Top Aurora Venues

• 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.

• Spaces for 24-150 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Serving a casual, family-style menu, Alla Vita is a place to gather and enjoy comfortable Italian cuisine. Alla Vita means “to life” in Italian which recognizes overcoming life's challenges and creating a space for shared meals and memorable experiences. Executive Chef Lee Wolen shares his passion for fresh, delicious Italian food made simply with the best ingredients.

• Spaces for 60-140 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Event Space

Private Dining by Sepia serves as the ideal backdrop for the inventive, American cuisine created by James Beard Award nominated Chef Andrew Zimmerman. Available seven days a week for lunch or dinner, it can accommodate up to 60 guests for a seated meal and up to 100 for a standing cocktail reception. Private Dining by Sepia offers a unique venue for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and small weddings. Michelin-starred Sepia restaurant, located next door to the private dining room, may be available for a full buyout on select dates. Accommodating up to 120 for a seated meal, the main dining room offers a warm and intimate setting for a memorable event.

• Spaces for 350-500 Guests
• 1 Venue with Activities

Viper Alley in Lincolnshire is a revolutionary private event and concert venue located in the heart of one of Chicago’s most prominent north suburban corporate and residential communities. Viper Alley has a “factory chic” interior and meets today’s demand for flexible event environments that are both casual and upscale and also come fully equipped with our complete kitchen, AV, staging and a six lane private bowling facility. At Viper Alley, we individually customize your lighting, furniture arrangements, menus, and more to meet your personal and specialized needs for each of your events and programs. With the flexible modular floor plan at Viper Alley, we offer catering for up to 500 people with endless possibilities for an unforgettable experience.

• Spaces for 350-465 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Meeting Space

Impress everyone in your group with our beautifully designed event space. Whether you have an event for 4 or 400 people, you will have our dedicated, professional staff all to yourselves. Our flexible space, menus and planning team are sure to make your program a success.

• Spaces for 50-350 Guests
• 8 Event Spaces

An experiential pop-up bound only by the limits of your imagination. Inspired by a child’s innate ability to transform their reality into a fantasy world powered by nothing more than their own creativity, Imagination Station is equal parts funtastical playground and imagination jump starter! Come discover a world every kid (and kid-at-heart) wished truly existed. Enter an uncharted playground where you can ride with a polka-dotted elephant and spot cheeky, technicolor monkeys. Ignite a brilliant light show with just the beat of a drum. Ride a mythical unicorn blazing across a disco rainbow sky. See human connectivity come to life like an electric spirograph. Share secrets with your bestie via flower blossoms. Explore outer space with a surfing, taco loving dinosaur, and take a selfie inside a ferociously, friendly shark!

• Spaces for 15-200 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 5 Historic Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

The 12,000 square foot Cheney Mansion sits on 2.2 acres of beautiful land. Boasting an open field, a waterfall fountain, greenhouse, garden and woodland walkway, the land meshes sophisticated architecture and nature together perfectly. If you have always dreamed of having your wedding or special celebration in your very own mansion, the Cheney Mansion is here to make your dreams come true. The Cheney Mansion's on staff events team delivers flawlessly executed service, unparalleled hospitality and exquisite spaces to host your event in. The Cheney Mansion will ensure your next event is a memorable one. Cheney Mansion, reminiscent of a gracious English country home, was designed by Charles E. White, Jr. in 1913. The Cheney Mansion provides a unique locale for community events and programs. Cheney Mansion is a distinctive venue for your private celebrations and corporate events. The mansion boasts many handsome reception rooms, six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and separate servants’ quarters. The beautifully landscaped grounds feature an expansive lawn for picnics and private functions. The Cheney Mansion offers distinctive charm in an inspired setting. Corporate retreats, meetings, training sessions and holiday gatherings are right at home at the historic Cheney Mansion. Featuring comfortable and unconventional spaces, both large and small, Cheney Mansion is a perfect destination for your corporate event. If you desire a wedding venue that is elegant, distinctive and timeless, look no further than the historic Cheney Mansion. Featuring a ballroom, formal dining rooms, sitting rooms, a library, and separate bride and groom preparatory rooms, Cheney Mansion provides the perfect setting for your wedding and reception. For couples who prefer an outdoor venue, your ceremony can be held on Cheney’s impeccably landscaped grounds which provide an ideal backdrop for wedding photographs. At your reception, your guests can flow from the Mansion onto the lighted patio and the adjacent renovated greenhouse. The patio and greenhouse are also perfect for an alfresco cocktail hour. Cheney Mansion’s professional staff will work with you every step of the way to transform your unique style into a one-of-a-kind event. Whether inside the Mansion, outdoors, or both, your wedding will be everything you dreamed of and more at Cheney Mansion. The Mansion and grounds can accommodate 150 guests for a sit-down dinner, and up to 175 for buffet service. A tent may be placed on the grounds for larger groups. All private wedding events have exclusive access to the first two floors of the Mansion and the beautifully-manicured property. The third floor ballroom is available for an additional fee.

• Spaces for 550 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Whether you're planning your perfect wedding, a world-class fundraiser, or a business event to wow your employees or clients, we can help. The Lincoln Inn Banquets has the facilities, staff, chefs, and amenities to host up to 450 people. We cater to families, businesses, schools, groups, and organizations throughout the Fox Valley of Illinois, including Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, Elburn, North Aurora, Aurora, Sugar Grove, and many other cities in Kane and DuPage Counties. You may be confident that your function will be a resounding success because we have over 30 years of experience serving the Chicago Western Suburbs and a lengthy record of delighted customers. Our knowledgeable staff is available to help you with all of the little things and specific requests that make for a truly memorable event. We offer a stylish atmosphere, impeccable service, and exquisite cuisine at Lincoln Inn Banquets. Lincoln Inn Banquets has become one of the finest banquet halls in Batavia, IL, with over 30 years of expertise serving the Chicago Western Suburbs and a lengthy record of delighted customers. We've managed every type of event you can think of throughout the years, from weddings to showers to birthdays to mitzvahs. The Lincoln Inn has recently undergone renovations. The venue includes a lovely lobby, two bridal suites, and four stunning ballrooms. We'd be delighted to cater your next gathering. Please contact us as soon as possible, and we will collaborate to build a menu tailored to your occasion! Over the years, several vendors have offered exceptional service to innumerable weddings and celebrations held at our venues; check out the list of them on our website.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Arranmore Farm + Polo Club spans 300-plus acres of open farmland in Oswego, Illinois, roughly 40 miles west of downtown Chicago. The property centers on a historic farmhouse and working polo fields, offering a setting that blends agricultural heritage with the pace of equestrian sport. The venue focuses on private and corporate events, weddings, large-scale concerts, festivals, and seasonal programming. Weddings are hosted on an exclusive basis — just four per year — with access to the full property including the historic Harvey Farmhouse, the Clubhouse, unlimited ceremony locations, and an expansive landscape suited to tented receptions. Land rental includes bridal party all-day access, a six-hour reception window, an on-site venue coordinator, guest parking, and event permits. Outside caterers are welcome with prior venue approval; beverages must come through licensed catering providers.

• Spaces for 150-270 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Total Spaces

Meson Sebika offers you four acres of area to enjoy, as well as eight dining rooms, a rear patio, and a pavilion decorated in classic Spanish style. Not only are their facilities beautiful, but their Spanish-inspired cuisine and beverages transport you to the Spanish countryside in the Chicago suburbs. Keep with the Spanish theme and have any of the indoor or outdoor event venues transport you and your guests to the Spanish countryside for a memorable experience. Alternatively, you may personalize the areas to suit your preferences; the options are unlimited. Whether it's a Spanish theme or your own personal vision, the crew is committed to ensuring that your event is flawlessly performed and all you hoped it would be. You won't want to miss out on the opportunity to dine at this magnificent home. Mesón Sabika, which is located just west of downtown Naperville, has been providing services to the community since 1990. Before you even get to the driveway, you are greeted by the pristine four-acre estate and magnificent home, which were both built in 1847. Whether you dine in one of the mansion's eight dining rooms, all of which are designed in classic Spanish style, attend a wedding or corporate event in the Pavilion, or relax on the terrace in the back, the cuisine of Spain and delectable beverages combine to provide an unforgettable dining experience.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

The grounds surrounding the tower are open all year during regular Park District hours, and you are welcome to come out and listen to the carillon at any of the scheduled performances. Throughout the year, a Carillon Ambassador will assist the Carillon's operations and activities by communicating with visitors and giving presentations to groups visiting the Carillon. Carillon Ambassadors will receive special training for this chance. During the open season, tourists can take a guided trip up the 253 steps to the top of the tower and experience the breathtaking view, which includes the Chicago Skyline on a clear day. Those who are unable to ascend the steps should take the elevator to the Gallery Level Observation Deck and stay there. For special requests, call the Naperville Park District at (630) 848-5000. Moser Tower and Millennium Carillon began as a labor of love by a small group of Naperville families in 1998, and the vision quickly spread to many others, who generously donated funds to make the vision a reality. The Millennium Carillon, like Centennial Beach and the Riverwalk, is a gift from the people of our town for future generations to enjoy. The trek to the open-air Observation Deck, which is 14 floors higher and nearly 10 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty, is a physical and mental challenge for those who are afraid of heights. The payoff, however, is a one-of-a-kind view of the city, including the Riverwalk and Centennial Beach, as well as the Chicago skyline on clear days.

• Spaces for 165 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

We're ready for any event, from business meetings to holiday festivities to rehearsal dinners. When you organize an event at Morton's Private Dining Rooms, you'll leave a lasting impression on 10 or 100 of your closest friends or respected colleagues. For your holiday office party, business party, or corporate gathering, Morton's The Steakhouse is the ideal location to make your employees feel truly unique while enjoying superb food, fine wines, and specialty drinks. Host your next celebration at Morton's The Steakhouse for an unforgettable private event with customized service and chef-crafted cuisine. Our private dining experiences, which include private and semi-private dining spaces with contemporary interiors, sophisticated furnishing, and cutting-edge audio/visual capabilities, are sure to leave a memorable impression no matter the occasion. Our team of specialists will manage every minute detail to help create an event unlike any other, from business functions to birthday parties and wedding celebrations. Create your own menu with appetizers, USDA prime-aged steak, and delectable desserts from our menu. There are also premium bars, award-winning wines, and Morton's famous Martinis to enjoy. For business or social events, Morton's private dining rooms can be changed to match your needs. The possibilities are boundless, from birthdays to bar mitzvahs, morning meetings to client dinners, wedding celebrations to anniversaries. We welcome you to learn more about Morton's National Partnership Program if you organize national meetings and activities. With Morton's world-class reputation, we provide our National Account Partners with private dining elegance, great service, and unrivaled access to account experts.

• Spaces for 75-80 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Sullivan's Steakhouse is located in Naperville, Illinois. Hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, distinctive cocktails, and energetic music are all on the menu, and they're all meant to help you untie, unwind, and uncork your evening. This one-of-a-kind downtown Naperville restaurant, located in the Historic District, transports you to another time and place. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a regular at Sullivan's, you'll appreciate the familiarity that comes with dining here. The quality and service of Sullivan's is brought to every occasion by our specialized events team, which offers anything from spectacular private dining experiences to catered parties that feature the wonderful taste of Sullivan's. Make an appointment for us to deliver our unique Sullivan's experience to the location of your choice, complete with our great catering menu available at your leisure. Each Sullivan's experience is different, thanks to the classic decor and spirited jazz. Our local American Steakhouse serves the best steaks, seafood, hand-shaken martinis, and live music in a fun and relaxed environment.

• Spaces for 10-75 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Meeting Space

Eddie Merlot's Warrenville is an upscale contemporary American steakhouse located near Oak Brook and Wheaton, Illinois. The restaurant specializes in USDA Prime beef, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood including king crab legs and Chilean sea bass, and an award-winning wine list — all served in an atmosphere described as inviting and sophisticated. Three private dining spaces accommodate events of varying sizes. The Merlot Room seats 50 for dinner and hosts up to 75 for a reception, featuring a hand-crafted stone fireplace, large picture windows overlooking the patio, and the option to expand into the adjacent patio for gatherings of up to 125 guests. The Chardonnay Room seats 35 and hosts up to 50 for a reception, with a stone fireplace, stained glass sliding doors, and natural lighting. The Board Room accommodates 10 guests in a more intimate setting appointed with leather club chairs and artwork. A dedicated Sales and Events Manager works with clients to personalize each event, with custom menu options available through the private dining program. Eddie Merlot's also offers concierge services including floral coordination, lodging assistance, and entertainment recommendations.

• Spaces for 40 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

We can help you discover the ideal Rosebud Restaurant for your event, whether it's a business meeting or a family gathering. If you're arranging a business lunch, a cocktail party, a baby shower, or even a wedding reception, our cozy private dining rooms are ideal. Our team will collaborate with you to build a unique menu for your occasion. We can host sit-down meals and lunches, standing receptions, cocktail events with a lot of appetizers, and more! Special requests can be easily met. We are here to assist you with all of your private event requirements. Around the table, wonderful memories are made and shared. Bring your favorite folks to Rosebud Naperville to taste the first exquisite bite of our hand-crafted Italian meals delivered by our attentive staff. Rosebud Naperville offers 35 seated guests a pleasant private dining room, ideal for a business lunch, special occasion lunch or supper, or even a baby shower. Our team will collaborate with you to build a unique menu for your occasion. We're here to help with all of your private dining requirements. Alex Dana, a famed Chicago restaurateur, said, “There is no time to hesitate if you want to succeed,”. Dana has lived and worked by that idea as the founder of the renowned Rosebud Restaurant Group, adding, "You can't look back if you want to move forward." Mr. Dana has been steadily developing the popularity of his original Rosebud into Chicago's first major restaurant company and an international household name for more than four decades. All of Dana's Rosebud Restaurants around Chicagoland maintain an authenticity and a high level of quality and service that has become an industry standard, beloved by celebrities, politicians, world leaders, and the average Joe.

• Spaces for 16 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Meeting Space

The Herrington Inn & Spa, one of Geneva, Illinois' most charming and romantic wedding locations, provides an unforgettably romantic tone for the start of your life together. A luxurious European inn's grandeur and sweeping views of the Fox River provide an amazing backdrop for your wedding concept. Our 60 rooms and suites are all individually decorated to ensure that all of your guests have a pleasant and magnificent wedding retreat. To begin arranging your perfect day, browse all of our wedding locations, packages, and contact our experienced wedding planner. The Herrington Inn & Spa is unlike any other hotel. Our boutique AAA 4-Diamond getaway overlooking the Fox River in Geneva, Illinois, offers a quaint and intimate ambiance, friendly, individualized hospitality, and exquisite yet extremely comfortable suites. The hotel's attractive European-style facade is framed by gabled roofs, riverfront vistas, and a garden courtyard, and welcomes guests. When you walk in the door, you immediately feel at peace. Warm color palettes, soft lighting, limestone floors, and tapestry-covered walls create a welcoming environment. Armchairs with plush cushions and fires entice you to stay longer. Our 60 rooms and suites combine classic charm with modern convenience. Each room is individually created and decorated, and includes a gas fireplace, a deep soaking whirlpool tub, and plush bathrobes and slippers. All but three rooms have private patios or balconies where you may enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or a cocktail in the evening. Our European Continental Breakfast is served in our lobby every morning. Our turndown service will leave you with baked cookies and ice-cold milk in your room at the end of each day. Our unique dining experience, which overlooks the Fox River, is unlike any other in Geneva. Atwater's Restaurant is a wonderful eating option that serves farm-to-table American cuisine that is suitable for both large and small groups. Our spa, in addition to dining, provides a relaxing retreat after a day of meetings or sightseeing. Our friendly spa therapists will assist you in choosing from a wide range of body treatments, massages, facials, and waxing services. Massages and specialized baths are also provided in the rooms. We look forward to welcoming you to The Herrington Inn & Spa on your next business or leisure trip to Geneva.

• Spaces for 229-240 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Historic Space

The Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall occupies a 2007-renovated historic building at 31 South Ellsworth Street in Naperville, Illinois — a former church that North Central College transformed into an intimate performing arts venue. The theatre's thrust stage configuration seats 229 guests across the main floor and balcony, creating an up-close atmosphere well suited to musical productions, plays, speaker events, panel discussions, and private ceremonies. The space is air-conditioned and fully accessible, and comes equipped with a data projector and video screen, a green room, dressing rooms, and a lobby that can serve as a reception area before or after events. The building is named in honor of Judy G. Meiley Swallow Stevenson, an entrepreneur, North Central College life trustee, and generous benefactor to the college. The Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall hosts North Central College's theatre department productions as well as community artists and groups, and is available for rental through North Central College Conference Services.