The kids want a play date. You want a date-date. But there isn’t a sitter in sight. What to do? Head to The Lane, DC’s newest family social club. With almost 8000 square feet of fun, this new Ivy Center hang-out is the place to be. Still undecided? Read on for the best reasons to check out The Lane Social Club. Now!
An Indoor Playground Built for Adults
The brainchild of Rachel Lubin and Molly Nizhnikov, The Lane was designed to appeal to adults as much as their pint-sized mini-mes. The first floor features a giant slide big enough for—you guessed it—Mom and Dad along with other parent traps, like yummy bites from Paisley Fig, Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken (need we say more?) and Della Barba Pizza. Want a glass of vino on that date? They’ve got that, too. Along with beers from Atlas Brew Works.
Did we say date? Yup. Feel free to unwind. Completely. Lubin & Nizhnikov have employed what they like to call “lifeguards.” We like to call them straight-up babysitters. While you enjoy your chicken and waffles with a side of beer, your kids are being safely watched by CPR-experts. Cheers!
Want to totally ditch The Lane? You can do that, too. Special upcoming events let you drop off your kids for a parents’ night out (and off!).
photo: The Lane Social Club
There’s Something for Kids, Too
The Lane has all the makings of a grown-up club but, wait!, kids can come here, too? Yup! While the space is designed for kids 6 & up, all are welcome. Younger kids will enjoy the cozy reading nook and ball pit. Bigger kiddos can hang (literally!) by the rock climbing wall or on the mini rope course. Don’t forget about those “lifeguards.” They’re making sure your kids are having (safe) fun, fun, fun!
Party On
Want to host the ultimate bash? Check out the second floor where you can rent over 2000 square feet of family-fun. You’ll find a roof deck, a game room, a bar/cafe and more. Community events are also held here, like yoga classes, community workshops and a weekly story time, held every Mon. (included with admission).
Sign Me Up
For $95/month you can drop in anytime (and score 10% off food). But you don’t have to commit to a monthly enrollment to get in on some much-needed social time; drop in play costs $20 for 2 hours of fun. Check out The Lane Mon. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. The Lane is closed Tues.-Wed.
1408 Okie St. NE
Ivy Center
202-656-1105
Online: thelanesocialclub.com
—-Veronica Hughes and Meghan Yudes Meyers
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