Top Des Moines Venues

• Spaces for 300 Guests

The Columbia City Theater boasts one of the most beautiful settings for live music and performance in Seattle. The theater reopened on June 25th, 2010 to rave reviews and was featured in Seattle Weekly’s “Best of Seattle” list after being open for less than two months. It has since been dubbed “The city’s finest sounding room,” by SPIN Magazine.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Winery

Founded in 2008, Olalla Vineyard & Winery has been serving the local community. It is a small, family-owned winery with a strong connection to Croatian culture. Joe and Konnie Serka were the former owners and operators of the vineyard, and they took great care of it. As the vineyard grew and developed into the lovely paradise that it is today, Joe and Konnie put their souls into its development. With the help of their son Stuart and daughter Mary Ellen, the current owners hope to carry on the winemaking legacy of the past while also developing the winery into a one-of-a-kind, boutique destination vineyard and winery with a strong emphasis on agricultural tourism. A summer wedding in a vineyard is the perfect backdrop for an outdoor ceremony. Stunning photographs and memories will be created by the natural background of our vineyards and gorgeous gardens, which you and your guests will cherish for a lifetime. We have a vineyard setting that will provide for a picture-perfect environment, regardless of whether your personal style is formal and sophisticated or informal and relaxed. Outdoor marriages are only permitted during the months of June, July, August, and September, and they are limited to 100 people or less at each location. More information on how we can make your special day a dream come true may be obtained by contacting us.

• Spaces for 250-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Meeting Space

Set in the heart of West Seattle's Alaska Junction, the Alki Masonic Center is an 8,000-square-foot building whose 4,000-square-foot banquet hall welcomes weddings, business functions, charitable gatherings, and private parties. The hall pairs a polished hardwood floor for dining or dancing with a newly renovated stage, a state-of-the-art projector and professional sound system, Wi-Fi, and a 180-inch video screen the venue bills as West Seattle's largest. Rentals include 8-foot rectangular and 60-inch round tables and chairs, and a commercial kitchen with range, oven, refrigerator, and freezer is available to licensed caterers. Upstairs, a 4,000-square-foot carpeted lodge room with a vaulted ceiling and baby grand piano seats up to 300 for public ceremonies, religious services, or private gatherings. The building is handicap accessible, and ample free parking sits adjacent to the hall.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 space at this venue

The Meadow at Fort Nisqually sits in a secluded, wooded clearing among the orchard just outside the walled perimeter of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, within Tacoma's Point Defiance Park. Fort Nisqually itself began in 1833 as a Hudson's Bay Company fur trading outpost and is billed as the first globally connected settlement on the Puget Sound; the reconstructed fort, rebuilt in the 1930s by the Works Progress Administration around two preserved original structures, now portrays daily life as it existed in 1855. That backdrop gives the Meadow a natural, intimate character suited to both ceremonies and receptions, with room for up to 100 guests. The space is offered as a rental for the warmer months, May through September. Complimentary parking is available in roughly 50 spaces at the Fort and the nearby Picnic Shelter, restrooms are close by, and power access is available on-site for setup needs. Couples can also pair the Meadow with the Fort's Great Room or the Picnic Shelter for a combined ceremony-and-reception experience.

• Spaces for 30-500 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Housed in the historic Balfour Dock building on Tacoma's Thea Foss Waterway, Foss Waterway Seaport is a maritime heritage museum that doubles as a waterfront event venue. Built in 1900, the building is defined by a dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass wall and intricate bridge truss-style ceilings that soar 55 feet above the exhibit hall floor, with direct access to the Esplanade along Commencement Bay. The Seaport offers two distinct event spaces. The Bamford Chart Room suits meetings and smaller gatherings of up to 30 guests, while the North Exhibit Hall accommodates 40 to 400 seated guests — or up to 500 for receptions — amid historic maritime artifacts and views of the bay. Weddings, receptions, and business events alike find a home among the museum's nautical surroundings. Facility rental discounts are extended to non-profit organizations, active military personnel, Tacoma residents, essential workers, and annual Seaport museum members.

• Spaces for 40-850 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 3 Event Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

Urban Grace is a historic 40,000-square-foot event venue and community facility in downtown Tacoma, Washington. The building traces back to 1883, when First Baptist Church first incorporated on the site; the congregation outgrew a series of earlier buildings before starting a capital campaign in 1921 for the structure that stands today. Architects Heath, Gove, and Bell designed the Gothic Revival building, completed in 1925 with glazed terracotta facing and cut stone supplied below market rate by the Walker Cut Stone Company. From the outset, the building was designed to serve more than worship, and that dual purpose carries through in its event spaces today. The Auditorium, renovated in 2021, seats up to 850 guests including its balcony, or 450 on the lower level alone, beneath a lattice-designed domed ceiling, with theatre seating, a modern sound system, and projection capabilities suited to weddings, concerts, and large gatherings. The Large Event Space offers 4,180 square feet of hardwood flooring and a raised stage for receptions of up to 200, backed by a full commercial kitchen, while the Chapel seats up to 80 amid stained glass and mahogany accents for more intimate ceremonies and small gatherings. A Conference Room and a Small Event Space accommodate meetings and gatherings of 40 and 60 respectively, each lit by the building's original ten-foot windows overlooking downtown Tacoma. Beyond hosting weddings and private events, Urban Grace is also home to more than fifteen resident nonprofits and arts organizations.

• Spaces for 40-200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Historic Spaces

It was purchased in 2012 with the intention of bringing the historic Downtown Tacoma post office building back to life. The building is 72,000 square feet in size. We have worked in close collaboration with local business owners, creatives, entrepreneurs, artists, and artisans to create a space that is an authentic destination in Downtown Tacoma for both working and taking pleasure in the arts and cultural activities. The growth in occupancy of the building has allowed us to witness the realization of our vision, which has manifested itself in thriving tenants, people enjoying open-air cocktails, and wedding procession. Please come to 1102 South A street, where we hope you will enjoy the diverse community that we have created here. The Ballroom, which was originally a Federal courtroom, was completely renovated in 2015 with your event in mind. With its high ceilings, state-of-the-art LED lighting, and breathtaking views of downtown Tacoma and Mount Rainier, the elegant 2,000 square foot room is sure to impress. Please take a look at our video tour and get in touch with Jessica Johnston if you have any further questions or to schedule an appointment. Once a post office warehouse, the Gallery was completely renovated in 2016 to become one of Downtown Tacoma's newest event venues. A large arch window, high ceilings, beautiful woodwork, dimmable LED chandeliers, and large arched windows distinguish this space. Please take a look at our video tour and get in touch with Jessica Johnston if you have any further questions or to schedule an appointment.

• Spaces for 110-160 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Park

Dakota Place Park Building is a historic brick venue set within Dakota Place Park in West Seattle, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and activities along California Avenue. The building pairs original brick and wood floors with updated conveniences like projectors, a flat-screen TV, and surround sound, mixing vintage character with modern function. The venue's main room connects to a smaller side room and opens onto a large outdoor patio and small lawn, giving hosts room to spread a celebration between indoor and outdoor space. It accommodates up to 110 seated guests or 160 standing, making it suited to wedding receptions, community gatherings, and private parties. The space is available for rental from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., with facility tours offered on Friday mornings.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Art on the Brink. The largest and most active museum glass workshop on the West Coast provides an opportunity to see and experience modern glass art. This remarkable location, with its iconic architecture and panoramic views of Mount Rainier, is a must-see for anybody visiting Seattle. The Museum, which is located on the Thea Foss Waterway in downtown Tacoma, provides a variety of indoor and outdoor areas, as well as exclusive access to the Museum's galleries, making it a great location for a memorable event. Featuring a 6,900-square-foot floor area, the Grand Hall is ideal for weddings, formal dinners, and modern art events. There is also adequate room for dance and musical entertainment. Gathering the Light, a spectacular glass triptych by Northwest artist Cappy Thompson depicting a legendary version of the glass-making world, has been put in the Grand Hall, providing an artistic background for your event. The Main, Mezzanine, and Rooftop Plazas all provide spectacular views of the metropolis, Thea Foss Waterway, and Mount Rainier. The Main Plaza is the most popular of the three. In the reflecting pool on the Main Plaza, close to the Museum's entrance, you can see Martin Blank's Fluent Steps installation, which is part of his Fluent Steps series. You and your guests will have no trouble moving between any of these places and the inside of the Museum, as well as the Chihuly Bridge of Glass, which is located nearby. The Hot Shop Amphitheater, which is a functioning glass workshop, is housed within the Museum's 90-foot-tall cone. It is the Museum's hallmark area and will elevate your event to a higher level by allowing your guests to witness artisans produce works of art from molten glass while they are there. The Hot Shop rental fee includes the services of a team of glassblowers for the length of the event. The Theater at the Museum is outfitted with a stage, Wi-Fi, and a huge projection screen for presentations. This venue has a large capacity and can accommodate a variety of presentations and gatherings.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center, located on the beaches of Lake Washington in Seattle's lovely Mount Baker neighborhood, is a stunning location for rowing and sailing. The site is located within the picturesque Stan Sayres Park, which provides a wonderful natural environment for any occasion. The new contemporary upper-floor event area is drenched in natural light and complemented with reclaimed wooden finishes, making it ideal for weddings, business parties, non-profit and social events. While two balconies provide 180-degree panoramic views of Lake Washington and the Cascades, a gas fireplace and a classic wooden racing shell provide a warm, inviting environment. In addition to tables and chairs, the comfortable room is equipped with a multi-media system that is ideal for slideshows, presentations, and speeches, among other things. A well-equipped and big kitchen provides the ability for self-serve or catered events to be held there. Our open catering strategy gives you the freedom to select the food and beverage service that best suits your preferences and financial constraints.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

Set just off I-5 in the heart of Tacoma, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle sits less than two miles from downtown, within reach of the Tacoma Dome, the Museum of Glass, LeMay - America's Car Museum, and the Washington State History Museum. The location also puts groups within easy reach of the Greater Tacoma Convention Center and the Port of Tacoma, making the hotel a practical home base for events that draw visitors from around the region. On site, the hotel offers 7,000 square feet of event space across eight meeting rooms, able to host groups of up to 450 guests for meetings, conferences, and private gatherings. A full-service restaurant and lounge, business center, and seasonal outdoor pool round out the property, along with free WiFi, free parking, and a complimentary breakfast each morning. Pet-friendly guest rooms are also available for travelers bringing along four-legged companions.

• Spaces for 20-350 Guests
• 10 Museums
• 1 Outdoor
• 10 Total Spaces

Set beside Tacoma's Union Station and the Bridge of Glass, the Washington State History Museum turns its downtown campus into an event venue with a rare backdrop: a multi-tiered outdoor amphitheater surrounded by historic architecture, with views of Mount Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, and the Thea Foss Waterway. Indoors, the Grand Lobby's vaulted ceilings, balconies, and natural light offer a more traditional reception space. Ten rentable spaces in total accommodate groups from small board meetings up to 350 guests, including a state-of-the-art auditorium built for conferences and film screenings, and a mezzanine overlooking Union Station with its own catering kitchen access. Every facility rental includes up to two hours of access to the museum's exhibition galleries, so guests can tour the Great Hall of Washington History or the fifth-floor special exhibits before or after an event. Rentals also include tables and chairs, on-site event support and security staff, and use of available audio/visual equipment, with spaces bookable up to two years in advance for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, and community gatherings.

• Spaces for 600 Guests

Emerald City Trapeze is Seattle’s most unique venue. Located in the historic SODO District of Seattle, Emerald City Trapeze Arts boasts nearly 20,000 square feet of visually stunning gathering space for weddings and corporate events. Imagine dining under the trapeze net while enjoying whimsical Aerial performances. After dinner, ascend the stairs to our balcony where you and your guests will be treated to a Flying Trapeze performance! Our team will work with you to create the perfect event. Are you looking for the perfect location for your next holiday party, product launch, or special occasion? Emerald City Trapeze Arts is Seattle’s best kept secret. Add a dazzling Flying Trapeze Show or spice up the night with a mesmerizing Aerial Ambiance. Give your guests a once in a lifetime opportunity by offering them the chance to try Flying Trapeze! Emerald City Trapeze is Seattle’s most unique wedding venue nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle. With warm wood beams and vaulted ceilings, our venue offers a beautiful backdrop for your special day. Imagine walking down the aisle under a starry sky of twinkle lights.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Welcome to the 6th Annual Events on the 6th! Located in Tacoma, Washington, this stunning wedding and reception venue is the ideal setting for your entire wedding day. Get married in the stunning Gothic church, hold your reception in the mid-century modern reception hall, and rest assured that all of your photos and memories will be captured against this stunning backdrop. It's a fantastic combination of modern and traditional style! The location of your wedding is extremely important for having a wonderful wedding day! Ideally, it should be something special and unforgettable...something beautiful...a place that makes you happy while also providing comfort for your guests. Events on 6th has everything you could possibly want and need in one convenient location. Wright Park, Point Defiance Park, and the Ruston Way waterfront are all within walking distance of Events on 6th, which is conveniently located in the heart of Tacoma between Seattle and Olympia and close to beautiful outdoor photo opportunities. Profit from the comfort and security of an indoor wedding while still capturing those stunning outdoor photographs! Celebrate your special day in elegance and style, and take comfort in the knowledge that your guests will be able to relax and enjoy themselves throughout the entire day in one beautiful location.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Everyone who lives, works, or attends school in Mount Baker is automatically enrolled as a member of the Club. There are no membership dues to pay! The Mount Baker Community Club, founded in 1909, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to providing a meeting area for neighbors to get together, get to know one another, and foster a sense of community. Throughout the year, the Community Club offers a variety of activities and festivities. The Clubhouse can be rented for a variety of purposes, including private events, parties, off-site meetings, and other gatherings. You have the option of renting the full facility or simply the ballroom or conference room. The space is equipped with audio-visual equipment, a range of tables and seats, and a fully functional kitchen. If there is any equipment that we do not have on site, we have excellent working ties with numerous local suppliers that can meet all of your needs at competitive prices. Do you require a caterer? We have no hesitation in recommending. Would you want to bring your own? That is also effective. You can reach us via phone at (206) 722-7209 or by email at manager@mountbaker.org. We're looking forward to hearing from you in the near future. The fact that you have chosen to hire our historic and magnificent facility contributes to our ability to operate the many essential activities and events that we host for the community. We are a first-class venue that is also committed to addressing the needs of our local community. Thank you for considering us.

• Spaces for 30-7,500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 8 Museums
• 8 Total Spaces

LeMay – America's Car Museum is a nonprofit automotive museum in Tacoma, Washington, built around the LeMay Collection — once the largest privately owned automobile collection in the world, numbering more than 3,000 vehicles at its peak. The 165,000-square-foot facility opened in 2012 adjacent to the Tacoma Dome, just off Interstate 5, and was cited by USA TODAY as one of the top eight cultural attractions in the world to open that year. Today it displays over 300 cars spanning a century of American automotive history. For private events, the Museum offers numerous indoor and outdoor spaces for gatherings of all sizes. The Showcase Gallery, with vaulted wood ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Downtown Tacoma and Commencement Bay, welcomes up to 500 guests, while the Banquet Room, Club Auto Lounge, Speed Zone, McFarland Mezzanine, and Classics Classroom suit dinners, meetings, and parties from 30 to 200 guests. Outdoors, the 3.5-acre Haub Family Field hosts festivals, concerts, and car shows for thousands. Full-museum buyouts spread across four floors of event space for 1,000 or more guests, and every private event includes full museum access so guests can tour the collection.

• Spaces for 220-250 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Waterfront

Mount Rainier rises across the water while a mid-century lodge holds the shoreline of Lake Wilderness. Built in 1950 by the Seattle architectural firm Young & Richardson, Carlston & Detlie, the lodge earned an American Institute of Architects honor and a Washington State Design Award in 1952 for the way it steps into its sloped, lakefront site. The building traces back further still: an early-1900s homestead farm that the Jacobsen family opened to hunters and anglers grew into a trio of resorts through the 1920s, and by 1939 the expanded Gaffney's Grove drew as many as 9,000 visitors a day for baseball, tennis, a skating rink, and swimming beaches. King County designated the lodge a landmark in 1997 for its postwar Northwest architecture, and it took its current name in 2003. Today the lodge hosts up to 220 guests across its main floor, mezzanine, and lower level, with a warming kitchen, two changing rooms, a courtyard balcony, a covered patio, and a lawn included in the rental. A 12-by-12 dance floor, a sound system with Bluetooth and HDMI inputs, and wireless microphones come with the space. Renters bring their own caterer or self-cater, since the kitchen is licensed for warming and cold prep only. Weddings, receptions, banquets, and corporate gatherings all fill the calendar here, on grounds that have drawn crowds to this lakeshore since long before the lodge itself was built.

• Spaces for 150-220 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Waterfront

Gig Harbor Yacht Club has been part of the South Sound boating community since 1958, when it began as a small group of charter members meeting above Gig Harbor's waterfront. Today the club's clubhouse sits in downtown Gig Harbor with a view of the bay from its outdoor deck, and it opens its doors to members and non-members alike for private events. The clubhouse offers an open floor plan that hosts can decorate to fit their occasion, with capacity for 150 to 200 guests depending on the event configuration. Weddings, birthdays, meetings, and other special and casual occasions all take place here, supported by round and rectangular tables, chairs, a state-of-the-art AV system with a 75-inch flat screen and overhead projection, and an in-house chef and catering team. The entire venue is handicap accessible, with plenty of free parking and easy access to nearby downtown marinas, parks, and lodging.