Same date, any kid. One kid, something they choose, your full attention. None of these assumes what a boy or girl will like.
Hand them the invite a day or two ahead. It's on the printed card.
Ask, then wait. One good answer beats five quick ones. End on the keepsake, and book the next date before you get home.
Ages 1–5 4
- Breakfast date: just you and one kid1 hour · About $15 out, $3 at home · Ages 3–8
- Tiny adventure ride: bus, train or walk to somewhere new2 hours · About $5 · Ages 3–6
- Library and cocoa date: they pick books for you both90 min · About $5 · Ages 4–9
- Home movie date: tickets, a snack bar and their pick2.5 hours · About $5 · Ages 4–10
Ages 6–9 6
- Breakfast date: just you and one kid1 hour · About $15 out, $3 at home · Ages 3–8
- Tiny adventure ride: bus, train or walk to somewhere new2 hours · About $5 · Ages 3–6
- Library and cocoa date: they pick books for you both90 min · About $5 · Ages 4–9
- Home movie date: tickets, a snack bar and their pick2.5 hours · About $5 · Ages 4–10
- Build-something date: a birdhouse, shelf or planterAbout 3 hours · About $20 · Ages 7–12
- The big day out: your kid plans itMost of a day · About $40–80 · Ages 8–17
Ages 10–12 4
- Home movie date: tickets, a snack bar and their pick2.5 hours · About $5 · Ages 4–10
- Build-something date: a birdhouse, shelf or planterAbout 3 hours · About $20 · Ages 7–12
- The big day out: your kid plans itMost of a day · About $40–80 · Ages 8–17
- Cook-off date: your kid is head chefAbout 2 hours · About $15 · Ages 10–14
13 and up 3
A plan can show under more than one age group. By age instead: Under 1 · 1–2 · 3–5 · 6–9 · 10–12 · 13+. More lists: Free things to do with kids · 15-minute activities for kids · Father-daughter and father-son date ideas · Rainy day activities for kids · Things to do with a toddler at home · Bonding activities for dads and teens · Indoor activities for kids under 30 minutes · Outdoor activities for kids · Things to do at Dad's house · Screen-free activities for kids · Chores for kids by age.