Center
Location: 121 Pickle Rd #100, Austin, TX 78704
Age range: 4 – 10 years old
Cost: $35/child (members); $45/child (non-members)
Details: Date Night is a 4 hour guided play session run by our professional and experienced staff. During these 4 hours your kids will climb and play in our awesome Pandamonium room! Kids will have toys, games, and all the climbing they can handle! Our classes are capped at 6 participants to ensure that your child gets plenty of attention and supervision. Crux will provide cheese/ peperroni pizza for your kids for no additional cost!
Schedule and to book: Ever first Friday of the month from 6:00pm – 10pm
My Gym
Location: 5307 W US Hwy 290 Service Rd, Austin, TX 78735
Age range: 2-9 years old
Cost: $30/child members, $35/child non-members (discounts are offered when enrolling siblings)
Details: games, rides, songs, dances, relays, obstacle courses and more.
* Pizza and juice are provided for dinner.
Schedule and to book: Fridays from 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Toybrary
Location: 2001 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757
Age range: Site doesn’t list age range
Cost: $35/child ($10 per additional sibling)
Details: Kids craft, play dress up, play outside and more
Schedule and to book: Saturdays from 5pm – 8pm
LittleLand
Location: Various locations in and around Austin
Age range: 2+ years old
Cost: $45/child (10% discount per additional sibling)
Details: Kids play and get pizza and juice
Schedule and to book: Alternating Friday and Saturdays from 4:30pm-8:30pm
Austin Bouldering Project
Location: 979 Springdale Rd #150, Austin, TX 78702
Age range: 5-12 years old
Cost: $40/child, $30 for sibling ($20/child and $15 sibling if Members)
Details: Kids climb and get pizza and a movie
Schedule and to book: Two Fridays a month from 5:30pm-10pm
Austin Gymnastics Club
Location:13776 US-183 Hwy, Austin, TX 78750
Age range: 4+ years old and up
Cost: $40/child, $35/sibling, $45/day of walk-in
Details: Gymnastics, pizza, games and crafts
Schedule and to book: Monthly – see site for dates
Capital Gymnastics
Location: They have Cedar Park, Pflugerville and Round Rock locations
Age range: 3-12 years old
Cost: $30/child, $25/sibling, +$5/day of walk-in
Details: Gymnastics, movie and dinner
Schedule and to book: Fridays from 6pm-10pm – see site for dates
Code Ninjas
Location: 3621 E. Whitestone Blvd. Suite 500, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Age range: 7+ years old
Cost: Not listed on site
Details: Games, puzzles, building and more
Schedule and to book: See site for dates
Enjoying dinner out on South Congress WITHOUT OUR CHILDREN
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