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The Event Space at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center
8788 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212, USA- Spaces for 15-330 Guests
- 1 Theater
- 5 Event Spaces
- 8 Total Spaces
The Event Space at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center occupies a landmark building in Overland Park, Kansas — originally the King Louie West bowling alley and Ice Chateau, a mid-century Googie-style structure that opened in 1959 and operated for nearly fifty years before being reimagined as a cultural center. Following a 2015 renovation that honored the building's distinctive undulating roofline and angular stone facade, the Arts and Heritage Center opened in June 2017 and now draws more than 160,000 visitors annually. The centerpiece rental offering is the full event space, which accommodates up to 275 guests and can be divided into two separately bookable sections — a two-thirds portion for up to 175 guests and a one-third portion for up to 75. The space operates as an open-vendor facility, meaning clients may bring their own food and beverage, including alcohol. All full event space rentals include exclusive access to a finishing kitchen and an outdoor patio. Audio-visual equipment — three projectors with screens, wireless microphones, and a sound system — is included with the space, along with 300 white event chairs, round and banquet tables, and bar-height tables. Beyond the main event floor, the center offers a fully flexible Black Box Theater seating up to 330, two rehearsal studios accommodating up to 150 guests each, an art studio for groups up to 50, and a conference room for up to 15.
Olde Mill Emporium Reception Facility
Olde Mill Emporium, 168 S Main St, Parkville, MO 64152, USA- Spaces for 200-330 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Historic Space
The Olde Mill Emporium Reception Facility is a two-story historic event venue on Main Street in downtown Parkville, Missouri, a short drive from anywhere in the greater Kansas City area. The building has anchored the Parkville community for more than 30 years — originally a destination for antique shoppers and now a popular setting for weddings, quinceañeras, reunions, corporate gatherings, and milestone celebrations. The facility offers two distinct event spaces. The Olde Mill carries the character of the original building: dark wood, soaring ceilings adorned with chandeliers, a rustic mill exterior, a flower-lined wooden bridge, and a second-floor balcony hung with stringed lights. It seats up to 330 guests for dinner and dancing. Park Place is a contemporary complement, seating up to 200 guests and offering a more current aesthetic. Both spaces are available 365 days a year from noon through midnight and are fully handicap accessible. In-house catering and bartending are available, alongside a preferred vendor list — or renters may bring their own approved vendors.
Anita B. Gorman Park
Anita B. Gorman Park, NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 64116, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Anita B. Gorman Park is an almost 46-acre public park in Kansas City North, managed by Kansas City Parks & Recreation. Originally known as Northgate Park, the property was first acquired by the Kansas City Parks Department in 1957 and expanded over the following decades. The park was renamed in 1991 to honor Anita Belle McPike Gorman — a civic leader who served as the first woman appointed to the Kansas City Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners, holding that post from 1979 to 1991 and serving as its president from 1986 to 1991. The park is home to the Northland Fountain, one of the few fountains in Kansas City that flows year-round, set amid open green meadows and mature trees. Its outdoor grounds are available for ceremonies and celebrations through the Kansas City Parks & Recreation rental program.
7th Street Event Center
735 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101, USA- Spaces for 500 Guests
The 7th Street Event Center occupies a historic building in Kansas City, Kansas, offering 9,000 square feet of entertainment and showroom space for gatherings of 100 to 500 guests. The venue's front hall sets a memorable first impression with a dramatic fluted staircase and bright red carpeting, while the upstairs ballroom features white walls, golden accents, and a ceiling painted as an open sky. The ballroom is equipped with a stage, a spacious dance floor, and a full bar, making it well-suited for weddings, quinceañeras, proms, luncheons, galas, and corporate events. A prep kitchen supports catering arrangements on-site.
YaYa's Euro Bistro
7021 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 66223, USA- Spaces for 12-200 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
- 1 Outdoor
YaYa's Euro Bistro is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas, with more than 20 years of history hosting private events and celebrations. The name YaYa means grandmother and honors the grandmother of co-founder Paul Khoury, who traveled through Europe as an ambassador's wife gathering recipes and culinary ideas that would shape the restaurant's identity. The menu draws from American, Greek, French, and Italian traditions, with a commitment to freshness and seasonal ingredients sourced from local farmers and purveyors. Four private dining rooms accommodate groups of all sizes — from intimate gatherings to full restaurant buyouts for up to 170 seated or 200 for a cocktail reception. A private patio adds an outdoor option, and full-service catering is available both on-site and off-site for home celebrations, office parties, and outside venues. An on-site event coordinator works directly with hosts to customize menus and logistics for corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, and other private events.
Milburn Golf & Country Club
7501 W 69th St, Overland Park, KS 66204, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
Milburn Country Club has been a gathering place for the Kansas City area since 1917, making it home to the oldest original golf course in the region. Situated in Overland Park, Kansas, the club rebuilt its clubhouse after a fire in 2010, reopening a 30,000-square-foot facility in 2013 that pairs updated amenities with views of the historic course. The clubhouse offers a range of interior and exterior spaces suited to events of varying scale — from intimate meetings to large celebrations. Spaces include the relaxed Langford Pub with its heated patio, the Sunset Room and Patio available for reserved gatherings, and the polished Board Room. The club provides event planning services alongside in-house catering, and events are hosted by members or their sponsored guests. Beyond events, Milburn offers members a championship golf course, year-round tennis, a seasonal swim facility, a fitness center, and multiple dining options — all within a single private club setting.
Liberty Community Center
101 E Kansas St, Liberty, MO 64068, USA- Spaces for 65-700 Guests
- 1 Theater
- 6 Event Spaces
- 6 Meeting Spaces
The Liberty Community Center has served as a hub of connection in Liberty, Missouri since it opened in 1992. Located at 1600 S. Withers Road with free parking and convenient access to both I-35 and I-435, the center draws guests from across the Kansas City metro area for recreation, wellness, and private events. For events, the center offers six configurable meeting rooms — the Red, White, and Blue Rooms — that can be rented individually or in combination to accommodate gatherings from 65 to 500 guests. Ceiling-mounted screens, tables, chairs, and complimentary room setup are included with every rental; video projectors, coffee stations, and sound systems are available as add-ons. On the same campus, the Liberty Performing Arts Theatre seats 700 in a traditional proscenium house with an expansive stage, professional lighting and audio, and two backstage dressing rooms. The theatre accommodates live performances, corporate seminars, concerts, product launches, and large-scale events at rates described as typically well below comparable hotel ballrooms and convention centers.
Lodge at Ironwoods
14701 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS 66224, USA- Spaces for 300-500 Guests
- 1 Barn
- 1 Park
The Lodge at Ironwoods is a city-owned event venue tucked inside Ironwoods Park in Leawood, Kansas, available for weddings, receptions, and private gatherings. The building's vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams and hanging metal chandeliers give it the feel of a classic lodge, while the attached patio — which looks out over the surrounding woods — offers a natural backdrop for cocktail hours and outdoor moments. The main hall accommodates up to 300 guests for seated dinners, with a full commercial kitchen on-site and an open vendor policy that lets hosts choose their own caterer, décor, and entertainment. The Amphitheater at Ironwoods Park, a short walk away, provides an outdoor ceremony option for couples who want to begin their celebration in the open air before moving inside.
La Bodega
4311 W 119th St, Leawood, KS 66209, USA- Spaces for 65 Guests
La Bodega is an authentic Spanish tapas restaurant and lounge situated in Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District, just minutes from Downtown. Founded by James Taylor — whose background spans architecture, culinary training, brewmaster certification, and hospitality management — the restaurant is built around the Spanish philosophy of tapas: an unhurried, social style of dining that emphasizes leisure, camaraderie, and sharing. The menu centers on a diverse selection of hot and cold tapas, complemented by an award-winning sangria program featuring house-made red, white, rosé, and seasonal varieties. The open-air patio offers spacious outdoor seating suited to warm-weather events, while private dining rooms and full or partial restaurant buyouts give planners flexibility across a range of group sizes. La Bodega accommodates corporate events, rehearsal dinners, family celebrations, team outings, and private receptions. The events team works with each group to tailor menus to specific needs, drawing on in-house culinary and beverage expertise.
Hillside Fountain- Spirit of Freedom Fountain
Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64130, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Harrah's North Kansas City Casino & Hotel
1 Riverboat Dr, North Kansas City, MO 64116, USA- Spaces for 24-800 Guests
- 8 Hotels
- 2 Ballrooms
- 6 Meeting Spaces
Harrah's Kansas City is a full-service casino resort situated along the scenic Missouri River in North Kansas City, Missouri. The property opened in 1994 and completed a major $50 million renovation in 2014, updating the casino floor, restaurants, hotel rooms, and public areas throughout. For private events and celebrations, the venue offers a range of dedicated spaces. The Nevada Ballroom spans 9,792 square feet and can be divided into as many as five rooms, accommodating up to 550 guests for a banquet or 800 for a reception. The Vegas Ballroom, Reno Room, and Tahoe Rooms each offer 3,240 square feet, with capacity for 180 seated guests and up to 250 for a reception — well suited for rehearsal dinners, corporate celebrations, and mid-size gatherings. Event guests have access to on-site dining from Gordon Ramsay Steak, Royal Noodle Bar, Winning Streaks, and Bite & Bean, along with live entertainment programming at VooDoo Lounge.
Swope Memorial in Swope Park
3799 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
The Thomas H. Swope Memorial is an outdoor historic ceremony venue set on a hilltop in Swope Park — Kansas City's largest urban park — with views over the park's lagoon and surrounding grounds. The structure is a U-shaped colonnade in the Greek Doric style, featuring twelve 14-foot-tall columns supporting an entablature. Designed by landscape architect George Kessler based on plans drawn in 1915, the memorial was dedicated in 1918. Eight bronze medallions mounted on the colonnade's backdrop each honor a species of tree native to the park, while a decorative lantern with carved lion heads and feet crowns the stone court. Stone guardian lions flank the stairs leading up to the court — the sculptural work executed by Charles Keck, former president of the National Sculpture Society. The memorial marks the final resting place of Thomas H. Swope, the Kansas City philanthropist whose 1896 land donation established what would become the 1,805-acre park that surrounds it. Managed by Kansas City Parks & Recreation, the venue brings a rare combination of architectural formality and open-air parkland setting to outdoor ceremonies.
Old Red Bridge in Minor Park
Holmes Rd & E Red Bridge Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
The Old Red Bridge in Minor Park is a historic pedestrian bridge spanning the Blue River on the south side of Kansas City. Decommissioned from vehicle traffic and now functioning as a pedestrian walkway, the bridge offers an outdoor setting steeped in character — its red-painted steel railings adorned with more than 2,500 love locks placed by couples as pledges of commitment, a tradition that has made it one of Kansas City's most distinctive romantic landmarks. The bridge is a sought-after site for outdoor wedding ceremonies, situated within Minor Park's natural surroundings along the Blue River corridor. Kansas City Parks & Recreation manages venue rentals, which include five hours of event time for ceremony and reception use. Because the setting is fully outdoors and within a public park, the venue operates without electricity or on-site restrooms — amenities that couples typically supplement with outside arrangements. For events with 250 or more guests, large equipment, or alcoholic beverages, additional permits and general liability insurance are required. Inquiries and bookings are handled through the KC Parks weddings office, reachable by phone on weekdays and after hours, with email access through the parks department's dedicated weddings address.
Hotel Phillips Curio Collection by Hilton
106 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA- Spaces for 140 Guests
Hotel Phillips Kansas City, a Curio Collection by Hilton property, is a 20-story Art Deco landmark in downtown Kansas City that has anchored the city's 12th Street since 1931. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 and restored through a $20 million renovation completed in 2016, the hotel preserves original architectural details — including an 11-foot gilded Goddess of Dawn sculpture by Kansas City artist Jorgen Dreyer — across 216 guest rooms. The hotel offers more than 7,000 square feet of meeting and event space across nine rooms, with theater capacity for 175 guests and banquet capacity for 140. The Crystal Ballroom serves as the venue's signature event space, featuring 18-foot windows dressed in powder blue velvet draperies and original 1930s plaster architectural detailing that recalls the French-influenced elegance of the hotel's original design. Located one block from the Power and Light District and two blocks from Bartle Hall Convention Center, the hotel is well positioned for groups arriving from across the city. On-site dining includes Tavernonna Italian Kitchen and P.S. Speakeasy, a contemporary basement bar accessible only through an unmarked door.
Shoal Creek Living History Museum
7000 NE Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64156, USA- Spaces for 100 Guests
Shoal Creek Living History Museum occupies 80 acres within Hodge Park in Kansas City, Missouri. Established in 1975, the museum features twenty-one structures — including seventeen authentic log cabins and homes relocated from surrounding counties — dating from 1807 to 1885. The grounds are open dawn to dusk for self-guided walking tours, with picnicking and trail access available year-round. Operated by the Shoal Creek Association, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the museum is dedicated to historical preservation and community education. During special events, re-enactors bring the nineteenth-century village to life with demonstrations and historical skits. The museum welcomes private bookings for weddings, Victorian teas, school programs, guided tours, and commercial or private museum rentals.
The Oak Room
4800 Town Center Dr, Leawood, KS 66211, USA- Spaces for 12-200 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 4 Meeting Spaces
The Oak Room is the largest event space at the Leawood Community Center, located on the lower level of City Hall in Leawood, Kansas. The center opened in May 1997 and was renovated in June 2006, offering four multipurpose rooms suitable for wedding receptions, business meetings, retreats, civic gatherings, and private celebrations of many kinds. The Oak Room accommodates up to 200 guests and features natural light and a neutral color palette that allows for flexible décor and customization. Just outside the building, lush landscaping and a wooden amphitheater offer a backdrop for event photography. The surrounding City Hall complex includes ample free parking, including ADA-accessible spaces. Three additional rooms — the Maple Room (30 guests), Cedar Room (25 guests), and Walnut Room (12 guests) — are well suited for smaller gatherings, breakout sessions, or meetings. All spaces are managed through the City of Leawood's Parks, Recreation & Arts department, with a dedicated Rental & Event Supervisor on staff.