CORNELIUS – The Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Department will offer parents with special-needs children a free Parent’s Night Out on Saturday, Nov. 19, and Dec. 3, both from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Parents can drop-off their children for three hours of free quality child care, but parents must register in advance by contacting the parks department at 704-892-6031, ext. 160, or info@corneliuspr.org.

Up to 10 special-needs children, from birth to age 13, and a limited number of siblings will be able to stay in a fun, safe environment with one-on-one volunteer care at the Bailey Middle School gym, 11900 Bailey Road, Cornelius.