Top Iowa Anniversary Party Venues
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Choosing your anniversary party venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Iowa. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Iowa venue has never been easier.
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Vander Veer Park
215 W Central Park Ave, Davenport, IA 52803, USA- Spaces for 30-150 Guests
- 1 Museum
- 1 Historic Space
- 1 Garden
Vander Veer Botanical Park is a 33-acre public botanical garden in Davenport, Iowa, established in 1885 on the grounds of the old Scott County Fairgrounds. One of the earliest botanical parks west of the Mississippi River, it has grown into a beloved community landmark with an extensive collection of gardens, floral displays, and trees—many planted during the 1890s. At the heart of the park stands the Conservatory, a glass-roofed growing house with cold, warm, and tropical sections that rotate seasonal floral shows throughout the year. The Conservatory accommodates up to 75 guests and seats approximately 30, making it a fitting setting for intimate weddings, retirement celebrations, holiday parties, and private gatherings. Amenities include cocktail tables, rectangular tables, and access to the adjacent Enabling Garden. The park also features the Municipal Rose Garden—an All-America Rose Selections garden established in 1948—a stone fountain at the end of the Grand Allée pathway, and the Hosta Glade, an American Hosta Society Official National Display Garden. Outdoor spaces within the park, including the pergola walkway area near the Rose Garden, are available for reservations through Davenport Parks and Recreation.
Duck Creek Park
3300 E Locust St, Davenport, IA 52803, USA- Spaces for 40-110 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Historic Space
- 2 Total Spaces
Duck Creek Park is a 211-acre park and golf course operated by the City of Davenport, Iowa. Set along a wooded greenway on the east side of Davenport, the park offers two reservable event spaces suited to gatherings of different scales — the historic Duck Creek Lodge and the Stampe Lilac Garden & Gazebo. Duck Creek Lodge is a brick building with a character-rich main hall featuring chandelier lighting, exposed wood beams, a fireplace, and large windows overlooking the park. The lodge accommodates up to 110 guests, with seating for approximately 75, and includes a serving kitchen with refrigerator, round and rectangular tables, on-site restrooms, and climate control. It is available for full-day or hourly rental. The Stampe Lilac Garden & Gazebo is an outdoor garden and gazebo space accommodating up to 40 guests, with fixed bench seating arranged in rows. Event reservations are managed through the Davenport Parks and Recreation Department and can be booked up to 365 days in advance.
Lutheran Lakeside Camp
2491 170th St, Spirit Lake, IA 51360, USA- Spaces for 200-300 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Waterfront
Lutheran Lakeside Camp is an ELCA outdoor and retreat ministry established in 1959 on the shores of East Okoboji Lake in Spirit Lake, Iowa. The property spans a quarter-mile of waterfront, surrounded by mature trees and open meadows, and is available for events year-round. The Lakeside Event Center seats 200 guests on its upper level, where floor-to-ceiling windows look out over the lake and a wraparound deck extends the gathering space outdoors. The lower level includes two additional multipurpose rooms with lake views and direct access to the great lawn — well suited for ceremonies, cocktail hours, or breakout gatherings. The facility accommodates weddings with exclusive use of the whole property from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning, as well as single-day events including graduations, anniversaries, and family reunions. The Event Center comes equipped with WiFi, A/V equipment, a walk-in cooler and freezer, ice maker, tables, and a fireplace with firewood. Groups may bring their own catering, hire an outside caterer, or arrange for on-site cooking services.
Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA- Spaces for 40-600 Guests
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 1 Event Space
- 4 Total Spaces
Blank Park Zoo is Des Moines's accredited zoological park, home to over 2,500 animals and dedicated to conservation, education, and recreation. The zoo's private event rental program opens the entire grounds — and its most distinctive indoor and outdoor spaces — to corporate gatherings, weddings, galas, and celebrations of all sizes. The Holmes Foster Event Center, the zoo's largest indoor venue, accommodates up to 450 guests at banquet rounds or 600 for a cocktail-style reception, and comes with tables, chairs, audio/visual equipment, and setup and teardown service included. The Discovery Center seats up to 200 in a theater configuration or 120 at banquet rounds, with views overlooking the bird aviary and botanical gardens and access to year-round indoor animal exhibits. Outdoor options include the Large Pavilion, which handles 150 to 300 guests near the zoo's entrance alongside the Bald Eagle exhibit, and the African Pavilion, an intimate covered space for up to 60 guests with sweeping views of the giraffe and addax exhibits. Two exclusive on-site caterers handle food and beverage service, complimentary parking is available for all guests, and an on-site event supervisor is included with every rental. Animal viewing is available April through October, giving events an element that no ballroom can replicate.
Jasper Winery
2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321, USA- Spaces for 150-200 Guests
- 1 Winery
- 1 Event Space
Jasper Winery is an urban winery and events space located near downtown Des Moines, Iowa, at 2400 George Flagg Parkway. The winery produces its own wines and craft ciders on-site, offering a tasting room alongside dedicated event facilities that bring together a working winery atmosphere with full private-event capabilities. The indoor main event space accommodates up to 200 guests for receptions or 150 seated for dinners and ceremonies, supported by in-house audio/visual equipment, a modern bar, bartending and event staff, tables and chairs with setup, and post-event cleanup. A dedicated events coordinator guides couples and clients through the planning process from inquiry to event day. From May through October, an outdoor party tent expands total venue capacity to 300 guests, with the front lawn and on-site vineyard available as ceremony backdrops. Catering is open to any licensed caterer of the client's choosing, with venue recommendations available on request.
Living History Farms
11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA- Spaces for 55-335 Guests
- 7 Museums
- 4 Outdoor Spaces
- 7 Total Spaces
Living History Farms is a 500-acre open-air history museum in Urbandale, Iowa, that chronicles 300 years of Midwestern rural heritage — and one of the most distinctive private event settings in the Des Moines area. The property encompasses a recreated 1876 frontier town, two National Historic Register structures, and a range of indoor and outdoor spaces available for weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, and celebrations of all kinds. Eight distinct rental venues are spread across the grounds. The Flynn Barn, built in 1871, offers exposed timber beams and an oak floor for receptions of up to 280 guests. The Church of the Land, a nondenominational chapel in the historic Walnut Hill town, seats 130 for weddings and memorials. The Learning Center provides a barn-inspired Great Hall with skylights and exposed beams for up to 330 guests, while the Murray Conference Center features a high domed ceiling and pond views for smaller meetings and gatherings. Outdoor options include the Gazebo, the porch and front lawn of the 1870 Flynn Mansion, the MidAmerican Energy Foundation Pavilion, and a sprawling front lawn suited for festivals and large-scale events. Events are staffed by a dedicated on-site team, and preferred caterers are available. The events team can be reached at rentals@lhf.org or by calling (515) 278-5286.
The Bayliss Park Hall
530 1st Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503, USA- Spaces for 64-200 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Event Space
- 2 Historic Spaces
Bayliss Park Hall occupies a colonial-revival building in Council Bluffs, Iowa, constructed in 1900–1901 for Lodge No. 531 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The building's original character remains intact — wide front porches supported by large columns, a grand oak staircase, a ballroom with a hard maple floor and mahogany-paneled walls, and a twelve-foot fireplace with elaborate carvings in the main reception room. Period photographs displayed throughout document the hall's history from its April 1901 dedication to the present. The hall offers multiple event spaces across two floors, from the grand Ballroom accommodating up to 200 guests to the intimate Main Floor Banquet Room suited for rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, graduation celebrations, and business meetings. A second-floor balcony overlooks Bayliss Park and its fountain, providing a backdrop for outdoor ceremonies. The venue hosts weddings, receptions, corporate functions, fundraisers, themed dinner parties, and community events. Bayliss Park Hall provides flexibility for outside catering — guests select their own insured caterer and may bring their own beverages. The hall has earned a Reader's Choice designation as a favorite reception venue in the area.
The District Venue
1350 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA- Spaces for 220-350 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
The District Venue is a full-service event space in Ankeny, Iowa, set within the Prairie Trail development in the Des Moines metro area. The two-story, 5,000-square-foot facility was designed for weddings and private events of all sizes, accommodating up to 350 guests for receptions and up to 220 for ceremonies in the loft level above. The venue's industrial-modern aesthetic pairs clean lines and warm lighting with all-inclusive service — in-house catering offered in buffet, plated, or family-style formats, a full-service bar, Chiavari chairs, linens, tableware, and an AV system with projectors and cordless microphones, all included in the rental fee. A dedicated on-site event coordinator is provided with every booking, and a newly remodeled bridal suite is available for wedding parties getting ready on-site. With an open vendor policy for everything outside food and beverage, 16-hour event access, elevator accessibility, and complimentary parking, The District Venue is built to accommodate a wide range of celebrations without the need to coordinate multiple venues or outside catering.
The Warrior Hotel, Autograph Collection
525 6th St, Sioux City, IA 51101, USAThe Warrior Hotel, Autograph Collection offers event spaces for your next celebration in Sioux City, Iowa.
PALMER HOUSE STABLE WEDDINGS & EVENTS
200 E Main St, Solon, IA 52333, USAEst. $62/guest$500 minPricing Details AvailableDecades Event Center
1208 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USACedar Rapids Country Club
550 27th St Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Cedar Rapids Country Club has served the Cedar Rapids community since 1897, operating as a family-oriented private club nestled in the Indian Creek valley amid an oak forest in Eastern Iowa. The club hosts more than 600 member families and maintains a longstanding tradition of gathering for life's most meaningful occasions. The club's event capabilities span weddings and rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings and employee appreciation events, and private celebrations including bridal showers, birthday parties, and family reunions. The banquet and events team provides support with event design, menu planning, wine pairing, and vendor coordination — bringing together florists, DJs, and other professionals to ensure cohesive events. Audio/visual equipment is available for presentations and ceremonies. A 20% service charge is included for banquet events. Non-members wishing to host events at the club must be sponsored by an existing member. For event inquiries, the banquet team can be reached directly at (319) 200-7116.
Sheraton West Des Moines
1800 50th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA- Spaces for 1,200 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Convention Center
The Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel brings together 22,321 square feet of event space and 285 guest rooms under one roof in West Des Moines, Iowa — a ten-story full-service hotel positioned at the interchange of I-35, I-235, and I-80, fifteen minutes from Des Moines International Airport. At the heart of the property is the five-story Atrium Party Deck, a 2,300-square-foot semi-private gathering space ringed by lush greenery and a signature waterfall. The atrium sets the tone for the rest of the venue: a setting where scale and warmth coexist. For larger celebrations, the Convention Center accommodates up to 1,200 guests, with the full portfolio of 16 function rooms handling events from intimate board-room dinners to grand receptions. Wedding packages include a stage and dance floor, tables and chairs, china and glassware, linens, a champagne toast for the head table, and a dedicated catering sales manager. The hotel's culinary team handles all food and beverage in-house, with plated and buffet dinner programs, hors d'oeuvres, and bar service tiers available. Guest room blocks — courtesy (up to 15 rooms) or guaranteed (16 or more) — give out-of-town guests convenient access to the celebration without leaving the building.
Water Works Park
2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321, USA- Spaces for 500 Guests
Water Works Park is a nearly 1,500-acre public park and event venue in Des Moines, Iowa, operated by Des Moines Water Works along the Raccoon River near Gray's Lake. The park's grounds feature the Charles Sing Denman Memorial Fountain — a geyser-style fountain set within a formal garden — and the adjacent South Garden Gazebo, both available for outdoor wedding ceremonies from Memorial Day weekend through early October. A covered south shelter is available for picnic receptions and gatherings, with electricity, water, and picnic tables on site. The park also connects to an extensive trail network and hosts an equestrian area, fishing ponds, and open fields suited to a range of outdoor events. Amplified sound is permitted with a City of Des Moines sound permit, and alcoholic beverages are limited to beer and wine.
The Park Lodge at Terry Trueblood
The Park Lodge at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, 579 McCollister Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA- Spaces for 170 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Event Space
- 1 space at this venue
The Park Lodge at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area is a 5,870-square-foot year-round event facility situated along the edge of Sand Lake in Iowa City, Iowa. Completed in 2013 and designed by ASK Studio, the lodge features a large dividable multi-purpose room with floor-to-ceiling windows, a full kitchen, and an outdoor covered patio that extends the interior beam structure over the waterfront — giving events an open connection to the lake and the surrounding parkland. The main room accommodates up to 170 guests and can be split into two halves for smaller gatherings of up to 85 per section. A gas fireplace anchors the interior, and the kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, refrigerator, freezer, and microwave. Tables and chairs are included with the rental. The patio and adjacent lake banks provide a natural setting for outdoor ceremonies, with the option to move the celebration indoors for the reception. The lodge is available for daily rental from 7 a.m. to midnight and suits weddings, receptions, meetings, birthday parties, and family reunions. Reservations for weddings and receptions may be made up to 24 months in advance.
Kuehn Convervation Area
Kuehn Conservation area, 32849 Houston Trail, Earlham, IA 50072, United States- Spaces for 200 Guests
Shores Event Center
700 16th St NE l100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA- Spaces for 230-300 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Historic Space
Shores Event Center occupies the lower level of the century-old Shores-Mueller building in Cedar Rapids, Iowa — a 1911 factory that has been restored into an industrial chic event space. Exposed brick walls, distinctive period windows, and original architectural details give the venue a character that sets it apart from purpose-built ballrooms. The main hall accommodates up to 300 guests for standing receptions or approximately 230 for seated dinners, making it well-suited for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, graduation parties, and class reunions. A built-in dance floor, full-service bar, and state-of-the-art multimedia equipment — including multiple projectors and a drop-down screen — are included with the space. Shores Event Center operates as an open-canvas venue: outside licensed caterers are welcome at no additional fee, and the flexible layout allows groups to configure the room to their own vision. Free parking, complimentary wireless internet, and handicap accessibility round out the practical offerings for hosts and guests alike.