Top Clackamas County Venues

• Spaces for 15-1,000 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Ballrooms
• 12 Total Spaces

Portland Art Museum sits in the heart of downtown Portland's Cultural District, spanning the museum's historic North Wing and the newer Rothko Pavilion. Its event spaces range from the beautifully preserved, neo-classical rooms of the North Wing to the striking, glass-walled contemporary spaces of the Rothko Pavilion, giving planners a choice between historic elegance and modern architecture within a single campus. The Kridel Grand Ballroom, with its soaring ceilings and rich architectural detail, anchors the North Wing and can host galas, weddings, and corporate meetings for up to 1,000 guests reception-style; it's often paired with the adjoining Fred & Suzanne Fields Ballroom, known for its dramatic split staircase and neo-classic columns, for larger celebrations. In the Rothko Pavilion, the Swigert Warren Community Commons and Tim & Mary Boyle West Plaza offer floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor plaza paved in granite and framed by the building's glass facade, while Coquelico Café brings a light-filled, European bistro setting to smaller receptions and buyouts. Every event booked through Portland Art Museum works with an on-site production manager and staffed coat check, and has access to the museum's list of exclusive catering and rental partners. Smaller meeting spaces, including the Stevens Boardroom and the Gordon D. Sondland & Katherine J. Durant Trustee Room, are outfitted with videoconferencing technology for board meetings and off-site strategy sessions.

• Spaces for 12-225 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 8 Total Spaces

Kennedy School occupies a 1911 elementary school building in Portland's Concordia neighborhood, once praised by Ladies' Home Journal for its innovative one-story architecture. McMenamins converted the historic building into a hotel and event venue, with guestrooms fashioned from former classrooms, complete with original chalkboards, and gathering spots like the Honors Bar and Detention Bar that nod to the building's school-day roots. The property offers several indoor and outdoor event spaces accommodating up to 200 guests, including a full gymnasium with a hardwood dance floor and an adjoining outdoor courtyard, a theater, and a handful of smaller classroom-style rooms suited to more intimate gatherings. Full onsite catering is available with accommodations for dietary restrictions, along with McMenamins' own handcrafted ales, wines, and spirits. Once the food and beverage minimum for a space is met, no additional room rental fee applies, and a sales coordinator assists with planning details in the lead-up to the event.

• Spaces for 50-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Garden

Lan Su Chinese Garden is a walled, one-city-block garden in Portland's Old Town Chinatown, built in the tradition of centuries-old Chinese scholar gardens that combine art, architecture, and nature. Its name, Lan Su Yuan, draws on the sounds of Portland and its sister city Suzhou, China, and translates poetically as "Garden of Awakening Orchids." At the center of the garden is Lake Zither, ringed by covered walkways, pavilions, and the two-story Yun Shui Teahouse. For private events, the garden can be rented in full or paired with the Yun Shui Teahouse, hosting up to 120 seated or 250 standing guests across its courtyards and pavilions, with the Teahouse itself accommodating up to 50 guests split between its two floors. Rentals take place after the garden's public hours, giving couples and event hosts exclusive use of the space, including complimentary parking at the Lan Su Annex. VT Group's Vibrant Table Catering is the venue's recommended partner for food and beverage service.

• Spaces for 450 Guests

Jake's Catering at Sentinel operates within the historic Sentinel Hotel in downtown Portland, a century-old building named after the statues adorning its roofline. The west wing offers more than 20,000 square feet of ornate meeting and event space, anchored by the Governor Ballroom, and includes additional rooms such as the Grand Ballroom, Renaissance Room, Library, Card Room, Lodge Room, Fireside Room, and Billiard Room, giving planners a range of settings for weddings, corporate meetings, receptions, and banquets. Catering is handled exclusively by Jake's Catering, which is owned and operated by Jake's Grill, one of Portland's top restaurants, with menus prepared by a staff of culinary-trained chefs. The venue accommodates events of nearly any scale, from an intimate dinner for 10 to a gala for up to 2,000 guests, and was named Best Hotel Venue in Oregon Bride's Best of 2023.

• Spaces for 16-175 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 2 Meeting Spaces

El Gaucho Portland is a steakhouse, bar, and cigar lounge on SW Broadway in downtown Portland, part of a Pacific Northwest restaurant group that traces back to the original El Gaucho, which operated in downtown Seattle from 1953 to 1985 before Paul Mackay revived the concept in 1996. The kitchen dry-ages Niman Ranch Prime Certified Angus Beef for 28 days and prepares steaks and chops on a charcoal grill in an open exhibition-style kitchen, alongside a selection of fresh seafood, with tableside preparations such as filet mignon tartare among the dining rituals the restaurant is known for. Beyond the main dining room, the restaurant includes a cigar lounge with flat-screen TVs and a full menu, plus a bar available for seated dinners or cocktail receptions, and live music nightly. Several private rooms can be reserved for business meetings, celebrations, and other gatherings, including a room overlooking the working wine cellar. Valet parking is available for guests arriving downtown.

• Spaces for 20-110 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor

• Spaces for 10-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 4 Hotels
• 3 Meeting Spaces

Hotel deLuxe sits in Portland's Goose Hollow neighborhood, close to the city's shops, restaurants, cocktail bars, museums, galleries, and sports venues, as well as the Willamette River and Washington Park. The hotel channels the glamour of the golden age of Hollywood cinema throughout its Art Deco-inspired design, and its permanent art collection features exclusive stills and behind-the-scenes shots from classics like "Vertigo" and "Casablanca," alongside portraits of stars such as Dietrich and Bogart. For weddings and private events, Hotel deLuxe offers a range of spaces suited to everything from small board meetings to receptions for 150 guests, including the chandelier-lit Screening Room with gold gilded ceilings and a built-in projector and surround sound system, and Gracie's, a flexible space for corporate celebrations and holiday parties. Executive Chef Ben Waterman and the team at Gracie's restaurant handle catering, preparing Pacific Northwest cuisine tailored to each event. A dedicated sales team supports couples and planners through the wedding coordination and reception planning process.

• Spaces for 20-650 Guests
• 4 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Rooftops
• 7 Total Spaces

Providence Park is the home stadium of the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns, set in the Goose Hollow neighborhood just blocks from downtown Portland with easy access via the MAX Light Rail Blue and Red Lines. A 2019 expansion added a full multi-level east side to the stadium, introducing premium event spaces such as Tanner Ridge, Toyota Terrace, and East Vista alongside longstanding spaces like adiClub, Club Deck, and the Lexus Lounge. The stadium's event spaces range from intimate indoor lounges to open-air terraces overlooking the pitch and the downtown skyline, and groups can even rent the field itself for a one-of-a-kind experience. Providence Park has hosted weddings, proms, fundraisers, bar and bat mitzvahs, reunions, corporate picnics, and sports tournaments, with a dedicated Events Director guiding clients from initial planning through event day.

• Spaces for 35-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Rooftop
• 4 Total Spaces

The Ecotrust Building is a green-restored 1890s warehouse in Portland's Pearl District, known for its exposed timber beams and historic brick archways. As the home base of the nonprofit Ecotrust, the building offers event organizers flexibility across a full city block, with spaces suited to everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations and outdoor festivals. Three distinct spaces make up the venue: the Rooftop Terrace, an outdoor "park in the sky" with scenic views for al fresco events; the Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center, framed by exposed beams and suited to conferences and formal events; and Irving Street Studio, a 7,000-square-foot space showcasing the building's original brick archways and wood beams. Rental packages include a dedicated event professional for planning and logistics, plus an on-site venue coordinator throughout the event. Wi-Fi and basic audiovisual equipment are included, and clients may bring in their own DJ or band. All event rentals support Ecotrust's nonprofit work advancing environmental well-being, economic opportunity, and social equity.

• Spaces for 180-560 Guests
• 4 Landmarks
• 2 Theaters
• 4 Total Spaces

The Armory is Portland Center Stage's home in the Pearl District, a renovated 1891 landmark that holds a rare distinction: it was the first building on the National Register of Historic Places, and the first performing arts venue in the country, to achieve LEED Platinum certification. That history shows up throughout the building's two-tiered lobby spaces, where original brick and timber sit alongside contemporary, sustainably minded design. Beyond its two theaters, the U.S. Bank Main Stage and the Ellyn Bye Studio, The Armory rents its Main Lobby and Alan J. Beard Mezzanine Lobby for weddings, receptions, conferences, and performances. Each space comes with complimentary stock furniture, sound and lighting support, and a full event staff, and every rental is wheelchair and walker accessible throughout. Weddings at The Armory can take over the building for a full 12-hour day, with ceremony and reception space for up to 200 guests or standing receptions for as many as 450. Clients are free to bring in their own caterer and alcohol service, giving couples and event planners flexibility to shape the day around their own vendors.

• Spaces for 80-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Event Space

The Corbett Room is Elephants Delicatessen's private event space at its Corbett Avenue location in Portland's John's Landing neighborhood. The 1,740-square-foot room features hardwood floors, two Juliet balconies, and custom-made dividing doors that allow the space to be scaled down for smaller gatherings. A multilevel outdoor patio extends the space with additional seating for guests. The room accommodates up to 80 guests seated at rounds or 100 for standing receptions, making it suited to family celebrations, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and other private events. As one of Elephants Delicatessen's two dedicated private dining rooms, it draws on the company's full-service catering, including custom menus, an OLCC-licensed bar program, and event design and decor coordination. Additional rentals such as furniture, A/V equipment, decor, and custom color linens are available to round out an event.

• Spaces for 24-500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 6 Museums
• 6 Total Spaces

World Forestry Center sits on a 5.5-acre forested campus in Portland's Washington Park, just ten minutes from downtown. Founded in 1966 with roots tracing back to the 1905 Lewis & Clark Exposition, the nonprofit has spent more than six decades connecting people with forests through its Discovery Museum and public programming, and its campus doubles as a setting for weddings, conferences, and celebrations. The venue offers a range of indoor and outdoor spaces built from natural wood tones and stone, from Miller Hall, the largest and most versatile space, to the more intimate Cheatham Hall with its vaulted ceilings and custom glass art installation. The Central Plaza, a 10,000-square-foot open-air space surrounded by treetops, hosts weddings and festivals under a tent provided May through October, while the David Douglas Room and Mt. Hood Room suit smaller meetings and retreats. The Discovery Museum, with its flowing fountain and hands-on exhibits, offers an unconventional backdrop for after-hours receptions. Every rental includes access to World Forestry Center's approved caterer list, on-site staff support, and Wi-Fi, and the organization also offers a nonprofit venue grant program providing complimentary rentals to qualifying groups each year.

A lovely location in Portland, Oregon. The producers of the yellow strand rope used in the original Portland Street Car called this 1929 warehouse home. It was situated at the fringe of the Pearl District tucked close to the Willamette River. It was painstakingly restored to its former splendor in 2014, and it now serves as one of Portland's most celebrated event venues. There are roughly 10,000 square feet of open space at Castaway Portland. The yellow strand rope used in the first Portland Street Car was manufactured in the renovated 1929 building, which has 14-foot ceilings with exposed wood beams and original wrap-around steel sash windows. Polished concrete flooring, centralized heating and cooling, an executive office area, a full catering kitchen, and choices for outdoor space were all included during a total renovation from the ground up.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Led by Emmy Award-winning choreographers Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland, BodyVox is a contemporary dance company known for combining dance, theater, and film into productions rich in imagery, athleticism, and humor. Hampton and Roland trained with Momix, ISO Dance, and Pilobolus before founding BodyVox in Portland, Oregon, where the company is now in its 29th year. The BodyVox Dance Center serves as the company's home and a hub for the Portland arts community, with four studios and a 180-seat theater hosting classes, performances, and residencies throughout the week. The center's North Wing is a versatile, multi-functional event space that has hosted gatherings ranging from concerts and art openings to birthday parties, while its four state-of-the-art studios are available to rent for rehearsals and performances. Renters and performers have access to amenities including private dressing rooms, a water filling station, and complimentary coffee at the front desk.

• Spaces for 60-170 Guests
• 2 Theaters

Curious Comedy is a comedy theater in Portland's King neighborhood, founded in 2008 by Artistic Director Stacey Hallal. The theater builds its programming — sketch, improv, stand-up, and comedy classes — around a mission of giving stage time to underserved voices, including BIPOC, women and genderqueer, LGBTQIA+, differently-abled, and economically disadvantaged performers. The venue offers two spaces for private rental. The Main Stage is a cabaret-style theater seating up to 170, outfitted with professional lighting, sound, and projection, plus a built-in four-camera TV studio (expandable to eight) for live streaming and recording — well suited to shows, tapings, or events that call for production support. It also includes a full bar serving food and drinks. The Curious Annex is a more intimate white-box space seating 60, styled like an art gallery and typically arranged in a 3/4 thrust configuration, with movable risers that can be reconfigured for an additional fee. Its sprung floor suits movement-based use like dance, clown, or yoga, and the space offers beer, wine, and snacks for concessions.

• Spaces for 75 Guests

Washington Park is a 410-acre destination park in Portland, Oregon, dating back to 1871 when the city purchased the original forty acres of land. Today the park is home to a collection of major attractions, including the Hoyt Arboretum, Portland Japanese Garden, World Forestry Center, Oregon Zoo, and the International Rose Test Garden, alongside miles of forested trails, memorials, and recreational facilities. Portland Parks & Recreation reserves space within Washington Park for weddings and private events, including sites at Hoyt Arboretum such as the Redwood Deck and Wedding Meadow. The park's mix of formal gardens, woodland trails, and open lawns gives event planners a range of settings, from the refined, classic atmosphere of the Rose Garden's Shakespeare Garden to more secluded, tucked-away clearings elsewhere in the park. The nonprofit Explore Washington Park, established in 2013, works to connect visitors with the park's culture and natural landscape and to provide an accessible, cohesive experience across its many destinations.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

With exceptional spaces, a dedicated catering staff and a focus on sustainable, Northwest cuisine, the Oregon Zoo is an unforgettable location for meetings, fundraisers, picnics and holiday parties. Our team recommends the best space for you based on your group size and availability, but seeing is believing! From the Sunset Room to the Amphitheater, we'll find the perfect spot for your event

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 4 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Gardens
• 4 Parks

Hoyt Arboretum is Portland's museum of living trees, a 190-acre collection with 12 miles of trails and more than 6,000 trees, free and open to the public year-round at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd. The land traces back to a 19th-century poor farm and has grown into a nationally recognized tree collection and community gathering place, maintained through a partnership between Portland Parks & Recreation and the nonprofit Hoyt Arboretum Friends. For weddings and private events, the arboretum offers several distinct outdoor settings that can accommodate groups of up to 100 people. The Stevens Pavilion, a triangular A-frame picnic shelter with open timber construction, is one of the park's most recognizable structures and a popular choice for Portland weddings. The Redwood Deck, an open wooden platform set within a grove of redwoods and sequoias, is often paired with the nearby Wedding Meadow — a rolling green clearing shaded by a large Douglas-fir — for a contrast of open lawn and deep forest views. The Stone Circle offers a smaller, quieter forested setting for ceremonies, reached by a short walk along the paved Bristlecone Pine Trail amid the arboretum's global tree collection. Rental proceeds support the arboretum's tree collection and educational programs, and reservations for any of the rental sites are coordinated through the Portland Parks & Recreation Customer Service Center.

• Spaces for 200-500 Guests
• 2 Landmarks
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Historic Spaces

Housed inside Montgomery Park, a former Montgomery Ward department store listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Atrium is a nine-story glass-ceilinged event space in Portland's Northwest industrial district. Marble flooring and the building's art deco details, preserved from its 1919 construction, pair with panoramic views of Forest Park through the glass atrium above. The Atrium spans 3,200 square feet and accommodates up to 200 seated or 500 standing guests, while the adjoining 8,000-square-foot Banquet Room holds up to 280 seated or 500 standing. The two spaces can be combined for larger weddings, galas, and corporate events. Elephants Delicatessen serves as the venue's exclusive caterer, and rental includes tables, chairs, and other furniture along with onsite venue support staff throughout the event. Over 2,000 onsite and nearby parking spaces serve guests, and each event space is ADA accessible.

• Spaces for 240 Guests

Peninsula Park Community Center is a neighborhood recreation center in Portland's Piedmont area, built in 1913. The building's original floor plan was perfectly symmetrical, laid out with one pool and two locker rooms and two gyms — one for men and one for women — and the center historically served women's organizations and sports groups in the surrounding community. Today the center centers around an indoor gymnasium with a basketball court and a dedicated dance studio, spaces that lend themselves to gatherings alongside the center's ongoing recreation programming. WiFi is available throughout the building. The center also houses a preschool program for ages 3–5 and the SOAR after-school program for grades K–5, reflecting its role as an active neighborhood hub beyond just event use. Space is available for community reservations and partnerships; the center's front desk can be reached directly to discuss availability.