Parents' Night Out in Arlington, VA — Your Night Out. Their Theatre Adventure.
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Parents, enjoy an evening out while your child takes center stage at Encore! On select Friday evenings, our talented teaching artists lead a fun-filled adventure packed with theatre games, creative crafts, imaginative storytelling, movement, and plenty of laughter. Whether they're stepping into a favorite character, making new friends, or discovering something new, every child will enjoy an evening where creativity shines and confidence grows. While they're busy creating unforgettable memories, you can relax, recharge, or enjoy a night on the town. It's a win-win worthy of a standing ovation!
Engaged, Imagination-Forward Activities
Parents Night Out programming includes theatre games, imaginative play, arts activities, and creative experiences tied to the world of theatre. Kids are active, grouped with peers their age, and guided by teaching artists.
No screens. Just a few hours of exactly the kind of engaged, imagination-forward activity that Encore has built its reputation on for 60 years.
What Kids Do on Parents Night Out
- Themed activities (such as a Dance Party)
- Creative arts and crafts
- Theatre Games
- and more!
Parents' Night Out -
Friday, September 25, 2026
Descendants
While you enjoy an evening to yourself, your child will step into the exciting world inspired by Descendants at Encore's Parents' Night Out. Designed for students in grades K–5, this villainously fun evening is filled with themed theatre games, creative crafts, storytelling, music, movement, and imaginative activities inspired by the Isle of the Lost and Auradon! Whether they're channeling their favorite "VK" (Villain Kid) or discovering their own heroic side as an "EK" (Encore Kid), every child can make new friends, build confidence, and let their creativity shine. It's a royally fun night and they'll be counting down until the next Parents' Night Out!
Parents' Night Out -
Friday, October 30, 2026
Monster Mash
This Monster Mash-themed Parents' Night Out is packed with not-so-spooky theatre adventures, monstrously fun games, crafts, imaginative storytelling, creative movement, and plenty of laughter. Whether they're dancing like a zombie, or stomping like a friendly monster, kids will build confidence, make new friends, and let their imaginations run delightfully wild. Costumes are encouraged (but not required), so come dressed as your favorite friendly ghoul, ghost, monster, or magical creature for a howling good time. It's a boo-tiful evening of creativity while you enjoy a night to yourself!
Encore @ Cherrydale (3701 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207)
Parents' Night Out -
Friday, December 4, 2026
Winter Wonderland
Parents, enjoy a well-deserved night out while your child steps into a magical Winter Wonderland at Encore! Designed for students in grades K–5, this frosty evening is filled with theatre-inspired fun, snowy games, sparkling crafts, imaginative storytelling, creative movement, and plenty of laughter. Young adventurers will journey through a world of snowflakes, friendly icy cool creatures, and winter magic as they create, play, and make new friends in Encore's welcoming community. Whether they're twirling through a snowstorm, bringing winter characters to life, or crafting their own seasonal masterpiece, every child will discover the joy of creativity in a warm and welcoming space.
Encore @ Cherrydale (3701 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207)
Parents' Night Out -
Friday, December 18, 2026
Holly, Jolly, Holiday Magic!
Designed for students in grades K–5, this festive Parents' Night Out is filled with theatre-inspired fun, cheerful holiday games, merry crafts, imaginative storytelling, creative movement, and holiday tunes! Together, young performers will sing, play, create, and bring the magic of the holidays to life while making new friends in Encore's warm and welcoming community. It's the perfect way to make merry memories while parents enjoy a little holiday time of their own!
Encore @ Cherrydale (3701 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207)
What Parents Ask Before Dropping Off
What is the Parent Night Out program in Arlington, VA?
Encore Stage & Studio's Parent Night Out is a scheduled evening drop-off program for kids in Arlington, staffed by Encore teaching artists and program staff. Children participate in theatre-themed activities, creative games, and imaginative play while parents have an uninterrupted night out. The program runs on select dates throughout the season — check current availability and register through the link on this page.
Is Encore's Parent Night Out supervised by qualified staff?
Yes. Every Parent Night Out session is staffed by Encore teaching artists and program staff — the same professionals who run Encore's year-round camps and classes. This is not a drop-in childcare operation. It is a structured program run by people your family likely already knows.
Where can I drop my kids for a parent night out near Alexandria, VA?
Encore Stage & Studio's Parent Night Out runs at our Cherrydale location.
What do kids do during Parent Night Out — is it just supervised play?
It is significantly more than supervised play. Encore's Parent Night Out programming is run by teaching artists in a theatre environment — activities include theatre games, creative play, arts projects, and imaginative experiences tied to the world of live performance. Kids are actively engaged throughout the evening, not passively managed.
Encore Stage & Studio has been a trusted part of the Arlington and Northern Virginia community for 60 years. The families who bring their kids to Parent Night Out are the same ones who enroll in our camps, attend our productions, and come back season after season. If you are ready for a night to yourselves, we are ready for them.