Top Hammond Venues

• Spaces for 300-600 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

LOOKING FOR A VENUE THAT IS BOUND TO IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS? HAYDEN HALL HAS A PLETHORA OF OPTIONS TO MAKE YOUR PLANNING PROCESS A BREEZE FOR YOUR UNIQUELY CHICAGO EXPERIENCE.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 1 Boat

We are a modest business run by a Chicago native with a long family history in the maritime industry. The "Summer of George" was created with the intention of being a party boat. The 100-foot, two-story yacht is available for guests to experience. Cocktail tables and bench seating are set up on the open-air rooftop terrace. It's ideal for relaxing and taking in the scenery, as well as dancing the night away. The climate-controlled lower deck allows passengers to sail in comfort regardless of the weather. On both sides, enormous mahogany-trimmed windows provide 360-degree vistas for sightseeing. This level also houses the restrooms and the main bar. There are a variety of floor plans to choose from. The boat is in River City Marina, 900 South Wells Street, and beneath Bertrand Goldberg's famous "River City" structure. On the South Branch of the Chicago River, it's about 6 blocks south of the "Willis Tower," also known as the "Sears Tower." Our goal at Chicago Lakefront Cruises is to provide the finest level of service to our customers. Being on board our yacht is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and we'll make sure it's one you and your guests will never forget! We are dedicated to ensuring that our customers are satisfied! The journey begins on the Chicago River's South Branch. The boat then travels up the Main Branch of the Chicago River and out to Lake Michigan. Navy Pier, The John Hancock Building, Buckingham Fountain, and the Adler Planetarium are just a few of the sights that you and your guests will see! The "Summer of George" is a vessel that has been certified by the United States Coast Guard. All passengers will have access to life rafts and life jackets. The vessel is piloted by licensed 100-ton captains and is inspected annually by the USCG. CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are held by the entire crew.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Salvatore's is a traditional Chicago event venue situated away in the middle of Lincoln Park on a quiet, tree-lined lane. As soon as you step through the doors, you and your guests will sense the warmth and intimacy that our place has to offer. Our on-site coordinators will work tirelessly to ensure that every detail of your event is perfect. Your guests will be talking about your event for years to come, thanks to our authentic meal and great service. Salvatore's offers a variety of options for every type of event. Our distinctive facility, picturesque patio, and dedicated staff will go above and beyond to ensure that your event is a success for you and your guests. Our classic Chicago setting is matched with a gourmet meal and first-class service, ensuring that your event is remembered for years to come! We've built fantastic relationships with the best vendors in the Chicagoland area throughout the years. We will help you find the perfect DJ, photographer, florist, or any other vendor for your wedding, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, baby shower, bar mitzvah, bat mitzvah, birthday, corporate event, or any other special occasion. Our many brochures are listed below. Our on-site planners are thrilled to assist you in customizing a menu for your event using their creativity, skill, and love for culinary perfection. Come out and party in style! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Salvatore's! We hope to have the opportunity to collaborate with you to arrange a fantastic event! Please fill out the form on our website or give us a call if you have any additional questions. We'd love to set up a time for you to come in and see our lovely area!

• Spaces for 30-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 5 Total Spaces

Douglas Park (named for Stephen A. Douglas, a United States Senator who was instrumental in bringing the Illinois Central Railroad to Chicago) was also under construction at the same time as Humboldt Park during the time of its construction. The Douglas Park Cultural & Community Center, which opened in 2010, is a near-exact copy of the Humboldt Park Field House, which is startling. Several event areas are housed in the historic Field House, which boasts terrazzo floors and a large plaster ceiling with complex designs. Cocktails on the balcony with a view of the lagoon are a popular choice among guests. Gardens and the "Flower Hall" may be found outside, as well as an in-ground swimming pool and lily pools among the acres of stunning landscaping in Douglas Park's exterior. Douglas Park is the ideal location for receptions, cotillions, weddings, and other casual gatherings since it offers both indoor and outdoor alternatives.

Since its establishment, Butterfield Country Club has provided the finest golf, social, and other athletic amenities to its members, their families, and their guests. Originally conceived and built by William Langford during the "golden era" of golf course building in 1920, this classic course has acquired worldwide reputation following a 2010 redesign by Steve Smyers. Butterfield Country Club encourages member-sponsored events and promises to provide the best in food, drinks, and service to guarantee that your wedding reception or banquet is absolutely unforgettable for you and your guests. We are the leading event venue in Chicago's western suburbs. We will create a memorable occasion for you and your guests with elegant service and exquisite cuisine. Our elegant clubhouse and newly refurbished golf course provide the ideal setting for your special occasion. Every element will be adapted to your unique needs, whether you are arranging a wedding, corporate occasion, dinner party, business meeting, or social gathering. Butterfield Country Club has a reputation for having one of the best dining and banquet programs among all the country clubs in the Chicagoland area. The Clubhouse features a number of dining rooms, each with its own atmosphere. Our culinary team uses only the finest ingredients and constantly serves outstanding food, great wines, and a variety of specialty cocktails and craft beers. Our first-class meals, stylish setting, and experienced staff will ensure that your special event, no matter how big or small, is a success. We look forward to assisting you and putting on an occasion that you will never forget.

• Spaces for 36-200 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

You will have a memorable eating experience at the Italian Village Restaurants no matter what the occasion. Over the course of more than 90 years, we have hosted birthday parties, anniversaries, prom banquets, and a variety of other special occasions for our clients. In The Village, you may enjoy the wonderful ambience of a rustic, "star lighted" Italian street, the intimacy of a tiny wine cellar in La Cantina, or the modern Baroque elegance of Vivere. More information may be obtained by contacting our Event Director at (312) 332-7005 or by email at ivcatering1927@gmail.com. The Town can accommodate up to 36 guests in the middle of the dining area, which is designed to seem like a village from the eighteenth century. Private dining is provided for parties of up to 15 people in a private room or booth.. Parties can be held in The Village seven days a week from lunch until evening, as well as after theatrical performances and before and after sporting events. The Balcony, which overlooks the main dining area, is available for cocktail receptions and sit-down meals for up to 50 people at Vivere Restaurant and Bar. Guests can rent the main floor dining room for supper or buffet service if they are in groups of 60 or more. With cocktail service in the intimate Lounge, the entire space can accommodate seats for 125 people or a buffet gathering of 170 people with cocktail service. From Tuesday through Friday, lunch is provided; supper is offered Tuesday through Saturday. The restaurant is available for private events on Sundays and Mondays as well. The atmosphere of La Cantina is reminiscent of a cozy wine cellar. The restaurant can accommodate up to 120 people. With its walls covered in books about food and wine, Enoteca (the Library), as well as Vista, provide semi-private rooms for groups of up to 25 to 35 people. In the evenings from Tuesday through Saturday, La Cantina is available for supper. Sunday and Monday are also available for private parties to be scheduled.

• Spaces for 35 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

It is a wine bar that is a member of the Francesca's Restaurant Group. Davanti Enoteca serves a range of rustic Italian food, including classics such as pasta and chicken, as well as more modern favorites such as burgers and pizza. The restaurant also has a large brunch menu that includes items such as French toast, frittatas, eggs benedict, bloody Mary's, and other dishes. In addition to offering a spacious event area, Davanti Enoteca also offers outstanding cuisine as well as a welcoming ambiance for any rehearsal dinner or conference. Additionally, there are family-style menus for brunch, lunch, and supper that are reasonably priced while yet providing delectable eating alternatives for everyone that walks through the door. Davanti Enoteca is a bustling wine bar and restaurant that serves shared modern variations on rustic Italian food in a convivial setting. We ask that you please assist us in maintaining a safe atmosphere by wearing your face mask at all times while in the restaurant, with the exception of while you are sitting at your table. It is important that you do not visit the restaurant if you are presently sick, if you have displayed signs of Covid-19 in the previous 14 days, or if you have been in close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 14 days. Thank you so much for your assistance. We're delighted to see you again!

The state-of-the-art amenities at Vertiport Chicago cater to the specific needs of helicopter passengers. From a 30,000 sq ft hangar with a private maintenance bay and 24/7 line service, to a dedicated business center and office space, Vertiport offers a premier FBO experience to all of its clientele. Vertiport Chicago is North America's largest helicopter landing facility, with 30,000 square feet of event space in the manner of an industrial helicopter hangar. This uncommon find offers a completely transformable area with many branding possibilities and the city's easiest load in and load out. Vertiport is situated on a 10-acre private property with a 5-acre tarmac and spectacular views of the Chicago skyline. The tarmac can be used for guest parking, additional outdoor areas, or to triple the event's footprint by tenting it. This location is ideal for car shows, sporting activities, and large-scale private/corporate gatherings. Our venue serves as a blank canvas that can be converted into any size or kind of event. Full-service, on-site planning is provided as an option to help with all the specifics. The return of a dedicated commercial helicopter facility to Chicago is marked by Vertiport Chicago. Vertiport Chicago, North America's largest and Chicago's only vertical helicopter landing facility, opened in April 2015. The company’s expansive facility serves as a Fixed Base Operation (FBO) for helicopter owners and operators and is located on ten acres of land boasting 30,000 square feet of hangar space, 11,700 square feet of office space, a 24-hour refueling station, a single take off and landing spot and eight helicopter parking spots. Because of its location in the Illinois Medical District, Vertiport has become an ideal center for EMS services, handling emergency medical flights for neighboring hospitals.

Established in 2019, Osito’s Tap is a “speakeasy” style bar focused on the art of craft spirts, craft beer & craft cocktails. Located in the heart of the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, our community oriented bar brings a modern Latin flair to a classic Chicago vibe.

• Spaces for 55-400 Guests
• 8 Museums
• 2 Landmarks
• 8 Total Spaces

The Harold Washington Library has nine event spaces for you to transform into your perfect space. With capacities ranging from 500 to 20 people, one of these spaces is waiting to accommodate you and your guests. Dance in the Winter Garden, Harold Washington's architectural centerpiece or dine next to the floor to ceiling windows in South Hall. Your options are many, but there is only one perfect fit for you. Their event professionals wants to bring your ideas to life; whether that be for your son's bar mitzvah, your wedding or your companies holiday party. Wow your guests by having your next event in this historical and elegant venue.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Hawthorne Race Course has served as Chicago's hometown track since 1891, making it the oldest sporting venue in Illinois. The fourth-generation family-owned facility sits in Stickney, just outside Chicago, and holds a distinction no other track in the country can claim: it is the only race course that hosts both Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing under the same roof. The main venue accommodates group events alongside live racing on Thursdays and Sundays, offering guests the backdrop of an active track with multiple large-screen viewing areas and food and beverage service throughout. For groups, the combination of live racing atmosphere and on-site dining creates an experience that goes well beyond a typical event space. A network of off-track betting bars and multiple sportsbook locations round out the broader Hawthorne footprint across Chicagoland, but the Stickney track remains the heart of the operation — a working venue with more than 130 years of racing history still running.

• Spaces for 60-2,000 Guests
• 4 Landmarks
• 1 Outdoor
• 5 Total Spaces

For nearly a century, Chicago's Union Station has been an iconic structure and a marvel of modern transportation. It was conceived by Daniel Burnham and constructed by Graham, Anderson, Probst, and White. It is a beloved element of Chicago history and a valuable asset for the city's future. It is a large building worthy of the city's prominence as a national railroad center. The spectacular event facilities at Chicago Union Station will transport you and your guests to a special era in our city's history, one steeped in historical glamor and bursting with excitement and energy. Organize your event at a one-of-a-kind location. This Beaux-Arts station's meticulously refurbished event halls are ideal for every size and style of occasion, from small corporate meetings to big galas and weddings. The Great Hall In 2019, a $22 million restoration of the Great Hall was finished, returning the area to its original colors and brightening it with a repaired and protected skylight. The North Great Hall or the South Great Hall can be rented. Depending on the date and approval, the entire space may be available. The Burlington Room This unusual chamber, which was once a women's waiting room and beauty parlor, has been closed to the public and utilized as a railroad "paper storage" in recent decades. Fortunately for us, the area was painstakingly rebuilt in 2016 and relaunched as a private event venue known as The Burlington Room. The room's magnificent ceiling, champagne-colored columns, and French block murals have been painstakingly restored to their early 19th century luxury, ready to enchant guests with an old-world grandeur that is unique in Chicago. Founders Room This lovely area was once the Legacy Club, a members-only lounge that was open to the public for a daily or monthly charge. In 2019, it was converted to private event space as part of Union Station's expansion of event spaces. This lovely space, now known as the Founders Room, has towering ceilings, great workmanship, and plenty of natural light, making it ideal for any gathering. Pennsylvania Room On the second floor of the Metropolitan Lounge sits the famous Pennsylvania Room. The Pennsylvania Room is easily accessible from Canal Street and provides polished, sophisticated surroundings to its guests. Events of all sizes are welcome, but we can't help but think that the venue is especially well-suited for early evening cocktail parties and late night after-parties, thanks to its sleek setting and ample seating possibilities. Adams Street Balcony This beautiful balcony, which overlooks the magnificence of Union Station, is the ultimate urban environment. This area is located at the station's Adams Street entrance and provides access to an outdoor patio that is ideal for an indoor/outdoor event, cocktail hour, or reception.

Lake Shore is a family-oriented private club on the shores of Lake Michigan that was founded in 1908. For more than a century, the Club has been a home away from home for generations of families and friends in Chicago and the North Shore. The Club, which is located on 127 acres in Glencoe, Illinois, is a haven for outdoor sports, leisure, and camaraderie about 25 miles north of Chicago. In addition to formal and informal dining and a bustling social schedule, Lake Shore has a championship 18-hole golf course, a full racquets program, and a waterfront swimming complex. Lake Shore's historic Howard Van Doren Shaw-designed Clubhouse, perched above a bluff, provides panoramic views of the lake and a lovely backdrop for in-season activities and private Member functions. Glencoe was a rural community, Sheridan Road was a dirt road, and the 127 acres where the Club now stands was primarily muddy scrubland known as Beck's Farm when the Club was created. Frederick Law Olmsted, widely regarded as the pioneer of American landscape architecture, and his sons, Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. and John Charles Olmsted, were engaged in 1909 to assist with the development of the site. In the same year, Howard Van Doren Shaw, another prominent Chicago architect, won a national architectural competition to design and build a clubhouse overlooking Lake Michigan. His vision of architecture that blended seamlessly into the landscape was identical to Olmsted's. The spirit of Lake Shore has remained the same for generations of families, many of whom are descendants or members of the original founding families, despite the fact that the Club's facilities and activities of interest have changed over the past century.

Rivers has been producing unforgettable events for almost two decades. Visit our restaurant and patio to get a sense of the possibilities. Our venue's color palette and tones are gentle white, charcoal, and grey, providing a blank canvas on which you can build. All of the furnishings, both inside and out, are totally removable, allowing you to customize the room to your liking. Why Rivers could be the perfect setting for your event: - For spring, summer, and fall receptions, the largest covered patio along the Chicago River is just about as perfect a location as you can find! - For year-round parties, a comfortable, modern new interior has been created to allow for ample space that is easily customizable to be uniquely yours. - There are a variety of private dining options for your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception. - Easy access to nearby hotels Whether you're sitting outdoors along the river or admiring the view from our dining room and bar, Rivers Restaurant offers the perfect blend of style, service, and delicious food. With a wide variety of fresh fish, seafood, and steaks, our chef-driven cuisine has something for everyone. In our bar, we also serve lighter fare. From 20 to 300 people can be accommodated in our private and semi-private dining rooms. To schedule your next event, please contact us today. For any cocktail party, sit-down dinner, or networking event, our experts can create personalized menus. Let us build something that is tailored to your exact demands, no matter what the occasion. Our skilled staff will collaborate closely with you to ensure the success of your event.

• Spaces for 200-749 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Boats
• 2 Waterfront

Odyssey Cruises Chicago — now operating as City Cruises, part of the City Experiences family — brings private events and celebrations onto the water in the heart of downtown Chicago. Departing from two locations, the company operates two distinctive Odyssey vessels: the Odyssey Chicago River and the Odyssey Lake Michigan. The Odyssey Chicago River is a glass-enclosed, climate-controlled single-deck dining vessel that accommodates up to 200 guests. It cruises the main branch of the Chicago River, passing landmarks such as Marina City, the Merchandise Mart, and Willis Tower — all while guests dine and celebrate from a panoramic floating vantage point. The Odyssey Lake Michigan is a multi-deck yacht berthed at Navy Pier that hosts up to 749 guests across three climate-controlled dining decks and an open-air rooftop lounge. The vessel is suited for large weddings, galas, and corporate events where guests move between indoor dining and outdoor deck views of the Chicago skyline and lakefront. All-inclusive event packages include chef-prepared cuisine, DJ entertainment, an in-house event coordinator, and customizable menus across brunch, lunch, and dinner sailings.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

CD&ME Special Events & Banquets is a multi-space event venue set on beautifully landscaped grounds in Frankfort, Illinois, about an hour south of Chicago. The property grew out of a landscaping business founded in 1992 by Frankfort residents Chuck JaBaay and Dean Vaundry, who transformed their warehouse property into an event destination after hosting a fundraiser for the National Association for Down Syndrome that grew from 250 to 1,200 attendees over 13 years. The venue offers two distinct spaces for weddings, fundraisers, corporate functions, concerts, and celebrations of life. The Mica is a white vaulted tent nestled within botanical gardens, anchored by a towering fireplace and a majestic fountain. The Loft pairs a working distillery and eclectic memorabilia with a 32-foot gazebo, gas firepit, private patios, and cascading waterfalls — a combination the venue describes as "elegantly rustic." Both spaces are surrounded by thousands of perennials, mature trees, and ornamental water features throughout the grounds.