Top Ellicott City Venues

• Spaces for 110-300 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Theater
• 3 Total Spaces

Irvine Nature Center is a nonprofit environmental education campus and event venue set on 211 acres of forests, meadows, and wetlands in the Caves Valley area of Owings Mills, Maryland. The property sits within a historic rural landscape and has established itself as one of the Baltimore region's premier destinations for eco-conscious celebrations. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Environmental Education Building anchors the campus and includes exhibit spaces home to live animal ambassadors. For events, Irvine offers three distinct outdoor ceremony sites — the meadow, the outdoor amphitheater, and Wedding Point — alongside an all-weather reception tent that accommodates up to 175 guests. The Fern Rooms provide flexible indoor meeting and event space for groups up to 110. Rental fees directly support Irvine's conservation and environmental education mission. The center welcomes weddings, mitzvah celebrations, corporate gatherings, and private parties. All vendors and rental practices are aligned with the center's environmental mission, and outdoor events are available April 1 through November 15.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Laurel Park Racecourse has served as Maryland's premier Thoroughbred racing destination since the Maryland Jockey Club — the nation's oldest sporting organization, founded in 1743 — began racing operations at the site. Situated between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. in Laurel, Maryland, the venue combines a storied racing heritage with modern hospitality facilities suited for a wide range of private events. The facility offers more than 40,000 square feet of flexible indoor event space along with outdoor trackside areas, accommodating groups of up to 600 guests. Laurel Park hosts corporate conferences, tradeshows, organizational luncheons, cocktail receptions, award dinners, weddings, fundraising galas, and holiday parties. Each event is supported by a dedicated event planner and service manager who guide clients through the planning process from initial inquiry through event day. Complimentary parking for more than 3,000 vehicles — including bus parking — and valet service make the venue straightforward to reach from across the region. Wi-Fi is available throughout the facility, and the team's in-house catering program offers customizable menus for every event format.

• Spaces for 10-425 Guests
• 1 Meeting Space

The Maryland State Boychoir Center for the Arts is a historic stone building in Baltimore's Mayfield neighborhood, acquired by the Maryland State Boychoir in 2006 and now available for private events. The building's architecture — vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and exposed timber — lends a distinctive character to weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, performances, recitals, and private parties. The Center offers several distinct spaces across multiple floors, including a Performance Hall/Sanctuary with original church architecture, a Fellowship Hall with a stage and hardwood floors set up for seated dining, a Second Floor Great Hall, meeting rooms, basement rehearsal rooms, and outdoor garden patios. The facility can be rented as individual spaces or as a full building buyout, making it flexible for intimate gatherings and larger celebrations alike. Long-term leasing is also available for nonprofits, studios, and rehearsal groups.

• Spaces for 10-500 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Meeting Space

Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Center is a full-service hotel and event venue in Baltimore, Maryland, offering 25,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space for gatherings of 10 to 500 guests. Located off I-95 with easy access to the Inner Harbor and Johns Hopkins Medical Campus, the property hosts weddings, corporate conferences, and private celebrations across 16 configurable rooms. The venue provides in-house catering coordinated by a dedicated Catering Manager, along with a full suite of audio-visual equipment — including LCD projectors, flat screens, wireless microphones, staging, and in-house sound systems. A complimentary shuttle service connects guests to the Inner Harbor, Baltimore Convention Center, and area hospitals. Guest accommodations include 175 hotel rooms featuring complimentary hot breakfast, free parking, and an indoor pool with whirlpool, making the property a convenient choice for multi-day events and out-of-town attendees.

• Spaces for 120 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

Snow Hill Manor is a 2½-story brick plantation house of late-Georgian style set on 17 acres in Laurel, Maryland, overlooking the Patuxent River. Built in the 18th century and listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974, the manor offers a secluded, private setting that lends itself to intimate gatherings and special celebrations. Inside, six large rooms are lined with warm hardwoods and soaring ceilings, providing elegant surroundings for weddings and receptions, corporate retreats, holiday parties, and workshops. A large tented brick patio and expansive lawns extend the event space outdoors, accommodating up to 120 guests across the property. The venue includes a warming kitchen for catering use, dressing rooms for the wedding party, ample free parking, wireless connectivity, and a portable projector and screen — all available year-round.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Farm

Over the course of the past 65 years, Circle D Farm has made steady progress in modernizing our infrastructure. Although we make every effort to adapt as the times change, we never lose sight of the fact that we started out as a working farm. Because we are a family-run business, we all have the distinct advantage of being able to make our homes here on the premises. As a result of this, we make it a priority to continually improve and manage the farm. At Circle D Farm, we take care of the details that are promptly addressed, although at commercial facilities or larger operations, they are sometimes overlooked. We are not a business enterprise that is run by some far-off corporation or board of directors. Every member of the family will go above and beyond to make sure that your stay at the Farm lives up to all of your hopes and dreams and is an experience that you will never forget. There is further information about us that can be found on our website; nevertheless, coming to the farm in person is the only way to be certain that you will see everything that we have to offer you and your visitors.

• Spaces for 40-85 Guests
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 2 Mansions

Montpelier Mansion is an 18th-century Georgian Colonial estate and National Historic Landmark located on approximately 70 acres of parkland in Laurel, Maryland. Built between the 1780s, the property is surrounded by lush evergreens and 200-year-old boxwoods, with formal gardens that have been carefully preserved alongside the mansion's original architecture. The mansion features two wings fitted with chandeliers, cathedral ceilings, and crown molding, making the spaces well suited to intimate gatherings, ceremonies, and receptions. The smaller wing accommodates up to 40 guests and the larger up to 85. Event rentals include seven hours of event time and come equipped with a warming kitchen, audio-visual equipment, and wireless internet. Free parking is available on-site, and the property is partially wheelchair accessible. Beyond its rental spaces, the site preserves the histories of the Snowden family and the 169 enslaved people who lived there, including its rare 18th-century summer house — one of only two on their original foundations in the region. The mansion sits equidistant between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, making it a distinctive historic setting for weddings, receptions, and private gatherings in the Maryland suburbs.

• Spaces for 10-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 5 Total Spaces

Founded in 1923, Argyle Country Club is a member-owned private club set on a 150-acre property in Silver Spring, Maryland — the same land that once served as a working dairy farm before members converted the barn into a clubhouse and built the course themselves. That founding spirit still defines the club today: approachable and family-oriented, with none of the formality that typically accompanies the country club setting. For private events, the club offers a range of indoor and outdoor spaces accommodating groups from 10 to 250 guests. The Ballroom seats up to 150, the Sunset Room handles ceremonies of up to 110 or dining for 60, and the combined Ballroom, President's Room, and Sunset Room configuration serves receptions of up to 250. Outdoor events take advantage of the Lower Patio and a spacious tent set against the backdrop of the championship golf course. Every site fee includes tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, flatware, Argyle centerpieces, a dance floor, limited A/V equipment, and complimentary parking. The in-house culinary team is experienced in a wide range of cuisines — American, Italian, Asian, Kosher-style, Ethiopian, Halal, Indian, and more. Both members and non-members are welcome to host events at Argyle.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom

Cherry Hill Ballroom is an indoor-outdoor event venue set within Cherry Hill Park in College Park, Maryland, about 20 minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. and 30 minutes from Baltimore. The centerpiece is a 3,600-square-foot ballroom with suspended hardwood floors, grand ceilings, a balcony, and a fireplace, accommodating up to 150 guests for weddings, quinceañeras, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. Beyond the main ballroom, the property offers several additional settings: The Arbor for outdoor ceremonies, a stained-glass chapel that doubles as a cocktail reception room, and The Pavilion for smaller gatherings. On-site lodging in a honeymoon log cabin and cottage is also available. Every rental includes tables, chairs, lighting, fabrics, drapings, and centerpieces, along with a decor consultation and access to a full commercial kitchen. The venue has no vendor requirements, allowing clients to bring their own caterer, food, and alcohol — or work with any vendor of their choice.

• Spaces for 50-150 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Hampton Inn College Park is a hotel event venue in College Park, Maryland, situated off US Route 1 near the University of Maryland and minutes from I-495. The property offers 2,898 square feet of flexible event space across three rooms, with 80 guest accommodations available to house attendees overnight. The Maryland Ballroom spans 1,449 square feet and seats up to 120 guests for banquets or accommodates 150 in theater-style configuration. Its straightforward design functions as a customizable canvas for weddings, galas, and private receptions. The North room offers 851 square feet for groups of up to 100, while the South room provides 598 square feet for more intimate gatherings of up to 60. The venue provides in-house catering, on-site audiovisual equipment, complimentary Wi-Fi, complimentary parking, and ADA-accessible facilities throughout.

• Spaces for 200-220 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Just north of Baltimore, Eagle’s Nest Country Club sits atop lush Maryland hills with sweeping countryside views. The modern clubhouse and scenic outdoor spaces create an ideal setting for weddings and private events. Guests enjoy elevated dining, thoughtful hospitality, and a peaceful, refined atmosphere surrounded by nature.

• Spaces for 60 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Hosting an event here at The Stables of Rolling Ridge is a fantastic way to get to know the farm and its surroundings! Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, birthday parties, corporate retreats, and social gatherings can all be held in the luxury of the countryside at one of the outdoor event sites! Reservations for the farm are accepted from April through November on Sundays through Fridays. The tented reception venue is available for events with a maximum of 60 participants. The price of the reservation includes a tented event venue as well as furnishings for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner. Beautiful handcrafted wooden ceremonial benches and farm tables are among the furniture options. Prepare for a smaller celebration such as an intimate wedding, elopement, baby shower or birthday with a smaller guest list. Up to 25 guests can be accommodated in the floral shop above the barn, or a workshop-style celebration with Rolling Ridge Floral Design is an option. Workshops and floral shop reservations are available all year round, as are seasonal workshops. Any farm event would benefit from having a favor table in the form of a workshop! Rolling Ridge Farm and Homestead is a family-run farm and homestead. The site is closed to the general public and only available for activities that have been scheduled in advance. Private tours can be planned on a Sunday through Friday basis, depending on the farm's scheduling. Tours include a complimentary planning consultation, which you may find useful for organizing your day at any destination you choose. Please inquire about availability by emailing TheFarm@RollingRidgeMD.com.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Winery
• 1 Event Space

Basignani Winery has been cultivating grapes and crafting wine in the rolling hills of Sparks, Maryland, since Bert and Lynne Basignani founded the winery in November 1986. The story begins in 1972, when Bert purchased 10 acres in Butler with a vision for a future vineyard, and in 1974 he and Lynne planted their first 60 vines across six varieties. Today the winery produces 6,500 gallons annually, drawing on a tradition of winemaking that traces to Bert's grandparents, who brought the craft with them from Italy. The centerpiece for private events is the heated Piazza Pavilion, an open-sided timber structure with retractable side curtains that accommodates up to 100 guests for seated celebrations. Tables and chairs are included with every rental, and a dance floor is available on site. The space is well suited to intimate weddings, birthday parties, corporate holiday gatherings, and milestone celebrations, with on-site ceremonies offered at no additional charge.

• Spaces for 30-850 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 3 Ballrooms
• 9 Total Spaces

The Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center sits on the northwest corner of the University of Maryland campus in College Park, steps from the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center and Maryland Stadium. Designed by Hugh Newell Jacobsen '51 — an architect recognized among the world's top 100 by Architectural Digest — the building is defined by its stained-glass ocular window, travertine marble floors, clerestory windows, and a grand staircase bathed in natural light. Outside, the manicured Dessie M. Moxley Gardens surround a crystalline fountain, providing an elegant backdrop for ceremonies and receptions. The center offers 12 configurable event spaces across more than 60,000 square feet, accommodating up to 1,000 guests for receptions and 500 for seated banquets. The signature Dorothy D. & Nicholas Orem Alumni Hall handles large-scale galas, weddings, and conferences, while the Philip R. Rever Alumni Hall of Fame — an etched marble rotunda — suits cocktail hours and elegant receptions. A sports bar with fireplace and hardwood floors, a private bridal suite, and a dedicated meeting room round out the options for smaller gatherings. The Riggs Center hosts more than 400 events annually, from mitzvahs and quinceañeras to fundraisers and university functions. In-house event coordinators work with clients on custom floor plans, and state-of-the-art technology — including in-room projectors, screens, and displays — is standard across all spaces.

• Spaces for 975-700 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, located on the University of Maryland (UMD) campus, offers updated accommodations, thoughtful amenities, and a convenient location. The eco-friendly, Platinum LEED-certified hotel features boutique rooms as well as modern areas close to the meeting facilities. Indulge in luxurious bedding, cozy reading seats, big workspaces, and complementary Wi-Fi in attractively furnished rooms and suites (complimentary to members). Work out at our 24-hour fitness center or dine at our newly reimagined restaurant and bar, which serves delectable American cuisine. Boardrooms, ballrooms, a sculpture gallery, and a stylish art gallery are among the hotel's almost 75,514 square feet of event space. Large or small groups, as well as multicultural events, are easily accommodated at the hotel. Our UMD hotel is adjacent to the Xfinity Center, Hyattsville Arts District, and Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, so you can easily explore College Park, MD. At our hotel in College Park, MD, you can expect a relaxing stay. Plan a romantic wedding in one of our College Park hotel's 35 exquisite reception locations. In College Park, smaller hotel venues are also perfect for rehearsal dinners and wedding breakfasts. Invite 650 wedding guests to a reception in the Chesapeake Ballroom of our College Park hotel. Work with our wedding planners to organize every detail of your College Park event, from venues to cuisine. Our beautiful sculpture garden and art galleries provide a charming setting for small weddings. Our hotel reception areas are also ideal for quinceaneras, birthday parties, bat mitzvahs, and other social gatherings. We can arrange bookings for all of your guests if you provide us with a list.

• Spaces for 60-300 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Hidden View Farm is a 100-acre English country estate set among rolling meadows, mature woodlands, and six distinct garden areas just outside Annapolis in Crownsville, Maryland. Richard Bradshaw and Dr. Michael Pistole have shaped the property over more than 35 years, transforming it from a neglected 40-acre parcel into a lush conservation estate — expanded to over 100 acres and permanently protected through an easement with the Maryland Environmental Trust. The gardens are the heart of the venue, featuring exotic flora, aquatic gardens stocked with koi, a Black Swan Fountain, an Angel Garden, and free-roaming peacocks throughout the grounds. Meadows open to views of the South River headwaters, while the historic Manor House anchors the property with a traditional brick facade and European antiques. Hidden View Farm hosts weddings, family reunions, corporate events, charity fundraisers, and milestone celebrations. The Amish Barn provides an intimate indoor option with natural lighting, woodland views, and a cozy fireplace, while the gardens and meadows accommodate outdoor ceremonies for up to 250 guests. A fully furnished apartment in the Manor House is available for bridal party use on event days.

• Spaces for 25-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 6 Historic Spaces
• 6 Total Spaces

Glenview Mansion is a 1926 Neo-Classical Revival estate listed on the National Register of Historic Places, set within Rockville's 153-acre Civic Center Park. Built to entertain, the mansion retains its original character — exotic marble floors, formal boxwood gardens, ornamental fountains, and stone archways — while serving today as a full-service event venue operated by the City of Rockville, Maryland. The mansion's first floor opens into a suite of interconnected social rooms, each with its own character: the marble-floored Conservatory with dazzling lighting, the window-lined Dining Room and Library, and the Living Room with direct access to the Formal Gardens. Every rental includes use of the entire home, the front mall, and the surrounding grounds, which can accommodate up to 200 guests for ceremonies, receptions, and tented events. A separate Civic Center Cottage on the property is available for small gatherings of up to 25 guests or as a dedicated dressing suite. The mansion's second floor houses the Glenview Mansion Art Gallery, open to the public on weekdays. The venue's events team can be reached at 240-314-8660 for availability, pricing, and tours.

• Spaces for 40-75 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Museums
• 2 Total Spaces

Riversdale House Museum is a National Historic Landmark set on a former 19th-century plantation in Riverdale Park, Maryland. The stucco-covered brick mansion was built between 1801 and 1807, blending European and Federal architectural styles, and has been home to the Stier and Calvert families across more than two centuries of diverse history. The museum offers rental of its historic interiors for weddings, receptions, luncheons, and business meetings. The property's largest space, the Ballroom, is an unfurnished room lit by an elegant chandelier and suited for receptions and celebrations of up to 75 guests. The adjoining East Wing and period-furnished Dining and Sitting Rooms provide more intimate settings for smaller gatherings, each appointed with antique art and furniture. A catering kitchen serves all rental areas, and the property's grounds are available as well.

• Spaces for 20 Guests
• 1 Event Space

CAMPspace is a center for entrepreneurs who use content to sell their businesses to their target audiences in a unique way. Entrepreneurs, content creators, CEOs, and production teams can use our private and secure physical facilities to shoot photo, video, television, podcast, social media, live webinar, and course content. Small events, such as business debuts, personal celebrations, and workshops, can be held at CAMPspace. CAMPspace is a gathering place for female content makers who are utilizing their digital platforms to change the world and inspire the masses. CAMPspace's aim is to build a world where individuals recognize their power and know how to use it to support their lifestyle and achieve their wildest aspirations. CAMPspace, which opened in 2016, is a private and secure physical location where business owners (content creators, photographers, videographers, podcasters, and others), CEOs, and production teams can shoot photo, video, television, podcast, social media, live webinar, and course content on an hourly basis. The studio's main location is in Hyattsville, Maryland, which is only 5 minutes from Washington, DC. The goal is to create a society where individuals recognize their power and realize that it can be used to support their lifestyle and help them achieve their wildest ambitions. It's perfect for small social events of up to 20 people, the perfect intimate venue to wow your guests in a beautiful space. Amenities High-speed Wi-Fi, HDMI compatibility on SmartTVs, and a Bluetooth speaker Area with a full kitchen Quarters for caterers Backyard oasis Mini refrigerator and freezer There are 1.5 baths.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

This restaurant, which is our third in the Metro DC area, is prominently located at the entrance to the premier Pike & Rose shopping center. Among the amenities are a panoramic dining room, elegant private dining spaces, an al fresco patio, and an expansive bar area complete with communal lounge seating. Guests can enjoy views of an open churrascaria grill showcasing the Southern Brazilian grilling technique of churrasco, soaring wine cases displaying South America's finest, and our signature bas-relief interpretation of Antonio Carigni's O Lacador statue, the embodiment of gaucho culture. WINE DINNER CURATED BY THE CHEF Invite your friends and family to an exclusive Chef-Curated Wine Dinner featuring seasonal items from our Market Table to Indulgent Cuts like Wagyu, all paired with premium Chilean wines from VIK Wines. RSVP at your local Fogo location to find out more information. Fogo is the ideal venue for groups of all sizes, whether they are celebrating a special birthday, holding a large corporate meeting, or purchasing the entire restaurant. Our dedicated sales managers will work with you to develop a customized menu, package options, and private and semi-private dining spaces that meet your specific requirements.