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  • Outdoor Spaces, an event space at Peoria Civic Center

    Peoria Civic Center

    201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61602, USA
    • Spaces for 125-10,000 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 5 Total Spaces

    The Peoria Civic Center Convention Center is the largest event facility in downstate Illinois, anchoring the city's downtown riverfront with nearly one million square feet of connected space. The facility spans a 27,000-square-foot divisible Ballroom on the fourth floor, 110,000 square feet of contiguous Exhibit Hall space, 16 adaptable Meeting Rooms, the club-style Lexus Club for intimate gatherings, and two outdoor areas — the Sonar Tide Patio and Cedric's Lawn — suited for receptions and post-event gatherings. The Ballroom accommodates up to 1,260 guests in banquet style, while the Exhibit Halls can host events for up to 10,000 attendees. In-house catering, a full-service espresso bar from CxT Roasting Company, high-speed wireless internet, and video streaming and conferencing capabilities are available throughout the venue. The convention center connects via skywalk to the Pere Marquette Hotel, a Marriott property, for seamless overnight accommodations. Downtown Peoria's riverfront, museum district, and restaurant scene are all within walking distance.

  • Main Lodge, an event space at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center

    Timber Pointe Outdoor Center

    20 Timber Pointe Ln, Hudson, IL 61748, USA
    • Spaces for 250 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Barn
    • 1 Waterfront

    Timber Pointe Outdoor Center sits on 170 wooded acres along Lake Bloomington near Hudson, Illinois, a setting that has welcomed campers, families, and private events since Easterseals Central Illinois acquired the property in 1989. Originally Camp Heffernan — a Boy Scout camp — the grounds have been developed into a year-round retreat and event destination with a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces suited to weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, and team-building programs. The Main Lodge anchors the property for larger gatherings, accommodating up to 250 guests on its main level. The lodge includes restrooms on both floors, a full kitchen, an elevator, private lower-level changing rooms, a back porch, and a dedicated outdoor lakefront ceremony space — a combination that makes it practical for a full wedding weekend from rehearsal through reception. Day-use buildings across the property serve corporate groups and private events for 25 to 250 guests, with WiFi, kitchenettes, screened porches, pavilions, and fire rings available depending on the building. Beyond the event facilities, the 170-acre campus offers optional programming — zip line, rock wall, archery, canoeing, and team-building activities — that groups can add to their rental.

  • Featured photo from Cloran Mansion Bed & Breakfast

    Cloran Mansion Bed & Breakfast

    1237 Franklin St, Galena, IL 61036, USA
    • Spaces for 12-25 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 2 Historic Spaces
    • 2 Total Spaces

    Cloran Mansion Bed & Breakfast is a historic Italianate property built in 1880 by Irish immigrants John and Ann Cloran in Galena, Illinois. Set on 1.5 acres of landscaped grounds, the mansion offers a distinctly intimate setting for elopements and small ceremonies, accommodating up to ten guests plus the couple. Outdoor events take place among the screened gazebo, garden arbor, and a pond with waterfall — all framed by the Victorian mansion's architecture. When weather calls for it, the bay-windowed dining room serves as an elegant indoor alternative. The inn's event packages include a bridal bouquet, boutonniere, wedding cake, champagne, officiant, and electronic photos, making it a turnkey option for couples seeking a private, unhurried celebration. Six guest rooms — most featuring double Jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces — are available to accommodate the wedding party on site, though overnight stays are not required. A full country breakfast is served each morning in the dining room.

  • Scout Lodge, an event space at Roselle Park District

    Roselle Park District

    555 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Roselle, IL 60172, USA
    • Spaces for 50-200 Guests
    • 3 Outdoor Spaces
    • 5 Meeting Spaces
    • 7 Total Spaces

    The Roselle Park District offers a range of indoor and outdoor rental spaces for private events in Roselle, Illinois. Operating out of the Clauss Recreation Center and several additional park locations, the district provides flexible facilities for birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, corporate meetings, family reunions, holiday parties, and community gatherings. Indoor options include the Maple Room at the Clauss Recreation Center — a divisible space seating up to 100 guests — and the full-sized gymnasium, which accommodates up to 200 guests and can be split in half for smaller events. The 10 North facility on Roselle Road houses two private suites, each equipped with AV access and a kitchenette, suited for corporate meetings and small celebrations. The Scout Lodge, a self-access facility, seats up to 70 guests and includes patio and playground access. Outdoors, Turner Park offers a covered pavilion for up to 150 guests and a gazebo for up to 50 guests, both set within a park featuring a pond, walking path, and recreational courts. All rentals are arranged through the district's rentals team and require a minimum of two weeks' notice to reserve.

  • Featured photo from Patrick C. Haley Mansion

    Patrick C. Haley Mansion

    17 S Center St, Joliet, IL 60436, USA
    • Spaces for 250-325 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 2 Total Spaces

    Lets be honest. Your little kid self wanted to get married in a castle. The princess gown, your fairytale night- it's all your younger self dreamed of. Patrick Haley Mansion can make your dreams come true. Nestled in the suburbs of Chicago is a big stone mansion, with a marble floor ballroom, chandeliers hanging above and elegant lush gardens to look out over as you dance the night away. This venue has event planners waiting to make your event perfect- whether its your own Cinderella wedding or a charity event- from the details to the overall execution they are determined to go above and beyond your requests. You will be awestruck by it all. Don't miss out on having your next event in a place you have only seen in fairytales.

  • The Courtyard, an event space at Garden Grove Event Center

    Garden Grove Event Center

    1215 E Walnut St, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
    • Spaces for 80-420 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 3 Event Spaces
    • 3 Total Spaces

    Garden Grove Event Center is a full-service wedding and event venue in Carbondale, Illinois, offering three distinct indoor and outdoor spaces that accommodate groups from 80 to 420 guests. The venue is designed to handle celebrations from start to finish, with in-house catering provided exclusively through Into the Fire Catering and on-site bar service included. The Courtyard, the venue's largest space, accommodates up to 420 guests and features an open-air ceremony setting with landscaped greenery, warm brick pathways, and a covered reception area outfitted with an LED dance floor and white chiffon draping. The Garden seats up to 180 guests in a warm indoor reception hall with vaulted ceilings and panoramic windows overlooking a lit pergola and brick courtyard. The Loft offers an intimate setting for smaller gatherings of up to 80 guests, with airy interiors and soft lighting suited to private dinners and milestone celebrations. Every rental includes white padded ceremony chairs, Chiavari reception chairs, table selections, linens, professional event staffing, and access to an in-house décor collection. The Garden and Courtyard also provide bridal suite and groom's room access, as well as LED dance floors — a feature the venue notes is unique among Carbondale-area venues.

  • Twin Oaks, an event space at The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms

    The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms

    6786 Yale Bridge Rd, Rockton, IL 61072, USA
    • Spaces for 200-450 Guests
    • 4 Outdoor Spaces
    • 1 Barn
    • 5 Total Spaces

    The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms is a 130-acre private estate in Rockton, Illinois, set amid rolling countryside just south of Beloit and within two hours of both Chicago and Milwaukee. The property has been featured on the Travel Channel and in Midwest Living, and has been recognized among The Knot's "Top 10 Timeless Venues." The estate's centerpiece is The Pavilion, a 10,000-square-foot climate-controlled barn featuring exposed wooden beams, a forty-foot masonry fireplace, and three sides of sliding glass doors that open the space to sweeping countryside views. The Pavilion accommodates up to 400 guests and is served exclusively by Henrici's, a historic Chicago restaurant reimagined to deliver farm-to-fork cuisine for on-site events. Beyond the main hall, Orchard Ridge Farms offers five distinct outdoor ceremony sites — from a manicured pergola and ancient oak forest settings to a tranquil waterfront island — giving couples a range of natural backdrops for their celebration. Overnight accommodations are available on the estate through Copperstone Inn.

  • Featured photo from Oak Hill

    Oak Hill

    8044 N Gabel Ln, Apple River, IL 61001, USA
    • Spaces for 25-250 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 2 Barns
    • 2 Total Spaces

    Oak Hill Farm is a family-owned wedding and event venue nestled on a historic 19th-century farm in Apple River, Illinois. The property has been in the family for over 50 years, lovingly restored from a deteriorating estate into a gathering place that blends rustic character with thoughtful care. The farm's signature chapel — a relocated country church from a neighboring congregation — launched a wedding hosting tradition now spanning more than 25 years. The grounds include multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces, from a restored 1891 barn to the Pavilion, a 4,800-square-foot post-and-beam structure completed in 2020 that accommodates up to 250 guests. Retractable window walls open the Pavilion to sweeping countryside views, while string lights and chandeliers set the atmosphere for evening events. Four outdoor ceremony locations, two ponds, a fire pit, and manicured grounds round out the property. Oak Hill Farm provides tables, chairs, a dance floor, lighting, and bar setup as part of its packages, and welcomes couples to bring their own vendors. The venue hosts one event per day and supports ceremony-only, reception-only, and full wedding packages, including micro-weddings and elopements.

  • Outdoor Ceremony Site, an event space at The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens

    The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens

    22937 County Rd 1140 N, Princeton, IL 61356, USA
    • Spaces for 350 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Barn
    • 2 Total Spaces

    The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens is a four-season event venue built in 2015 on the grounds of Hornbaker Gardens, a destination garden center and botanical property that has grown over 40 acres since its founding in 1987. Set in Princeton, Illinois, the property surrounds the Barn with mature botanical gardens, an arboretum, a native Illinois prairie, and manicured meadows — giving couples and their guests an expansive natural backdrop at every turn. The centerpiece is the 7,000-square-foot Great Room, which welcomes up to 350 guests for ceremonies and receptions. Three custom chandeliers hang from a vaulted wood ceiling, while grand windows frame views of the gardens. The Barn is climate-controlled year-round, and two private wedding suites give the wedding party a dedicated space to prepare. A large covered patio serves as a natural cocktail hour setting, and an outdoor patio with a fire pit extends the evening under the stars. The venue carries its own liquor license and works with a list of approved caterers. An on-site catering kitchen with commercial equipment supports food service operations throughout the property.

  • Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center

    2668 E 875th Rd, Oglesby, IL 61348, USA
    • Spaces for 12-200 Guests
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces
    • 9 Hotels
    • 9 Total Spaces

    Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center occupies a singular position in Illinois — the only hotel and conference facility located within Starved Rock State Park, set among the canyons, waterfalls, and pine-covered bluffs of one of the Midwest's most recognized natural landscapes. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1933 and 1939 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the authentic log-and-limestone lodge carries the craftsmanship of the New Deal era into a full-service event destination. The centerpiece of the property is the Great Hall, a soaring room featuring dark timber beams, a rich hardwood floor, and a two-sided limestone fireplace — the largest of its kind in Illinois — that anchors both formal dinners and wedding receptions for up to 200 guests. Adjacent to the lodge, the Canyonside Courtyard and Sunrise Shelter provide outdoor ceremony settings framed by towering pines and park views. For smaller gatherings and corporate events, six dedicated conference rooms accommodate groups ranging from boardroom-scale sessions to theater-style presentations of 200. The venue offers full-service in-house catering, 90 private accommodations including original lodge rooms and log cabins, and team-building activities throughout the year — all less than two hours from Chicago.

  • Broken Arrow, Lockport

    16325 Broken Arrow Dr, Lockport, IL 60441, USA
    • Spaces for 300 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 1 Country Club

    Broken Arrow Golf Club is a championship golf and event venue located in Lockport, Illinois, about 40 miles southwest of Chicago and minutes from I-355. Built on a wooded landscape, the property features 27 holes of golf across three distinct nine-hole courses — East, North, and South — along with a full driving range and the Broken Arrow Grill, a full-service restaurant known for its updated menu and dining atmosphere. The clubhouse banquet facility accommodates events from 30 to 300 guests, making it well-suited for weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations of all sizes. The ballroom opens onto an outdoor deck with views of the golf course, and the venue offers experienced event staff along with catering packages to support planning from start to finish.

  • Victorian Gazebo, an event space at Midway Village Museum

    Midway Village Museum

    6799 Guilford Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, USA
    • Spaces for 40-200 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 4 Museums
    • 4 Total Spaces

    Midway Village Museum is a living history museum and event venue set on a 137-acre campus in Rockford, Illinois. Founded in 1968 and built around a donation of land from the Severin Family, the museum grew into a 52,700-square-foot facility housing seven exhibition galleries alongside a 26-structure outdoor Victorian Village that recreates a Northern Illinois rural town of the late 1800s and early 1900s. The museum offers a range of rental spaces suited to weddings, receptions, showers, rehearsal dinners, meetings, and private gatherings. The 1905 Barn sits within the Victorian Village amid tall trees and lush gardens. The Victorian Gazebo, also set in the Village along a stone pathway, accommodates up to 150 guests for outdoor ceremonies and receptions. The Midway Community Church — a historic 1883 structure with a working bell — seats up to 75 guests and suits weddings, vow renewals, and religious ceremonies. The Chamberlain Hotel, a climate-controlled two-story building dating to circa 1860, seats up to 40 for intimate receptions, showers, and dinners. For larger groups, the Lakeview Rooms in the Museum Center accommodate up to 200 guests with views of the Mill House and Lake Severin, complimentary WiFi, and built-in audiovisual equipment. Rentals are coordinated through a dedicated events manager, with discounted museum access available for guests.

  • Farnsworth House

    14520 River Rd, Plano, IL 60545, USA
    • Spaces for 20-120 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Museum
    • 1 space at this venue

    The Edith Farnsworth House is a National Historic Landmark designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and completed in 1951 as a private weekend retreat along the Fox River in Plano, Illinois, approximately 58 miles southwest of Chicago. The 1,500-square-foot glass pavilion — elevated above the floodplain on white steel columns, with floor-to-ceiling glass walls on all sides — sits within a 62-acre estate of mature trees and landscaped riverfront grounds. Private event rentals are available seasonally on the deck, terrace, and lawn surrounding the House. Gatherings of up to 20 guests may be hosted at the House itself; larger receptions move to the outdoor grounds, with the option to erect a tent on the eastern portion of the property. An exclusive list of licensed caterers serves on-site events, and alcoholic beverages are permitted with licensed bartending staff. The estate also includes a visitor center and the Barnsworth Gallery, offering a distinctive setting for corporate receptions, cocktail parties, intimate ceremonies, and milestone celebrations set against one of the most celebrated works of 20th-century architecture.

  • Luthy Botanical Garden

    2520 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603, USA
    • Spaces for 20-300 Guests
    • 5 Outdoor Spaces
    • 1 Theater
    • 7 Gardens

    Luthy Botanical Garden is a 5-acre public garden nestled within Glen Oak Park in Peoria, Illinois, offering a variety of distinctive indoor and outdoor settings for weddings, private parties, showers, and corporate events. The garden features a tropical conservatory, an Orangery Greenhouse, and 15 themed gardens — among them a Rose Garden, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden, and Herb Garden — providing a natural backdrop across a spectrum of scales, from intimate gatherings to celebrations of 300 guests. Seven event spaces accommodate groups of varying sizes, with options ranging from the Gazebo for small ceremonies to the sweeping Rose Garden for larger receptions. The Conservatory, available for evening events, brings guests into the heart of the garden's lush tropical collection, while the Learning Circle amphitheater offers an open-air setting with a more contemporary feel. Luthy Botanical Garden is part of the Peoria Park District and is available for bookings through the district's events team.

  • Lakeview Nature Center

    10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL 61455, USA
    • Spaces for 85-150 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Barn
    • 1 Historic Space

    Lakeview Nature Center is a timber frame event facility set within 80 acres of prairie, wetland, and woodland in Macomb, Illinois. The building was constructed using hand-hewn oak timbers and mortise-and-tenon joinery — no nails hold the framework together, only wooden pegs — and was renovated in 2017. The center spans two main levels, both wheelchair accessible, and accommodates up to 85 guests. The main level features hands-on educational exhibits focused on local flora, fauna, and the area's ecological systems. The lower level is a flexible space suited to workshops, gatherings, and private events — from baby showers and birthday parties to business meetings and intimate celebrations. The surrounding Lakeview Nature Area is also home to the nation's largest seven-circuit Prairie Labyrinth, with hiking trails and diverse outdoor areas that extend the venue experience well beyond its walls.

  • Lombard Park District

    820 S Finley Rd, Lombard, IL 60148, USA
    • Spaces for 25-175 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 4 Event Spaces
    • 5 Total Spaces

    Lombard Park District is a public park district serving Lombard, Illinois, with 450 acres of parks and facilities available for private events and recreational rentals. The district manages a diverse collection of indoor and outdoor venues suited for weddings, celebrations, meetings, and gatherings of all sizes. The Lombard Community Building at Lombard Common offers two rentable rooms — a larger hall accommodating up to 150 guests for seated dinners and a smaller room for more intimate gatherings of up to 25. Both rooms include use of tables and chairs, access to a fully equipped kitchen, and an option for an alcohol permit. The Lombard Lagoon facility, set on the banks of the lagoon with soaring ceilings and scenic waterfront views, and the rustic Log Cabin at Four Seasons Park — built as a Bicentennial project with a large fireplace, full kitchen, and historic character — each seat up to 50 guests for dinner. For outdoor celebrations, Lilacia Park offers ceremony rentals in an 8.5-acre nationally registered historic landscape designed by Jens Jensen, accommodating up to 150 guests with a package that includes white garden chairs, tables, a trellis, and a sound system. The district is reachable through Sunset Knoll Recreation Center at (630) 620-7322.

  • Meadowhawk Lodge at Hoover Forest Preserve

    11285 Fox Rd, Yorkville, IL 60560, USA
    • Spaces for 100 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Park

    Meadowhawk Lodge sits within Hoover Forest Preserve in Yorkville, Illinois, offering a year-round indoor gathering space managed by the Kendall County Forest Preserve District. The lodge's main hall features a vaulted wood ceiling, a stone fireplace, pendant lighting, and generous windows that bring in views of the surrounding preserve — a setting that suits both intimate gatherings and events of up to 100 seated guests. The space includes a full commercial kitchen and a dedicated reception area, making it a practical choice for weddings, showers, birthday parties, graduation celebrations, and corporate or community events. Discounts are available for government and non-profit organizations.

  • Willoughby Farm

    631 Willoughby Ln, Collinsville, IL 62234, USA
    • Spaces for 200 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Barn
    • 1 space at this venue

    Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve is a 40-acre public farm and event venue owned by the City of Collinsville, Illinois. The property centers on a restored 10-acre historic farmstead that recreates 1940s rural agricultural life, featuring a 1930s Craftsman-style farmhouse, historic barns, vintage tractors, and live animals including chickens, goats, and donkeys. The Bank Barn is available for private rental and accommodates up to 200 guests, making it well suited for weddings, family reunions, and celebrations that call for an authentic rustic setting. Groups can also rent the Carl Schultze Pavilion for smaller, more intimate gatherings, or opt for a full farm rental that includes the barn, pavilion, chicken pergola, and farmyard — giving exclusive access to the heart of the farm. A white wooden arbor is available for ceremonies, and a fire pit is included for bonfires and marshmallow roasting. Beyond the event spaces, the property encompasses more than 30 acres of conservation reserve, with over three miles of natural-surface hiking trails winding through upland forest, woodland, and prairie on historic Mississippi River bluffs.

  • Camp Shaw Waw Nas See

    6641 N 6000W Rd, Manteno, IL 60950, USA
    • Spaces for 200 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Venue with Activities

    Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see is a non-profit overnight camp set on 110 acres in Manteno, Illinois, with more than 75 years of history hosting youth programs and outdoor gatherings. The natural grounds — open fields, wooded areas, a creek, and a waterfall — make it an unconventional but memorable backdrop for weddings and private celebrations. The wedding package encompasses the upper campgrounds, the bowl area, the Dining Hall, and the upper camp pavilion, accommodating up to 200 guests. Two dressing rooms are available for the wedding party, and up to five hours of portering service is included for moving equipment and décor across the property. A campfire can be arranged on request. The package includes dedicated time the day before for setup and rehearsal and the day after for takedown, with full access from 8 AM to 10 PM on the wedding day. Food must arrive ready to serve, as no kitchen or in-house catering is available. Alcohol may be served by a licensed bartender.