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We first noticed this trend last year and by the looks of it, Daddy/Daughter Date Nights (or Dad/Daughter Dances, or any of several names we’ve seen used) must be wildly popular. Many local parks & recreation departments are hosting these father/daughter bonding evenings. And they look like fun!
Most of the events seem to be scheduled in the few weekends just before and just after Valentine’s Day. All of them include dancing, many include dinner. It’s a great excuse to gather some friends, dress up and pay extra attention to the littlest lady in your life! (And all of these events welcome “other-than-dad” dates like grandpas, uncles and family friends!)
Here’s our list of Kansas City-area father/daughter dances for 2010:
Friday, February 5, 2010
- Daddy/Daughter Valentine Dance, sponsored by Blue Springs Parks & Rec – girls ages 4 & up; registration req’d
- Father/Daughter Enchanted Wonderland Dance, sponsored by Lee’s Summit Parks & Rec – registration req’d
- Daddy Daughter Ball sponsored by Olathe Parks & Recreation – ages 5 to 12, registration req’d
- Daddy/Daughter Date Night at Cinderella’s Ball, sponsored by the city of Shawnee – ages 5 to 13
Saturday, February 6, 2010
- Leawood Daddy/Daughter Date Night, Lodge at Ironwoods Park – registration req’d
- Daddy/Daughter Valentine Dance, sponsored by Blue Springs Parks & Rec – girls ages 4 & up; registration req’d
- Father/Daughter Enchanted Wonderland Dance, sponsored by Lee’s Summit Parks & Rec – registration req’d
- Daddy & Daughter Dance – Providence Community Church, Lenexa – registration req’d
Friday, February 12, 2010
- Father Daughter Valentine’s Ball, Matt Ross Community Center, Overland Park, KS – registration req’d. Call 913/895-6390 to register
Friday, February 19, 2010
- Daddy/Daughter Date Night sponsored by Blue Valley Recreation Commission, south OPKS, registration req’d, K-5 only
- Daddy/Daughter Dance sponsored by Gladstone Parks & Rec – girls from 3 to 15, registration req’d
Saturday, February 20, 2010
- Daddy/Daughter Dance sponsored by Gladstone Parks & Rec – girls from 3 to 15, registration req’d
Saturday, March 27, 2010
- Dad and Daughter Date Night sponsored by Spring Hill Recreation Commission – registration req’d
We also found a few mom/son “date nights” – a great idea (though probably a bit less fancy)!
Friday, April 23, 2010
- Mom/Son Date Night, Blue Valley Recreation Commission – K-5 only
Friday, April 30, 2010
- Mother/Son Spring Soiree sponored by Lee’s Summit Parks & Rec – registration req’d
