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Schaumburg
Asa Conference Center

200+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Explore the innovative conference center at the Society’s new headquarters.

Located on 6.6 acres, the American Society of Anesthesiologists® (ASA) Conference Center has become the destination for meetings, training sessions, and receptions in Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs. Their dedicated event planning staff will work with you to plan every detail of creating an exceptional experience at ASA. Through our collaboration with Tasty Catering and local hotel and transportation partners, the ASA Conference Center serves as a full service destination for your next event. Combining over 6,000 square feet of dedicated conference center meeting space, the outdoor terrace views of Lake Woodfield, and the Wood Library and Museum, the ASA Conference Center provides an ideal setting for association, non-profit, and corporate events. View website
Rosemont
Aloft (Chicago O’hare)

100+ • Indoor only

3,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
Wheaton
Danada House

200+ • Indoor & Outdoor

The flexible floor plan makes for a unique reception hall and meeting facility.

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Chicago
The Old Post Office

500+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Chicago’s newest venue space comes to life at The Old Post Office.
Chicago
The SET Collective

100+ • Indoor & Outdoor

The SET Collective is a multi-functional space with countless ways to event!

The SET Collective is a 7,000 sq. ft. multi-studio creative space in the heart of River North, designed to support and empower Chicago’s top emerging and established artists. From photo and podcast studios to a state-of-the-art recording space and dynamic event floor, we provide the tools, community, and inspiration for creators to thrive. At The SET, we’re proud to be a home for collaboration, culture, and unforgettable events. View website
Chicago
UIC Picnic Grove

500+ • Outdoor only

Corporate picnics and summer outings on UIC scenic campus.

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Picnic Grove partners with Picnics In Chicago (PIC) to organize corporate picnics and summer outings on its scenic campus. A private site with recently renovated outdoor athletic facilities located within blocks of the Chicago Loop, the UIC Picnic Grove provides two separate well-groomed areas that include the following amenities: collegiate softball field; three sand volleyball courts; regulation soccer field; expansive private grassy areas; spectacular views of the Chicago skyline; private fenced-in grounds with restroom facilities and landscaped picnic areas; a path for bicycling or roller-blading; ample free parking; and easy accessibility via public transportation. View website
Elmhurst
Wilder Mansion

200+ • Indoor & Outdoor

With over 9,000 square feet of rental space, entertain up to 250 guests.

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Chicago
American Writers Museum

100+ • Indoor only

Michigan Avenue’s state-of-the-art event venue, where every event tells a story.

American Writers Museum provides a truly unique experience with various rooms and seating options, they can accommodate a range of events – party room rentals, seated dinners in their Nation of Writers gallery, cocktail receptions in Readers Hall, intimate corporate breakfast meetings, indoor wedding venue, and more. Private events held in the museum have exclusive access to all exhibits and guests can enjoy food and drink while exploring the museum. Like a good book, your guests won’t want the event to end! View website
St. Charles
Barbara Belding Lodge at Brewster Creek

200+ • Indoor & Outdoor

The Barbara Belding Lodge is available for all types of events.
Port Barrington
Barrington Boat Company

200+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Elegant riverside venue on the Fox River for weddings and special events.

The Barrington Boat Company is a sophisticated riverside venue set along the scenic Fox River in Port Barrington. With its unique blend of modern elegance and natural beauty, the showroom offers a versatile backdrop for weddings, showers, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. Floor-to-ceiling windows and water views create a serene atmosphere, while the customizable space allows each event to reflect your personal style. View website
Barrington
Barrington’s White House

100+ • Indoor only

Barrington’s White House, is a meticulously restored 1898 mansion.

Barrington’s White House is an elegant, historic mansion that is perfectly suited to our current times, where smaller, more intimate weddings are becoming more common. Located in the heart of downtown Barrington, this 1898 home belonged to local philanthropists John and Julia Robertson at the turn of the century. It was meticulously restored in 2015 to capture the timeless beauty of the home while providing every modern amenity. View website
Hebron
Bluestem Farm & Events

200+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Built over 100 years ago, it’s one of McHenry county’s oldest barns.
St. Charles
Cedar Fox Weddings & Events

100+ • Indoor & Outdoor

The perfect blend of urban sophistication and historic charm.

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Oak Brook
Central Park West – Oak Brook Park District

50+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Central Park West offers an ideal environment perfect for every event.
Chicago
Chicago Cultural Center

500+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Chicago Cultural Center offers space for large parties or more intimate events.
Chicago
Chicago Union Station

200+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Experience the ultimate venue in Chicago!
Barrington
Citizens Park – Barrington Park District

0-50 • Outdoor only

Citizens Park is Barrington’s newest 45-acre award-winning park.
Chicago
Colvin House

100+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Colvin House is a historic landmark venue offering a unique and charming setting

Built in 1909, Colvin House sits on 1/3 of an acre of land and the house itself has over 6,000 sqare feet of space. The home was originally built by George Maher and later redesigned with stucco walks, detailed crown moldings, and various motifs. Later established as a Chicago Historic Landmark, owner Angela Valavanis maintains and upkeeps the charm that gives this house character and uniqueness. From Mother’s Day Tea to Halloween Parties to luxurious weddings, Colvin House can host a range of events. View website
Riverside
Cook County Forest Preserve District

500+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Summer is the time to gather family and friends and head outdoors for a picnic.
St. Charles
Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve

50+ • Indoor & Outdoor

The perfect space for business meetings, showers, parties and weddings.
Chicago
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion – CCFP

100+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Versatility is the keyword for the Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion.
Northbrook
Decoma Day Camp

200+ • Indoor & Outdoor

This incredible 11-acre day camp turns into the ideal picnic venue.
Indian Creek
Discovery Day Camp

100+ • Indoor & Outdoor

This facility makes an ideal site for a social event.
Wheaton
DuPage County Forest Preserve District

50+ • Outdoor only

Great for family get-togethers, corporate picnics, or a quiet lunch break.
Elmhurst
Elmhurst Art Museum

100+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Award-winning architecture. Expansive views of beautiful Wilder Park.
Evanston
Evanston Art Center

200+ • Indoor only

Host meetings and events of all sizes at the contemporary designed art center.

The Evanston Art Center, centrally located in Evanston, Illinois, features amenities to host events of all sizes, including wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate and community events and children’s parties. The open floor plan, with tastefully surrounding artwork, is a highlight of the First Floor Galleries of our newly renovated facility; it accommodates up to 200 people with tables and chairs. View website
Chicago
Firehouse Chicago

50+ • Indoor & Outdoor

High ceilings, white glazed brick and historic touches make for an ideal venue.

Before the Field Museum, the Adler Planetarium, the Wrigley Building, or Wrigley Field, Chicago built a Firehouse for Engine Company 70. The building has been renovated back to its original, period beauty, featuring antique doors, lighting, and plumbing fixtures. The result: a building to last another hundred years, a wonderful space for your next event. View website
Chicago
Floating World Gallery

100+ • Indoor only

Imagine your Chicago loft wedding in the award-winning space.
Des Plaines
Friendship Park Conservatory

100+ • Indoor & Outdoor

A perfect location for weddings, showers, parties or corporate meetings.
Pingree Grove
Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard

500+ • Indoor & Outdoor

This 200-acre farm is a blank canvas for every event.
Chicago
Harold Washington Library

500+ • Indoor & Outdoor

The Harold Washington Library Center is the ideal setting for your event.
Chicago
Harris Theater

500+ • Indoor only

A spectacular environment for special events, corporate meetings and more.
Oak Park
Historic Pleasant Home

100+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Historic Pleasant Home is an elegant and unique venue for intimate events.
Streamwood
Hoosier Grove Barn

200+ • Indoor only

A renovated barn adds a unique look for banquets, weddings or business events.
Chicago
Ignite Glass Studios

200+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Transform your event with a unique space to host private events of all kinds.
Barrington
Jewel Tea Pavilion – Barrington Park District

100+ • Indoor & Outdoor

The Jewel Tea Pavilion stands majestically in the center of Citizens Park.
Geneva
Kane County Forest Preserve District

50+ • Outdoor only

Host your next event on our 20,000 acres of woodlands, wetlands and prairies.
Crystal Lake
The Ellery

200+ • Indoor only

The Ellery is a restored 1919 estate in Crystal Lake for weddings and events.
Chicago
Killerspin House

50+ • Indoor only

Killerspin House is the ideal venue to host any unique event.

Killerspin House offers a unique venue for corporate and special events, providing an engaging alternative to standard ballrooms. Located in Chicago, this 5,500-square-foot space features nine high-end Killerspin tables and can accommodate up to 80 guests. With catering options and professional table tennis players available, it’s an ideal setting for team-building events, private parties, and business meetings. View website
Glenview
Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago

500+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Treat your guests to exclusive use of Chicago’s premier family-friendly venue.
Lake County
Lake County Forest Preserve District

500+ • Outdoor only

Let nature create a unique setting for your next special event.
Lake Zurich
Lake County JCC/Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp Grounds

500+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Our beautiful community center is on 37 acres of property in Lake County.
Glen Ellyn
Lake Ellyn Boathouse – Glen Ellyn Park District

100+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Why not match the significance of your event with the splendor of the Boathouse?

Nestled in the heart of west suburban Glen Ellyn, on the banks of Lake Ellyn, the Boathouse can serve as the perfect locale for your next corporate or social gathering. The shore of the picturesque lake is resplendent with natural flora that accentuates the current season. The large deck off the eastside of the boathouse provides spectacular views of the lake and resident wildlife. Inside, enjoy the spaciousness of an 1,840 square-foot hall with seating for up to 120 people. View website
Palos Heights
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens

200+ • Indoor & Outdoor

The serene atmosphere of Lake Katherine leaves nothing to be desired.

The stunning surroundings of Lake Katherine is a wonderful place to get married. Their Anniversary garden, School House Arch, and Waterfall make beautiful and timeless backdrops for your special day. Celebrate a wedding or anniversary or throw a party outside the Nature Center. The E.G. Simpson clubhouse serves as a banquet facility with a large balcony overlooking Lake Katherine’s 136 acres. The picturesque landscaping makes the clubhouse an ideal spot. The Brigid O’Malley Auditorium is connected to the Nature Center and is available for all occasions. View website
Huntley
Lincoln Farmstead

100+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Enjoy countryside sunset views in a rustic setting and modern amenities.
Chicago
Loft Lucia

100+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Loft Lucia is a Chicago West Loop Event Space.
Chicago
Loft On Lake

200+ • Indoor only

Chicago’s premier ultimate destination for any event, perfect for urbanites.
Chicago
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center – CCFP

50+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Beautiful high-wooden ceilings, superb acoustics and wood-burning fireplace.

This facility has long been an enjoyable meeting location and can be rented out for private parties, weddings, birthdays, communions, baptismal, and organizational meetings. It features an amply spaced room with a stage and an outdoor stone patio separated by a row of classic French doors.

This space is accented by beautiful high-wooden ceilings, superb acoustics and wood burning fireplace and is hidden in the Forest Preserves of Cook County overlooking the Edgebrook golf course. View website
Oak Brook
Mayslake Peabody Estate

50+ • Indoor only

The perfect location for weddings, special events and more.

In 1919 Francis Stuyvesant Peabody commissioned renowned Chicago architect Benjamin Marshall to design the Tudor Revival-style mansion known today as Mayslake Hall. The style reaches back to England’s Tudor period as a revival of the timber-frame buildings popular at the time. The Portiuncula Chapel is a replica of the original in Assisi, Italy, which is named for the “little portion” of land where St. Francis of Assisi received his call to serve the poor. The front features a colorful stone mosaic.

Today, Mayslake Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a thriving community space, where people connect to nature and one another through art, history, and cultural programs offered throughout the year. View website
Chicago
Moonlight Studios

200+ • Indoor only

Moonlight Studios offers highly unique and versatile spaces for special events.
Chicago
National Hellenic Museum

200+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Minimalist design and a distinctive setting for all your special events.
Lombard
Noon Whistle Brewing

100+ • Indoor only

Noon Whistle is the perfect place to cheers to your life or corporate event.

Noon Whistle’s Barrel Room is an industrial-style event space with farm-style wooden tables and gunmetal chairs for up to 100 guests in Lombard, IL. Adorned with Edison Cafe string lighting and uplighting with color change options sets the right ambiance for any event. A private 4-tap draft beer service with a dedicated bartender, projector and screen, and built-in sound system. View website
Geneva
Northern Illinois Food Bank

200+ • Indoor only

The food bank has a variety of rooms for local businesses and community groups.
Oak Park
Oak Park Conservatory

50+ • Indoor & Outdoor

The Oak Park Conservatory is a spectacular site for an intimate special event.
Chicago
Ovation Chicago

200+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Ovation is a highly versatile modern industrial loft space for private events.
Crystal Lake
Park Ward Events

100+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Park-Ward Events is Chicagoland’s newest and most exciting event space.
Hebron
Providence Vineyard

200+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Providence Vineyard is a luxury event space, specializing in life celebrations.
Elgin
Rolling Knolls Pavilion – CCFP

50+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Private parties, weddings, birthdays, communions, baptismal, meetings and more.

This facility is an enjoyable meeting location and can be rented out for a wide variety of event types. The building includes a large meeting/event space that accommodates up to 80 guests and a smaller room for meetings that seats 20. Both rooms have easy access to the outdoor patio area on the ground level and a deck that overlooks a scenic lake offering a beautiful view. View website
Chicago
Room 1520

100+ • Indoor only

Room 1520 offers white, urban space that provides versatility for your event.
Chicago
ROW 24

200+ • Indoor only

Built-in 1903, ROW 24 is a beautiful, quaint and elegant space.
Hampshire
Serosun Farms

200+ • Indoor & Outdoor

Enjoy acres of open space with restored prairie and woodlands.
Chicago
Skydeck Chicago

200+ • Indoor only

Spectacular 360-degree views make any event an unforgettable experience.
Aurora
Society 57

200+ • Indoor only

A NEW premiere, urban wedding and event venue in Aurora, IL.

Located in downtown Aurora along the Fox River the redesigned 100-year-old building is a place where history and design converge to create a one-of-a-kind experience. The main event space can accommodate 150 for reception seating and 250 for a cocktail set-up.

The facility’s + 9,000 sq. ft. space features 4,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space with a custom built-in bar. An overhead door in the lounge area opens to overlook the Fox River, offering a beautiful ceremony or photo background. Adjoining the main event space is a 2,500 sq. ft. full-service coffeehouse and lounge, and 2 mid-size rooms available for client/bride private use, caterers, or as small venue rentals. View website
Palos Park
Swallow Cliff Pavilion – CCFP

0-50 • Indoor only

The Swallow Cliff Pavilion is perfect for any occasion.

Built-in 2016, just north of the 100-foot bluff and popular fitness stairs, this facility provides an intimate setting for birthday parties, showers, classes and meetings.

In addition to the wood-burning brick fireplace, the Pavilion features a kitchen prep area, refrigerator/freezer and restrooms. The floor-to-ceiling windows on either side of the building open completely to allow a cool breeze or create an amazing indoor/outdoor experience.

* Shared patio is not part of rental space, the building does not feature air conditioning and parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. View website
Chicago
Swedish American Museum

100+ • Indoor only

The Museum comfortably seats 125 people, with room for dancing.
River Forest
Thatcher Woods Pavilion – CCFP

100+ • Indoor only

The stone masonry traditional gas-lit fireplace adds richness to the facility.
Carpentersville
The BRIX On The Fox

200+ • Indoor only

The windows, the brick, the freedom you love, with an industrial modern touch.

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Naperville
The Crawford

200+ • Indoor & Outdoor

The Crawford brings modernity, playfulness and sophistication to Naperville.

Nestled just outside of Chicago, The Crawford is Naperville’s answer to an elegant event venue; filled with a vivacity that matches those of urban spaces, while simultaneously feeling distinguished and classic. They specialize in making our guests’ event dreams a reality, executing everything from corporate gatherings to large-scale weddings. The Crawford offers a traditionally styled ceremony space, spacious reception area, functionally bold styled bar and bridal suites. View website
Plainfield
The Farmhouse

200+ • Indoor & Outdoor

The Farmhouse is a unique wedding venue situated on four acres of land.
Elgin
The Highland Loft

500+ • Indoor only

A blank canvas to be spiced up with a modern touch or classic sense of elegance.
Chicago
The Joinery

100+ • Indoor & Outdoor

The Joinery is a venue to bring together your ideas, creativity and passion.
Hinsdale
The Lodge at Katherine Legge Memorial Park

200+ • Indoor & Outdoor

A Historical Landmark in a unique setting!

An ideal setting for weddings and banquets, with a convenient location and ample parking. Dynamic views of the lovely 52 acres of wooded grounds, includes a walking trail, scenic winding creek and charming photo opportunities. The formal living room is tastefully decorated with comfortable seating area around the magnificent stone fireplace. The Lodge is heated and has central air conditioning for comfort. A variety of space accommodating up to 150 seated on the first floor with additional seating for 100 in the ballroom. The Lodge at Katherine Legge Memorial Park is truly one of Hinsdale’s jewels. View website
Elgin
The Loft of Elements Preserved

50+ • Indoor only

A true gem where your most memorable events can be celebrated in style.
Chicago
Trigger Chicago

200+ • Indoor only

A place for creative people and amazing events.
South Elgin
Vasa Park

500+ • Indoor & Outdoor

A 25-acre, event facility located on the shores of the Fox River.
Chicago
Windy City Fieldhouse

500+ • Indoor only

Midwest’s largest Team Building and Entertainment Company.

Windy City Fieldhouse (WCF) is dedicated to assisting its clients in the creation of exceptional and memorable interactive events throughout the Chicagoland area. Whether your event is in the city, the suburbs or at WCF’s 55,000 square foot raw entertainment venue, WCF accommodates your every need by matching and customizing its programs to fit your unique mission and objectives. WCF’s fun and interactive programs ranging from Summer Picnics and Great Amazing Races to Deep Skills Team Building events provide the results you need to build a high-performance team with enthusiastic, motivated and loyal employees. National and International events available upon request. View website

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Your Chicago Event & Wedding Venue Concierge

Chicago is a city filled with hundreds of unique wedding and event venues that provide the perfect palate for any style or occasion. Whether you’re searching for a historic mansion for an elegant wedding day, a sprawling green space for the perfect grad party picnic or an open studio space for your company’s next product launch event, you’ll always have more than one ideal option to be the canvas for your next event.

Explore 70+ Chicago Event & Wedding Venues

Asa Conference Center

Aloft (Chicago O’hare)

Danada House

The Old Post Office

The SET Collective

UIC Picnic Grove

Wilder Mansion

American Writers Museum

Barbara Belding Lodge at Brewster Creek

Barrington Boat Company

Barrington’s White House

Bluestem Farm & Events

Cedar Fox Weddings & Events

Central Park West – Oak Brook Park District

Chicago Cultural Center

Chicago Union Station

Citizens Park – Barrington Park District

Colvin House

Cook County Forest Preserve District

Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve

Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion – CCFP

Decoma Day Camp

Discovery Day Camp

DuPage County Forest Preserve District

Elmhurst Art Museum

Evanston Art Center

Firehouse Chicago

Floating World Gallery

Friendship Park Conservatory

Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard

Harold Washington Library

Harris Theater

Historic Pleasant Home

Hoosier Grove Barn

Ignite Glass Studios

Jewel Tea Pavilion – Barrington Park District

Kane County Forest Preserve District

The Ellery

Killerspin House

Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago

Lake County Forest Preserve District

Lake County JCC/Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp Grounds

Lake Ellyn Boathouse – Glen Ellyn Park District

Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens

Lincoln Farmstead

Loft Lucia

Loft On Lake

Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center – CCFP

Mayslake Peabody Estate

Moonlight Studios

National Hellenic Museum

Noon Whistle Brewing

Northern Illinois Food Bank

Oak Park Conservatory

Ovation Chicago

Park Ward Events

Providence Vineyard

Rolling Knolls Pavilion – CCFP

Room 1520

ROW 24

Serosun Farms

Skydeck Chicago

Society 57

Swallow Cliff Pavilion – CCFP

Swedish American Museum

Thatcher Woods Pavilion – CCFP

The BRIX On The Fox

The Crawford

The Farmhouse

The Highland Loft

The Joinery

The Lodge at Katherine Legge Memorial Park

The Loft of Elements Preserved

Trigger Chicago

Vasa Park

Windy City Fieldhouse

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