Valentine’s Day is coming up, but it’s so hard to plan a date night when you have a little one—or several little ones. But don’t look for a babysitter just yet! Check out these local places that are offering fun drop-off programs for kids so you can have a Valentine’s date night in Staten Island with your significant other. For a few hours, these places will watch your kids and give them lots of fun things to do, including crafts, games and more. We’ve also included a few fun places in Brooklyn and New Jersey, in case you want to plan an off-island date with your special someone.
And now…get ready to plan a romantic Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Date Night in Staten Island
Valentine’s Drop Off Event
WHERE: Fun On Us • 641 N. Railroad Ave., Staten Island
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 11 and 12; 6-11pm each day.
Drop off the kids at this fun event that features painting, bounce houses, making chocolate covered strawberries, a movie and more.
INTERESTED? Call 646-407-2518 or message Fun on Us on Facebook for more information.
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Valentine’s Theme Movie Night
WHERE: Fusion Event Space / Kids at Heart • 297-299 Cromwell Ave., Staten Island
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 3; 7-9:30pm
Kids ages 10 and older will enjoy a movie, indulge in a custom popcorn bar, create heart-shaped cookies and sip on Starbucks-inspired drinks. (NOTE: Parents are encouraged to drop off their kids, but there is a parent lounge for those who’d like to stay until the program ends.)
INTERESTED? Check the event site for ticket information.
Valentine’s Date Night in Brooklyn
Valentine’s Brunch Drop-In
WHERE: Splat Lab • 243 Smith St., Brooklyn
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 11; 11am-1pm
Bring your little ones to this fun Valentine’s drop-off event. While your child has fun at the event, enjoy exploring the quaint neighborhood of Cobble Hill, have brunch nearby and do some shopping just blocks away.
INTERESTED? Admission is first come, first served with $15 drop-in fee for all children aged 3-10 for up to 1 hour in the space. More information online.
Kids San Valentino Workshop Drop-off Class
WHERE: Speakitaly NYC Brooklyn • 110 York St. #Floor 5, Brooklyn
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 11; 4-5pm
Kids will have fun making their very own cute cactus-themed Valentine card using simple craft materials.
INTERESTED? $35
Valentine’s Date Night in New Jersey
Parents Date Night Out and Kids Drop Off
WHERE: Tiny Artisan Studio • 150 Bay St., Ground Fl., Jersey City, NJ
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 14; 5:30-9:30pm
Kids ages 2-10 will enjoy an exciting night that will feature crafts, pizza, a movies games and more.
INTERESTED? $60
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