This was the announcement made on the Olive Garden Facebook page
Wow – this is a first!
And we must point out that this is a very good marketing ploy! And a good deal!
Olive Garden will pay for your children’s babysitting at one of 145 nationwide locations of MyGym (so no, not any babysitter) on Friday, February 7, 2014. All you have to do is reserve at MyGym (and they may fill-up fast for next Friday!) and then you are good to go! When you drop off your kid(s), you will need to leave a deposit that will then be reimbursed when you show your receipt to Olive Garden from that night.
They are even advertising the 2 for $25 with this deal – so you can get a deal on food and free baby sitting.
So… we happen to have both a MyGym and an Olive Garden a few miles from us. However, we have 5 kids…..and that is what we do not know right now; whether or not there is a limit on kids. If not, babysitting for 5 kids and a 3 course meal for $25?? YES!
A couple of other questions we have are:
- Is there a time limit?
- Is there a food limit?
If anyone knows, comment below and we will update if we find out!
To reserve your spot, find a MyGym location near you. There are 145 nationwide.
So will you and your spouse be going out to Olive Garden for dinner on Friday, February 7th, 2014? It’s a clever concept!
Heather
Which location?
Cassie
Hi Heather – it’s nationwide, as long as you can get your kids to one of the 145 MyGym locations. MyGym is a kids fitness gym that apparently Olive Garden is paying to let kids come and play for a while 🙂 Just click on the link to go to the MyGym site and search for one near you and call them to make reservations. Hopefully that helps!
Bobi
There is a 3 hour time limit from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
Cassie
Thanks Bobi and WOW – wasn’t expecting 3-hours! We called our MyGym locally and had to leave a message and waiting for a call back. Maybe we will get the other questions answered too!
Carina
This is what I got off the website for the one nearest me. “Parents can have three whole hours of freedom while their kids are entertained. Imagine finishing a conversation without interruption. Imagine seeing a movie that isn’t animated. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Your kids will be safe, happy and well-fed (pizza). We play games and do arts & crafts, kareoke and more! Reservations are a must, $10 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot. Ages 3-9 years The next one is:
Friday, February 7th 6:00-9:00PM.
THIS PNO IS BEING SPONSERED BY OUR FRIENDS AT OLIVE GARDEN. ENJOY YOUR DINNER AT OLIVE GARDEN AND THE PNO IS FREE!!
Visit your local Olive Garden (there is one here in the plaza!) and enjoy a romantic 2 for $25 Italian Dinner while your children participate in fun activities and games at My Gym.
$25 Members/$30 Non-members/$10 Siblings -SPONSERED BY OLIVE GARDEN!”