Top Hillsboro Venues

• 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.

• Spaces for 24-350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 11 Museums
• 11 Total Spaces

Set on the banks of the Willamette River in Portland, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry offers waterfront event spaces alongside its interactive science exhibits, accommodating anywhere from 25 to 2,500 guests. Theory Restaurant anchors the museum's dining and reception venue, with an open, airy floor plan, custom furnishings, reclaimed wood accents, a built-in bar, and a fireplace overlooking the Portland skyline. Beyond Theory, OMSI's after-hours exhibit halls, Auditorium, Kendall Planetarium, and Empirical Theater give planners a range of settings for dinners, receptions, meetings, and screenings, while the Riverfront Courtyard's seasonal tent hosts picnics and evening events along the river. Guests can also add on experiences like planetarium shows, laser light shows, submarine tours aboard the USS Blueback, and hands-on chemistry and physics labs. Theory Catering by Epicurean Group provides full-service, scratch-made catering for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with menus built around local and seasonal ingredients. OMSI offers complimentary bus parking and more than 500 parking spaces for event guests.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 4 Outdoor Spaces
• 4 Total Spaces

Peninsula Park and Gardens sits in Portland's Piedmont neighborhood at N Rosa Parks Way, anchored by Portland's oldest formal rose garden. Established in 1913 as the site of the city's first rose show, the two-acre garden now displays roughly 8,900 rose plants around a historic ornamental fountain, with brick walkways and period street lamps still in place. The city's official rose, Mme. Caroline Testout, was cultivated here and planted throughout Portland as a result. Just north of the roses stands an octagonal bandstand, designated a Portland Historic Landmark in 1973 and used for wedding ceremonies and summer concerts. The 17-acre park surrounding the garden also includes open lawns, picnic sites, playgrounds, and a splash pad. For events, the Rose Garden and Gazebo are both available for ceremony rental, along with two designated picnic sites elsewhere in the park. The Rose Garden is ADA accessible via ramps at both ends, and the gazebo is accessible up to its stairs.

• Spaces for 135-425 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Total Spaces

The Exchange Ballroom and Cascade Rooftop occupy the historic Eastside Exchange Building on the east bank of the Willamette River, near the Burnside Bridge in Portland, Oregon. Built in 1925 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building was renovated in 2013 and is silver LEED certified, giving the venue an industrial backdrop of exposed ceilings alongside dramatic views of the downtown Portland skyline. The Ballroom spans 6,200 square feet of column-less space, accommodating up to 300 seated or 425 standing guests for weddings, corporate parties, and fundraisers. Its neutral design serves as a blank canvas that can be tailored to nearly any theme, and rental includes 300 chiavari chairs, 30 round tables, cocktail bistro tables, movable bars, and a built-in sound booth with AV capabilities and customizable lighting. A blown glass sculpture by Andy Paiko greets guests at the main entrance. Atop the building, the Cascade Rooftop offers over 2,200 square feet at the confluence of the Willamette River and the Burnside Bridge, with sweeping skyline views suited to a seated ceremony or cocktail hour. The rooftop features a patio built from sustainably harvested wood, built-in perimeter seating with ambient lighting, and a built-in BBQ available to rent. The venue is operated and managed by VT Group, which also handles on-site catering.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Convention Center

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• Spaces for 304-2,992 Guests
• 3 Theaters

The Portland'5 venues provide an architecturally stunning backdrop for performance. Below is a brief overview of our event planning resources. For more information, explore the more specific pages listed in the tabs to the right (scroll down on mobile devices), or reach out to our team.

• Spaces for 60-292 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Loft

Union/Pine occupies a 10,000-square-foot warehouse in Portland's Central Eastside that was designed in 1960 by Margaret Fritsch, Oregon's first female architect. The building previously served as a Volunteers of America storage facility and later housed the all-ages music venue Meow Meow, which hosted acts like Death Cab for Cutie and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. In 2011, Patrick Triato purchased the deteriorating building and partnered with Summer Killingsworth to convert it into an art gallery and event space, renovating it themselves over several years, including building a pallet bar and constructing a stage. Today the venue offers two distinct spaces within the same building. The Main Venue spans a sunken living room built over the original loading dock, a hand-crafted wood bar area, and a back room that large cedar doors can divide into smaller sections, along with a Green Room lounge for guests. It accommodates 20 to 300 guests, with capacity for 130 seated or 292 standing. Upstairs, The Loft is a well-furnished, 3,500-square-foot space suited to workshops, photoshoots, meetings, and intimate gatherings, with room for up to 60 guests. Union/Pine maintains an open catering and vendor policy, allowing clients to hire any licensed Portland or Oregon caterer as well as their own rental, A/V, floral, and coordination vendors, while also offering a curated list of recommended partners. The space comes complimentary with furnishings, cafe bulb lighting, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and is designed as a blank-slate aesthetic requiring little additional decor.

• 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 40-800 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 5 Historic Spaces
• 4 Meeting Spaces

The Melody Event Center occupies a restored 1925 building in Portland's Central Eastside, originally constructed as a Woodsmen of the World lodge and home to Portland social events for more than 90 years. A comprehensive remodel culminated in a November 2018 grand re-opening, and the venue now encompasses five distinct event spaces able to host gatherings from intimate affairs of 15 guests to celebrations of up to 1,000. At the center of the building is the Melody Ballroom, a 6,000-square-foot space with 30-foot ceilings, brass chandeliers, and an expansive hardwood floor, well suited to weddings, banquets, quinceaneras, and galas. Four additional rooms — the Morrison, Hawthorne, Portlandia, and Broadway — offer smaller footprints filled with natural light for meetings, ceremonies, and breakout sessions, and can be combined with the ballroom to expand capacity for larger events. The venue provides state-of-the-art programmable lighting, built-in audio/visual equipment, and customized on-site catering, pairing historic character with modern event infrastructure.

• Spaces for 300-640 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Historic Space

Nestled within Oaks Amusement Park along the Willamette River, the Historic Dance Pavilion is one of Portland's most enduring landmarks. Built in 1905, the antique ballroom has hosted more than a century of dances, weddings, auctions, reunions, and holiday parties, and it was fully renovated in 2025 to pair its original wood-beam architecture and vintage character with modern updates. The Pavilion's main hall centers on a large hardwood dance floor beneath an elevated stage, with flexible layouts that suit everything from an intimate dinner to a grand reception, fair, or trade show. Rental includes seating tables and chairs, kitchen facilities, a bride's room, updated restrooms, decorative lighting, air conditioning, a podium, sound equipment, a projection screen, water cooler service, WiFi, and an on-site event host. The space accommodates up to 300 seated guests or 640 for festival-style gatherings. Beyond the Pavilion's walls, guests can take in Oaks Park's historic roller rink, picnic grounds, and amusement rides, adding photo opportunities and entertainment to the celebration.

• Spaces for 40-120 Guests
• 2 Wineries
• 2 Event Spaces

ENSO Urban Winery + Tasting Lounge is an independent urban winery in Portland's Buckman neighborhood, hand-crafting small-batch, old-world-style wines on site since it opened over Memorial Day weekend in 2011. Winemaker Ryan Sharp sources grapes from Alder Ridge in Washington's Horse Heaven Hills and Wheatland in Oregon's Willamette Valley, and every bottle is hand-made, hand-bottled, and poured only at the winery itself. Private events take place in the Barrel Room, a roughly 1,300-square-foot space lined with French oak barrels and reached through a garage door that opens to the street, or across the whole property when the Tasting Lounge and Barrel Room are booked together. Both configurations include tables, chairs, glassware, a staffed wine bar, a sound system with microphone, and a projector with screen, making the space suited to receptions, rehearsal dinners, and milestone celebrations with music and dancing until 11 pm. The Tasting Lounge itself is a relaxed, candlelit gathering spot with leather sofas, charcuallet boards of local meats and cheeses served on hand-cut walnut, and a dog-friendly patio, open to walk-ins seven days a week.

• Spaces for 12-90 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Meeting Space

The SMILE Station is a community rental venue in the Sellwood neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, housed in a former firehouse built in 1921 as Old Engine 20. The building later served as home to the Sellwood-Moreland Boys and Girls Club before being purchased and renovated by the Sellwood-Moreland Improvement League (SMILE), which now operates it as an event space. The main floor hosts wedding receptions, private parties, memorials, corporate functions, and nonprofit gatherings for up to 90 guests standing or 76 seated at round tables. The space retains historic touches, including an antique baby grand piano and a gas fireplace, alongside a full industrial kitchen, a projector system with a 12-foot viewing screen, and landscaped grounds with a front lawn and side garden available in fair weather. A 2023-24 renovation added the Hainley-Leipzig Room, a smaller meeting and lounge space on the lower level with its own exterior entrance, suited to business meetings and smaller private gatherings. The SMILE Station is handicapped accessible and available to renters from any neighborhood, not only the surrounding Sellwood-Moreland community.

• Spaces for 20-450 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Waterfront
• 3 Gardens

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden is a 9-acre garden in Portland, Oregon, home to an outstanding collection of rare species and hybrid rhododendrons, azaleas, and other lesser-known shrubs. A spring-fed lake, three waterfalls, picturesque bridges, and shaded walking paths give the grounds a naturalistic, park-like setting for outdoor weddings, with views toward Portland's West Hills even though downtown is only minutes away. The garden has hosted weddings for over 70 years through a long-standing partnership between Portland Parks & Recreation and the Portland Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, operating as Friends of Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. Its lush plantings and water features have made it a favorite backdrop for wedding photography. Weddings run seasonally from mid-May through September across several distinct sites on the property, from the open lawn of the Meadow to the more intimate, tree-shaded corners of the Woodland and Jane Martin sites, giving couples a range of settings within the same garden.

• Spaces for 225-275 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Historic Space

Providence Academy is a historic event venue in downtown Vancouver, Washington, offering three rentable spaces — the Chapel, the Ballroom, and the outdoor Plaza — available individually or together. The Ballroom seats up to 225 guests theater-style with additional rental chairs and includes a stage, high ceilings, large windows, and artist-painted columns, making it suited to wedding receptions, fundraisers, graduations, and corporate events. The Chapel, with stained-glass windows and intricate woodwork, is used for wedding ceremonies, memorial services, and music performances, and rental includes access to two preparation suites for getting ready before an event. The Plaza is an outdoor courtyard available as an add-on to a Ballroom rental, suited to cocktail hours or casual mingling. Rentals include round, rectangular, and bistro tables with padded chairs set up by on-site event staff, a bar structure, a catering prep kitchen, Wi-Fi, a podium, easels, heating and air conditioning, and indoor restrooms. Audiovisual equipment — a built-in projector and screen, two projection TVs, wireless microphones, and a Bluetooth sound system — is available for an additional fee. The building, an iconic Vancouver landmark holding the history of Clark County, sits less than a mile from downtown Vancouver and the Vancouver waterfront, with easy access to Interstate 5 and Highway 14 and free on-site parking.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Meeting Space

The Red Cross Building sits within the Vancouver National Historic Reserve in Vancouver, Washington, just minutes from downtown and the waterfront. The historic structure pairs original character — high ceilings, original hardwood floors, a brick fireplace, and a sunroom — with modern updates, and its French doors open onto a porch overlooking a courtyard. The building's main hall configures for mix-and-mingle events of up to 150 guests or seated receptions of up to 100, while its attached courtyard suits medium-sized ceremonies and cocktail hours and its lawn offers room for yard games and casual mingling. A wedding suite doubles as a changing room, coat check, or quiet break area, and a catering prep kitchen supports on-site catering. The venue also accommodates professional gatherings of 20 to 80 guests in classroom or boardroom configurations. Rental packages include tables and chairs, a bar structure, Wi-Fi, a podium and easels, on-site event staff, and porch furniture with seasonal umbrellas; audiovisual equipment, stanchions, and additional outdoor chairs are available for an added fee. The property is managed by The Historic Trust, with free parking and easy access from I-5 and Highway 14.

• Spaces for 30-350 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

Set just minutes from downtown Vancouver and the city's Waterfront district, The Artillery Barracks blends historic charm with modern versatility for events of all kinds. The venue features three appointed indoor spaces — the Banquet Room, Conference Room, and Board Room — each showcasing original hardwood floors, grand columns, and intricate ceilings. The rooms can be rented individually or combined, offering flexible layouts suited to breakout sessions, receptions, or full-scale programming. Beyond the indoor rooms, expansive outdoor areas extend the possibilities: a large concrete area well suited to food trucks and activities, a spacious lawn for ceremonies and receptions, and charming covered porches made for summer evenings. The Board Room, designed for smaller meetings, seats up to 30 and comes equipped with large wood tables, padded chairs, and built-in AV. Whether the occasion is a meeting or a celebration, the Artillery Barracks offers a flexible setting for gatherings of a range of sizes.

• 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 25-2,000 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Historic Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Nestled beneath a canopy of century-old trees, the O.O. Howard House offers a timeless, elegant setting for weddings, bridal and baby showers, corporate gatherings, and garden parties. The historic property's grounds include beautifully maintained lawns, a blooming rose garden, and a paved courtyard, giving hosts a range of settings within a single address: the north lawn for ceremonies, the rose garden for more intimate parties, and the courtyard for larger gatherings. A wraparound porch offers covered space suited to the Pacific Northwest's weather and doubles as a quiet retreat during outdoor events. Inside, the Conference Room seats up to 25 guests for meetings and presentations, with a built-in 75-inch television, and opens directly onto the courtyard for a seamless indoor-outdoor flow — the room can also serve as a staging area for catering, a bar setup, a gift station, or a guest lounge during larger events. Included with every rental is a full selection of tables and chairs set to the host's specifications, and an on-site event staff member for the day of the event.

• Spaces for 130-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 4 Total Spaces

The Foundry at Oswego Pointe is a waterfront event venue on the Willamette River in Lake Oswego, Oregon, operated by Urban Venues. Its floor plan combines indoor and outdoor spaces designed for both ceremonies and receptions, including the Promenade, a circular hardwood deck built out over the river, the 3,200-square-foot Great Hall with vaulted ceilings and expansive river-facing windows, the Riverside Deck's hardwood and ironwork balcony, and the Garden Patio with its adjacent Riverfront Amphitheater. Every rental includes ten hours of building access and full private use of the Riverside Deck, the Promenade, and the Great Hall, with only one event booked per day. Wedding parties have access to private suites, and the venue provides black Chiavari chairs along with a large inventory of tables. The space is ADA accessible and can be configured to fit a range of event layouts. Catering is handled by Pearl Catering, a Portland-based partner that offers menu planning, bar service, and rental coordination using local ingredients sourced from just across the river.

• Spaces for 120-175 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Event Space

Portland City Grill occupies the 30th floor of the US Bank Tower — known locally as "the Big Pink" — with sweeping views of the city skyline and the Cascade Mountains beyond. The New American restaurant pairs USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and an extensive sushi menu with a lively bar scene and live music nightly, drawing on classic island Asian and Northwest flavors. For private events, the venue's private and semi-private dining rooms offer the same panoramic views, accommodating up to 120 guests seated or 175 for a cocktail-style reception. A dedicated private dining sales manager plans and personalizes each event, with menu options spanning plated dinners, appetizer receptions, and buffet service. For a more intimate experience, the Chef's Table sits guests in an exclusive space overlooking the kitchen — and the Willamette River and Pearl District beyond — for a six-course Pacific Northwest-inspired tasting menu with pairing notes from a dedicated attendant and sommelier.