Valentine’s Day Drop-Off Fun For New Jersey Kids And Their Romantic Parents

Perhaps you remember a time when all you had to do to have a date on Valentine’s Day was, well… have a date. Of course for parents, it’s trickier. The grandparents and your babysitter may have their own plans for romance, so what's a love-starved couple to do? How about try one of the handful of places in NJ with drop-off services on or around The Big Day? They'll have fun, you'll have a smooch break--sounds like a win-win as far as we're concerned.

Uptown Playaround (Kendall Park)

Tuesday, February 14^th, 6pm to 9pm

Three whole hours on actual Valentine’s Day—be still, our hearts. At Uptown Playaround, kids will enjoy supervised play time, games, crafts, snacks, and dinner while you celebrate with your sweetie. $35 per child (Siblings $25) Members receive 20% off.  Includes pizza dinner, drink, snacks, all supplies for crafts, and fun! All children must be potty trained and over 18 months old. Reserve by contacting mayor@uptownplayaround.com or calling 732-955-2005.

Wee Babysit (Morris Plains)

Saturday, February 11^th, 5pm to 11pm

At Wee Babysit, kids can have their own pre-Valentine celebration as Mom and Dad get their romance in early, and since babysitting is "Wee"'s one and only specialty, you can rest assured they know what they're doing. 1 child $10/hour, siblings $5/hour. Reservations required, call (973) 998-0508.

JumpZone (Hillsborough)

Friday, February 10, 5:30 to 9:30pm

JumpZone does exactly what it sounds like--lets your kids jump and bounce while you eat, drink and kiss. Now everybody's happy. Ages 3 to 12. The $25 price includes pizza, drinks, snacks, movies, games and, yes, jumping. Call (908) 428-8515 to reserve.

Dancers Pointe NJ (Maplewood)

Saturday, February 11, 6pm to 9pm

Kids aged 4 to 10 can enjoy pizza, drinks, games, dancing and arts and crafts in a lovely studio, while their parents can dance the night away (well, dance three hours away).  $25/one child, $35/two children. Call 908-241-9595 to reserve. 

The Little Gym (Roxbury, Summit, West Windsor)

Saturday, February 11, 6 to 9:30pm

The Little Gym has monthly Parents Survival Nights and a few NJ locations have wisely timed theirs for the Saturday before Valentine's Day. If you're a member, cost is $25 for the first child, $15 for each sibling; Non-Members, $30 for the first child, $20 for each sibling. Ages 3 to 10, bathroom independent, check the various websites for additional information.

Tiger Hall (Princeton)

Friday, February 10, 5:30 to 10:30pm and Saturday, February 11, all day until 10:30pm

Tiger Hall has a weekly "Sitter Service", where kids can take advantage of the 2800-square foot playspace, a miniature house, ball pit and more. $12 an hour for one child, $16 an hour for sibling groups. Ages 2 to 8. Call (609) 356-0018 for reservations.

Kangaroo Kidz

Friday, February 10, 6:30 to 9pm

What could be better than a combination of gymnastics and decorating Valentine's cookies to wear your kids out while you get some much-needed date time? Let them bounce around (and off the walls) at Kangaroo Kidz Youth Gymnastics. Call 908-766-0300 for pricing.

And if you're looking for some non-romantic Valentine's Day Family Fun, two of our favorite NJ spots, The Funplex and iPlay America, are running deals on February 14. Whatever you do, kiss your husband or kiss your kids, have fun!