Top Cedar Rapids Venues

• Spaces for 238-2,335 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Convention Centers

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex anchors downtown Cedar Rapids with 267 guest rooms and a direct connection to the Alliant Energy PowerHouse arena and convention center — giving planners access to more than 80,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space within a single property. The venue hosts gatherings of nearly any scale, from intimate board meetings to citywide conventions. The Grand Ballroom spans 12,359 square feet and accommodates up to 1,030 guests for receptions, while the 2,856-square-foot Parlor Ballroom on the 16th floor seats smaller groups in a setting defined by floor-to-ceiling windows and city views. The Exhibit Hall provides 27,300 square feet of open floor for large conferences, trade shows, and seated banquets. In-house catering, a dedicated events team, audiovisual services, and a rooftop restaurant called 350 First are available on site. The property is fifteen minutes from Eastern Iowa Airport and two blocks from the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and the Paramount Theatre.

• Spaces for 300-700 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Total Spaces

The Hotel at Kirkwood Center is a AAA Four Diamond-rated hotel and event venue in Cedar Rapids, Iowa — and the only luxury teaching hotel of its kind in the nation. Operating as a learning laboratory for Kirkwood Community College's Hospitality Arts program, the property pairs award-winning facilities with a one-to-one employee-to-guest service ratio, a standard that has earned it Four Diamond recognition for 12 consecutive years and the title of Best Banquet/Event Facility from readers of the Corridor Business Journal. With nearly 22,000 square feet of banquet and meeting space, the hotel accommodates gatherings from cocktail receptions for 700 to business meetings for four. The Ballroom — at 7,454 square feet — seats up to 450 for banquets and connects to a 4,100-square-foot Pre-function Area with floor-to-ceiling windows. An indoor Atrium, a formal outdoor garden, and six flexible breakout rooms round out the event offerings. In-house catering is required for all on-site events, and all room setup and teardown is handled by the hotel staff. The property also showcases more than 100 original artworks throughout its public spaces, including hand-blown glass installations and pieces by student, faculty, and local artists — among them "Constellation" by Susan Chrysler White. On-site dining is anchored by The Class Act Restaurant, one of Cedar Rapids' most recognized dining destinations, and the Maikka Lobby Bar.

• Spaces for 230-500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Total Spaces

Rosedale Park Event Center occupies a restored historic brick schoolhouse on two private acres in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The building dates to the early 1900s — American artist Grant Wood taught there from 1911 to 1912 — and its bell tower, arched doorway, and architectural character give events a sense of place that modern venues rarely match. The property accommodates up to 250 guests across indoor and outdoor spaces. The Emerald Room is the indoor reception hall, seating up to 230 guests with round tables, linens, and a full-service bar. Outside, a covered pavilion anchors the private park, which also includes a wedding gazebo, multiple ceremony locations, a playground, an outdoor bar, and native prairie grounds — all exclusive to one event at a time. All-inclusive packages cover tables, chairs, linens, setup and cleanup, a 500-plus piece décor inventory, an on-site coordinator, and in-house catering through Zest Catering Company. The venue holds a Class C liquor license and offers fully customizable bar service. With 160 parking spots and wheelchair-accessible facilities, Rosedale Park Event Center is a few minutes from downtown Cedar Rapids and nearby hotels.

• Spaces for 200-475 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Total Spaces

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

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• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

Lake MacBride Golf Club & Event Center is a nine-hole golf facility in Solon, Iowa, set along the shores of Lake MacBride. The course features tree-lined fairways, watered greens, and multiple tee options that welcome players of all skill levels across nearly 3,200 yards from the back tees. The 2,700-square-foot Event Center overlooks the first tee and the golf course, accommodating up to 200 guests for private parties, corporate outings, business meetings, graduation celebrations, and holiday gatherings. The space includes tables, chairs, and place settings, a warming kitchen, a covered outdoor patio with golf course views, and a full-service bar staffed by the club. A large tent on the grounds extends the venue's outdoor event capacity. Tables, chairs, and place settings are included with each rental, and the club's professional bar staff handles beverage service for events that require it.

• Spaces for 300-400 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

Wildcat Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course and event venue nestled along the banks of Wildcat Creek in Shellsburg, Iowa. The course was established in 1997 as a nine-hole layout and expanded to 18 holes in 2002, at which time a full-service clubhouse with kitchen was added to support large-scale private events. Water comes into play on nine of the eighteen holes, with the course designed around Wildcat Creek and five additional ponds. The clubhouse accommodates up to 300 guests and hosts weddings, receptions, ceremonies, graduation celebrations, anniversaries, and holiday events. Wedding packages include room rental, linens, setup, cleanup, and formal-attired staff, along with catering options from the on-site kitchen. The Bar & Grill and driving range round out the on-site amenities, making Wildcat a full-facility destination for both golf and private events.

• Spaces for 160-400 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Meeting Space

The Kinnick Event Center brings more than 25 years of event experience to Coralville's Iowa City corridor, offering over 6,500 square feet of renovated space for weddings, quinceañeras, corporate meetings, and social celebrations. The center sits adjacent to the Holiday Inn Coralville – Iowa City, giving guests the convenience of on-site hotel accommodations with complimentary breakfast just steps from the event floor. The flagship Kinnick Ballroom seats up to 400 guests for dinner and dancing, while a set of modern salons provides a more intimate option for ceremonies and smaller gatherings. A dedicated culinary team handles all catering on-site, offering custom menus built around the event's specific needs. The center is located at 1220 First Avenue in Coralville, two miles from I-380, making it straightforward for guests traveling from across the region.

• Spaces for 80-1,200 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Museum
• 5 Total Spaces

The Iowa Memorial Union sits at the heart of the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City, just blocks from downtown. Built as a tribute to Hawkeyes who served in World War I, the IMU has grown into a full-service event facility offering multiple event spaces, award-winning in-house catering, and a dedicated event planning team — all under one roof. The venue's banquet and ballroom spaces range from intimate rooms seating around 24 guests to the expansive Main Lounge, which can accommodate up to 1,200 for large-scale events. The International Ballroom features ornate woodwork and a stage, while the Richey Ballroom offers a versatile setting for mid-sized gatherings. For ceremonies, the Danforth Chapel — a 1950s non-denominational chapel overlooking the Iowa River — provides a quiet, intimate setting adjacent to the main building. University Catering handles all food and beverage with customizable menus designed to suit a wide range of events, from wedding receptions to private dinners. Most services are tax-free, and the event services team provides one-on-one coordination from planning through event day.

• Spaces for 300-500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 2 Total Spaces

Wooden Wheel Vineyards is a family-owned winery and event center set on a Heritage Farm in Keota, Iowa — land that has remained in the same family since 1850, when Isabella Clark Wright and her husband John first settled there by riverboat and wagon. Recognized at the 2022 Iowa State Fair for more than 170 years of continuous family stewardship, the property carries that history into every event it hosts. The event center occupies a renovated barn dating to the 1860s, offering 4,000 square feet of indoor space alongside expansive outdoor grounds. The barn seats up to 300 guests indoors, while the outdoor areas accommodate 500 or more, with an arbor, wedding gazebo, and yard space for ceremonies and guest activities. A bridal suite in the barn loft, a stone fireplace, and a full kitchen for caterers round out the offering. Beyond weddings, Wooden Wheel hosts anniversaries, birthday and graduation parties, fundraisers, work retreats, wine tastings, and seasonal events like sip-and-paint nights and murder mysteries — all set alongside the vineyard in a laid-back, countryside atmosphere.

• Spaces for 200-240 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Historic Space

The African American Museum of Iowa is the only statewide museum devoted to preserving African American history and culture in Iowa. Founded in 1993 and located along the Cedar River near downtown Cedar Rapids, the museum occupies a 17,000-square-foot facility that reopened in 2024 following a $5 million renovation. Each year the museum serves more than 30,000 people through exhibitions, educational programming, and special events, and its permanent collection includes more than 2,000 artifacts, 70 linear feet of archives, and 200 oral histories. For private events, the Aldeen Davis Celebration Hall accommodates up to 200 guests at round tables or 240 guests in theater-style seating. The hall looks out over the Harper Terrace and the Cedar River Trail, with views of the Cedar River and the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial public art installation, Trumpet. An attached catering kitchen and in-house audio-visual system with projection screen are included with every rental, and the museum welcomes outside caterers with no vendor restrictions. ADA-accessible throughout, the facility is well suited for weddings, fundraisers, formal dinners, galas, business meetings, and training workshops.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Cedar Rapids Country Club has served the Cedar Rapids community since 1897, operating as a family-oriented private club nestled in the Indian Creek valley amid an oak forest in Eastern Iowa. The club hosts more than 600 member families and maintains a longstanding tradition of gathering for life's most meaningful occasions. The club's event capabilities span weddings and rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings and employee appreciation events, and private celebrations including bridal showers, birthday parties, and family reunions. The banquet and events team provides support with event design, menu planning, wine pairing, and vendor coordination — bringing together florists, DJs, and other professionals to ensure cohesive events. Audio/visual equipment is available for presentations and ceremonies. A 20% service charge is included for banquet events. Non-members wishing to host events at the club must be sponsored by an existing member. For event inquiries, the banquet team can be reached directly at (319) 200-7116.

• Spaces for 230-300 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

Shores Event Center occupies the lower level of the century-old Shores-Mueller building in Cedar Rapids, Iowa — a 1911 factory that has been restored into an industrial chic event space. Exposed brick walls, distinctive period windows, and original architectural details give the venue a character that sets it apart from purpose-built ballrooms. The main hall accommodates up to 300 guests for standing receptions or approximately 230 for seated dinners, making it well-suited for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, graduation parties, and class reunions. A built-in dance floor, full-service bar, and state-of-the-art multimedia equipment — including multiple projectors and a drop-down screen — are included with the space. Shores Event Center operates as an open-canvas venue: outside licensed caterers are welcome at no additional fee, and the flexible layout allows groups to configure the room to their own vision. Free parking, complimentary wireless internet, and handicap accessibility round out the practical offerings for hosts and guests alike.

• Spaces for 600 Guests

• Spaces for 51-240 Guests
• 4 Museums
• 1 Landmark
• 4 Total Spaces

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML) stands in the heart of Cedar Village in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as the nation's foremost institution for the collection, interpretation, and preservation of Czech and Slovak history and culture. Founded in 1974 by second and third-generation Czech Americans, the NCSML became a Smithsonian Affiliate in 2018 and holds the American Alliance of Museums accreditation — a distinction it earned in 2008, the same year catastrophic Cedar River flooding tested the institution's resolve. Rather than rebuild in place, the museum physically relocated its original 1,500-ton structure 480 feet to higher ground, reopening in 2012 in an expanded 50,000-square-foot facility. The museum offers four distinct event spaces for private occasions: the art nouveau-inspired WFLA/ZCBJ Heritage Hall for receptions and galas of up to 240 guests; the Rozek Grand Hall, anchored by a crystal chandelier and floor-to-ceiling windows, for ceremonies and seated dinners up to 100; the outdoor Naxera Terrace overlooking the Cedar River, suited for cocktail receptions; and the intimate Hemphill Theater for presentations and screenings. In 2024, the museum dedicated the Buresh Immigration Tower, featuring the only Prague-style astronomical clock in North America.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 125 Guests

• Spaces for 50-150 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Historic Spaces

The Ned Ashton House is a historic mid-century residence turned event venue operated by Iowa City Parks and Recreation at 820 Park Road in Iowa City, Iowa. Built in 1947–1948 by Edward L. "Ned" Ashton — a University of Iowa civil engineering professor recognized as "the most distinguished bridge engineer in the history of Iowa" — the home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 and sits alongside the Iowa River surrounded by more than eight acres of maintained public gardens. The structure, built from Anamosa limestone and poured concrete with Prairie School influence in its relationship to the landscape, offers two rentable levels, each accommodating up to 50 guests, with a combined capacity of 100. Iowa City makes the full facility available for receptions, weddings, meetings, and other private gatherings, pairing a genuinely distinctive architectural setting with the natural scenery of the Iowa River corridor.

• Spaces for 50-730 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Landmark
• 3 Total Spaces

The Englert Theatre has anchored downtown Iowa City since September 26, 1912, when William and Etta Englert opened the doors of what would become Iowa City's last surviving historic theater. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 and fully renovated in 2004, the building carries more than a century of performance history — from vaudeville and opera to live music, comedy, and civic ceremony — through a Renaissance and Tudor Revival facade that still defines the corner of East Washington Street. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Englert presents more than 120 events each year under its own banner, including Mission Creek Festival and Witching Hour, while opening its spaces to private clients seeking something beyond a standard event hall. The main theatre seats 715 across the orchestra floor and a sweeping balcony, and comes equipped with a newly upgraded sound system and full lighting capabilities suited for concerts, lectures, film screenings, variety shows, and ceremonies. A second-floor lounge — recently renovated, with a full-service bar and kitchen and tall windows that bring in natural light — accommodates up to 100 guests for standing receptions or 50 for seated gatherings. The stage itself is available as a standalone event space for up to 100 guests, offering a setting few private venues can match.