Jacki - I have the same reservations about going out at night and we are invited to a birthday party from 4 pm and bubby's bed time is 5 pm. Not looking forward to it.... For us it's not too bad, because it is two weeks before we go overseas and that will stuff up our routine anyway. Does Luke sleep alright in the pram? Maybe it is easier to get him to sleep in there then the portacot (also less hassle to set up/pack up)? Hopefully all the excitement will tire (sp?) him out so much that he will sleep through...Sorry, not too much advise here, just wanting to let you know that I have the same dilemma and wonder whether anyone has any experience with this.