Top Uptown Holiday Party Venues

• Spaces for 12-1,000 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Hotel
• 14 Total Spaces

The Union League Club of Chicago is a premier Chicago wedding and event venue offering timeless sophistication, historic charm, and modern amenities. Established in 1879, this iconic building is ideal for weddings, galas, mitzvahs, and corporate events — and membership is not required to host your event. Located in downtown Chicago, the venue features stunning ballrooms, intimate gathering spaces, indoor and outdoor ceremony options, and 160 guestrooms. With space for events from 2 to 1000 guests, the Club is perfect for both grand celebrations and intimate affairs. Culinary excellence is at the heart of the Union League Club experience. On-site executive chefs create custom menus featuring a wide range of cuisines and dietary options. Clients enjoy exclusive access to in-house décor, tables, chairs, and premium service from an experienced team of event professionals who ensure every detail is thoughtfully executed. With award-winning hospitality and a legacy of excellence, the Union League Club of Chicago offers an unforgettable setting for life’s most meaningful moments.

• Spaces for 50-300 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, CSK Chicago is an up & coming event venue, owned and operated by Big Onion Hospitality, the restaurant group behind Chicago staples like Woodie’s Flat, Fatpour Tap Works and Hopsmith Tavern. CSK Chicago features three unique spaces, each boasting a modern yet warm and cozy ambiance, accentuating the mix of natural and eclectic elements, including vintage city maps and a pink neon sign. Each space has a customizable layout, allowing you to host events of any kind and truly make it your own. The light-soaked modern-meets-rustic interior of CSK Chicago leads to an open-concept garden oasis, featuring Edison bulb lighting and ivy-covered brick walls, adorned with vintage mirrors. At Big Onion Hospitality, our mission is to make each and every guest feel like they are walking into our own personal home. Our team of professionals works hand in hand with you to ensure this is accomplished with your event. Contact us today for more information or to schedule a tour with our Private Events Manager!

• Spaces for 50-75 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar

Kuma’s Corner OG is a unique Chicago event venue located in the Avondale neighborhood at 2900 W Belmont Ave. Established in 2005, the original Kuma’s Corner is known for its legendary burgers, craft beer, heavy metal atmosphere and unmistakable Chicago personality. Available for private and semi-private events, Kuma’s Corner OG offers a memorable alternative to traditional Chicago event venues. The space is ideal for corporate events, company parties, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, cocktail parties, private celebrations and group dining. Guests can enjoy customizable event menus featuring Kuma’s favorites, including signature sliders, burgers, mac & cheese, appetizers, salads and more. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available, along with beer, wine, cocktails and full bar packages. Our fully enclosed, climate-controlled patio provides a private event space with the energy and character that have made Kuma’s a Chicago institution. A/V capabilities and complimentary Wi-Fi are also available for corporate events, presentations and private gatherings. Lisa, Director of Catering & Private Events, works directly with clients to customize food, beverage and service options and create a seamless event from start to finish. For corporate events, private parties, rehearsal dinners and unique celebrations in Chicago, Kuma’s Corner OG delivers bold food, a laid-back atmosphere and an event experience that is anything but ordinary. Chicago Food. Kuma’s Attitude. Your Event. For private event information, contact Catering@KumasCorner.com

• Spaces for 16-120 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 4 Total Spaces

Sushi-san Lincoln Park features a menu from Master Sushi Chef Kaze Chan and serves one of the largest sake by-the-glass lists in the Windy City. The Lincoln Park location offers private event spaces on the lower level, a large dining room lined with banquets, and a dedicated bar area, complete with floor to ceiling glass windows that open up to an intimate patio on Halsted Street. Sushi-san has two other locations located in River North and Willis Tower.

• Spaces for 40-1,100 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 13 Museums
• 14 Total Spaces

Founded in 1879, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s major museums, housing an extraordinary collection of objects from across places, cultures, and time. We are also a place of active learning for all—dedicated to investigation, innovation, education, and dialogue—continually aspiring to greater public service and civic engagement. From gardens to galleries, Gilded Age glamour to modern minimalism, the Art Institute of Chicago has several exceptional spaces that can accommodate a variety of special occasions. Whether you’re hosting an elegant seated dinner, the wedding of your dreams, or a theater meeting, the museum has the perfect venue to suit your needs. With the help of our professional planning experts, you can create an event that your guests won’t soon forget.

• Spaces for 50-1,000 Guests
• 5 Event Spaces

Venue SIX10 offers stunning architecture and outstanding hospitality for clients ranging from wedding couples, Fortune 500s, non-profits and entrepreneurs. What sets Venue SIX10 apart is its jaw-dropping 10-story faceted window wall that provides panoramic views of Chicago’s skyline, Grant Park, Lake Michigan, Buckingham Fountain, Navy Pier, the Museum Campus, and even Indiana on a clear day. With numerous design awards, Silver LEEDs certification, catering provided by a select group of Chicago’s finest caterers, and impeccable service, Venue SIX10 delivers an experience second to none. There are four main event spaces and 13 additional breakout spaces within Venue SIX10, offering unique options for events from 12 to 800 people. With the help of the Event Sales Team and Production Team, Venue SIX10 is a full-service venue that ensures your event is executed seamlessly.

• Spaces for 35-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 3 Theaters
• 4 Total Spaces

Welcome to lululemon Lincoln Park! As the first and largest Experiential Store, we are centered on creating connection and fostering relationships, a fundamental core of our brand. Our space is rooted in accessibility and inclusivity, any and all are welcome. Our venue features dual workout studios, expansive locker room facilities, a tranquil meditation lounge, and the renowned lululemon cafe, "The Fuel Space." Your journey to wellbeing through the Chicago community begins here. You can shop, join a weekly class or simply enjoy the company of each other. Our venue is also designed to accommodate a wide range of events. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, an intimate gathering with friends, a corporate team-building event, or any other special occasion, we have the amenities to make it truly memorable!

• Spaces for 30 Guests

The Wabansion is a vibrant, sunlit event space nestled in the heart of West Town, Chicago. With 1,000 square feet of open-layout charm, bold original artwork, and a fully equipped kitchen, it is the perfect canvas for intimate celebrations, milestone gatherings, and creative corporate events. Whether you are hosting an elegant dinner party, a lively birthday celebration, a bridal or baby shower, a team offsite, or a styled editorial shoot, The Wabansion brings warmth and character to every occasion. The ground-floor, street-level access makes load-in effortless, and free street parking keeps logistics simple for you and your guests. Accommodating up to 30 guests, The Wabansion is ideal for those who want a distinctive, art-filled setting that feels personal rather than generic. Complimentary folding tables and chairs are included, and an optional basement game room is available for added entertainment. The space is available daily from 9 AM to 11 PM. Located on Wabansia Avenue with easy access from the Kennedy Expressway and CTA Blue Line, The Wabansion is perfectly positioned for guests coming from anywhere in the Chicagoland area.

• Spaces for 26-50 Guests
• 1 Meeting Space

RLM Events & Design was founded by a team of women with expertise in fine dining, hospitality, consulting and leadership development. RLM was born from our realization that to be truly excellent at bringing the vision for an event to life, creative capability must blend seamlessly with polished execution. When you work with our team, you are gaining not only visionary creative guidance, but also the assurance that your event will be carried out with precision and professionalism. As we design and build your event, we exist to make your realm a reality. - RLM Studio Features Airy space with 13-foot ceilings | Beautiful open kitchen with quartz counter tops and stainless steel appliances |12-foot hardwood dining table with seating for up to 14 people | Comfy lounge area | Bright, natural light + blackout shades | Street-level access and free street parking | Five minute walk from Blue Line Event and Design Services Floral Design: Transform your event through custom floral design. Table Styling: Work with our team to create the unique look and feel of your spread. Event Planning: Let us provide you with guidance and support on design and vendor selections. On-Site Event Management: Our team will work with you and your vendors the day of to ensure seamless execution.

• Spaces for 34-48 Guests

• Spaces for 40-1,500 Guests
• 3 Museums
• 3 Landmarks
• 1 Theater

When you choose the Chicago History Museum, you will experience the perfect venue for your event. Whether you're planning a corporate celebration, daytime meeting, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, engagement or anniversary celebration, or your dream wedding, the Chicago History Museum will provide the quintessential Chicago experience with a sophistication and elegance you won't find anywhere else. Overlooking scenic Lincoln Park and the Gold Coast skyline, the Chicago Room at the Chicago History Museum creates an ideal setting for any type of event with spectacular views and traditional Georgian-style elegance. Combine the history of the city of Chicago and the beauty of our venue, and you will have the perfect backdrop for your event at Chicago History Museum.

• Spaces for 90-800 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Whether you're planning a wedding, milestone celebration, corporate gathering, or nonprofit event, Palmhouse offers a flexible, thoughtfully designed venue that adapts to your vision. Hosting both your ceremony and reception? Our two connected event spaces allow you to transition seamlessly from "I do" to cocktails, dinner, and dancing--without interrupting the flow of your celebration. A full drapery partition provides privacy between spaces while your guests enjoy the evening. Already saying your vows elsewhere? Palmhouse transforms beautifully into a reception venue, giving you plenty of room for cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, entertainment, and unique interactive experiences. Beyond weddings, Palmhouse is an ideal setting for birthdays, mitzvahs, bridal and baby showers, fundraisers, holiday parties, corporate meetings, wellness retreats, and more. With two full-service bars, private suites, and an open, customizable floor plan, the space can be tailored to fit events of all styles and sizes. No two events are alike, and we believe your venue should reflect that. Our team will work with you to create a layout and experience that feels seamless, intentional, and uniquely yours!

• Spaces for 180-300 Guests

Candlelite Chicago Lincoln Park is new to the neighborhood but deeply rooted in tradition. Discover our 70-year legacy of tavern-style pizza at our newest location in Lincoln Park. As our second restaurant and first dedicated event space, we're here to light up the local dining and event scene. From classic Margarita pizza to our signature Candlelite White, or even a custom creation built from the ground up - just like your event - we bring the best of Chicago to every celebration. What type of special event are you planning? When you choose Candlelite Chicago Lincoln Park, Chrissy will help make your celebration extra special. Your guests will be wowed when they walk in to celebrate with you. Contact Chrissy@candlelitechicago.com or 773-575-0301 today to set up a private viewing of your next event space for 20-1000 guests. Variety of food and beverage packages available. Flexible floor plans. Event Space, Theaters, Breakout Rooms. A space you have to experience first hand.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

With turn of the century architecture, The International Museum of Surgical Science offers an elegant setting for your next lecture, corporate meeting, beautiful reception, and intimate dinner. Guests enter the International Museum of Surgical Science and are led up a gilded metal staircase to the main floor. Italian marble floors and fireplaces, decorative cut stone and sky-high floor to ceiling windows with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan are just some of the many unique features of the International Museum of Surgical Science. The wood-paneled walls decorated with historic murals and statues are customizable to your preferences for an engaging and intimate special event. The historic mansion that holds the International Museum of Surgical Science truly embodies the Gold Coast splendor of the late 19th Century and will provide for an unforgettable backdrop for every special occasion.

• Spaces for 20-1,000 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 8 Total Spaces

For your next event, you want a venue as unique as you. Whether you are planning your next social or corporate celebration, fundraiser, conference, or private party, the iO Theater is the perfect venue for an unforgettable event. Our premier event space, The Clybourn offers clients 3,000 sq ft of modern rustic space with windows. Featuring private bars, in-house AV, dimmable lighting, our customizable floor plans (with the option of utilizing our in-house furniture including banquet rounds, high-tops and chairs) we provide a turn-key experience for your special event. You can also take advantage of our four state-of-the-art conference-ready theaters and sound systems, our five breakout spaces, and our in-house kitchen and bar, At iO Theater we take care of everything – a malleable event venue, dinner and drinks, and an evening of laughter from the best improvisers in Chicago, you just bring your team. The iO Theater is the perfect backdrop for your next event including: Corporate Events Weddings Bar/Bat Mitzvahs Birthdays Holiday Parties Recitals and productions Conferences Team Outings Since 1981, The iO Theater has been the foundational institution dedicated to the development of long-form improvisational theater; we have trained thousands of students and helped launch the careers of countless comedians and actors like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Mike Meyers, and Jason Sudeikis (just to name a few). Now, iO's creative spaces can become a background for your events, big or small!

• Spaces for 40-175 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar

Bar Parisette is an award-winning restaurant and wine bar on a bustling stretch of Logan Square. We love hosting events, including weddings, in our spacious dining room and bar. Our dining room is large enough to accommodate groups of up to 100 in a semi-private capacity, while the two spaces combined can host up to 165 guests. The space is perfectly suited for events that include multiple elements, such as a cocktail hour followed by a seated dinner, and can be set up to include a wedding ceremony, dance floor, or performance. Our packages include bespoke menus from our culinary and bar teams, as well as service staff, furniture, plates, silverware, glasses, and more. The space features exposed brick, floor to ceiling windows, hardwood floors, vintage lighting, and custom tile. Events include use of our state-of-the-art sound system and wireless microphone. In addition to the indoor spaces, guests have access to our charming 400 square foot sidewalk patio. We also can provide a spacious private area for the bride and family with private bathroom access.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Theater

Chopin Theatre is a 6,000 square foot space spread across two eclectically designed floors located in Chicago's most artistic neighborhood, Wicker Park/Bucktown. Fully equipped, customizable and affordable, consider Chopin Theatre for your social, corporate, art, film music, performance, fashion, culinary or philanthropic needs. Why go to Paris when you can create Paris here! “enchantingly funky Chopin Theatre in the Wicker Park neighborhood..” – New York Times “..and you’re at the Chopin Theatre to begin with – one of the cooler, brick-walled, atmospherically attractive performance spaces in Chicago.” – Chicago Tribune “ Different companies peel in and out of spaces like the Chopin each remaking it how they see fit, tearing down the world and building it up again..” - Performink Chicago Editors Pick: Chicago Venues that Matter the Most - "Great theaters need great karma... With kindly, theater-loving owners and great Polish beer at the bar; the Chopin is a composer of merit" - Chicago Tribune

• Spaces for 24-90 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Open since the summer of 1994, The Smoke Daddy was the first of its kind to offer barbeque and free live music seven days a week in Wicker Park. Over the years, The New York Times, National Geographic, Zagat survey, Chicago magazine, and the Chicago Social all rated "The Daddy" as "having Chicago's best barbeque". Our concept is simple: top quality barbeque, cold drinks and music in a lively atmosphere. We smoke all of our meats in house each day and take pride in offering the best ribs and pulled meats in town. Our Wicker Park location offers options for Semi-Private events as well as Buy-Outs that are perfect for your next gathering, whether that's a Birthday Brunch, Rehearsal Dinner, or Company Happy Hour! We have great indoor/outdoor space allowing for great air flow for your event as well. ▪️ Buffet or Family-Style Service ▪️ Available for Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner 7 days a week ▪️ Live Music

• Spaces for 14-300 Guests
• 8 Restaurants
• 4 Bars
• 8 Event Spaces

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse has been a Chicago icon since partners Hugo Ralli and Steve Lombardo opened its doors 29 years ago, in May of 1989. The classic American steakhouse is the first and only in the country to be awarded its own USDA Prime Certification. USDA Gibsons Prime Angus Beef is featured along with fresh fish, classic cocktails, an extensive wine list and exceptional service. Gibsons offers exceptional private dining spaces that are ideal for events of all types and sizes. Their knowledgeable and creative staff work with clients individually to create completely unique experiences. For private dining and catering events alike, clients will experience an unmatched quality of service and cuisine from the iconic Gibsons Restaurant Group.

• Spaces for 20-80 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Located in the Gold Coast, near the Clark/division red line. The building is a historic landmark known as the Fisher Studio Houses, and is a pre-WWII building. The space is Art Moderne style with Edgar Miller paintings on the windows. Space Details: - 1400 square feet - Seating Capacity = 16 - Access to Full Kitchen - Free Coffee - 2.5 Bathrooms - Speaker System - Fireplace Use - Washer/Dryer Use - Red Line is one block away - BYOB allowed - Outside food is allowed The property was built in 1936 and designed by Andrew Rebori. The space has quartz counter tops, and unique white glass subway tiles that offer modernism with antique undertones, plus a spiraled staircase. Features curved walls, with glass block windows. There's also an outdoor courtyard with seating. It is located a few blocks from North Ave beach and Oak Street beach plus the restaurants and shopping of the Gold Coast. There's also a Jewel Osco that's about a five minute walk away. In the mid-1930s, Frank J. Fisher, a Marshall Field’s executive, commissioned the architect Andrew Rebori to design a residential property that would also generate some income. Rebori recruited the muralist and craftsman Edgar Millerto help detail the spaces with stained glass and other finishes. This is an ideal space for small gatherings and professional events. We'd love to host your next anniversary party, corporate party, charity event, pop-up shop, cocktail party, engagement party, baby shower, wedding shower, private party or fashion event. Have something else in mind? Send us a message!