Parents deserve a break, too! If you’re looking for drop-off events for kids in the Philadelphia suburbs or Main Line, you’re in the right place. Many local businesses, museums, nature centers, recreation departments, gyms, and activity centers host special parents’ night out, kids’ night out, and other supervised drop-off programs where children can enjoy games, crafts, STEM activities, sports, or themed adventures while parents get a few kid-free hours.
Whether you’re planning a date night, running errands, or simply looking for a little downtime, this guide highlights some of the best places in Montgomery County, Chester County, Delaware County, Bucks County, and the Main Line offering fun, safe, and engaging supervised events for kids throughout the year.
Bucks County
Barn Nature Center, Doylestown
1283 Almshouse Road, Doylestown, PA 18901
Three hours of themed hands-on learning, nature activities and crafts, snacks and pizza. Dinner. Check often under the special events page.
Website: The Barn Nature Center
Time: Varies, see website for events
Ages: 4-12
Cost: $75 per child
Chester County
The Clubhouse Wellness Center, Phoenixville, PA
1288 Valley Forge Rd, Unit 87, Phoenixville, PA 19460
Make the most of your Sunday morning and choose one to three hours of drop in child care to run errands, or just take some needed time to re-set for the week. The kids climb, build, create and play with our team.
Website: The Clubhouse Wellness Center
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm on select Sundays
Ages: 4 – 10
Cost: $25 per child for one hour, $60 for 3 hours
Phoenix Karate, Phoenixville
316 Bridge St. Phoenixville, PA 19460
Drop the kiddos off for monthly themed Parents Night Out events. Activities include crafts, games and active fun! No karate experience needed – kids should wear play clothes and bring a water bottle.
Website: Phoenix Karate
Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00, pm, Usually on the first Friday of the month
Ages: 3 -11
Cost: $30 per child, $25 for members, $5 for Pizza
Delaware County:
KidsPark Main Line, Haverford, PA
519 Lancaster Ave, Haverford, PA 19041
KidsPark Main Line offers flexible, drop-in childcare for children ages 2–12, giving parents time to run errands, work, or enjoy a few hours to themselves. Kids enjoy supervised play, arts and crafts, games, and hands-on activities in a fun, engaging environment. No reservations are required, and families pay only for the time they use. Bring your own meals or you can purchase.
Website: KidsPark Main Line
Time: Offers Saturday care from 10 am – 10 pm
Ages: 2 – 12
Cost: $14 hour, $40 enrollment fee for new families
My Gym Springfield, Springfield
1001 Baltimore Pike #11 (lower level), Springfield Square South, Springfield Township, PA 19064
Parents’ Night Out happens on the First Friday of every month. These 3-hour drop off events include a pizza dinner. From 5:30-8:30 pm, children will play organized games and engage in skills-based activities like obstacle courses, gymnastics circuits, balancing and climbing activities and games like floor is lava, the museum game, & king of the hot dog with experienced My Gym teachers to guide them. Each month features a new theme. See website for details!
Website: https://www.mygym.com/springfield/camp
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm, First Friday of every month
Ages: 4 -10
Cost: $60 per child / 20% off sibling discount
Montgomery County:
Cheerboss, Plymouth Meeting, PA
500 W. Germantown Pike, Upper Level of Plymouth Meeting Mall, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Usually held on one Saturday per month, with fun themes, crafts, games and food options. No cheer or tumbling experience required.
Website: Cheerboss
Time: 5:45 pm – 7:45 pm, select Saturdays
Ages: 4 – 11
Cost: $40 per child
DeStolfo’s Premier Martial Arts, Conshohocken, PA
1950 Main Ave, Conshohocken, PA 19428
Drop off your kids for an epic night of fun, crafts, games, snacks and a pizza dinner. Who can come? Open to siblings, buddies, and non-members ages K and up—everyone’s invited and no karate experience needed.
Website: De Stolfo’s Premier Martial Arts, look under events
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm on select Saturdays
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: $30 cash, $35 Card, everyone must pre-register
Reach Climbing and Fitness, Bridgeport, PA
401 E. 4th Street, Bridgeport, PA
Every 3rd Friday of the month, drop your kids off for 3 hours of staff-led rock climbing, obstacle courses, and group games. Includes a pizza dinner!
Website: Reach Climbing and Fitness
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm, every third Friday of the month
Ages: 4 – 12
Cost: $45 per child, sibling discounts available
Whitemarsh Township Parks & Recreation
Miles Park Building, 4021 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, PA
Once a month, from 5:00 – 10:00 pm, bring your kids for a night of games, crafts, a movie, free play and movement! Two slices of pizza, a snack, with juice or water is included. You must register for each individual session separately.
Website: Whitemarsh Township Parks & Recreation, Look for Parents Night Out
Time: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, usually second Saturday of the month
Ages: 3 – 11 (must be potty trained)
Cost: $30 per child (+ $5.00 for non-residents)
Philadelphia:
Elite Sports Factory
5050 Umbria Street, Philadelphia, PA (Manayunk)
Experienced Factory coaches help ensure a safe, exciting evening filled with games, laughter, and endless fun! Once a month, usually on Fridays.
Website: Elite Sports Factory
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00 pm, usually Fridays
Ages: 6 – 13
Cost: $20 per child, $16 members and sibling discounts available
Photo courtesy of DeStolfo’s Premier Martial Arts, Conshohocken, PA