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Need to Shop Without the Kids? We've Got You Covered

Drop the kids off at one of these locations while you shop!

 

Let the kids have some fun while you get your holiday shopping finished. Or maybe you just need time to wrap your gifts. Either way, here are a few area organizations offering to watch your kids why you make a dent in that holiday to-do list.

Friday Night Frenzy

5:30-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2
Greenfield Community Center - Jansen Fest Hall
7215 W. Cold Spring Rd.
Ages: 4-10
$17 per child for Greenfield residents;$34 per child for non-residents
Register with Greenfield Parks & Recreation Department at 414-3259-5370.
Movies, munchies and games galore! Night begins with a pizza dinner followed by activities like the parachute and relay races. The night concludes with a snack and movie shown on the super-sized jumbo screen.

Parent's Night Out
6-11 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10
Midwest Twisters - Oak Creek
600 E. Rawson Ave., Oak Creek
Ages: Potty-trained - 12
$25 per member child; $20 per sibling of member; $30 per non-member child; $35 per child (any of the above) if registered after noon the day of event
Register with Midwest Twisters - Oak Creek at 414-764-6540.
A night of instructor-led games, gym time with inflatables, crafts, a movie and lots of fun! Pizza and a beverage served at 7:30 p.m.

Drop and Shop

1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17
Southwest YMCA
11311 W. Howard Ave., Greenfield
Ages: 3-9
$13 per child for YMCA members; $15 per child for non-members of the YMCA
Register with the Southwest YMCA at 414-546-9622.
Holiday activities include arts and crafts, fun games, active play and much more. Snack will be provided.

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Related Topics: Christmas 2011, Greenfield Community Center, Greenfield Guides, Holiday Guide 2011, Holiday Guides 2011, Southwest YMCA, and holidays 2011
Have you ever taken advantage of a drop-and-shop opportunity to get some holiday shopping out of the way sans kids? Tell us in the comments.

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