Evening Date Ideas:

...Free
>>Take a bike ride
>>Walk around downtown
>>Movie, cards or games at home

...$
>>Bowling
>>Indoor rock climbing (Boulder's)
>>Live music (bar or restaurant)
>>Music on the Memorial Union Terrace   
>>Movie
(Sundance Cinema in Hilldale has a
lounge area to hang out and have a drink or
treat before or after the show. Plus you can
order from the cafe or bistro menu and eat on
a tray or your lap during the movie - great
when you're short on time!)

...$ to $$
>>Go out to dinner
>>
UW Badger Sports event

...$$ to $$$
>>Performance at Overture Center
>>Betty Lou Cruise with dinner
>>American Players Theatre
>>Fireside Restaurant & Theatre

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~ Parents Date Night Events ~
Fall 2011 - Spring 2012
Drop off your potty-trained children (age requirements vary) for a supervised night of activities and dinner or
snacks, art projects, movies, games, active play in an upbeat environment with other young children and adult
staff.  Return to pick up your sleepy but happy children after a night out with your spouse or just a quiet house.
LOCATION
UPCOMING
EVENTS
EVENT DETAILS
ANIMART Pet Store (Yes, really!)
(608)242-2140
4303 East Towne Way, Madison
www.animartpetstores.com

Every Friday
Movie, popcorn and fun activities for ages 7 & up from
5pm to 10pm. (Children as young as 4 welcome only if
group is no larger than 4 children, otherwise may
participate with adult present.)
Check out Black Friday
morning movies (Nov 26) Bring kids with their
blanket and snacks as early as 4am!
Badger Gymnastics
(608) 271-1885
6901 Schroeder Rd, Madison
www.badgergymnastics.com

Call for
schedule

Call for more information
Bouncy Town USA
(608) 846-1891
6592 Lake Rd, Windsor
www.bouncytownusa.net

1st & 3rd
Fridays
Bouncy Town USA provides pizza, snacks and drinks.
Drop off kids, age 3 & up and fully potty trained, anytime
during the hours of 5pm-9pm for a night of fun, inflatable
fun, snacks and games while parents have a night out (or
off).
Gymfinity
(608) 848-FLIP
Nesbitt Rd, Fitchburg
www.gymfinity.com
Once/Month
per
Schedule
Gymfinity's Parents Night Out events allow you to drop off
children, fully potty-trained to age 12 between 4:30pm to
9:30pm (price adjusted for fewer hours). Children can
expect dinner, structured games, arts and crafts, movies,
playtime in the gym and more. Check website for complete
schedule and monthly theme.
Keva Sports Center
(608) 662-PLAY
8312 Forsythia, Middleton
www.kevasports.com
Once/Month
per
Schedule
Keva's event is for ages 4 & up, from 6pm to 10pm.  While
you're away, the kids will experience a variety of fun;
crafts, snacks, sports play, free time, inflatable structures
and playground equipment.
Legacy Academy
2881 Commerce Park Dr, Fitchburg
Ph: (608) 270-9977
www.legacyacademy.info

1st & 3rd
Fridays
Designated for ages 5 to 12; Legacy Academy's Parents
Night Out, every Friday from 5pm to 10pm, gives your
children the opportunity to just have fun.  After an initial
open play session (play structures, board games, lego
tables, Wii consoles & more) children are served pizza,
soda & dessert. After pizza, kids can choose to watch a
movie, or play freely within the gym or game areas.
Little Gym, The
(608) 442-0608
2690 Research Park Dr, Fitchburg
www.tlgfitchburgwi.com
(608) 836-3028
1920 Cayuga St, Middleton
www.tlgmiddletonwi.com
2nd & 4th
Fridays
(Fitchburg)

1st & 3rd
Fridays
(Middleton)
The Little Gym hosts Parent Survival Nights at both
locations from 6:15 to 9:45. They offer planned activities,
free time, snacks and end with a movie while kids often
cuddle up with a blanket or sleeping bag awaiting mom or
dads return. Visit website based on preferred location for
schedule and details.  Call for pricing or other questions.
Pump it Up
(608) 442-6386
2911 Marketplace Dr, Fitchburg
www.pumpitupparty.com
Now Every
Friday through
December.
Call for future
dates.
Drop the kids off from 6pm to 9pm for jumping, games, art,
pizza, and lots of fun and laughter, while you enjoy a
relaxing night off. Price includes 2 slices of pizza,
beverage, art project, and treat bag. Registration required,
spots fill up fast.
Stoughton Tumblers
(608) 873-1817
201 W Main St, Stoughton
Call for
schedule
Children ages 5 & up (or 4 with older sibling) may attend
from 6 to 8:30 or 6 to 10pm. Call for more info & schedule.