Top Maryland City Venues

• Spaces for 450-1,000 Guests
• 1 Venue with Activities

We offer a complete one-stop shop for your next significant event, with fantastic non-traditional event venues in a historically rich location. Starting with a convenient location in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. Corridor and region (with easy access from different major roadways), imaginative culinary menu design, and courteous and unsurpassed service from our devoted team members, we strive to provide a memorable event experience. MEETINGS & CONFERENCES When you host your next big event with us, you'll be on the fast track to success! The options are unlimited with nearly 40,000 square feet of adaptable non-traditional event space. We can accommodate up to 600 people for meetings, conferences, and tradeshows, as well as organizational lunches, casual happy hours, elegant cocktail receptions, and award dinners. CELEBRATIONS It's likely that you'll enjoy it! We strive to go above and beyond your expectations, and we'd love to hear about your next big occasion. We welcome the opportunity to host your Wedding, Fundraising Gala, Birthday Party, Family Gathering, or anything else worth celebrating with approximately 40,000 square feet of versatile non-traditional indoor event space and outside trackside locations. Our professional event planners and service managers will pay close attention to every detail. CATERING & EVENTS MENUS A GIII-servIce event and menu planning service is included with your event at the Maryland Jockey Club. We've come up with food alternatives that are not only tasty but also unique. We are always pleased to customize a special menu to be as unique as your function for that extra WOW factor. Please contact us to discuss your unique event needs.

We are a full time catering facility that offers a separate open space and blank canvas that can be configured to fit your event. Includes: - 1 additional hour prior to booking time to access our even space facility - Chairs & Tables for up to 120 People - 2 Tables for Food Placement & Displays - Mobile Bar Station (If Needed) - Access to In House Sound Equipment (In-ceiling speakers and wireless microphone) Great For: - Private Dining - Celebration Events - Networking - Baby Showers, Bridal Showers - Corporate Events - Parties - Banquets - Receptions - Formal Dining - Pop Up Events ** Add -Ons are available from Stage, Uplights, Sound equipment, Pipe & Drapes, Champagne Wall, Flower wall and more ** **PLEASE NOTE** Bar & Beverage Packages Available (contact for details) In House Catering Available (contact for details and menu) Private Dining Packages Available (contact for details and menu) Servers/Waitstaff/Bartenders services available (contact for details)

• Spaces for 200-350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 space at this venue

SKYVIBE is a premier event destination where culture, sound, and style collide. Designed for unforgettable nights and elevated experiences, our space blends sleek design with immersive music, craft cocktails, and Afro-Caribbean-inspired cuisine. Whether you're hosting a celebration, corporate mixer, or private affair, SKYVIBE delivers energy, elegance, and atmosphere in every detail.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Maggiano’s Little Italy Columbia brings beloved Italian-American classics and warm hospitality to celebrations at your home of place of business. While we don't have traditional private banquet rooms on site, the team works with you to cater your event or provide group dining options tailored to your needs. Known for generous, made-from-scratch pastas, seasonal entrées, and family-style favorites, this location also supports event catering and group gatherings with customized menus and attentive service from experienced staff.

• Spaces for 60-350 Guests

Located at a private lot in Bowie, The Royal Ballroom is dedicated to exquisite service that is focused on quality. ​From intimate gatherings to extravagant weddings, our spacious venue can accommodate you and your guests. Our elegant ballroom boasts marvelous crystal chandeliers, exquisite centerpieces, and top-of-the-line linens that are sure to leave a lasting impression. From the moment your guests arrive, they are welcomed into a world of pampering and opulence. You can count on our dedicated team of professionals to carry out your vision and oversee all the details. Our absolute commitment to quality and our customizable event package is what separates us from the rest.

• Spaces for 175 Guests

Nestled in a peaceful wooded area, in the heart of downtown Columbia, Historic Oakland stands proudly in natural splendor. Built in 1811, it is truly one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in Howard County, Maryland. Elegant Oakland is the perfect setting for ceremonies, wedding receptions, bridal showers, holiday parties, family celebrations, business meetings or retreats. As you walk through its grand entrance, you will step back into time to experience the serenity of an authentic country estate. With both interior and exterior entertaining options, Historic Oakland offers a wide array of choices for your event. Reach out to us today! We’d love to meet you and share the beauty and magic of Oakland.

• Spaces for 10-1,000 Guests
• 5 Event Spaces

Make a reservation at The Chapel. Memorial Chapel is open to anybody, regardless of their affiliation with the University, and anyone can book a space there. The Memorial Chapel is an excellent venue for a variety of events such as concerts, seminars, meetings, convocations, graduations, and everything in between. In order to learn more about holding a wedding at Memorial Chapel, please visit our weddings web page at www.weddings.umd.edu. Please visit the section below for information on all other events. Spaces Available for Rent Memorial Chapel has four rentable spaces available for use: Main Chapel The Main Chapel, which has a white interior with burgundy accents, can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. A total of four sets of pews are available on the ground level, in addition to balcony seats on three sides. The Moller Pipe Organ, as well as a Baldwin grand piano, may be seen in the Main Chapel of the University. You can choose from a variety of altar pieces (in both metal and wood), as well as a lectern, microphones, and a large number of tables and chairs. Garden Chapel With red brick walls and rustic wood beams, this is a charming site. The Garden Chapel is surrounded on all sides by a lovely Garden of Reflection and Remembrance, which can be seen through the enormous arched windows in the chapel. The venue has a maximum capacity of 100 people, with around 90 people seated comfortably. The Garden Chapel is outfitted with a Disklavier grand piano that includes a variety of musical possibilities built in. We have an assortment of altarpieces (both metal and wood) for you to pick from, in addition to a lectern and a number of different tables. There is no need for a sound system in this location, but it is available upon request. Lounge A comfortable, informal environment with seats and sofas that can accommodate roughly 25 people, with stacking chairs that can accommodate a maximum of 30 individuals. This venue is ideal for a casual gathering or get-together. In the Lounge, you are permitted to consume food and beverages. Conferencing Space There is seating for 18 individuals in this formal conference room. It is equipped with a flat-screen television, laptop HDMI connection cables, and wireless internet. During departmental board or committee meetings, as well as for reporting or presenting, the Conference Room provides a formal setting for discussion.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Laurel Park Racecourse has served as Maryland's premier Thoroughbred racing destination since the Maryland Jockey Club — the nation's oldest sporting organization, founded in 1743 — began racing operations at the site. Situated between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. in Laurel, Maryland, the venue combines a storied racing heritage with modern hospitality facilities suited for a wide range of private events. The facility offers more than 40,000 square feet of flexible indoor event space along with outdoor trackside areas, accommodating groups of up to 600 guests. Laurel Park hosts corporate conferences, tradeshows, organizational luncheons, cocktail receptions, award dinners, weddings, fundraising galas, and holiday parties. Each event is supported by a dedicated event planner and service manager who guide clients through the planning process from initial inquiry through event day. Complimentary parking for more than 3,000 vehicles — including bus parking — and valet service make the venue straightforward to reach from across the region. Wi-Fi is available throughout the facility, and the team's in-house catering program offers customizable menus for every event format.

• Spaces for 30-250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Museum
• 2 Total Spaces

We are Bowie, Maryland’s most opulent event space for intimate social and private events. We provide a luxurious event space for weddings, baby showers, bridal showers, corporate events, memorial services, photo shoots, product launches, holiday parties and more. Elevate your events to unparalleled grandeur. Experience the epitome of luxury with our exclusive event bookings. From exquisite weddings to lavish birthday parties and glamorous corporate gatherings, we turn dreams into opulent reality. Reserve your date now and let us create an affair to remember, tailored just for you. This 4,500 square foot venue is eloquently designed to host intimate gatherings for up 250 people. Our beautiful draping, lighting and elegant white lounge furniture create the perfect atmosphere for a fun and unforgettable event. Visit our website for more detailed information!

• Spaces for 45-75 Guests

We are a unique cafe in the heart of Historic District of Old Ellicott City, Maryland. Located right off Main St. we offer onsite private parking for all our event guests, a large and very comfortable main Cafe dining space which can seat about 40 people. Outside of our main dining room, we have a beautifully renovated privately enclosed patio with ample seating for an additional 25 guests, with twinkling patio lights, fresh hanging flowers, brick walls and wood lattices, a beautiful window with breathtaking views of the oldest merchants flour mill in the United States (Ellicotts Mills) and private access to parking, you can expect a rustic comfort when you book your event with us. We offer very flexible options of full event rental, including indoor and or outdoor space, with service staff, BYOB, delicious and customizable food options including special request menu items, specialty drinks and coffees, freshly squeezed juices, house-made mini crepes, sandwiches, snack options and grazing party platters. Offsite catering is also welcomed and encouraged, and we allow BYOB champagne, beer and wine. We offer two ADA restrooms, highchairs if required, free WiFi, unique backdrops, with a beautiful rustic gift and décor display shelves in the Cafe. We can suit special request food items, allergies and preferences and charge per hour, including set up time.

• Spaces for 25-35 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 space at this venue

miXt Food Hall is a chef-driven culinary and cocktail experience for family and friends to meet up and find a community within a convivial environment curated by local artisans. miXt Food Hall is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming space. Our primary focus is to serve as an incubator and support network for aspiring chefs looking to turn their concept into a business and their dream into a reality. Our culinary artists are inspired by their cultural and familial experiences, crafting delicious meals using fresh, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Our centralized bar offers local spirits, wine, and beer as well as expertly made craft cocktails. Our talented mixologists and chefs work together to create the perfect pairing of food and drink. Plan your next outing at miXt Food Hall to meet friends, indulge your senses, take in world-class art and savor the food of the DMV’s most exciting up-and-coming chefs before their secret gets out. miXt Food Hall is located at 3809 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, Maryland in the heart of Prince George’sCounty’sGateway Arts District—a short distance from Washington, DC, and the University of Maryland. Just look for the big yellow checkered building.

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• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 3 Venues with Activities

Wonderfly is more than just a venue, it is an experience. Wonderfly Arena is a first-of-its-kind private event venue featuring 13,000+ square feet of private event space, a FIFA-grade turf field, corporate event services, private event services, unique field games, and gaming lounge. What makes Wonderfly is unique is that the entertainment is built in. Our venue features incredibly unique games; perfect for birthdays, bar/bat mitzvahs, and corporate team building events. These games include Bubble Soccer, Blacklight Dodgeball, Human Hamsterball Races, Nerf Wars, Virtual Reality, and so much more! Best of all, our events come with dedicated staff members to take care of everything so you can focus on enjoying the experience. Wonderfly Arena is a fun-infused indoor events center guaranteed to transform your special occasion into an experience you and your guests will never forget. We offer a variety of unique games, services, and event amenities that are perfect for any type of occasion. We offer a safe, fun, and overall exciting experience for all ages and abilities. You don't have to be an athlete - people of all shapes, sizes, and abilities will have a blast at Wonderfly Arena. If anyone in your group would rather spectate than participate that is not a problem! The will have just as much fun watching everyone roll around and play. If you are interested in planning an event with us, please fill out our online request form using the link below https://www.wonderflyarena.com/request/

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Art Gallery
• 1 Meeting Space

AT YOLK is a 10,000-square-foot multimedia space designed for events, activations, productions and creative experiences of all kinds. Soaring ceilings, abundant natural daylight and a clean, modern aesthetic create a striking backdrop that can be transformed to fit almost any vision. With the flexibility to customize the footprint to the size and scale of your event, AT YOLK can feel expansive or intimate, polished or unexpected. From brand launches and corporate gatherings to private celebrations, photo shoots and moving-image productions, the space is a blank canvas built to bring big ideas to life.

• Spaces for 600 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The team of event professionals at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve specialize in stylish and elegant weddings and special events. The Hotel has more indoor and outdoor banquet and ballroom space than any other hotel in the nearby area. Everything from the décor and landscaping to the full-service catering spreads are consistently picture-perfect. The Hotel at Arundel Preserve is conveniently located near BWI (Baltimore Airport), making travel easy for your out-of-town family and friends. The experienced and welcoming staff at The Hotel Arundel will make your special event unforgettable with their unparalleled service and meticulous attention to detail – hosting your special event is something they take very seriously. The Hotel also specializes in corporate gatherings – whether you’re hosting a large international conference or holding a meeting with just a few special clients, the luxurious and spacious banquet and meeting rooms at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve will impress your attendees. They will provide full-service catering and custom services tailored specifically to your company’s brand to make your event a memorable one. The team at The Hotel Arundel will add décor to match your individualized taste, and can provide furniture for everything from a full-service bar to band staging and a private bridal party holding room. The Hotel's audiovisual resources are state-of-the-art as well – they can even post your announcement on the Jumbotron outside the hotel for all your guests to see as they arrive.

The Cambria – Arundel Mills | BWI Airport is a stylish boutique resort-style hotel in Hanover, MD. Enjoy modern design concepts and upscale accommodations at our new hotel near Baltimore-Washington International Airport, Maryland Live!, Arundel Mills Shopping Center and NSA/Fort Meade. Be driven in style in our Tesla Model X and Lincoln Navigator hotel shuttles*.

Our facility is in Beltsville, MD and can accommodate up to 70 guests. The venue has a kitchenette containing a refrigerator/freezer, a chest freezer, 10 tray food warmer, sink and full size ice machine. There are separate restrooms for men and women and the walls are lined with White draping.

Slip away to our vibrant four-star hotel in Columbia, MD situated alongside Lake Kittamaqundi. Tucked into wooded acres overlooking the calm lake, the 212-room hotel provides a relaxing setting in comfortable, spa-inspired guest rooms, during fine meals at Lak Restaurant or within our Rookery Bar & Lounge, and throughout languid afternoons at the rooftop swimming pool. Our elevated guest experience includes upgraded amenities, lakefront activities, a fitness center and a cafe. If you’re seeking a lakeside hotel in the DMV for an event or meeting, consider our collaborative spaces and innovative function rooms, designed to inspire fresh ideas. Alternatively, we offer prime lakefront wedding scenery or ballroom spaces for any private events. Guests at Merriweather Lakehouse have easy access to nearby golf, an expansive shopping mall, and entertainment and dining within walking distance, specifically the famed Merriweather Post Pavilion concert venue. Enjoy an effortless stay at our dog-friendly hotel in Columbia, MD, complete with free parking, complimentary WiFi and easy access to I-95, connecting to Baltimore and Washington DC as well as the Columbia Corporate Parks and Ft. Meade.

🎉 Versatile Event Spaces for Every Occasion Our elegant 5,750 sq. ft. ballroom is the centerpiece of our hotel’s event offerings, accommodating up to 350 guests in a spacious, sophisticated setting. Whether you're planning a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, the ballroom can be seamlessly divided into four smaller sections to suit your needs. 💼 Ideal for Corporate Events We’re a top choice for business meetings, conferences, and seminars. With AV equipment available for rent and flexible room configurations, your event will run smoothly from start to finish. 🎂 Perfect for Celebrations From milestone birthdays to unforgettable quinceañeras, our venue sets the stage for magical moments. We welcome live bands and entertainment, ensuring your party is as lively and memorable as you envision. Let us help you bring your event to life—whether it's professional, personal, or somewhere in between.