Seattle Valentine’s Childcare Drop-offs
Nine Places to Drop Off the Kids While Getting Your Valentine On 
With V-day around the corner, you’re likely scheming on ways to get some QT with your honey. But before you discover that the neighborhood sitter has been booked for months (who plans ahead like that?!), check out RT’s handy-dandy Parents Night Out list. These nine spots offer childcare on various nights of the holiday weekend, and at super-reasonable prices. All you need to do is RESERVE—both a spot for your kiddo and a romantic table for two at your fave restaurant.
Valentine’s Day Parents Night Out at the Bravern David Barton Gym and A Nanny For U join forces to provide childcare at the gym’s nanny clubhouse. Food and valentine craft projects included. Sat. Feb. 13, 6 to 10 p.m.; Bellevue; Ages infant to 12; Cost: $40 per child; $20 per sibling; Reservations at 206-525-1510. Read more.
Cards & Cookies at The Nest Card-making, cookie decorating and games are on tap for the Nest’s Valentine’s Night Out event. Sat. Feb. 13, 4 to 10 p.m.; Woodinville; Ages 2 to 9; Cost: $25 per child; $15 for siblings; Reservations at 425-415-6378. Read more.
Tumbling Fun at Seattle Gymnastics Academy (Lake City location only) Kiddos will love this evening game plan: gymnastics, pizza, Valentine crafts, and a late night movie with snack. Sat. Feb. 13, 6 to 10 p.m.; Seattle; Ages 5 to 12; Cost: $35 per child; Reservations at 206-362-7447 Read more.
Parent’s Night Out at SJCC The Littles won’t miss you a bit since they’ll be busy eating pizza, playing games, swimming and doing art projects at Stroum Jewish Community Center. Sat. Feb. 13, 5 to 10 p.m.; Mercer Island; Ages 5 to 11; Cost: $35 per child, $25 for sibling; Reservations at 206-232-7115. Read more.
Be My Valentine Kids Event at Paint Away! Ceramic Painting Studio While you are getting your Valentine on, the kids get to paint a mug and a heart-shaped box, plus eat pizza and ice cream. It’s a win-win for everyone. Fri. Feb. 12, 6 to 9 p.m.; Redmond; Ages 6 to 12; Cost: $36 per child; Register and read more.
Simply, Kid’s Play at Peter Kirk Community Center An evening of organized games, Valentine crafts and other activities will keep the kids busy while you’re out celebrating. Sat. Feb. 13, 7:15 to 10:30 p.m.; Kirkland; Ages 5 to 11; Cost: $33 per child; $7 per sibling; Register and read more.
Parent’s Night Out at Northwest Aerials This evening is loaded with activities, from jumping and tumbling to crafts and dinner. Tip: Ask about the optional sleep-over! Sat. Feb. 13, 6 to 10 p.m., Kirkland; Ages 3 and Up (must be potty-trained); Cost: $27 per child; Register and read more.
Kid’s Night Out at Dizzy’s Bus Stop Tumbling, crafts and dinner keep kids busy plus get them tired. Bonus: Whether your kids are early to bed or night owls, Dizzy’s offers two sessions so you can pick what best suits your fam. Sat. Feb. 13, 5 to 8 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m., Bellevue; Ages 2 to 8; Cost: $40 per child; $25 per sibling. Register at 425-564-8287. Read more.
Kid’s Night Out at Safe N Sound Swim (Westlake location)Valentine Crafts, Games and Swim. Instructors will be in the water to help kids who are not comfortable on their own. Saturday, Feb 13, 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. Cost: $40 for SNS members,$50 for non-members 206-285-9279 Read more.
—Kavita Varma-White
