Top Lawrence Venues

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Lamborn Farm is a historic wedding and event venue on a working farmstead in Leavenworth, Kansas. The property dates to 1877, when Horace and Rosemond Lamborn established it as a subsistence farm — a legacy now carried forward by the fourth generation of the family under Joseph and Valerie Lamborn, who also cultivate crops and raise grass-fed beef on the land today. The centerpiece of the venue is a red barn built in the 1890s, fully restored in 2011 and 2012 using original materials. The structure is listed on both the Kansas and National Register of Historic Places, and earned a Kansas Preservation Alliance Award for Excellence in 2012. Its weathered beams and historic character make it a natural fit for rustic-style weddings, and the barn can accommodate both indoor and outdoor events. Beyond weddings, the farm welcomes private celebrations of all kinds — baby showers, bridal showers, birthday parties, graduations, and more. A campfire area on the property provides an additional gathering space for guests.

• Spaces for 40-200 Guests
• 2 Barns
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

Thompson Barn occupies a restored early-20th-century barn on the historic Lackman-Thompson Estate in Lenexa, Kansas. What was once a working farm building has been transformed into one of Johnson County's most sought-after event venues, offering a distinctive combination of rustic character — soaring wood beams, a rounded ceiling, and original brick walls — and modern functionality. The centerpiece of the facility is the Main Hall, a 2,280-square-foot space that accommodates up to 200 guests for weddings, receptions, galas, and corporate gatherings. A 16-by-36-foot dance floor anchors the north end of the hall, and the rental includes tables, chairs, A/V equipment, and a dedicated on-site concierge for the duration of every event. Three downstairs meeting rooms, an atrium, an outside patio, and a warming kitchen round out the full-facility offering, which accommodates up to 200 guests across all spaces combined. Thompson Barn welcomes outside caterers and a broad range of vendors, giving planners flexibility in how they configure the event experience.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

The Venue at Willow Creek is an all-inclusive event venue set on 10 acres of tree-lined ridges and meadow views in Kansas City, Kansas. The property features both indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, including a creekside ceremony location, a garden patio with café lights, and a stone firepit — alongside a main reception hall with stained concrete floors, high ceilings, and a full wall of glass sliding doors. The venue handles catering, bar and mixology services, and décor in-house, offering clients a single point of coordination from planning through event day. Rentals include farm tables and Mahogany Chiavari chairs, ceremony chairs and arbors, bar glassware, and access to rental décor, along with an onsite day-of manager. Getting-ready suites are available on the property, and a paved, lighted parking lot serves guests on arrival.

• Spaces for 200-225 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

Painted Hills Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf facility in Kansas City, Kansas, with roots stretching back to 1929 when the property opened as Victory Hills Country Club. The course features gently rolling, tree-lined fairways and bentgrass greens, and underwent a significant renovation between 2012 and 2013 that replaced 10 greens and rebuilt tee complexes across 13 holes. Beyond the course, the club operates a separate banquet facility suited for a range of gatherings — from weddings and birthday celebrations to corporate events and golf outings. The facility offers an exclusive-use banquet room alongside a grill room and patio areas, accommodating groups of up to 200 guests. Catering is available on-site, and the club's staff provides event coordination and setup support. Managed by GreatLIFE Golf, Painted Hills Golf Club combines an established course with flexible event and hospitality amenities, making it a versatile option for private events in the Kansas City metro area.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Country Club

St. Andrews Golf Club is a public golf facility operated by the City of Overland Park, Kansas, situated on 280 acres along 135th Street — land that dates to the early 1970s when city leaders secured a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant to establish recreation space for the growing community. The course is recognized as the most popular 18-hole layout in the Kansas City metro, set among an Ozark-style landscape of tree-lined holes. The Highlands Room is the club's dedicated event space, featuring vaulted ceilings and panoramic windows overlooking the golf course. The room accommodates up to 200 guests seated with a dance floor, or up to 300 for a cocktail reception, and includes access to an outdoor terrace. An outdoor ceremony area with white chairs and an archway is available for weddings. Rental packages include tables, chairs, linens, and glassware, plus a projector, screen, and sound system. A dedicated wedding coordinator and a private bridal room are provided for wedding events. All catering is handled by the club's professional culinary team, with custom menus and packaged options available. The space is suited for weddings, corporate retreats, holiday parties, and private celebrations from 25 to 300 guests.

• Spaces for 150-1,000 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms

Marriott Kansas City Overland Park is a full-service hotel situated in Overland Park's Metcalf Corridor, adjacent to Executive Hills and Corporate Woods office parks and minutes from Top Golf, Prairiefire, and Town Center shopping. The eleven-story property completed a $20 million renovation and offers 401 guest rooms alongside 14,000 square feet of flexible event space distributed across 16 meeting rooms. The Great Plains Ballroom anchors the event offering with 10,010 square feet of space, accommodating up to 800 guests for banquet receptions and 900 for standing events, with 17-foot ceilings and divisible configurations for smaller gatherings. The adjacent Quail Creek Junior Ballroom provides an additional 2,688 square feet for intimate receptions and rehearsal dinners of up to 150 seated guests. On-site catering is available through the hotel's culinary team, and dining for guests includes Zephyr Kitchen & Bourbon Bar and a full-service Starbucks. The property also features an expanded fitness center with Peloton bikes, an indoor and seasonal outdoor pool, and pet-friendly accommodations — rounding out the amenities available to event attendees staying on property.

• Spaces for 48-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Meeting Spaces

The Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center is a modern recreation and event facility operated by the City of Mission, Kansas. Set in the heart of Mission, the center offers flexible, accessible spaces for a wide range of celebrations — from weddings and receptions to birthday parties, corporate gatherings, and community events. The center's two premier event spaces accommodate a variety of guest counts and setup styles, with a maximum banquet capacity of 80 in the main conference hall and flexible room configurations that can be combined for larger gatherings. All reception packages include kitchen access, advance setup and decorating time, table and chair arrangement, and after-hours fees at no additional cost — making the venue a full-service option for couples and event planners alike. Beyond its event spaces, the facility features a multi-purpose room, meeting rooms, and a party room well suited to smaller celebrations. The center's rental coordinator works directly with clients to build packages tailored to the event, with pricing kept reasonable by design as a public community facility.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

The Gardens at The Kelly Gallery is a private garden estate in Overland Park, Kansas, designed by portrait photographer and artist Kelly Daniels. Set across ten acres, the property features a curved stone bridge overlooking an intimate lake with a large willow tree, English garden walkways, and a variety of ceremony sites including three gazebos — all of which have been featured in Midwest Living Magazine and Kansas City Homes and Gardens Magazine. The venue hosts weddings, receptions, bridal showers, and other celebrations for up to 150 guests, with the capacity varying from 30 to 150 depending on the chosen space. A large reception tent with a permanent wood floor, chandeliers, and festive party lighting anchors the property's main gathering area. Only one event is scheduled per day, giving each group private access to the full grounds from morning setup through the close of the celebration.

• Spaces for 130-400 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

The Venue in Leawood is an event and meeting center in Leawood, Kansas, offering more than 11,000 square feet of interior space for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. With over ten years of industry experience, the venue accommodates groups ranging from 20 to 400 guests across two configurable multipurpose rooms and a 2,000-square-foot outdoor patio. The Parkway Room seats 20 to 130 guests and suits smaller ceremonies, corporate meetings, and intimate receptions. The Plaza Room scales up to 300 guests and handles larger weddings and banquets. Both rooms can open together for events of up to 400 guests. Each space features state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and polished concrete floors. The venue operates as an all-inclusive event center, with a fully equipped in-house kitchen offering customizable catering packages. A bridal suite is available for wedding parties, and complimentary parking is provided on-site. The building sits at 135th and Roe near Highway 69, with several hotels within close proximity.

• Spaces for 38-159 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Theater
• 2 Total Spaces

The Union Pacific Depot is a restored 1888–89 railroad station at 402 North Second Street in downtown Lawrence, Kansas, owned by the City of Lawrence and operated by the Parks and Recreation Department. Union Pacific donated the building to the city in 1990 after rail service ended in 1984, and a full restoration completed in March 1996 preserved the original atmosphere of the depot — including its distinctive half-timbered gable, hipped roof, and 75-foot spire — while adapting it for community and private events. Active rail lines run past the building every 12–15 minutes, giving the setting a rare connection to the history it embodies. An outdoor French-themed flower garden, maintained by the Parks and Recreation staff, surrounds the grounds and serves as an additional gathering area. The facility offers two interior event spaces — the Community Room and the Arden Booth Free State Theatre Room — available together as a single rental. The venue is suited for weddings, receptions, reunions, meetings, and educational seminars, accommodating groups of varying sizes in a historically significant setting at the edge of downtown Lawrence.

• Spaces for 200-350 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Red Barn Events is a family-owned wedding and event venue set on Beechwood Acres Farm, a historic property on over 60 acres in Waxhaw, North Carolina. The farm traces its roots to 1971, and the barn — once home to cattle and horses — was converted into an event space in 2013, when owners Doug and Christi Hearne hosted their first wedding on the family's childhood homestead. The venue hosts weddings, social gatherings, and business outings, drawing on the property's seclusion and expansive grounds. With more than 60 acres, there is ample room for parking, larger events, and photographs across varied backdrops. The Hearnes built Red Barn Events on a commitment to quality, memorable, and affordable celebrations, and they are known for giving clients the kind of personal attention that comes with a family-run operation.

• Spaces for 300-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Mildale Farm is Johnson County Parks & Recreation District's premier event facility, set on 22 rolling acres adjacent to over 600 acres of parkland just minutes from Kansas City in Edgerton, Kansas. The property is framed by approximately five miles of three-rail white fencing and dotted with nine man-made fishing ponds, giving it an unmistakably pastoral character. The centerpiece of the property is an 8,672-square-foot equestrian-style barn featuring soaring beams, a center cupola, dormer windows, and hand-laid brick floors. The barn accommodates up to 300 guests and comes equipped with a catering kitchen, restrooms, HVAC, a coat room, 350 white padded chairs, and a full complement of round and banquet tables. It is well suited for weddings, galas, family reunions, holiday parties, and corporate retreats. For events that extend into the weekend, the property also includes a 3,354-square-foot Williamsburg-style estate house that sleeps up to eight guests overnight and a 1,249-square-foot cottage that accommodates four — making Mildale Farm an option for celebrations that carry on well past the reception.

• Spaces for 70-75 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

South Park Center is a community event facility managed by the Bonner Springs Parks and Recreation Department, located in South Park in Bonner Springs, Kansas. The center accommodates up to 70 guests and includes a full kitchen, making it a practical choice for gatherings of all kinds — from birthday parties and family reunions to meetings and civic events. The facility is available for hourly rental to residents, non-residents, civic organizations, and commercial users. The Bonner Springs Parks and Recreation Department handles reservations and can be reached at their office Monday through Friday.

• Spaces for 48-250 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces
• 4 Meeting Spaces

Bonner Springs Community Center is a municipal event facility operated by the Bonner Springs Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Located at 200 E 3rd Street, the center offers a range of rentable rooms suited to gatherings of varying sizes, from intimate meetings to larger community celebrations. The main building houses four distinct spaces: the Sunflower Room, a spacious lower-level hall with an adjacent side room well suited for food service and accommodating wedding receptions and family reunions; the Honeybee Room, a cozy lower-level gathering space for baby showers, bridal showers, and small meetings; the Cottonwood Room on the upper level, ideal for birthdays and small meetings with up to 50 guests; and Jim's Gymnasium, a full-size court that can seat up to 225 guests for parties, sporting events, and community functions. The South Park Center, located separately at 246 Shadyside, provides a room with a full kitchen for groups of up to 70 people. The Parks and Recreation Department offers private rentals for weddings, meetings, parties, sporting events, and a wide range of other special occasions.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Just the Place Events Venue is a rustic-elegant barn event space set on 40 acres of natural Kansas prairie near Lake Perry in Ozawkie. The historic barn features vintage lighting fixtures, hand-hewn beams, and polished concrete floors, with the western side opening onto a large patio and fire pit overlooking panoramic views of the Delaware River Valley — a backdrop that extends into the surrounding prairie for ceremony and photography. The venue supports a range of event types, from full-day weddings to hourly social gatherings, with customizable packages. Rentals include tables and chairs, a bridal loft with full kitchen, a private groom's room, a borrowing room stocked with décor items, a gaming corral, and a bonfire area on the grounds. Only one event is hosted at a time, making the space exclusively available to each client.

• Spaces for 120-150 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

The Elmridge Room is a rentable event space within the Tomahawk Hills Golf Course clubhouse, operated by the Johnson County Park & Recreation District in Shawnee, Kansas. The 34-by-47-foot room accommodates up to 120 guests comfortably — or up to 150 in a lecture-style arrangement — and opens onto a 2,670-square-foot outdoor patio with views of the golf course. Built in a prairie style with native stonework and broad overhanging eaves, the clubhouse opened in 2011. Inside, the room is equipped with a catering bar, a kitchenette with microwave, sink, and refrigerator, a dance floor, and chairs and tables for up to 120. The facility follows an open vendor policy, allowing groups to bring their own food, beverages, and alcohol, giving event hosts full flexibility over catering arrangements.

• Spaces for 350-1,000 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

Heritage Hall is a historic limestone building on the Stormont Vail Events Center campus in Topeka, Kansas, offering 5,750 square feet of climate-controlled event space for weddings, receptions, private parties, corporate meetings, and intimate trade shows. Originally built as an open-air exhibition structure for the Shawnee County Fair, the building has been thoughtfully renovated to pair its historic character with modern amenities — including LED color-changing lighting, upgraded audio-visual systems, and new windows and doors that fill the interior with natural light. The hall accommodates events ranging from 25 to 350 guests in flexible configurations, from formal seated dinners to cocktail receptions. A bridal suite and groom's suite are available on-site, along with a pergola with an integrated sound system for outdoor ceremonies, a privacy-fenced patio, and a dedicated outdoor bar area. In-house catering and customizable bar service are provided by on-site staff, and the rental includes day-before access for setup and 24-hour security throughout the event.

• Spaces for 300 Guests