Top Lakewood Venues

• Spaces for 40-250 Guests
• 4 Museums
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Total Spaces

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) occupies a landmark position in City Park in Denver, Colorado, offering one of the region's most distinctive settings for private events. Situated at 2001 Colorado Blvd, the museum pairs its celebrated natural history collections with versatile event spaces that accommodate gatherings from intimate meetings to large-scale receptions. The Leprino Family Atrium anchors the venue's event offerings, spanning three levels of floor-to-ceiling, west-facing windows that overlook City Park's rose garden, Ferrell Lake, and the City Park Boathouse. Its sub-spaces — the Schlessman Lobby, the Spratlen Lounge, and the Harry T. Lewis Community Room — accommodate groups from 40 to 250 guests. The open-air Anschutz Family Sky Terrace crowns the building with sweeping views of Denver's skyline and the Rocky Mountains, welcoming up to 250 guests for strolling receptions. Full-service catering and event planning are handled in-house, and event enhancements such as Planetarium shows can be incorporated into the guest experience. The museum's events team can be reached at 303.370.6400 or cateringandevents@dmns.org.

• Spaces for 4,305 Guests

The Denver Mart is the Rocky Mountain region's premier wholesale market center and trade show facility, located at I-25 and 58th Avenue in Denver — 10 minutes north of downtown and 30 minutes from Denver International Airport. Established in 1965, the mart has grown into the largest exhibition, conference, and meeting complex in the region. The facility comprises five interconnected buildings offering more than 275,000 square feet of meeting, banquet, and exhibition space on a single floor. Each primary building features its own loading dock, parking lot, main entrance, and built-in registration counter, giving event producers flexibility to use individual spaces or combine buildings to scale. The complex can accommodate gatherings from as few as ten guests to full-scale events hosting thousands. Denver Mart hosts a wide range of events throughout the year, from international and national trade shows to consumer shows, conferences, and private events. In-house services — including catering, setup, electrical, wireless internet, shipping and receiving, and security — are available to support events of every scope.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 30-250 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Parks

Aviator Pool and Park is a community aquatic facility operated by the Central Park Master Community Association (MCA), located at 8054 E. 28th Avenue in Denver's Central Park neighborhood (formerly Stapleton). The facility features designated lap lanes, a diving board, and a shallow end, and hosts adult and youth aquatic programming throughout the season. Two event rental options are available for private gatherings. The Party Pad is a shaded outdoor space that accommodates up to 30 guests for 2.5-hour daytime rentals. For larger occasions, after-hours pool rentals provide exclusive access to the full facility — including lifeguard staff, an audio system, tables and chairs, and restroom facilities — for groups of 1 to 250 guests. Evening rental windows run from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and are available after Father's Day through the summer season.

• Spaces for 200-1,000 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space

Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center is a full-service hotel and event venue located at 7800 East Tufts Avenue in Denver's Tech Center, offering more than 30,000 square feet of newly renovated flexible meeting and event space. Positioned in southeast Denver with easy access to the RTD Light Rail, the property brings together polished facilities and panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains and the Denver skyline. Three primary event spaces serve a broad range of gatherings: the 11,000-square-foot Grand Mesa Ballroom on the ground floor accommodates large-scale receptions, galas, and corporate productions, and divides into seven sections via air walls for smaller configurations. The 12th-floor Centennial Room features refined oak floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and sweeping mountain and skyline views, hosting banquets for up to 200 and receptions for up to 300. The Atrium, adjoining the Grand Mesa Ballroom, provides a bright pre-function space for cocktail receptions, buffets, and registration, accommodating up to 600 guests. On-site offerings include an experienced events team, in-house audiovisual support, and a culinary staff that designs custom menus for each celebration. A complimentary guest room for the couple and special room rates for guests are available for wedding events.

• Spaces for 220 Guests

• Spaces for 80 Guests

• Spaces for 20-700 Guests
• 13 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 11 Meeting Spaces

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver Tech Center is a full-service hotel in Greenwood Village, Colorado, situated in the heart of the Denver Tech Center at 7801 East Orchard Road. The property combines modern design with comprehensive event amenities, serving as a destination for corporate meetings, social celebrations, and weddings in the south Denver metro area. The hotel offers more than 20,000 square feet of flexible event space across 21 function rooms. The Citrus Grand Ballroom, at 6,600 square feet, accommodates up to 700 guests for a reception or 400 for a banquet. The Indigo Ballroom provides nearly 3,800 square feet for gatherings of up to 230 for a reception or 200 for a banquet. A range of additional breakout rooms and suites support concurrent sessions, workshops, and smaller private events. On-site culinary and A/V specialists support each event, and the hotel's in-house catering team handles all food and beverage service. Complimentary parking and overnight accommodations in 305 guest rooms make the property a practical choice for multi-day conferences and destination celebrations alike.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 520 Guests

Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Central Park is an all-suite hotel and event venue located at 4444 North Havana Street in Denver, Colorado, within easy reach of Northfield Shopping District, Stanley Marketplace, and the Central Park Light Rail Station. The property sits minutes from Denver International Airport, offering convenient access for both local and out-of-town guests. The hotel features multiple flexible event spaces with 12-foot ceilings, independent in-room audio, and integrated A/V technology — accommodating gatherings of various sizes, from intimate boardroom sessions to receptions and weddings. A 7-story garden atrium adjacent to the lobby provides a distinctive backdrop for cocktail receptions, ceremonies, and business luncheons. An on-site planning and catering team supports events throughout the planning process. All guests enjoy complimentary made-to-order breakfast daily and a nightly evening reception with beer, wine, and hors d'oeuvres.

• Spaces for 80 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• Spaces for 24-70 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 3 Meeting Spaces

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Denver/Englewood is a fine dining restaurant located at 191 Inverness Drive West, on the northeast corner of I-25 and County Line Road near the Inverness Golf Course and Park Meadows Mall. The restaurant's proximity to the Denver Tech Center, Centennial Airport, and the Inverness and Meridian Business Districts makes it a sought-after destination for business dining and private entertaining in the South Metro area. The restaurant features an ongoing celebration of exceptional food and wine, with an emphasis on premium prime steaks and over 100 wines available by the glass. Three private dining rooms — the Napa Room, the Inverness Room, and the Aspen Room — accommodate events from intimate wine dinners and corporate meetings to wedding receptions. A dedicated Private Dining Director coordinates every detail for events hosted within these spaces. All private dining rooms are equipped with T1 Internet lines and a Cisco TelePresence Video Conferencing system, connecting guests with other Fleming's locations and up to five satellite sites.

• Spaces for 115 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 2 Total Spaces

Evergreen Red Barn is a historic barn event venue set on 11 acres in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, located in Evergreen, Colorado — roughly 30 miles west of Denver at an elevation of 7,723 feet. The barn was built in 1958 and fully renovated in 2000. Originally operating as Meadows at Marshdale, the property became Evergreen Red Barn in 2018 and has since hosted more than 400 weddings, along with family reunions, graduation parties, retirement celebrations, vow renewals, and other private events. The venue's two primary spaces accommodate up to 115 guests each. The Red Barn is a three-story structure with a main-level Great Room for up to 80 seated guests and a wrap-around upper balcony for an additional 45 seated guests, plus a lower-level indoor bar area suited for cocktail hour. The Mountainside Arbor is an outdoor ceremony site available May through October, nestled among tall pine trees and aspen along a short winding path from the barn. Evergreen Red Barn operates as an open-vendor venue — couples may select their own caterer, photographer, and DJ. A pre-approved list of licensed and insured bartenders is required for alcohol service, with beer, wine, and champagne permitted on-site.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Valley Country Club has served the Centennial, Colorado community since 1956, when Dr. George H. Gillen assembled 189 acres along Cherry Creek to build a private club combining golf, dining, and community. A $9 million clubhouse renovation completed in 2006 added a Mixed Grille for all members, a Family Dining Room, and a Couples Dining Room. The most recent Amenities Project, completed in phases from 2023 to 2024, added a resort-style pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, poolside dining pavilion, and tennis and pickleball courts. For private events, the club accommodates corporate gatherings, weddings, and milestone celebrations with what it describes as "beautiful spaces, inspired cuisine, and attentive service." The club sits on the western edge of Centennial with views of the Front Range and mature trees lining the grounds — a setting shaped by its proximity to Cherry Creek and the adjacent Cherry Creek State Park.

• Spaces for 600 Guests

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Woolley's Classic Suites is an all-suite boutique hotel in Aurora, Colorado, situated ten minutes from Denver International Airport with complimentary shuttle service. The property centers on a skylit atrium featuring a koi pond, rock stream, and lush greenery — a distinctive gathering space that sets it apart from standard airport hotels. For private events and corporate functions, Woolley's Classic Suites offers 4,600 square feet of flexible event space across six rooms, accommodating groups from 20 to 175 guests. The Monaco Grand Salon, at 1,625 square feet, serves as the flagship event room for receptions, banquets, and conferences, while the Atrium provides a dramatic setting for larger gatherings. Smaller breakout rooms — Cannes, San Remo, Capri, Palma, and Marbella — suit board meetings and intimate celebrations. All event spaces feature complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and full AV capabilities, with on-site catering available through Woolley's Grill and Lounge.