Top Washington Graduation Party Venues

• Spaces for 30-10,000 Guests
• 9 Museums
• 9 Landmarks

Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Frank O. Gehry, the 140,000-square-foot Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) offers a captivating landmark destination with versatile spaces ranging from intimate to lofty for experiences of virtually any size. With interactive music exhibits, state-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities and intriguing artwork, the Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) creates an engaging atmosphere to transform any occasion into a memorable gathering. Create a celebration experience that will have your guests constantly entertained by booking the entire Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP). A buyout grants guests exclusive access to all areas of MOPOP. They can dance to live music in Sky Church, mingle at a reception in the Main Lobby, enjoy happy hour on the Outdoor Plaza, and roam through all the amazing galleries and exhibitions. The Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) is a leading-edge nonprofit museum, dedicated to the ideas and risk-taking that fuel contemporary pop culture. With its roots in rock 'n' roll and science fiction, MOPOP serves as a gateway museum, reaching multigenerational audiences through collections, ever-changing exhibitions, and educational programs. Whether your event is a celebration, an intimate gathering, a film premiere, a seated dinner or an elaborate reception, the Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) offers an awe-inspiring setting for your next special occasion.

• Spaces for 300-600 Guests

The Space Needle is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world and is a treasured Seattle icon. Built for the 1962 World’s Fair—the Century 21 Exposition whose theme was “The Age of Space”—the tower’s futuristic design was inspired by the idea that the fair needed a structure to symbolize humanity’s Space Age aspirations. Since its grand opening on April 21, 1962, the landmark continues to symbolize the innovative and forward-thinking spirit of Seattle. Located at Seattle Center, the Space Needle stands at 605’ tall and is one of the most photographed structures in the world. The tower’s 520’ saucer-shaped “top house” offers visitors Seattle’s only 360-degree indoor and outdoor panoramic views of downtown, Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, and the Cascades and Olympic mountain ranges. To further elevate the visitor experience, the Space Needle embarked on a multi-year venture focused on the preservation and renovation of the 57-year-old icon. The first phase of the renovation, completed in late summer 2018, includes breathtaking, multi-level, floor-to-ceiling glass viewing experiences including an upper level outdoor observation deck with open-air glass walls and Skyriser glass benches. The Oculus, a grand wood, steel, and glass staircase connects the upper-level to The Loupe, the world’s first, and only, rotating glass floor below. The new glass floor experience opened up a never-before-seen downward view of the structure and the surrounding area, putting Seattle, literally, at your feet. Visit the renovation page to learn more about how the Space Needle is further enhancing its visitor experience. The Space Needle is proud to support local organizations who make a positive difference in the Puget Sound region through its community giving and engagement programs. Visit the Space Needle Foundation page to learn more about the Space Needle’s community giving and guidelines.

• Spaces for 545 Guests

Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square offers a prime location steps from Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park, with easy access to Union Station, the Space Needle, and Pike Place Market. Guests enjoy spacious two-room suites, a heated indoor pool, a sun deck, and a modern fitness center featuring a Peloton® Bike. Every stay includes complimentary breakfast and an evening reception, ensuring comfort and convenience in the heart of Seattle. Our 23rd floor is a full-floor event space featuring 6 uniquely designed penthouses and suites, each offering panoramic views of the city skyline, downtown, waterfront, and stadiums. With versatile event spaces of King Street Ballroom and exceptional catering, our hotel is the perfect venue for corporate meetings, social gatherings, and weddings. Our stylish venues accommodate events of all sizes, from intimate receptions to large conferences, all with dedicated event planning support. Elevate your next event with a stunning downtown backdrop and top-tier hospitality at Embassy Suites Pioneer Square.

• Spaces for 75-60 Guests

Life on Mars is a Plant-Based Bar located in the center of Capitol Hill at Pike & Harvard. We offer a full dinner and late-night menu, as well as brunch on the weekends. Enjoy your drinks and food inside next to our 6,000 vinyl record wall, or outside on our covered patio. Life on Mars is considered by many as the best date night bar in Seattle and is known for its incredible cocktail menu that offers both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The music is programmed by long time music aficionados John Richards of KEXP and Steven Severin co-owner of Neumos and architect of the re-imagining of Bumbershoot 2023 and during happy hour YOU select what you want to hear from the wall of vinyl It is within walking distance to several great music venues and convention center in the city. We reserve space from 10 - 100 people. The most common reservations for event is the vinyl room which holds 25-50 people. We are 21+ inside and outside and open Tuesday-Sunday.

• Spaces for 100-500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Museums
• 3 Total Spaces

The National Nordic Museum is an internationally recognized museum and cultural center where people of all backgrounds are welcomed to be inspired by the values, traditions, art, and spirit of the Nordic peoples. Dedicated to collecting, preserving, and educating since its founding in 1980, our institution is the largest museum in the United States to honor the legacy of immigrants from the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. The NNM shares Nordic culture with people of all ages and backgrounds by exhibiting art and objects, preserving collections, providing educational and cultural experiences, and serving as a community gathering place. As a venue, it offers a variety of event spaces suitable for both large and small gatherings. All venue rentals include banquet tables and chairs, on-site staff during the event, basic house sound and lighting, and secured Wi-Fi.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

Rock Creek Gardens is a 20-acre private estate just south of Seattle in Puyallup, WA, that blends Northwest and English garden landscapes. The Gardens can accommodate ceremonies and parties for groups of two to 300 people. Escape the city and celebrate at the Gardens for photoshoots, corporate parties, bridal and baby showers, and surprise engagements! Congratulations on your engagement and all of your upcoming adventures! We are ecstatic to have the opportunity to share this great occasion with you both. We want to provide you with the care and attention you deserve from your first tour of The Gardens through your Grand Exit so you may organize the wedding of your dreams. Our goal is for you to be fully present and to enjoy your day! We're only a phone call or email away while you're organizing your wedding! If you'd like to come to The Gardens, we'd be happy to set up a time for you to walk around and plan out your details. We'll hold a meeting about a month before the wedding to finalize the reception floor plan, rain plan, and day-of logistics.

The Kindship Venues offer two boutique event spaces (The Studio & The Atrium) in Gig Harbor’s Uptown Center designed for creating memorable moments. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering, hosting a creative workshop, or celebrating a milestone, we have the perfect setting for your event. Rent each space individually or combine them for even more flexibility and capacity. Thoughtfully designed with modern amenities and charming touches, The Kindship Venues are your home for meaningful connections and celebrations. Ready to plan your event? Let’s make it unforgettable!

• Spaces for 200-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

This beautiful event facility, which has been our exclusive venue for over 20 years, is located in the gorgeous 1900s-era old Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. The Hall at Fauntleroy, located in a peaceful tree-lined neighborhood yet only minutes from downtown Seattle, provides a variety of distinct indoor and outdoor settings. The ceilings are really high. Exposed brick adds warmth and texture to any room. There's also the charm of gentle light streaming in via wide windows that overlook a forested valley. There is a big raised dance floor in the Emerald Room, as well as an anteroom for the bride or other distinguished guests, among other amenities. It's a place that can accommodate up to 250 people yet feels both private and large at the same time. The Vashon Room is one of just a handful of indoor/outdoor event facilities in Seattle. The Vashon Room, with its high ceilings, simple, contemporary elements, and an abundance of natural light, is the ideal canvas for your creative vision to come to life. Immediately outside, there is the Garden Courtyard, a rich, planted setting with a groomed lawn, mature shrubs, and a meandering path—an inviting haven for an outdoor ceremony or reception. The Garden Courtyard can accommodate up to 200 guests. All event attendees of the Vashon Room also have access to The Studio, a cool, pleasant retreat where your guests may unwind and converse while playing billiards or sipping a glass during a break from the main event. The Vashon Room can handle groups ranging from 80 to 170 people.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Barn for Receptions in the Outdoors Beautiful rustic barn with weathered siding and rock wall exterior that is open on the east side, exposing views of the pond, waterfall, gardens, farm, and mountains. The interior is finished with a wood stove. Its partially enclosed interior is finished with clear cedar and recycled rusted tin, and it opens up to a large patio with a waterfall as well as lush gardens, hanging basket roses, and pergolas, and it has stairways that lead down to an open, grassy lawn. Strings of clear lights are strung across the patio and dance floor, creating an enchanting and romantic ambiance for your reception to take place in. There are numerous picturesque locations for the "first look" and additional photographs on the big day. There are a variety of options for your ceremony location. The facility is located indoors. A large stone fireplace, numerous windows for natural lighting, and beautifully finished hardwood wainscoting are among the highlights of this room. Lighting from an elegant chandelier creates a beautiful and romantic atmosphere.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

Thornewood Castle, located on four acres near American Lake and studded with old growth fir trees, is a historic mansion. It was built in 1908 by Chester A. Thorne and is the only one of its sort on the west coast. The house measures 27,000 square feet and is decorated in the Gothic Tudor style. Thornewood, originally built as a single family property, has been painstakingly restored to its former glory as an elegant country inn. Explore the hallways where presidents and luminaries have trod before you. Presidents William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt stayed in our presidential suite on their visit to Washington. Explore the grounds, which include a beautiful half-acre sunken English perennial garden. American Lake is a lovely place to swim, fish, and boat. Take pleasure in watching spectacular sunsets from the hand-tiled lakeside patio. Stained glass window insets from the Middle Ages, as well as antique furniture and artworks, decorate the mansion. Whatever you decide, we will spoil you and make your stay with us a memorable experience. Thornewood Castle is a destination wedding location in the Pacific Northwest that can accommodate both indoor and outdoor ceremonies. Guests can exchange vows in our sunken English garden, within the Great Hall and Ballroom, or on the grounds overlooking American Lake. Thornewood Castle can accommodate weddings and celebrations of all sizes. Make sure to go through our Wedding Photo Gallery to see all of the possibilities available to you! In addition to our interior and outdoor venues, we can host visitors. You should consider having a contingency plan in place if you are planning an outdoor wedding in the Seattle/Tacoma area in case of unexpected rain or other adverse weather.

• Spaces for 20-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Total Spaces

Close to the waterfront and adjacent to the iconic Pike Place Market, your event guests will be thrilled to gather amid the energy and culture of our downtown Seattle location. With 5,000 square feet spanning six indoor and outdoor event venues and meeting spaces, we offer ideal settings for corporate events, weddings, receptions and private parties, with onsite catering overseen by Josh Henderson of Huxley Wallace Collective, one of the area’s favorite restaurateurs. Since Seattle’s first flying machine took to the skies over Puget Sound in 1908, the spirit of aviation has run deep through the area’s history—which is why you’ll find Thompson Seattle’s rooms, suites and event spaces subtly infused with textures, forms and materials inspired by flight. And, it’s why our second-floor meeting rooms are named for historic planes featured at Seattle’s world-renowned Museum of Flight. Blackbird, Dreamliner, Fly Baby and Grasshopper range from 500 to 1300 square feet and all feature dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows for an open, airy feel. Your event can also take flight at our premier rooftop lounge—a 1500 square-foot private event space with unmatched views of Pike Place Market and Puget Sound. For corporate events, weddings, receptions and private parties, our team will create a unique experience for your guests, overseen by Chef Josh Henderson of Huxley Wallace Collective, one of the area’s favorite restaurateurs

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Own your “I do” moment with a glam hotel wedding reception at W Seattle, just steps away from the downtown Seattle's vibrant culture and nightlife. Your guests live it up in the fresh energy our wedding specialists create as we design an event that exceeds your expectations. Take advantage of our custom wedding packages and special room block offers. Then, when you're ready, connect with our wedding team, and let us know what we can do to make your day amazing.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

World Trade Center Seattle is an innovative alliance that brings together the Port of Seattle, the international trade community, top regional and worldwide enterprises, and an outstanding variety of non-profit organizations to create a single destination for international business. Seattle's World Trade Center Building, which is directly across the street from Pier 66 and the Bell Harbor International Conference Center, serves as the headquarters for WTCSE. Providing a focal point for regional business leaders to network and interact with others who have similar goals, the WTCSE serves as a gateway for commerce, trade, and opportunity in the region. It hosts both private and public events, ranging from educational presentations to business seminars to social gatherings, in a space that was architecturally designed to complement its surrounding environment while highlighting its magnificent views. The WTCSE hosts both private and public events, ranging from educational presentations to business seminars to social gatherings. It is common for members to use the Alaska Airlines Member Lounge as a drop-in location where they may work on their own or meet with other members. A delectable Northwest-inspired lunch is offered everyday in the Holland America Line Room, giving members the chance to mingle with one another and their clients while enjoying excellent Northwest food. WTCSE also offers its facilities accessible to both WTCSE members and the general public for a variety of private events, including business meetings, receptions, banquets, and other social gatherings. It also sticks out among the many popular wedding locations in Seattle. Members and non-members alike can organize a variety of private events at the World Trade Center Seattle, which offers a variety of ideal locations for any occasion. All of the World Trade Center Seattle (WTCSE) event spaces, which are located atop the World Trade Center Building on Seattle's waterfront, may be used separately or in combination to hold a wide range of events for small, medium, and large groups. It is also a popular wedding site in Washington, with many couples choosing it as their wedding destination.

1712 Studios is a 10,000 sq ft industrial event venue in Seattle's SODO district, accommodating 50–400 guests. Exposed brick walls, soaring ceilings, flexible floor plans, and full AV capabilities — we're built for corporate events, private parties, product launches, fundraisers, and brand activations. Our space is available until 2am, one of the few venues in Seattle offering late-night flexibility. Located at 1712 1st Ave S, minutes from downtown Seattle, with easy access to major freeways and the waterfront.

Dockside at Duke's was created to be a pristine and open area that draws attention to the breathtaking panorama of Lake Union; it is the ideal blank canvas for your upcoming event. You have no idea where to begin, do you? Based on the particulars of your gathering, members of our staff will collaborate with you to design a unique floor plan and offer advice regarding which kinds of configurations and traffic patterns work best in our venue. Dockside at Duke's has 3,500 square feet of indoor event space with a distinct, modern Pacific Northwest vibe. Our floor to ceiling windows face west, so you and your guests will have the picture-perfect view over the waters. Dockside at Duke's will open in August 2019. Believe us when we say that the experience of watching the sun set over Lake Union from our venue is truly unforgettable. We also have an additional outdoor patio space that is 2,000 square feet in size and is ideal for wedding ceremonies, summer picnics, dining al fresco, and many other types of events; this is a feature that very few other venues in the area are able to provide. Your guests will be enchanted if you provide a large space in which they can enjoy your event both inside and outside.

• Spaces for 300-500 Guests
• 1 Event Space

A century-old building and former manufacturing facility, Sodo Park venue’s majestic 7,500-square-foot open floor plan, flexibility, soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and romantic light make it a beacon of Seattle style. With custom cuisine and bar service, and the option for in-house event design – everything you need is all in one beautiful place.

• Spaces for 65-100 Guests

We are a craft distillery located in University Place, WA - southwest corner of Tacoma. Our town-center tasting room is available for private events of up to 75 people. Depending on the night of the week, and if we have to close the tasting room to the public, our minimums, room charge & upfront deposit varies. This is an upscale/casual space with a mixed seating environment - bar/tables/couches. We serve craft cocktails, beer & sparling wine. All of our craft cocktails are made with Chambers Bay Distillery spirits (bourbon, vodka, gin, ghost pepper whiskey) and local liqueurs.

• Spaces for 119 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 space at this venue

Welcome to your urban oasis in the heart of Seattle, where the city's iconic waterfront and dynamic energy converge at the foot of the Puget Sound. As the evergreens stand tall and the waters of Elliott Bay shimmer, our deep respect for the Pacific Northwest’s natural beauty resonate through every corner of our sanctuary.

• Spaces for 24-110 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Event Spaces

After seventy years of hosting Seattle’s most treasured events, we are proud to present what we consider the most trusted private dining experience in the country. We offer finely appointed rooms with dazzling views, subtly attentive service, and award-winning wine and cuisine. We also recognize that the heart of the party, the true significance of it, comes from you. Our role will be to pamper you in any way we can, support you at every turn, and rally behind your cause as if it were our own. We truly enjoy doing this. The Canlis staff are experienced in hosting family reunions, board meetings, retirement parties, anniversaries, weddings and rehearsal dinners, bar mitzvahs and cocktail receptions, as well as personal and company parties of all kinds. To assist in planning, we offer a full-time event coordinator, a team of sommeliers and direct access to our kitchen staff. Finally, if my brother or I may help you in any way, we hope you’ll call on us personally. We are here to serve you. Thank you for giving us that opportunity. - Mark Canlis & Brian Canlis