Top New York Graduation Party Venues

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 350-600 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott is a full-service hotel and event venue situated directly on the grounds of Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, with complimentary shuttle service to all EWR terminals. The property features more than 27,000 square feet of event space, making it one of the more expansive meeting and banquet facilities in the Newark area. The Grand Ballroom — one of the largest event venues in Newark at approximately 10,000 square feet — accommodates large-scale weddings and private celebrations. The Junior Ballroom spans just over 6,000 square feet and is well suited for gatherings of approximately 150 to 350 guests. In-house catering and event planning services support both ballrooms. On-site dining at Aviation Grill and the Greatroom complements the event offering, and group room rates are available for out-of-town guests attending celebrations at the property.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 100-450 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Loft

South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit performing arts venue in South Orange, New Jersey, that opened in 2006 after nearly a decade of planning. The center emerged from a redevelopment initiative led by South Orange Village Trustees in partnership with Seton Hall University, with a mission to serve as the cultural heartbeat of the greater South Orange/Maplewood region. The Jennifer & Tony Leitner Performance Hall anchors the building: a 439-seat proscenium theatre built with superior acoustics and sightlines, hosting music, comedy, theater, and spoken-word performances. The intimate scale fosters close artist-audience connection in a way that larger venues rarely achieve. The building's 3-story glass-enclosed atrium and the Herb + Milly Iris Gallery add to its distinctive architectural character. For private events, The Loft at SOPAC offers 2,185 square feet of flexible space accommodating up to 225 guests for receptions or 100 seated. Two walls of windows overlook South Mountain Reservation, and the room is equipped with a sprung hardwood dance floor, ceiling-mounted projector and screen, and a full adjacent kitchen available to licensed caterers.

• Spaces for 200-250 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Art Gallery

The Montclair Art Museum has occupied its neoclassical landmark on South Mountain Avenue since 1914, when it became New Jersey's first museum dedicated exclusively to art. The building, designed by Albert R. Ross and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, is recognized for its columned portico and beautifully landscaped grounds in Montclair — minutes from New York City. Leir Hall, the museum's principal event space, rises three stories beneath a dramatic skylight, with a large stage and a state-of-the-art audio, visual, and live-stream system. Together with Lehman Court, the combined spaces accommodate more than 250 guests for a standing reception or 175 seated with a dance floor. The museum hosts weddings, nonprofit galas, corporate dinners, film screenings, and concerts — all with access to galleries that have collected and preserved American and Native American art for more than a century.

• Spaces for 50-200 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Meeting Space

The Kenilworth Hotel is a boutique hotel in Kenilworth, New Jersey, situated just off the Garden State Parkway about 30 minutes from New York City and 15 minutes from Newark International Airport. The hotel offers more than 6,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event and banquet space, accommodating gatherings that range from corporate retreats and seminars to weddings, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations. Three dedicated event rooms give planners the flexibility to match room size to group size. The Arbor Room hosts up to 126 for a reception or 100 for a seated banquet. The larger Woodland Room accommodates up to 150 reception-style or 130 for a seated event, with a built-in air wall that allows the room to be divided for smaller groups and state-of-the-art audio/video equipment available for presentations and celebrations. The Garden Room seats up to 50 for intimate meetings or small gatherings. The hotel's experienced management team and fully trained staff provide individual attention throughout the planning and coordination process.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests

A Bar or Bat Mitzvah, a wedding reception, a social evening with your friends, an unique production or professional networking event may all be held in this vast, multipurpose space, which is perfect for any sort of business or social event. In addition, it features a fantastic bar that is candle lit and state of the art. This bar offers a relaxing and elegant atmosphere and can be either open or concealed from view. The cocktail hall has a capacity of 275 persons and is equipped with a pre-function lobby. There are no Cocktail Hall hours on Fridays from 7pm to 10pm or Saturdays from 9am to 12pm (except on holidays). Outside catering is not permitted due to the presence of an in-house caterer in the facility. The following amenities are available in this space: wireless high-speed Internet access, audiovisual equipment, air conditioning/heat, and restrooms. Cups and a pitcher of water Private Parking is available (100 cars)

• Spaces for 20 Guests

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 40-60 Guests
• 1 Park

LaGrande Park Building is a rental facility within LaGrande Park in Fanwood, New Jersey, managed by the Fanwood Recreation Department. The single room measures approximately 26 by 20 feet and accommodates up to 40 guests. It is equipped with air conditioning, eight rectangular tables, and 30 chairs, with additional seating available upon request. Set in a park environment alongside a playground, the building suits small private gatherings, community events, and birthday parties.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 1,100 Guests

Marriott Park Ridge is a full-service hotel set on 16 acres of natural grounds in Park Ridge, Bergen County, New Jersey, situated about 30 miles from Manhattan. The hotel's event program is anchored by the Grand Ballroom, which accommodates up to 1,140 guests for wedding receptions and large-scale celebrations, alongside two outdoor venues — the Garden Terrace and the Brookside Parc Terrace — that provide ceremony and cocktail-hour settings among the property's wetlands and streams. The hotel's events team oversees each celebration from planning through execution, working alongside the executive chef to create custom menus. The property has experience hosting a wide range of celebrations, including Indian, Muslim, Pakistani, and Kosher weddings. Overnight accommodations across 289 guest rooms and three suites allow out-of-town guests to stay on-site.

Madison Hotel offers event spaces for your next celebration in Morristown, New Jersey.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

• Spaces for 120-140 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Waterfront

Edgewater Beach & Cabana Club is a private oceanfront event venue set along the Jersey Shore in Sea Bright, New Jersey. The Stavola Family opened the club in 1957, and following complete redevelopment after Superstorm Sandy, the facility reopened for the 2013 season. The club hosts a full range of private celebrations — weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby showers, birthday parties, corporate events, bar and bat mitzvahs, holiday parties, and more. An elegant dining room accommodates up to 120 guests and includes a dance floor, full bar service, and panoramic oceanfront views. A large outdoor deck extends the event space and gives guests direct access to the Atlantic shoreline. Non-member events are available January through May and October through December, with member-sponsored events available during the summer season. An executive chef and food and beverage team design custom catering for each event.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm
• 1 Historic Space

Bayonet Farm is a 240-acre publicly owned park in Holmdel, New Jersey, offering a working agricultural setting with historic structures and natural scenery for private events and celebrations. The property's origins trace to an early 19th-century homestead, with land titles dating to 1677, and the farm was acquired by Holmdel Township in 1985 through the State's Green Acres program to preserve it for public use. The Red Barn, built in the 1930s and equipped with modern restroom facilities, serves as the venue's primary event space. Weddings and private events are hosted on the farm's rolling lawns and scenic grounds, with the Red Barn accommodating up to 100 guests. Historic buildings, open meadows, and woodland trails provide a backdrop that evokes the character of New Jersey's rural past.

• Spaces for 60-250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Country Clubs

Basking Ridge Country Club occupies 258 private acres in the Somerset Hills of New Jersey, offering an elegant backdrop for weddings, mitzvahs, corporate events, and milestone celebrations — open to the public with no membership required. The clubhouse overlooks panoramic views of manicured fairways, with interiors featuring colonial-style paneled dining rooms, raised hearth fireplaces, mirrored French doors, and crystal chandeliers. The Pennbrook Ballroom seats up to 180 guests for a seated dinner with dance floor, or accommodates up to 250 for a cocktail-style reception, and it pairs with a Banquet Tent that features fabric-draped vaulted ceilings and chandelier lighting for larger celebrations. The Ridge Room offers a more intimate setting suited to rehearsal dinners and private receptions for 35 to 60 guests. All catering and bar service is provided by the club's in-house culinary team, while outside vendors for photography, florals, entertainment, and décor are welcome. Basking Ridge Country Club is 45 minutes from New York City and 30 minutes from Newark Airport.

The Barn at Laird offers event spaces for your next celebration in Colts Neck, New Jersey.