Top Kansas 1st Birthday Venues

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  Tony's Pizza Events Center

  800 The Midway, Salina, KS 67401, USA

  • Spaces for 220-7,583 Guests
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 1 Meeting Space
  • 3 Convention Centers

  Tony's Pizza Events Center is a multipurpose arena and convention complex in Salina, Kansas, owned by the City of Salina and operated by OVG360. Opened in 1979 as the Bicentennial Center and renamed in 2017, the facility has grown into one of central Kansas's primary destinations for entertainment, sporting events, trade shows, conventions, and private gatherings — earning the nickname "Mid-America's Meeting Place." The complex spans more than 40,000 square feet of potential convention space and includes a newly renovated 7,583-seat multipurpose arena, the Great Plains Manufacturing Convention Hall (an 18,000-square-foot column-free exhibit hall), and eight configurable meeting rooms accommodating groups up to 220. The convention hall seats up to 800 for banquets and can be arranged in theater-style configurations for over 1,000 attendees; it can also be divided into half or quarter sections to suit smaller gatherings. On-site catering, audio-visual technology, WiFi, tables, chairs, and linens are all included with rentals. The facility is fully ADA-compliant and offers nearly 3,700 free parking spaces. Positioned at the crossroads of I-135 and I-70, Tony's Pizza Events Center serves both the Salina community and visitors from across the region.

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  Prairie Museum of Art and History

  1905 S Franklin Ave, Colby, KS 67701, USA

  • Spaces for 50-750 Guests
  • 3 Museums
  • 1 Landmark
  • 3 Total Spaces

  The Prairie Museum of Art & History sits on a 24-acre campus in Colby, Kansas, operated by the Thomas County Historical Society since 1959. The 21,500-square-foot main building houses rotating art exhibits and the Kuska Collection — a lifetime assembly of dolls, glassware, ceramics, toys, and furniture that connects High Plains local history to international cultural narratives. Outside, a preserved cluster of historic structures includes the Cooper Barn, the Lone Star Church, a sod house, and a one-room schoolhouse, offering event backdrops that feel genuinely rooted in the region. The Cooper Barn — the largest barn in Kansas and voted an 8th Wonder of Kansas Architecture in 2008 — anchors the venue's event offerings. Its loft accommodates up to 700 guests and includes a permanent stage, a grand staircase, a kitchenette, and a chairlift. The 1915 Lone Star Church, a white-painted country church north of Gem, Kansas, seats approximately 100 for ceremonies. The Garvey Education Room provides a smaller, climate-controlled gathering space for up to 50. All rental guests receive complimentary museum admission to tour the grounds and exhibits.

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  Liquid Art Winery And Estate

  1745 Wildcat Creek Rd, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA

  • Spaces for 50-340 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 3 Vineyards
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Liquid Art Winery & Estate is a family-owned vineyard and event destination situated on the Flint Hills just west of Manhattan, Kansas. The estate spans approximately 30 acres of vineyard, with 7,000+ grapevines planted beginning in 2015 and an additional 10 acres added in 2018. Perched atop one of the region's highest vantage points, the property offers 360-degree views of the vineyards and surrounding Flint Hills landscape. The Event Center accommodates 51 to 300 guests banquet-style in an open-concept space featuring cedar beams, floor-to-ceiling windows, and fully climate-controlled interiors. For couples planning ceremonies, two outdoor sites are available — the Amphitheater, set among limestone retaining walls and grapevine pergolas, and the Vineyard Knoll, a manicured meadow framed by the Flint Hills. An indoor ceremony option provides a weather-safe alternative with natural light and customizable seating configurations. The Barrel Room seats up to 50 guests and is available as an intimate add-on for rehearsal dinners. Packages include a dedicated bridal suite and groom's lounge, setup and teardown services, and use of the full property for photography. Liquid Art Winery & Estate also operates an on-site restaurant and winery, bringing the vineyard experience directly into every event held on the grounds.

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  Lamborn Farm

  25761 151st St, Leavenworth, KS 66048, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  Lamborn Farm is a historic wedding and event venue on a working farmstead in Leavenworth, Kansas. The property dates to 1877, when Horace and Rosemond Lamborn established it as a subsistence farm — a legacy now carried forward by the fourth generation of the family under Joseph and Valerie Lamborn, who also cultivate crops and raise grass-fed beef on the land today. The centerpiece of the venue is a red barn built in the 1890s, fully restored in 2011 and 2012 using original materials. The structure is listed on both the Kansas and National Register of Historic Places, and earned a Kansas Preservation Alliance Award for Excellence in 2012. Its weathered beams and historic character make it a natural fit for rustic-style weddings, and the barn can accommodate both indoor and outdoor events. Beyond weddings, the farm welcomes private celebrations of all kinds — baby showers, bridal showers, birthday parties, graduations, and more. A campfire area on the property provides an additional gathering space for guests.

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  Cardinal Creek Farm

  396 SW 110th St, Leon, KS 67074, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests

  Cardinal Creek Farm is an 80-acre private property set among the rolling hills of Leon, Kansas, offering country and farm experiences for weddings, corporate functions, reunions, and special events. The farm is built around a belief that meaningful connections grow from time spent together in natural surroundings, and its grounds and barn provide a setting that reflects that philosophy. The property accommodates wedding celebrations of 200 or more guests and is equipped for a wide range of private events. In addition to venue rental, the farm operates Red Bird Bistro and Panini Creations, offering farm-made cheeses and on-site food experiences that bring the farm's agricultural roots into the celebration. Seasonal events throughout the year — from outdoor music festivals in spring to a Christmas market in winter — speak to the farm's role as a gathering place for the surrounding community.

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  The Venue in Leawood

  4800 W 135th St #108, Leawood, KS 66209, USA

  • Spaces for 130-400 Guests
  • 3 Event Spaces

  The Venue in Leawood is an event and meeting center in Leawood, Kansas, offering more than 11,000 square feet of interior space for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. With over ten years of industry experience, the venue accommodates groups ranging from 20 to 400 guests across two configurable multipurpose rooms and a 2,000-square-foot outdoor patio. The Parkway Room seats 20 to 130 guests and suits smaller ceremonies, corporate meetings, and intimate receptions. The Plaza Room scales up to 300 guests and handles larger weddings and banquets. Both rooms can open together for events of up to 400 guests. Each space features state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and polished concrete floors. The venue operates as an all-inclusive event center, with a fully equipped in-house kitchen offering customizable catering packages. A bridal suite is available for wedding parties, and complimentary parking is provided on-site. The building sits at 135th and Roe near Highway 69, with several hotels within close proximity.

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  Victorian Veranda Country Inn

  1431 N 1900 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Garden

  Formerly the Victorian Veranda Country Inn, Veranda Venue sits on eight acres in Lawrence, Kansas, conveniently located off Interstate 70 between Topeka and Kansas City. The property combines a working farm setting with classic Victorian character, making it a self-contained destination for weddings and private celebrations. The centerpiece of the property is a two-story open barn that seats up to 250 guests for receptions, surrounded by mature gardens well-suited for outdoor ceremonies. An onsite ten-bedroom Victorian manor — including a honeymoon suite and nine additional guest suites — allows the wedding party and close family to stay on the property, with the Grand Victorian Package offering a full Friday-through-Sunday experience that includes rehearsal space, an event day coordinator, and two nights of lodging. A bring-your-own-caterer policy gives couples flexibility in planning their event.

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  The J Bar & Embassy Suites Kansas City/Olathe

  10401 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 66061, USA

  • Spaces for 120-1,200 Guests
  • 2 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 2 Total Spaces

  The Olathe Conference Center at Embassy Suites by Hilton Olathe is the largest hotel event venue in the Southwest Kansas City metro, offering more than 24,000 square feet of flexible space for weddings, corporate conferences, galas, and private celebrations. A two-time recipient of Hilton's Connie Award — the brand's highest honor — the venue combines the scale to host up to 1,000 guests with the on-site infrastructure to accommodate a full event weekend under one roof. The Grand Ballroom, one of the largest ballroom wedding venues in the Kansas City area, seats up to 800 for a seated reception and accommodates up to 1,200 for cocktail-style events. The space is divisible into six breakout rooms for smaller gatherings, presentations, or multi-session conferences. For open-air events, The Reserve is a second-floor outdoor terrace lounge that accommodates up to 120 guests and is available for private events from May through October. All events are supported by an in-house culinary team offering plated dinners, buffet service, chef-attended stations, and custom bar packages. Directly connected to the venue are 200 Embassy Suites two-room suites, eliminating guest transportation and enabling multi-day event programming. Complimentary on-site parking accommodates more than 590 vehicles, and the venue is located approximately 20 minutes from downtown Kansas City in Johnson County.

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  Tanganyika Wildlife Park

  1000 S Hawkins Ln, Goddard, KS 67052, USA

  • Spaces for 500 Guests

  Tanganyika Wildlife Park is an interactive wildlife park on Wichita's western edge in Goddard, Kansas, offering a one-of-a-kind setting for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. The park brings together exotic animals, flexible event spaces, and hands-on experiences in a way that few venues anywhere can match. Wedding packages include reception room access the day before and day of the event, bridal and groom suites, a rehearsal dinner space, bartending service, engagement photo sessions, and park admission for all guests. Animal ambassadors — penguins, macaws, owls, pythons, tortoises, and more — can join ceremonies and receptions at two pricing tiers, giving couples a signature moment that sets this venue apart from any traditional setting. For corporate events, the park offers full-day buyouts accommodating up to 5,000 guests and exclusive evening packages for up to 2,000. A dedicated events team handles coordination from first inquiry through event day.

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  Petroleum Club

  100 N Broadway St #900, Wichita, KS 67202, USA

  • Spaces for 225-285 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Country Club
  • 1 Historic Space

  The Ninth Floor Club + Venue occupies the ninth floor of 100 North Broadway in downtown Wichita, Kansas, offering panoramic skyline views alongside more than 40 years of event-hosting experience. The club combines a private dining tradition with a full-service event venue, making it a distinctive choice for weddings, corporate gatherings, galas, and private celebrations. The main event space accommodates up to 225 seated guests and features a spacious wooden dance floor, customizable lighting and sound, and sweeping views of downtown Wichita. The venue's facility package includes a dedicated event planner and day-of coordinator, DJ and MC services, professional decorations, all tables, chairs, linens, and tableware, a full-service bar team, and covered complimentary parking — a notably complete bundle for couples and planners seeking to streamline logistics. Beyond the main hall, the Cloud 9 Cigar Bar and Lounge functions as Wichita's only skyline cigar lounge and is available for intimate after-event experiences. The venue's nine-story open atrium and glass-walled skybridge to a covered parking structure round out a setting that blends urban architecture with elevated hospitality.

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  Kansas State Student Union

  918 N 17th St, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA

  • Spaces for 64-1,040 Guests
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 2 Theaters
  • 7 Total Spaces

  The K-State Student Union has been a cornerstone of campus and community life in Manhattan, Kansas since 1956. Spanning 270,000 square feet across five ADA-compliant levels, the Union welcomes approximately 8,000 visitors daily and processes more than 11,000 reservations each year — making it one of the most active event facilities in the region. The Union's event spaces range from intimate meeting rooms to the Grand Ballroom, which accommodates up to 1,040 guests for receptions and 500 for banquets. Historic Forum Hall, one of K-State's primary auditoriums and the longtime home of the Landon Lecture Series, seats 585 for lectures and presentations. The Bluemont Room, Flint Hills Room, and Wildcat Chamber round out a versatile portfolio suited to conferences, galas, fundraisers, wedding receptions, and student-driven programming alike. In-house and approved external catering teams support events of all sizes, with menus spanning buffets, themed receptions, and full bar service. The Union's central location on K-State's campus, combined with its scale and full-service infrastructure, makes it a go-to venue for both university events and community gatherings.

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  Dunn's Landing

  4553 Ohio Rd, Wellsville, KS 66092, USA

  • Spaces for 400 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  Dunn's Landing is a working family farm in Wellsville, Kansas, rooted in over a century of Dunn family history. The 1,000-acre property centers on a century-old dairy barn that has been thoughtfully converted into a reception hall, making it one of the more distinctive rural event settings in the Kansas City metro region. The restored barn accommodates groups from 10 to 400 guests for weddings, reunions, corporate gatherings, and private parties. Two outdoor ceremony sites offer guests a choice of settings: an orchard looking over open Kansas fields, or a lake island surrounded by green pastures. After the ceremony, guests move to the barn for a reception with buffet dining and dancing. Beyond the event spaces, Dunn's Landing offers horse-drawn transportation — including stagecoaches, formal carriages, and farm wagons — for on-site use or off-site occasions such as parades and carriage rides. Farm tours, wagon rides through the natural Kansas prairies, and bonfire options round out the experience. The Orchard House Bed and Breakfast provides on-property overnight accommodations, and the venue includes parking for up to 100 vehicles.

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  Historic Taylor Barn

  1827 E 1150 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA

  • Spaces for 125-200 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Historic Space

  Historic Taylor Barn is a limestone event venue near Lawrence, Kansas, built in 1879 by Eben Baldwin and German craftsmen. Originally constructed to house 30 head of horse and 80 tons of hay, the structure has been part of a working farm owned by the Taylor family since 1947. The barn has welcomed weddings and private celebrations since 2007, offering a one-of-a-kind rustic setting during its May through October season. The venue accommodates up to 125 guests across the barn, porch, and terrace, with packages that include banquet tables, white chairs, linens, indoor and outdoor bars, and a dedicated on-site coordinator. A historic farmhouse on the property is available to the bridal party on event days.

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  Memorial Auditorium & Convention Center

  503 N Pine St, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA

  • Spaces for 400-1,565 Guests
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 Theater
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Memorial Auditorium & Convention Center is a historic multipurpose venue in downtown Pittsburg, Kansas, built in 1925. The facility hosts weddings, receptions, conventions, trade shows, concerts, theatrical productions, and community celebrations, offering a range of spaces to suit events of different sizes and styles. The main auditorium seats more than 1,500 guests in a raked-style format and features one of the largest stages in the state, making it well suited for ceremonies, performances, and large assemblies. The convention level offers over 7,800 square feet of flexible event space on the lower level, accommodating receptions and banquets for up to 60 tables, conferences, and trade shows. Both levels of the facility are handicap accessible. The venue provides in-house equipment and services including a full commercial kitchen, A/V equipment with multiple screens and projectors, Wi-Fi, a portable bar, dinnerware and flatware, and decorative elements such as booth curtains, candelabras, and ceiling fabrics. Couples planning weddings can combine an onstage ceremony in the historic auditorium with a reception on the convention level.

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  Circle S Ranch

  3325 Circle S Ln, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  • Spaces for 200-400 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Barns
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Circle S Ranch & Country Inn is a family-owned wedding and event venue set on a working ranch near Lawrence, Kansas. The property offers both indoor and outdoor ceremony options — a shaded Wedding Garden and a renovated barn Chapel — along with the Party Barn reception hall, which is climate-controlled and accommodates up to 200 guests. For smaller gatherings, a Great Room provides an alternative reception setting. The ranch includes a 12-room country inn, allowing couples and their wedding party to stay on the property for the full weekend. Packages include the use of wooden benches, fruitwood chiavari chairs, linen tablecloths, and onsite staff throughout the event. The venue hosts one wedding per day, providing exclusive access to all spaces and grounds. Beyond weddings, Circle S Ranch welcomes corporate retreats, family reunions, and other private celebrations.

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  Sylvester Powell, Jr. Community Center

  6200 Martway St, Mission, KS 66202, USA

  • Spaces for 48-200 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 3 Meeting Spaces

  The Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center is a modern recreation and event facility operated by the City of Mission, Kansas. Set in the heart of Mission, the center offers flexible, accessible spaces for a wide range of celebrations — from weddings and receptions to birthday parties, corporate gatherings, and community events. The center's two premier event spaces accommodate a variety of guest counts and setup styles, with a maximum banquet capacity of 80 in the main conference hall and flexible room configurations that can be combined for larger gatherings. All reception packages include kitchen access, advance setup and decorating time, table and chair arrangement, and after-hours fees at no additional cost — making the venue a full-service option for couples and event planners alike. Beyond its event spaces, the facility features a multi-purpose room, meeting rooms, and a party room well suited to smaller celebrations. The center's rental coordinator works directly with clients to build packages tailored to the event, with pricing kept reasonable by design as a public community facility.

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  Thompson Barn

  11184 Lackman Rd, Lenexa, KS 66219, USA

  • Spaces for 40-200 Guests
  • 2 Barns
  • 2 Historic Spaces
  • 1 Meeting Space

  Thompson Barn occupies a restored early-20th-century barn on the historic Lackman-Thompson Estate in Lenexa, Kansas. What was once a working farm building has been transformed into one of Johnson County's most sought-after event venues, offering a distinctive combination of rustic character — soaring wood beams, a rounded ceiling, and original brick walls — and modern functionality. The centerpiece of the facility is the Main Hall, a 2,280-square-foot space that accommodates up to 200 guests for weddings, receptions, galas, and corporate gatherings. A 16-by-36-foot dance floor anchors the north end of the hall, and the rental includes tables, chairs, A/V equipment, and a dedicated on-site concierge for the duration of every event. Three downstairs meeting rooms, an atrium, an outside patio, and a warming kitchen round out the full-facility offering, which accommodates up to 200 guests across all spaces combined. Thompson Barn welcomes outside caterers and a broad range of vendors, giving planners flexibility in how they configure the event experience.

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  Stony Point Hall

  1514 N 600 Rd, Baldwin City, KS 66006, USA

  • Spaces for 299 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Historic Space

  Stony Point Hall is a wedding and event venue set on 14 acres of rustic, partially wooded landscape in the Vinland Valley near Baldwin City, Kansas, drawing couples from the Lawrence, Topeka, and Kansas City areas. The property carries genuine historical weight: the land traces to a pre-Civil War Santa Fe Trail settlement, and the current farm dates to 1860 when President James Buchanan deeded 160 acres to Milton Reynolds. The iconic hay barn, built in 1903 with hand-quarried stone, anchors the estate alongside a farmhouse that was expanded in the 1890s and a restored 1883 church on the grounds. The main hall accommodates up to 299 seated guests at round tables, with outdoor ceremony space included in every rental — an outdoor rose garden provides the ceremony backdrop, with chair setup and removal handled by the staff. Full-day rentals run from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m., giving couples private access to the entire property from setup through celebration. Tables, chairs, ceremony logistics, climate control, free Wi-Fi, and basic hall setup are all included in the rental fee with no hidden charges. The venue welcomes outside caterers and do-it-yourself food arrangements, keeping full flexibility in vendor selection. Built-in décor — white sheer curtains, fabric ceiling swags with twinkle lights, and four columns with color-changing lighting — sets an immediate atmosphere without requiring additional rentals.

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  Prairie Rose Ranch

  15231 SW Parallel St, Benton, KS 67017, USA

  • Spaces for 330 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Ranch

  Prairie Rose Ranch is a Western-themed event and entertainment venue located in Benton, Kansas, just outside the Wichita metro area. Founded in 1999 as a chuckwagon supper operation on open ranch land, it grew into one of the largest tourist attractions in the state. In 2000, the owners added the Prairie Rose Opera House — a 3,500-square-foot indoor concert hall with a full kitchen, mercantile, and restrooms — so events could take place comfortably year-round. The ranch offers several distinct spaces suited to a wide range of private events, from weddings and receptions to corporate gatherings, birthdays, and anniversaries. The Opera House seats up to 330 guests and features a new sound system and presentation capabilities alongside its signature cowboy décor. An open-air Chapel overlooks the grounds with lighting, electricity, and a sound system; a concrete-floored Gazebo sits beside the pond; and the Hideout and Recreation Grounds — the ranch's original chuckwagon supper site — provide a tree-lined outdoor setting with a small stage, picnic tables, and a fire pit. Catering and entertainment services are available on site.

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  Kansas State University Gardens

  Manhattan, KS 66506, USA

  • Spaces for 300-500 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Garden
  • 1 Park

  Kansas State University Gardens is a horticulture display garden and living learning laboratory on the K-State campus in Manhattan, Kansas, open to the public year-round at no charge. The Gardens' grounds encompass a limestone visitor center, a rustic flower-covered pergola, a private garden nook sheltered by ornamental trees and shrubs, a fountain surrounded by lawn, and a variety of annual and perennial flower beds across the Cottage and Adaptive/Native Plant Gardens. The Visitor Center Garden lawn is available for private events on Saturdays and Sundays from mid-March through mid-November, accommodating up to 300 seated guests or 500 for standing receptions. The setting provides a naturally colorful backdrop with rotating seasonal blooms, and a staff member remains on site throughout each event. Chair rental and large tent rental are available through the Gardens directly.

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