Top Massachusetts Holiday Party Venues

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Farandnear is an 89-acre reservation in Shirley, Massachusetts, managed by The Trustees of Reservations and available for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and other private celebrations. The name traces to the property's origins as a Banks family summer retreat — built in 1902, it sat far enough from Boston for a two-day horse journey yet near enough for a seasonal return. The grounds offer an entirely outdoor setting: wooded trails, fields of wildflowers, an arboretum with more than 80 conifer species, remnants of a historic cranberry bog, and a 10-acre hemlock grove called Paradise. Events are anchored by an open-air pavilion with a fire pit. The Bull Run Restaurant serves as exclusive catering manager for all private events at Farandnear, bringing farm-to-table menus and full-service event coordination to the property.

• Spaces for 75 Guests

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

The Eustis Estate, built in 1878 by renowned Boston architect William Ralph Emerson, is on eighty acres of magnificent terrain at the base of the Blue Hills. The Eustis Estate is a historic landmark unlike any other in the Greater Boston area, with remarkable, preserved architectural design features. This spot is a fantastic natural location for an event because of its spectacular surroundings. A tent for up to 200 people can be set up on the property. There are also events that are exclusive to the mansion. The site is open for functions from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with additional setup and dismantle time available. Explore a unique example of late-nineteenth-century architecture and design that has survived. The Eustis Estate, designed in 1878 by renowned Boston architect W. Ralph Emerson, is on eighty acres of magnificent terrain at the base of the Blue Hills. The Eustis Estate is a historic landmark unlike any other in the Greater Boston area, with remarkable, intact architectural and design elements. The Eustis Estate, a Gilded Age mansion and landscape less than 10 miles from downtown Boston, is the perfect location for your wedding, corporate event, or private party. You may choose from two different rental types: tented event rentals and mansion-only rentals. The rental fee includes the following items: Use of the property on an exclusive basis Meeting with your caterer on-site to plan Deliveries are coordinated. The Eustis Estate works with a variety of vendors and is happy to help choose the right people for you.

• Spaces for 225 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Coach grill is the perfect place for small private gatherings, group meals, corporate meetings, or rehearsal dinners, with chef-created menus to suit your needs. Throughout the restaurant, we can host private and semi-private parties of 10 to boisterous gatherings of 225 guests. Coach Grill has been dedicated to providing outstanding, five-star service and fine meals suited to each guest's individual interests since the 1930s. Coach Grill is part of the long-standing Wayland neighborhood and rests on the original site of the Red Coach Grill, a popular local hangout until it was destroyed by fire in the late 1970s. The Red Coach Grill was rebuilt decades later, and people returned as if reuniting with an old friend. This cherished New England institution, now known as Coach Grill as part of the Tavistock Restaurant Collection family of concepts, still serves the same elegant hospitality and exceptional cuisine as its ancestor, lighted by the warmth of its original stone hearth fireplace. It has been our joy to politely serve the New England comforts both appreciated by locals and admired by visitors for decades and years to come, as we are rooted in the Massachusetts community. “Best west suburban steak house. No question. Excellent steaks, fresh oysters, lively bar with bartenders who by themselves are worth the trip. Nice people” -Michael D. “I've been here several times and have never been disappointed. Food is excellent, service is exceptional. You will love your experience here... we did! It was all so good. Highly recommended!” -Haneen Y.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Looking to host a one-of-a-kind event in the Boston area? Don't look any further! American Flatbread Brighton has three separate event venues to accommodate any size or sort of party you want to have! Our menus incorporate local, organic ingredients and products as part of the American Flatbread Company brand. Our location features pleasant dining areas as well as a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere with candlepin bowling. Booking your event at American Flatbread Brighton is a terrific way to break up the monotony of a traditional business party or a pricey sit-down lunch. Our wood-fired pizzas are handcrafted with only the finest ingredients and fresh from the oven. Brighton Bowl has nine candlepin bowling lanes that are wonderful fun for all ages of family and friends. Brighton Bowl, conveniently located near Boston Landing, is the ideal destination for fresh, tasty food and drinks while engaging in friendly competition on the lanes. While walk-ins are always welcome, we recommend calling ahead to make a reservation. We provide private event booking for larger parties. Brighton Bowl offers a unique bowling experience, whether you're playing alone or with a group! The American Flatbread Brighton restaurant, in addition to bowling, is Allston-greatest Brighton's option for innovative wood-fired flatbread pizza. We have a large range of excellent flatbread pizza options, all made using organic ingredients obtained locally. Our pizzas are cooked to order and tossed in our wood-fire oven, ensuring that they are always hot and tasty. Reach out today to host your next unforgettable event at American Flatbread/Brighton Bowl!

• Spaces for 35-100 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces
• 1 Venue with Activities
• 1 Garden

Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory is an indoor living ecosystem in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, home to over 4,000 free-flying butterflies representing more than 70 tropical and native species. Alongside the butterflies, guests encounter dart frogs, tortoises, koi ponds, and a variety of other wildlife — creating a natural environment unlike any conventional event venue. For private events, Magic Wings offers several distinct spaces: the glass-enclosed Conservatory for ceremonies of up to 100 guests; the Atrium, a larger reception area also accommodating up to 100; and two more intimate rooms, the North Room and the Monarch, each suited for gatherings of up to 35. Private events and weddings are held after 5pm Wednesday through Sunday, and on select Mondays and Tuesdays. Wedding packages from 20 to 100 guests include in-house catering by head Chef Sean, planning meetings, day-of coordination, and the option for a butterfly release during the ceremony. Smaller celebrations — showers, birthday parties, and private gatherings — can be arranged through a dedicated package that includes tables, chairs, and a complimentary butterfly release.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Winery

What is it about the Winery that makes it so different? Any sort of event will benefit from the mood and backdrop provided by our rustic structure. The Venezia Restaurant, our catering partner, offers a comprehensive artisan cuisine. We can help you plan anything from a fantastic wine and cheese tasting to an unforgettable wedding reception! The professional workforce at Boston Winery includes expert wine servers, wait staff, tour guides, and sommeliers. We take pleasure in making your winery experience intimate, pleasant, and one-of-a-kind. Our staff will make everyone feel welcome and at ease at the Boston Winery, which is an extension of your home. We believe that what makes life magical are the moments we create and the people we share them with. This is why, from a simple glass of chardonnay to the most magical ceremony of your life, we put people first. Raffaele Bruno, a wine pioneer and vintner, founded the Boston Winery in 2006. Mr. Bruno grew up in Abruzzi, Italy, with his forefathers making exquisite wines. This history of quality and care, united by family, can still be seen in all we do today. These principles live on in every sip, every smile, and every significant moment. It all boils down to one basic truth: family doesn't begin and end with us; it begins and ends with you. Furthermore, while organizing your business event at The Boston Winery, the sky is the limit, from team-building tasks like labeling your own wine to actually producing your own blends as a group! The winery's ambience is unlike any other, with food served from the famous Venezia Restaurant and a location on the Neponset River dating back to the 1800s, we are guaranteed to please!

• Spaces for 125 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Event Space

The Sun Tavern is an upscale casual fine dining restaurant and bar housed in a pre-revolutionary farmhouse in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The restaurant has been recognized among The Phantom Gourmet's Top 100 Restaurants in New England and received a Gold Plate award from Billy Costa of T.V. Diner. Five separate dining areas offer guests a range of settings, from a fireplace sitting area to an outdoor patio with portable heaters available through the fall and winter months. A dedicated function room accommodates between 30 and 125 guests for corporate events, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, anniversary celebrations, and family gatherings, with customized lunch and dinner menus finalized to each event's needs.

• Spaces for 75-200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Museum
• 2 Total Spaces

The Hingham Heritage Museum occupies the 1818 former Derby Academy building — an elegant Federal-era structure atop a hill overlooking Hingham Square — and serves as the headquarters of the Hingham Historical Society, founded in 1914. Its three floors house galleries, exhibits, a visitors center, and society archives. The museum's upstairs ballroom is the centerpiece for private events, with arching windows, period portraits, and an adjacent brick terrace. Handicapped accessible, the ballroom accommodates seated dinners for 100 and standing receptions for up to 200. The Society's second campus on Lincoln Street adds the Old Ordinary Annex — a rustic gathering space with a small kitchen and restroom, suitable for garden parties and meetings of up to 75.

• Spaces for 169-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Coquette serves fresh seafood, a hot-and-cold raw bar, flatbreads, and upmarket libations in a relaxed ambiance inspired by the flavors of the Basque Country along the Spanish-French coastline. Coquette, which sits cross-legged and sipping a martini on the ground floor of the new Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, is right across the street from the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, so it'll be a popular spot for visiting professionals to meet for a nightcap before retiring to a room upstairs. Coquette is also the newest addition to COJE Management Group's growing portfolio, which includes Yvonne's, Mariel, Ruka, and Lolita, among other popular, vampy locations for fashionable dining, drinking, and socializing in Boston. Expect Coquette's lovely decor and delectable menu, which features twists on coastal French cuisine, to draw a large number of residents seeking for love at first sight and bite. Inside the 240-seat restaurant, a delicate and beautiful pastel-leaning color scheme of blues, pinks, and lavender has been used. The walls have a slightly iridescent sheen that reminds me of the inside of a nicely formed oyster shell, and there are dried, preserved flowers displayed in seasonal, installation-like groupings developed by East Olivia of New York. Meanwhile, a soundproofed ceiling above the four-sided bar is covered in a replica of François Lemoyne's The Apotheosis of Hercules, a rococo ceiling painting at Versailles known for its beautiful detail (as well as the tortured genius of the artist, who fell on his own sword shortly after). The dining room mural, which is a reproduction of Art Nouveau icon Alphonse Mucha's The Seasons, a series of paintings of nymph-like females representing spring, summer, fall, and winter, has been given a modern aesthetic flourish. Reach out to coordinate your private event today!

• Spaces for 40-500 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 3 Estates
• 3 Total Spaces

Eastover Estate & Eco-Village is a holistic retreat center on a historic estate in Lenox, Massachusetts, in the heart of the Berkshires. The property serves teachers, organizations, and companies hosting retreats, workshops, conferences, and private events, and operates without religious affiliation. The estate's main venues span a range of group sizes. Tally Ho Hall, a 4,031-square-foot multi-purpose venue with a large stage and professional sound system, accommodates up to 500 guests for receptions and 285 for banquets. Mohawk Studio, a multi-purpose space with hardwood floors and new lighting structures, seats up to 160 and hosts receptions for up to 275. The Mansion provides additional program space, including a sunlit Terrace Room. Beyond the event spaces, the property features yoga studios, meditation rooms, a commercial kitchen for cooking classes, a contemporary art gallery hosting shows by renowned artists, and trails connecting directly to October Mountain State Forest. Eastover is built around ecological principles, including an on-site water treatment facility that reclaims all water without chemical use.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Boat

We combine an exciting venue with delectable dining and incredible entertainment to create an unforgettable experience on Boston Harbor with our all-inclusive events. Allow our in-house experts to assist you at every stage of the process to create a one-of-a-kind event tailored specifically to you and your group. On the water, you can say "I do." With fully customizable ceremony and reception spaces, your nuptials and vows will take place against a backdrop that is worthy of the occasion. Allow our professional wedding planners to handle the details so that you can relax and enjoy your special day. Are you planning a celebration with your closest friends and family? We've got the perfect space for you here at our facility! Whether it's a milestone birthday or anniversary, our attentive onboard staff is on hand to ensure that your day is a smooth sailing experience for you. Bring yourself away from your desk and onto the ship! The ideal setting for a team–building event, a corporate happy hour, or anything in between, your team will have the opportunity to come together and celebrate, collaborate, and learn. Celebrate with your friends or a special someone. With breathtaking views of Boston Harbor, you won't find a better dinner experience anywhere else on the planet. An elegant vessel designed to showcase the city's iconic skyline will be your setting for a three-course plated lunch or dinner. Boston is brought to you tableside, complete with inventive plated dishes, refreshing cocktails, and live entertainment.

• Spaces for 18-1,100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 4 Hotels
• 6 Total Spaces

Set on the campus of Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts, the Willits-Hallowell Conference Center & Hotel is a full-service event destination combining historic New England architecture with contemporary facilities. The college was founded in 1837 by Mary Lyon as one of the original Seven Sisters institutions, providing a distinctive academic backdrop for weddings, conferences, and private celebrations. The conference center offers 20 hotel rooms, multiple dining and meeting spaces, complimentary parking, and wireless internet throughout. Wedding packages include coordination, catering, linens, centerpieces, and a full liquor license, with reception capacity for up to 160 guests in dining rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Stony Brook. The Event Services team can also arrange use of broader campus venues — including the 1,100-seat Chapin Auditorium and the 900-seat Abbey Chapel — for events that call for greater capacity.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

We would like to invite you to join us in hosting it. The Hourly Oyster House can accommodate groups of all sizes for cocktail parties, reunions, corporate recruiting events, and other gatherings, and can satisfy a variety of budgetary requirements. An inviting neighborhood outpost in the heart of Harvard Square, The Hourly Oyster House serves thoughtfully sourced and playful prepared seafood and oysters from New England and beyond. The bar offers an extensive selection of signature cocktails, beer and wine as well as a carefully curated selection of craft beers and wines. Dunster Street, which was originally known as Water Street in Colonial times because of its proximity to the old banks of the Charles River, was once the meeting point for the horse-drawn wagons, known as "Hourlies," that left Cambridge each day – on the hour – for Boston. Dunster Street is now a residential neighborhood. This line, which was founded in 1826, was one of the first high-frequency transportation routes in North America and was one of the first in the world. The construction of the Harvard Square subway station marked not only a significant development in transportation, but it also laid the groundwork for future connections, collaboration and innovation between Harvard Square and Boston, and ultimately, the rest of the world. The history of the structure at 15 Dunster Street is just as rich and complex. The exact footprint on which The Hourly stands is believed to be the location where the first Freeman's Oath was printed in 1639. It is also the site of the original Second Cambridge Savings Bank building, as well as Herrell's, which has been a Harvard Square institution for 27 years and is a Harvard Square institution. When it comes to the Hourly, it pays homage to the square's colorful heritage while while providing a contemporary atmosphere and experience.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The resort's premier restaurant, Twenty-eight Atlantic, has the highest ratings on Cape Cod, as the first and only Forbes Five-Star restaurant in the area. Overlooking Pleasant Bay and the Atlantic from an 18th century sea captain's residence. This is one of New England's most beautiful sites. Noted Executive Chef Lames Hackney has created a seaside cuisine experience with organic presentations and flavors, which is matched by an award-winning wine list. Chef Hackney's goal is to provide a memorable dining and beverage experience. An exposed wine rack, stunning fireplace, rich wood paneling, vintage lighting fixtures, great marine art, and floor to ceiling windows are among the many fine aspects of twenty-eight Atlantic's décor. Twenty-eight Atlantic can accommodate up to 50 people for private meals. It also has an outdoor terrace where you can have pre-dinner beverages. Consider exchanging vows on our beautifully manicured oceanfront lawn, which is surrounded by lush flower gardens and overlooks quiet Pleasant Bay. Consider your guests dining on a delectable meal prepared by our attentive crew as soothing music fills the air, then waving goodbye as the bride and groom depart by ship at the conclusion of the reception! Wequassett is one of the top wedding venues on Cape Cod since it provides all of this and more. We have a number of unique settings to accommodate gatherings of various kinds, whether you want an intimate ceremony, a massive storybook Cape Cod wedding, or something in between. Reach out today to ensure an absolutely unforgettable event! We look forward to hearing from you.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Yvonne's redefines the Supper Club dining experience with an amazing seasonal menu and a beautifully constructed environment, making it the ideal place to hold your gathering for any occasion. We provide a variety of personalized choices, ranging from a small gathering to a fully exclusive event. The new Yvonne's area beneath the Library offers a very exclusive and intimate eating experience, as well as amusing pop cultural references that provide commentary on modern life. The Gallery has only seven tables, therefore bookings are exceedingly limited and only accessible by special request. The entry is hidden behind a secret bookcase in the back of the Library Lounge, hidden from Yvonne's raucous main floor. The Supper Club harkens back to a time when comfort and attention to detail took precedence above fashion. The area has a weathered backdrop and polished furnishings. Antique crystal chandeliers, tufted heather gray sofas, clean white linen-draped tables, and hand-clipped Calacatta marble floors. Locke- Ober's original Santo Domingo mahogany bar, meticulously hand-carved on-site by French woodworkers in 1886, is the focal point of the dining area. The Supper Club is a great place for seated group eating, business events, and birthday parties. Yvonne's lounge, which is adjacent to the dining room, similarly strips down a once-ornate room to its unpainted brick walls and tin ceiling coffers for informal business gatherings and joyous cocktail parties. Styled bookcases, fine dining tables, herringbone wood floors, a hand-cut mahogany bar, and Locke- Ober's original gilded fireplace are all found in the Library. Charmaine Olivia's edgy, ethereal representations of famous historical characters hang among the Library's multi-hued books, creating a vibrant depiction of Yvonne's polished, yet fiery personality. The Library is imposing and an excellent choice for any type of event.

The award-winning Belfry Inn, full of charm and architectural marvels, is the ideal setting for any special occasion. Our indoor and outdoor rooms' "sophisticated elegance" meets "relaxed romance" ambience will bring your fantasy wedding to life. The interior of the belfry Inn's Abbey structure, which was originally erected as a Catholic church in 1901, is surrounded by brilliant stained glass, soaring vaulted ceilings, beautiful mahogany, and many other ecclesiastical components. Don't only ask your friends and family to share your special day–invite them to be a part of something that will last a lifetime. And, while we're on the subject of your visitors, they'll adore our downtown location! Historic monuments, shops, galleries, museums, parks and cafes, as well as the beach, are all within a short walking distance for your guests. Do you want to keep everyone together? From the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception to bridal showers, post-wedding brunches, and more, the Belfry Inn's property has numerous distinct rooms ready to serve all of your wedding needs. Between our three buildings, we have 19 guest rooms. Each room is unique in its own way, with modern conveniences to ensure a comfortable stay for your guests while keeping the historic essence of the building.

• Spaces for 50-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Total Spaces

Deerfield Inn has welcomed guests since July 1884, making it one of New England's enduring historic country inns. It sits on Old Main Street in Deerfield, Massachusetts — a village recognized as a National Historic Landmark and surrounded by working farms, period homes, and the pastoral Connecticut River Valley countryside known locally as the Happy Valley. The inn's large white-columned clapboard building retains much of its original character: a robin's egg blue front porch ceiling, the original hayloft door, a cast-iron horse weathercock, and preserved historic flooring. Twenty-four guest rooms are split between the main house and carriage house, and Champney's Restaurant and Tavern anchors the property's dining. For private events, the Terrace Café offers a multi-purpose setting with south-facing windows, French doors to a garden patio, a private bar, and coat check, accommodating up to 70 guests for a reception or 50 for a seated dinner. Champney's Restaurant seats 50 for private dinners in a room with period wallpaper, a fireplace, and chandeliers. The inn hosts weddings, elopements, corporate retreats, and social gatherings — with on-site accommodations so guests can stay through the celebration.

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Wedding planning is something to be excited about; nevertheless, we understand that it may be tough to juggle with our busy life. Our devoted and experienced sales team at the Hawthorne hotel will assist you from the moment you contact us until your wedding day, allowing you to focus on your guests and each other without the added stress of having to check every detail. Our different wedding packages cater to all budgets and allow you to select the wedding style that best suits you. Are you looking for something different or one-of-a-kind? All of our packages can be customized, and we will address any queries you may have in conjunction with our chosen vendors. Call today to schedule a visit and experience The Hawthorne's exceptional service! We can accommodate your welcoming receptions, brunches, and more with 93 well-appointed guest rooms, two award-winning restaurants, and private banquet space. Allow your guests to stay at the Hawthorne and avoid having to drive, allowing everyone to enjoy the wedding in a stress-free environment. Allow our wedding planners to turn your vision into a reality, whether it's contemporary chic or timeless sophistication. Our knowledgeable wedding planners can help you with everything from entertainment and florists to photographers and meal decisions, and will relieve you of your stress as soon as you begin preparing. The Hawthorne hotel hosts around 100 weddings each year. As a result, we've earned a solid reputation and can confidently recommend a variety of vendors. Please see our wedding brochure for further information, as we strongly recommend all of the vendors featured.