Top Illinois Fundraiser Venues
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Choosing your fundraiser venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Illinois. 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 Illinois venue has never been easier.
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Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
20 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- Spaces for 70-400 Guests
- 2 Hotels
- 2 Ballrooms
Sofitel Chicago’s Grand Ballroom is the hotel’s centerpiece setting. With its magnificent décor and multiple floor plans, the 4,592-square-foot ballroom is perfect for an extraordinary wedding reception or any event. Envision 19-foot tall ceilings, gently curving windows that offer spectacular views of the John Hancock building and surrounding Gold Coast neighborhood and an abundance of natural light. Chic, elegant and sophisticated, Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile is the premier reception venue in downtown Chicago. From a five-course formal dinner to a ballroom gala steeped in modern splendor, the professional planning staff at Sofitel specializes in designing affairs to remember. We invite you to experience the je ne sais quoi of Sofitel luxury and live out one of your most cherished events with us.
Edie's All Day Cafe & Bar
675 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654, USAEdie’s All Day Café & Bar is an upscale, fast-casual café and bar located in the Wells corridor of Chicago’s River North neighborhood, catering to individuals on-the-go, remote workers and professionals looking for a community space to work, relax and gather from breakfast through dinner. Founded by hospitality veterans Matt Matros, Arturo Gomez, and partner (Chef) Chris Dunstatter, Edie’s is leading Chicago’s “third place” - a designated space between work and home - a new wave in hospitality deeming itself as part café, part restaurant, workspace, community center, and part wine bar.
MAD Social
1140 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 70-100 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
MAD Social is a neighborhood kitchen & gathering place in the heart of the West Loop. The elevated yet approachable venue space features a rustic, industrial chic interior, which provides the perfect backdrop for eclectic shareable plates & creative cocktails. MAD Social is available for full buy out, and their event menus and packages are customizable. Adolfo Garcia oversaw the design of MAD Social and has kept it true to its warehouse roots, while bringing a French industrial chic feel to the space. An intimate and refined place, MAD Social has 65 seats in the dining room, 12 at the bar and will offer outdoor seating in the patio space during warmer months. In keeping with the industrial past of the West Loop neighborhood, Garcia used “1900’s warehouse” as a design inspiration. He utilized the natural elements in the space, like the original timber ceilings and hardwood flooring. Leftover wood from the buildout was reclaimed and re-used. Guests will see it incorporated throughout MAD Social's dining room from the table tops to focal point art pieces, including a jigsaw-esque design on the front of the bar and an oversized wooden mosaic piece on the east wall.
City Hall
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA- 1 Restaurant
City Hall Chicago boasts 10,000-square-feet of flexible event space, with a separate grand entrance on Kinzie Street. The column-free hall, with its soaring 40-foot-high ceilings, 37-foot stone bar and industrial-elegant architectural detailing, is a striking venue for large-scale events, meetings and receptions. City Hall Chicago offers a fully equipped bridal suite and green room, which overlook the space from the second floor.
Greenhouse Loft
2545 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Greenhouse Loft has everything you need for a gorgeous, magical and memorable wedding. We are a group of dedicated individuals who love weddings! Our attention to detail paired with years of event experience will help you and your vendors create a magical and memorable day. You will have personalized service throughout your planning process and on the day of your wedding. All you need to do is enjoy your special day! Designed with a photographer’s eye, Greenhouse Loft is not only beautiful, it’s Chicago’s most sustainable wedding venue.
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House
1024 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- Spaces for 14-300 Guests
- 8 Restaurants
- 4 Bars
- 8 Event Spaces
Nearing 20 years as one of Chicago’s most iconic dining destinations, Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House first opened doors in the heart of the Gold Coast neighborhood in February 1997. After operating Chicago’s best steakhouse next door for six years, Gibson Restaurant Group partners Steve Lombardo and Hugo Ralli decided to open the city’s finest seafood restaurant. This seafood haven has become a go-to neighborhood staple for locals, visitors and celebrities alike, serving as Chicago’s foremost spot for premier east and west coast oysters, crudos, frog legs, lobster and fish, in addition to USDA Gibson’s Prime Angus steaks and chops. Hugo’s boasts an extensive wine and classic cocktail list, as well as an impressive array of signature desserts including Muddy Bottom Pie, Key Lime Pie and more. The bar offers a wildly popular oyster happy hour and upscale nightlife scene, including lively piano bar-style entertainment each night.
Chicago Illuminating Company
2110 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA- Spaces for 250-600 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 2 Event Spaces
- 2 Meeting Spaces
The Chicago Illuminating Company is a premier event venue and production space located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Known for its seamless blend of historic charm and contemporary elegance, our venue offers a sophisticated backdrop for weddings, corporate gatherings, galas, and private events. Housed in a restored early 20th-century industrial building, The Chicago Illuminating Company features soaring ceilings, exposed brick, and state-of-the-art amenities — creating a versatile canvas for unforgettable experiences. Our dedicated team is passionate about delivering exceptional service, from customized event planning to flawless execution. Whether you're hosting an intimate celebration or a large-scale production, we work closely with clients and partners to bring bold ideas to life in a setting that’s as dynamic as the city itself. Let The Chicago Illuminating Company light the way to your next extraordinary event!
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
fourteensixteen
14 Calendar Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525, USALocated in the heart of downtown La Grange, our diners can expect urban flavors and décor matched with a beautiful rooftop dining space. fourteensixteen General Manager Chris Johnson and Executive Chef Bret Bohning lead up the scratch-made menu sourcing a majority of the ingredients within 300 miles of the restaurant. “We’ve created an incredible culinary experience through our menu with emphasis on locality.” Chef Bret Bohning remarks. The beverage menu offers handmade and well thought out cocktail elements beyond the traditional offerings using multi-dimensional flavor, textural contrasts and compliments. Leading up the infusion creations, Bar Manager, Jim McGuigan explained, “Our intention is to offer the highest quality of recognizable and seasonally tuned beverages with an edge of uniqueness pointed at locality, where possible, sustainability, and responsibility with regard to sourcing and production.” The restaurant is set in a 130-year-old building featuring a 100-seat dining room, bar area and an impressive 60-seat dining and lounge rooftop terrace. A semi-private area, on the restaurant’s second level, is available for intimate special events for up to 18 guests along with various semi-private spaces with space for up to 140 people. The décor is industrial yet tasteful from the rustic mosaic mirrors to the antique water gage light fixtures and contemporary garage doors for when the La Grange weather is just right. In the Spring, fourteensixteen will be building a pergola for the Rooftop in order to “cover” private events and extend the outdoor season. Expect wine and beer tastings, dinners, parties and other special events taking place in 2018.
Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore Skokie
5300 W Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USAThe unique size and ideal location of the Skokie Banquet and Conference Center means it has the flexibility to accommodate intimate groups of 10 to larger gatherings of 1200+ plus attendees in the quaint Chicago North Shore neighborhood of Skokie. In addition to the North Shore Ballroom, a premier wedding venue our large Chicago area venue also has an indoor Atrium, complete with skylights, which can be transformed into cocktail party space, a guest receiving area or kids' party place.
Abbington Distinctive Banquets
W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, USAAt the Abbington, we believe in making your dreams come true. That is why we go out of our way to make sure your special occasion is magnificent. Take one look at our impressive architecture and stunning surroundings and you will see why we have been named “The Jewel of the Western Suburbs.” Add that to our finely appointed ballrooms, superior service and world-class cuisine, and you will find yourself in a celebration that is sure to be the portrait of perfection!
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 350-950 Guests
The closed, ancient Church of the Epiphany has been restored and transformed into an iconic cultural hub 'For the Good of Art, Entertainment, and Events'. The project was conceived with the idea of restoring Epiphany as a place where people may once again congregate. The exemplary 42,000 square foot campus includes three distinct venues and a stunning array of amenities, including art studios, classrooms, exhibit space and gallery, a commercial and catering kitchen, café, VIP suite, and a collection of artistically appointed outdoor spaces, including a charming quarter-acre courtyard, spacious terrace, and stunning patio. The campus is located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. While 'Bringing Chicago Together,' Epiphany's varied and inclusive art programming serves to unify the community and artists alike by bringing them together. On the artsy edge of Chicago's West Loop, there is a brand new single-destination wedding venue that is out of this world. Unforgettable weddings may be held here, as well as bachelor and bachelorette parties, a rehearsal dinner, a wedding reception and an after-party, all in a beautiful environment. The bridal suite, man cave, and a range of wonderfully built outdoor areas are just a few of the coveted facilities at Epiphany.
Avg response time 6-12 hrs
LMD/studio
3845 South Winchester Avenue, Near South Side, Chicago, IL, USA
Oak Brook Bath and Tennis
800 Oak Brook Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
The beautiful clubhouse at Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Club offers 3,500 square feet that are divided into different elegant spaces. Floor to ceiling windows allow for natural light in the room and views of the sunset in the evening. The clubhouse can be used for many events, the most popular being weddings. There are three ceremony sites, a reception area with bars, a bridal suite, four bathrooms, a large patio, and more. Just 30 minutes from Chicago, Oak Brook is a great place to host your next event. It is a convenient and easy to get to location and surrounded by many activities that are unique to the Windy City.
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture
3015 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USAThe National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (NMPRAC) is proud to offer its beautiful dramatic brick arches, spacious courtyard, elegant galleries and other variety of rooms that are available to be rented individually or in combination for your wedding.
Zia's Lago Vista
3819 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA- Spaces for 225 Guests
When you walk through the doors at Zia’s Lago Vista in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, it is hard not to feel immersed in a different time and a different culture. A rustic Italian trattoria in the heart of Lakeview, Zia’s Lago Vista is dedicated to serving the best authentic Italian food in the city. We have a multifaceted brunch and dinner menu. Zia’s Lago Vista is proud to provide a wide variety of gluten-free options. We also offer catering, delivery, and carry out. Looking for dinner and a show? Zia’s Lago Vista is just blocks away from the Music Box Theatre, Mercury Theater. and The Black Ensemble Theater. Wherever you’re coming from or going to, there’s always time to stop in and enjoy our vast selection of cocktails, craft cocktails, and craft beer.
Bar Lupo
Chicago, IL, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
At Bar Lupo parties are our business. Our team is here seven days a week to ensure an exceptional level of service from inquiry to execution (and on to your next event). We can accommodate groups from 2 – 250 and we offer both on-site and off-site catering. From an intimate cocktail party to a private executive dinner to a grand gala, let us make your next event an overwhelming success.
Found Kitchen & Social House
1631 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL, USA- Spaces for 150-200 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
Thanks for "finding" us! Found is a kitchen, a social house and a restaurant with a mission. Its rustic new American dishes change with the market and season and are served in a relaxed, creative atmosphere inspired by 1920’s Bohemian Paris and icons of the Beat Generation. Here at found we offer a variety of event spaces perfect for your next gathering! Our “Salon Prive” is a private space inspired by the great salons of yester-year; featuring vintage doors for complete privacy and a state of the art audio visual system. “The Library” is a warm, intimate space filled with vintage “finds” and books, custom sliding doors and dark wood features. Our “Lounge” is at the heart of Found and perfectly embodies the vibe of “Gertrude Stein’s salon of 1920 Paris meets Jack Kerouac in owner Amy Morton’s living room’. Our lounge is smart, relaxed and enhanced with a flood of candlelight during evening events. If you are interested in more space we do offer the option of a full venue buy out as well so please just ask. Since its inception in November 2012, Found has flourished as a gathering place for the community to eat, drink, and think in a welcoming and genuine environment. At the Evanston eatery, Amy's vision of a kitchen and social house comes to life in a relaxed, creative atmosphere inspired by 1920's Bohemian Paris and icons of the Beat Generation. Just as wonderful as the vibe is the food, created by Chef Nicole Pederson. Her "flexitarian menu" highlights simple, striking dishes with fresh, local ingredients and changes often to reflect what is in season. Made up mostly of shared plates, Found's menu offers a taste for everyone, including the ever-popular lamb meatballs, seasonal flatbreads, knife-and-fork sandwiches, and much more. Even in the cocktails, Found takes the phrase "locally-found" quite literally, with recipes featuring neighboring labels such as North Shore Distillery and F.E.W. Spirits, whose distillery is less than a mile down the road!
Loft 21
Lincolnshire, IL, USA- Spaces for 600-1,800 Guests
- 1 Event Space
Loft 21 is a 31,000 square foot Chicago urban loft styled special event venue and meeting space located on 3 acres of property. Loft 21 will feature the latest in audio, visual, lighting, as well as contemporary furniture and will provide clients a variety of preferred caterers to choose from that best fits their desired cuisine and budget. As a team, we are committed to making every event experience one that the guests will never forget.
La Villa Restaurant Lounge & Banquets
3638 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
The Birchstone
200 Barclay Blvd, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA- Spaces for 200-400 Guests
Our team brings your vision to life with spaces that transform for any occasion. We listen and then bring your vision to life. The Birchstone takes on every detail so you can focus on what matters: making memories. The Birchstone has three unique areas that can be used to create a customized experience. At The Birchstone, we are family. We recognize and understand the importance of your special event. That’s why every member of our team is dedicated to making every occasion extraordinary. We are ready to create what you envision and look forward to bringing your vision to life. The Birchstone has three rooms with seated capacity from 80 to 300 guests and full venue capacity of over 400. For large celebrations such as a wedding, bar/bat mitzvahs and other special events, the Main Hall accommodates up to 220 with a dance floor. For meetings, luncheons, memorial services, bar/bat mitzvahs and other special events, we are able to arrange our spaces to accommodate your guest list with a large ballroom, intimate party spaces, and outdoor seating.
Avg response time 6-12 hrs