> When I was younger though (and child free), I'd jump at these sort of events, and loved them. I think this is the key point. After hours parties only focus o

> When I was younger though (and child free), I'd jump at these sort of events, and loved them. I think this is the key point. After hours parties only focus on one demographic (young and/or without children). Some non-zero percentage of the workforce will not fall into this category. People organizing such parties should not be surprised that such people don't show up.