Top Leavenworth Venues

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Event Spaces

The Legacy at Green Hills is a private event estate set on 38 acres outside Kansas City, Missouri, featuring a 4-acre lake, 22 acres of wildflower fields, and a 1912 farmhouse. The property is designed around weddings and private celebrations, offering a dedicated outdoor ceremony site and a spacious open-air reception pavilion connected by a concrete walkway. The ceremony site centers on a 32-foot pergola with built-in seating for up to 200 guests, graded for clear sight lines and wired for sound and lighting. The adjacent Patio — an open-air structure with adjustable chandeliers, recessed lighting, eight ceiling fans, and patio heaters — accommodates up to 250 guests and also serves as a weather backup for ceremonies. A secondary patio provides additional space for rehearsal dinners, cocktail hours, or a guest book station. The 1912 farmhouse rounds out the property with overnight accommodations for up to eight guests, a full kitchen, a bridal suite with deck access, a dedicated groom's room with entertainment options, and multiple lounge areas for the wedding party. A Legacy representative is on-site at all times during events.

• 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 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 220 Guests

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 200 Guests

• 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.

• Spaces for 1 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• 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.

• Spaces for 225-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Park

The Pavilion at Theatre in the Park is an open-air event venue set within Shawnee Mission Park in Shawnee, Kansas, adjacent to the largest outdoor community theater in the country. Completed in the summer of 2010, the pavilion was built for gatherings of all kinds — from intimate family celebrations to larger corporate events and weddings. The structure features a limestone fireplace, a fire pit, a 16-foot built-in buffet, attached restrooms, and ample on-site parking. Picnic table seating accommodates up to 225 guests, and additional seating can be brought in to host up to 400. As an open vendor facility, clients are welcome to bring their own food, beverages, and alcohol, offering flexibility for any style of event. The Pavilion is well suited for corporate gatherings, family reunions, weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, and private parties in a park setting that draws on the natural surroundings of Shawnee Mission Park.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• 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.

• Spaces for 65 Guests

La Bodega is a Spanish tapas restaurant and event venue situated on Southwest Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded by James Taylor — whose background spans architecture, culinary training, brewmaster certification, and event management — the restaurant draws from the tapas traditions of Northern Spain and the Basque region, where small-plate dining is as much about camaraderie and unhurried conversation as it is about food. Taylor also founded Missouri's first brewpub and has built La Bodega around a philosophy of "World Class Hospitality" and the concept of lagniappe: that unexpected extra touch that transforms a gathering into a memorable experience. For private events, La Bodega accommodates a range of formats through its main dining room, Chef's Table, custom tapas bar, and open-air patio. Full and partial restaurant buyouts are available for groups that want exclusive use of the space. The events team handles everything from catered office lunches and cocktail receptions to on-site private dinners, pairing a culinary-driven menu of tapas with hand-crafted cocktails to suit the occasion.

• Spaces for 80-150 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Loft

Lidia's Kansas City occupies a converted historic freight house in the Kansas City Crossroads, just north of Union Station. The interior evokes the warmth of an Italian farmhouse — exposed brick, reclaimed wood, and generous windows that frame the city skyline — while the kitchen reflects the culinary heritage of owner Lidia Bastianich and co-owner Tanya Bastianich Manuali. Executive Chef Cody Hogan leads a team recognized for its Italian cuisine, from a daily three-course pasta special to a dinner menu spanning handmade pastas and entrees. For private events, the restaurant offers three distinct spaces. The Loft on the second floor seats up to 85 guests and accommodates 100 for receptions, with views of the Western Auto building and downtown. The Terrazza, a glass-enclosed main-floor space, seats up to 104 and opens through perimeter glass doors to an outdoor patio and gardens. The Pergola, an outdoor venue on the building's north side, seats 80 and accommodates cocktail receptions of up to 150, with views of the downtown Kansas City skyline. Each space includes a dedicated Banquet Captain, private entrance, separate audio/visual equipment, and access to the in-house culinary team's customizable menu packages.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 80-500 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Meeting Space

Hyatt Place Kansas City/Lenexa City Center is a 127-room hotel situated within the walkable Lenexa City Center mixed-use district, surrounded by restaurants, retail shops, and urban amenities. The hotel offers more than 12,000 square feet of event space across nine meeting rooms, making it a versatile option for corporate meetings, social gatherings, and wedding receptions. The hotel's ballroom spaces range from 930 to 2,542 square feet and can accommodate 40 to 400 guests, with the ability to combine sections for larger events. A dedicated pre-function area provides additional room for event registration, cocktail receptions, or guest greeting. All meeting spaces feature built-in audiovisual technology, and full-service event planning support is available on-site. Customized catering options round out the full-service offering for groups of varying sizes.

• 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.