f 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

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Enjoying dinner out on South Congress WITHOUT OUR CHILDREN

Now if you need ideas for things to do WITH your kids, you can also check out my blog posts on:

1. Top 10 Hikes around Austin with Kids
2. Top 12 Ideas from January to December in Austin with Kids