Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No I don’t for the same reason I don’t take my kid to a bar. I am a single parent so I am the only one driving.

You could bring along a friend.

Isn’t the point of going to a winery to drink? My friends aren’t going to go with me to be my designated driver.

When we bring our kid and dog, it is just to be outside and maybe have a glass of wine and a picnic. We usually order a case to bring home. Sometimes, there is music, activities. You don't have to drink and get snockered.

I live in central VA and there are wineries galore. We go to MANY with our kids. But when we have a babysitter, we go to the small ones that don’t allow buses/tours, and usually are quieter without kids. A few do not allow anyone under 18.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No I don’t for the same reason I don’t take my kid to a bar. I am a single parent so I am the only one driving.

You could bring along a friend.

Isn’t the point of going to a winery to drink? My friends aren’t going to go with me to be my designated driver.

Anonymous wrote:I hate this trend. It burns me up when I get a sitter to go out with my spouse and little kids are running around.

There are tons of non family friendly wineries. Go to one of those, yeah.

and remember, you choosing to go out without your children doesn't mean the world is going to be a child free space.

Choose your venue wisely and stop bitching

Anonymous wrote:I hate this trend. It burns me up when I get a sitter to go out with my spouse and little kids are running around.

Why not go to a restaurant downtown then? Few if any kids out on Saturday nights at downtown restaurants.

Wineries are usually in beautiful outdoor places. Hence the kids. Use your noodle.

Anonymous wrote:No I don’t for the same reason I don’t take my kid to a bar. I am a single parent so I am the only one driving.

You could bring along a friend.

I hate this trend. It burns me up when I get a sitter to go out with my spouse and little kids are running around.

No I don’t for the same reason I don’t take my kid to a bar. I am a single parent so I am the only one driving.

It’s money. People with kids want to get out and do things. They like vineyards. If you have a vineyard that’s kid friend key, the parents make money. It’s simple.

I think this is a thing now. Yesterday we were invited to a “kid friendly distillery” - it was on their marketing material.

Whiskey and preschoolers - seems like an odd mix

Rockland farm

Sugarloaf mountain ... visit the mountain first, their festival kids can stomp grapes

Barrel Oak Winery. Kids galore.

Could we please get lists of wineries frequented by families with children and wineries that do no have children?

I do not want to attend a playground that serves alcohol.

Yes, if it’s nice out and they can stay outside. We like 8 chains north and sunset hills with our kids. Potomac point has a playroom inside

Any local with something fun for kids?