Need a night out without the kids? A romantic dinner with your honey? We all love our kids but sometimes a parent needs to get away. Fortunately, there are places around Boston that will let you drop off your kids (and they’ll entertain them to boot!) while you get some much needed—and much deserved—R&R. Some places will also watch your kids during the day so you can run errands, go grocery shopping, or attend an appointment without interruptions.

Just keep in mind that most places require that you make reservations in advance. So please call ahead.