Inclement weather forces children to play in their homes, which is literally the last place their parents want them. Make everyone happy with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

• $17 for 5 drop-in play passes (a $35 value)
• $19 for a Parents' Night Out (a $40 value)
$29 for 10 drop-in play passes (a $63 value)

Kids up to age 12 attend drop-in playtime with parents in tow on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or on weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parents’ Night Out happens each Saturday night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Activities will be suited to kids' interests and ages, and snacks are provided. Parents can drop off children ages 4–12 and take advantage of the four hours to themselves by going to the movies or reversing the parent-proof locks their kids put on the toilet.

Play & Party

Kids 1–12 wade through the ball pit, clamber over tiny plastic arches, and slither through tunnels. At Play & Party's indoor playground adorned in bright primary colours, they also play hopscotch on plush mats and climb soft stairs while developing coordination and burning off energy. At the movie theater, kids can watch popular movies shown on a wide screen and bolstered by surround sound.

Four party packages that include a hostess and play time, plus add-ons such as a clown or magician, offer access to the above diversions, as well as the kitchen and private rooms. Kids also use the space to strengthen their minds, physical fitness, and discipline during programs that include karate and baby sign language, which may have children signing to watch more episodes of Frasier before the age of 8 months.