Looking for kids’ night out events with childcare in Greenville and Spartanburg, SC? Parents in the Upstate have plenty of great options for safe, fun childcare while enjoying a night off, whether it’s for date night, a girls’ night, or even special occasions like Valentine’s Day.
Local organizations offer kids’ night out programs where you can drop off your children for a few hours, giving you time to relax, shop, or reconnect, while your kids enjoy supervised activities, games, and fun of their own.
To all those parents who have unlimited patience and smiles and bake cakes of rainbows, this story isn’t for you. Everyone else, listen up. We love and adore our little rugrats, but really, we need some downtime from the constant drain that is being a parent.
Tons of local businesses get that (thank goodness) and offer Kids Nights Out or Parents Night Out, which consists of parents dropping off their little treasures at a super fun place for a few hours and parents getting some peace and quiet. The kids will be well-taken care of, fed dinner or snacks, and will be so worn out by the time you get them that they will be begging for bedtime.
And it’s a good financial deal as well – you pay a flat fee for each child, and they get anywhere from three to four hours of entertainment. The kids are taken care of and get to eat. That rivals even the best babysitter deals.
Events for Kids Night Out Near Me
Parents, enjoy an evening out while the kids travel back to the totally awesome 1980s! Each Parent’s Night Out features a brand-new retro-inspired art project packed with bright colors, creative building, and hands-on fun. Kids will create a finished masterpiece to take home, enjoy pizza, and make memories with friends.
Attend one…or collect all four!
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- 🌴 Neon Sunset Shadow Box – Create a vibrant 3D sunset scene complete with palm trees, geometric shapes, and retro neon colors. (August 28)
- 📼 Cassette Tape Treasure Box – Transform a wooden keepsake box into a colorful vintage cassette tape that’s perfect for storing tiny treasures. (September 25)
- 📻 Boom Box Build – Design and construct a larger-than-life retro boom box using cardboard, paint, and mixed-media materials. (October 23)
- 💡 Pixel Glow Box – Build a glowing pixel-art night light inspired by classic 1980s arcade games using colorful translucent beads and LED lights. (December 4)
No two Parent’s Nights Out are the same, so kids can join us for four completely different creative adventures!
Ages: 5–11
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
Includes: All art supplies, pizza dinner, games, and a finished project to take home.
Kids’ Night Out at WonderHere Greenville
Drop the kids off for an evening of play, creativity, and fun while you enjoy a night out in downtown Greenville, or a quiet night at home in your PJs. We fully support both. 😉
Kids’ Night Out is a special drop-off evening at the WonderHere Greenville studio filled with:
🎨 Crafts & creative projects
🎲 Games & activities
🧪 Hands-on experiments
🧸 Plenty of free play
🍕 Pizza dinner
It’s a chance for kids to make friends, explore, create, and have a fun night of their own while grown-ups get a couple of hours to themselves!
Parking: Parking is FREE for the first 2 hours in the Laurens Street Parking Deck, located directly across the street from our studio.
Drop them off, enjoy your evening, and we’ll handle the fun!
Drop the kids off for a fun evening of their own at South Carolina Children’s Theatre! Kid’s Night Out starts with drama activities, then crafts, a milk-and-cookies snack and a movie. Pajamas encouraged, and bring a favorite blanket and pillow. This night’s theme: K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Drop the kids off for a fun evening of their own at South Carolina Children’s Theatre! Kid’s Night Out starts with drama activities, then crafts, a milk-and-cookies snack and a movie. Pajamas encouraged, and bring a favorite blanket and pillow. This night’s theme: Hogwarts!.
Parents, enjoy an evening out while the kids travel back to the totally awesome 1980s! Each Parent’s Night Out features a brand-new retro-inspired art project packed with bright colors, creative building, and hands-on fun. Kids will create a finished masterpiece to take home, enjoy pizza, and make memories with friends.
Attend one…or collect all four!
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- 🌴 Neon Sunset Shadow Box – Create a vibrant 3D sunset scene complete with palm trees, geometric shapes, and retro neon colors. (August 28)
- 📼 Cassette Tape Treasure Box – Transform a wooden keepsake box into a colorful vintage cassette tape that’s perfect for storing tiny treasures. (September 25)
- 📻 Boom Box Build – Design and construct a larger-than-life retro boom box using cardboard, paint, and mixed-media materials. (October 23)
- 💡 Pixel Glow Box – Build a glowing pixel-art night light inspired by classic 1980s arcade games using colorful translucent beads and LED lights. (December 4)
No two Parent’s Nights Out are the same, so kids can join us for four completely different creative adventures!
Ages: 5–11
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
Includes: All art supplies, pizza dinner, games, and a finished project to take home.
Parents’ Night Out: Greenville, SC
Events that are fun for kids and give parents a night out. Here are regular parent/kid’s night out events in Greenville, SC:
ACAC Fitness and Wellness
712 Congaree Road, Greenville | 864-331-2530
About: Kids enjoy themed nights plus dinner and dessert. Advanced registration is required. You don’t have to be a member to send your kid to Kids Night Out. Upcoming kids night out events include:
When: Second Friday Night of each month from 5:30-9:30 pm. Contact the front desk by calling 864.331.2530 or submit your request to participate on the ACAC events interest form.
Cost: $27/child
Ages: K5-7th grade
Upcoming Dates:
- February 13, 2026 | Valentines
- April 10, 2026 | Challenge Night: Game On!
- May 8, 2026 | Fiesta Pool Party
Giggles Drop-in Childcare
About: Giggles offers an easy way for parents to get out of the house and just drop off their kids for a night out. You can purchase date night packages for Monday through Friday after 5 pm for 4 hours of care.
When: Monday through Friday for 4 hours; after 4 pm
Cost: Varies depending on the number of children; $150 – $350 for a 4-night package.
Ages: 1-12 years old
Contact: 3620 Pelham Rd Suite 1A, Greenville | 864.252.4252
Climb Blue Ridge
About: Climb Blue Ridge offers a Parents Night Out on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Kids can participate in climbing activities from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
When: Second Saturday of each month
Cost: $25 per child
Ages: 6 and older
Greenville County Recreation
About: Greenville Rec occasionally hosts Kids Night Out events at one of three community centers in the Greenville area. The events are themed, and each event offers different things.
When: Usually once per month; Check the Greenville County Recreation Calendar for updates.
Cost: $15 – $19 per child (dependent on residence)
Ages: K5 – 5th grade
Acrosmith Gymnastics
About: This gymnastics studio offers a Parent’s Night Out one Saturday per month from 6 pm – 9 pm. Kids can play on the vast amount of gymnastics equipment, and enjoy a pizza dinner during their stay.
When: One Saturday per month
Cost: $25; sibling discounts available (preregister for the lower price)
Ages: 5 and up
South Carolina Children’s Theatre
About: During the school year (typically September – April), SCCT offers Kids Night Out Workshops, where kids can enjoy a movie, snacks, fun themed activities, and more.
When: Once per month during the school year
Cost: ~$40
Ages: K-5 – 5th Grade
Parent’s Night Out Options in Spartanburg, SC
YMCA Spartanburg Locations Parent’s Night Out Events
These monthly member perks book up quickly! They are free for families that have a current household membership to the YMCA, but must be reserved in advance.
Thomas E. Hannah YMCA
151 Ribault Street, Spartanburg | 864.585.0306
- When: First Saturday each month from 5:30 pm-9:30 pm
Dinner is NOT provided, and children need to bring a peanut-free snack with them. - Age: Children aged 6 weeks to twelve years old will participate in age-appropriate activities.
- Cost: Free for YMCA Household members
- Registration: Opens one week before; Registration closes Thursday before the event. Register at the front desk.
Willis Road YMCA
501 Willis Road, Spartanburg | 864.310.6400
- When: Second Saturday each month from 5:30 pm-9:30 pm
Dinner is NOT provided, and children need to bring a peanut-free snack with them. - Age: Children aged 6 weeks to twelve years old will participate in age-appropriate activities.
- Cost: Free for YMCA members
- Registration: Opens 1 week before; Registration closes Thursday before the event.
Middle Tyger YMCA
720 Shoals Road, Duncan | 864.433.9623
- When: Third Saturday of each month from 5:30 pm-9:30 pm
Dinner is NOT provided, and children need to bring a peanut-free snack with them. - Age: Children aged 6 weeks to twelve years old will participate in age-appropriate activities.
- Cost: Free for YMCA Household members
- Registration: Opens three weeks before; Registration closes Thursday before the event.
Now that you have child care for the night squared away, the hard part of what to do with a child-free night. Check out our suggestions for romantic dates and romantic restaurants in Spartanburg.
