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  • Outdoor Garden, an event space at Saint Paul College Club

    Saint Paul College Club

    990 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA
    • Spaces for 50-250 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 3 Historic Spaces
    • 3 Total Spaces

    St. Paul College Club occupies a Georgian Revival mansion at 990 Summit Avenue, one of St. Paul's most storied residential boulevards. Owned and operated by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), the venue blends historic character with a relaxed elegance suited to weddings, corporate gatherings, fundraisers, cocktail parties, and private celebrations of all kinds. The Great Hall serves as the primary indoor reception space, accommodating 175 guests for seated dinners and up to 250 for cocktail-style events. The adjoining Living Room extends the footprint to seat an additional 50 guests or host smaller ceremonies of up to 70. A lush outdoor garden adds a third setting for ceremonies and cocktail receptions of up to 200 guests. Catering is handled entirely in-house by a culinary team that builds custom, seasonally inspired menus; local bakery partners provide dessert options. All events include a dedicated event coordinator, full setup and teardown, a customizable dance floor, and high-end audio/visual capabilities. A portion of proceeds supports the AAUW scholarship trust and women's advocacy programs.

  • Featured photo from Long Lake Regional Park

    Long Lake Regional Park

    1500 Old Hwy 8, New Brighton, MN 55112, USA
    • Spaces for 50-500 Guests
    • 3 Outdoor Spaces
    • 3 Parks

    Long Lake Regional Park is a Ramsey County park in New Brighton, Minnesota, situated along the shoreline of Long Lake. The park features more than three miles of paved trails, a guarded swimming beach with concession stand, two volleyball courts, two playgrounds, a boat launch, and a fishing pier — offering a well-rounded outdoor setting for both casual visits and hosted gatherings. Three rentable picnic facilities are available by reservation from May through September. The Pavilion accommodates up to 500 guests and is equipped with tables, grills, and a kitchen. Shelter 1 holds up to 50 guests, and Shelter 2 at Lions Park accommodates up to 150. Reservations are coordinated through Ramsey County Parks & Recreation.

  • Featured photo from Battle Creek Regional Park

    Battle Creek Regional Park

    Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, 120 West Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    • Spaces for 75-500 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Event Space
    • 2 Parks

    Battle Creek Regional Park is a regional park managed by Ramsey County Parks & Recreation, with sections in Saint Paul and Maplewood, Minnesota. The park's primary gathering facility is a large indoor pavilion at the Maplewood east section, offering interior seating for up to 500 guests and featuring two kitchens. On weekdays, the pavilion divides into north and south halves accommodating 150 and 250 guests respectively, providing flexibility for smaller events. A separate covered shelter accommodates up to 75 guests, suited for picnics and casual group gatherings. The park's east section at 2300 Upper Afton Road is open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Recreational amenities include paved and mountain biking trails, a large playground and nature play area, a dog park, picnic tables with grills, and a winter recreation area with sledding hills and cross-country ski and snowshoe trails.

  • Atlantis Ballroom, an event space at The Mermaid Event Center

    The Mermaid Event Center

    2200 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112, USA
    • Spaces for 60-400 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 2 Ballrooms
    • 1 Meeting Space

    The Mermaid Entertainment & Event Center in Mounds View, MN bills itself as the largest indoor entertainment and event center in the upper Midwest, with more than 100,000 square feet of event space and entertainment under one roof. The venue accommodates groups from 8 to over 400 guests across two ballrooms, dedicated party and meeting rooms, a full-service bar and grill, 32 bowling lanes, and a game room. The Coral Bay Ballroom offers 4,617 square feet with 14-foot ceilings, divides into four sections, and seats up to 400 guests. The Atlantis Ballroom spans 6,000 square feet with 9-foot ceilings, a permanent bar, and a spacious outdoor patio for up to 340 seated guests. Both spaces include in-house catering, a dedicated event planning team, audio and visual equipment, and a dance floor. Directly connected to the center is an AmericInn Hotel & Suites with 69 guest rooms, including whirlpool, fireplace, and extended-stay suites — a convenient option for overnight attendees.

  • Broadway Rooftop, an event space at A'BULAE

    A'BULAE

    255 6th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USA
    • Spaces for 400-465 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Rooftop

    In 2016, A’Bulae won for “Best Ceremony Venue” in the Minnesota Bride Magazine. With floor to ceiling windows and a SoHo style, your event at this venue is bound to be one to remember. It is the only SoHo styled event space in Minnesota and has hosted over 600 events. This contemporary venue is a great place to have a wedding, private party, or fundraiser as it can be set up in a variety of ways to meet your preferences. It is a unique space in an urban setting, which will make your event one to remember.

  • Snail Lake Pavilion, an event space at Vadnais Snail Lake

    Vadnais Snail Lake

    4191 Snail Lake Blvd, Shoreview, MN 55126, USA
    • Spaces for 50-200 Guests
    • 4 Outdoor Spaces
    • 2 Waterfront
    • 4 Parks

    Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park is a Ramsey County regional park spanning four lake areas — Snail Lake, Sucker Lake, Grass Lake, and Vadnais Lake — across the communities of Shoreview and Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. The park's primary event facility is the Snail Lake Pavilion, which accommodates up to 200 guests and is equipped with a kitchen, grills, and picnic tables. Covered shelters at Snail Lake and Sucker Lake offer additional options for smaller gatherings ranging from 50 to 80 guests. The park's waterfront setting extends well beyond its event spaces. Guests enjoy access to a guarded swimming beach, a boat launch, a sand volleyball court, and paved biking and hiking trails that connect all four lake sections. Ramsey County Parks and Recreation manages the facilities and staffs reservations year-round.

  • Gazebo, an event space at Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center

    Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center

    5600 85th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55443, USA
    • Spaces for 200-400 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 2 Ballrooms
    • 1 Garden

    The Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center is a city-operated event and recreation facility in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, offering flexible banquet and event spaces for weddings, receptions, and private celebrations accommodating groups of up to 400 guests. Indoor options include the Gardenview Room, which seats up to 200 with tables and chairs and overlooks the center's garden and gazebo, and the Grand Rooms, a configurable banquet suite seating up to 330 with tables and chairs or 400 with chairs only. Both spaces include a large dance floor, audio/visual equipment, and a sound system. An outdoor Gazebo provides a garden setting for ceremonies and receptions of up to 250, complete with its own sound system and microphone. A curated list of exclusive caterers serves on-site events. The range of room configurations and the indoor-outdoor pairing make the center a versatile option for celebrations of varying sizes across the northwest Twin Cities metro.

  • Cindyrella's Garden, an event space at Cindyrella's Garden

    Cindyrella's Garden

    12790 Dodd Blvd, Rosemount, MN 55068, USA
    • Spaces for 120 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Garden

    Cindyrella's Garden is a private outdoor wedding ceremony garden in Rosemount, Minnesota, set on a five-acre property with three acres reserved as a dedicated wedding space. The garden was designed by a florist and a photographer with weddings specifically in mind, creating an environment where sightlines are clear, the bridal party has ample space, and guests are fully immersed in the surroundings. Flowers line the grounds on all sides, and tall mature trees provide a natural canopy that shields the space from neighboring views. Each reservation includes ceremony chairs, a battery-powered PA system, a changing gazebo with mirrors, a parking attendant, and golf cart transportation for guests who need mobility assistance. All bookings also include use of a fully air-conditioned and heated indoor wedding chapel located ten miles south, serving as a weather contingency. The garden comfortably accommodates 120 seated guests, with a maximum of approximately 150 when including the bridal party.

  • Featured photo from The Landing

    The Landing

    2187 County Rd 101, Shakopee, MN 55379, USA
    • Spaces for 40-200 Guests
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces
    • 1 Event Space
    • 3 Total Spaces

    The Landing is a heritage park situated along the Minnesota River in Shakopee, Minnesota, about 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis. The grounds preserve 19th-century frontier history through historic buildings arranged as a timeline from the preterritorial era through the late 1800s, allowing self-guided exploration through interpretive media and authentic frontier architecture. For private events, The Landing offers a range of outdoor and indoor spaces — from a covered riverside picnic shelter and open Gazebo area to a smaller climate-controlled gathering room — accommodating groups from intimate gatherings to celebrations of up to 200 guests. The park hosts weddings, family reunions, corporate events, and youth group gatherings, with rental spaces available April through October.

  • Perennial Garden, an event space at Minnesota Landscape Arboretums

    Minnesota Landscape Arboretums

    3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318, USA
    • Spaces for 48-300 Guests
    • 4 Outdoor Spaces
    • 1 Farm
    • 7 Total Spaces

    The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum spans 1,200 acres in Chaska, Minnesota, and has welcomed visitors since its founding in 1958. As a public garden operated by the University of Minnesota, the Arboretum is home to 28 specialty gardens, 44 plant collections, and more than 5,900 plant species — including the Honeycrisp apple and more than 160 cold-hardy plant varieties developed through the Arboretum's own research program. For private events, the Arboretum offers indoor and outdoor spaces suited to weddings, corporate gatherings, memorials, and private celebrations. Indoor venues in the Snyder Building and Oswald Visitor Center range from intimate rooms for small groups to full-building buyouts for up to 256 guests. Outdoor ceremony and garden settings extend capacity across the grounds to 375 guests. Tables and chairs are included in room rentals, and on-site catering services are available for events. Guest admission to the Arboretum is included with most room rentals, and parking is free of charge.

  • Crown Stage, an event space at Magical Outdoor Weddings

    Magical Outdoor Weddings

    12364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee, MN 55379, USA
    • Spaces for 12-300 Guests
    • 6 Outdoor Spaces
    • 4 Event Spaces
    • 7 Total Spaces

    Magical Outdoor Weddings is the wedding and events program of Mid-America Festivals, offering ceremonies and receptions across the grounds of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. With more than 50 years of experience hosting celebrations, the organization provides a variety of outdoor settings — from a serene forest garden with a waterfall to grand open-air stages with elaborate architectural backdrops — accommodating intimate gatherings of a dozen guests up to large weddings of 300 or more. Couples may choose between non-festival weddings, held when the grounds are closed and offering access to all outdoor ceremony stages alongside the Bad Manor reception space, or festival weddings, which take place during active Renaissance Festival weekends and include ceremony and reception packages with complimentary admission tickets, royal toasts, and coordination support. Each package includes a dedicated wedding coordinator. The grounds also host rehearsal dinners, showers, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and anniversary celebrations.

  • The Open-Air Pavilion, an event space at Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club

    Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club

    2920 220th St E, Prior Lake, MN 55372, USA
    • Spaces for 30-300 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 3 Total Spaces

    Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club occupies 600 acres in Prior Lake, Minnesota, southwest of the Twin Cities. The property hosts over 300 events each year — from micro-weddings of 30 guests to large celebrations of 250 — across several indoor and outdoor spaces. The Grand Lodge and Grand Hall serve as the primary event venue, featuring panoramic views through large picture windows, sculptural antler chandeliers, and a full bar with prep kitchen, wireless internet, A/V equipment, and a handicap-accessible elevator. Adjacent to the Grand Lodge, a 40×80-foot Open-Air Pavilion accommodates up to 250 guests and can be enclosed and heated on request, making it flexible for ceremonies, dinner receptions, and dancing. The Cottage offers an intimate Up-North setting for groups of up to 30, well suited to rehearsal dinners and micro-weddings. In-house catering from Executive Chef Andy Shrader and on-site accommodations for up to 26 guests support destination-style events, while clay shooting, archery, horse-drawn carriage rides, and bonfires round out the guest experience.

  • Featured photo from YMCA Camp St. Croix

    YMCA Camp St. Croix

    532 County Rd F, Hudson, WI 54016, USA
    • Spaces for 70-296 Guests
    • 4 Outdoor Spaces
    • 2 Theaters
    • 8 Total Spaces

    YMCA Camp St. Croix has welcomed guests since 1909, spanning 400 acres of woods, prairies, gardens, and pine-covered bluffs overlooking the St. Croix River National Scenic Riverway — about 20 minutes from the Twin Cities in Hudson, Wisconsin. The camp hosts weddings, retreats, conferences, team building, and private celebrations across three distinct properties: a rustic overnight camp on the South property, a modern banquet building at the Day Camp on the North property, and The Farm, a modern barn surrounded by gardens and pastures. Gathering spaces range from the South property's Dining Hall, with meal seating for up to 200, to the North property's air-conditioned RCU Discovery Building for 240 guests and outdoor amphitheaters seating up to 280. The Pavilion at The Farm — a 60-by-40-foot pole building with string lighting and cedar wainscoting — seats about 150 at farmhouse tables and is available May through October. Every event includes a dedicated camp host on site, and outside caterers are welcome alongside the camp's own buffet-style catering. Beer, wine, champagne, and seltzers may be served by a licensed bartender. Overnight cabins let wedding parties and guests stay on the property, and recreation ranges from hiking and campfires to group horseback riding lessons.

  • Crowne Plaza Northstar Hotel

    618 N 2nd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
    • Spaces for 12-400 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Bar
    • 15 Total Spaces

    The Crowne Plaza Minneapolis Northstar Hotel is a full-service hotel in downtown Minneapolis offering 10 interior event spaces and an outdoor Skygarden for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. Connected to the city enclosed skyway system, the property sits at the center of the Minneapolis business district and provides convenient access to downtown dining, shopping, and entertainment. The Great Lakes Ballroom is the flagship event space, accommodating up to 300 guests for seated dinners and 400 for receptions across 3,575 square feet. The outdoor Skygarden expands the venue outdoors with open-air capacity for 250 banquet-style guests and up to 400 for a cocktail reception. Additional salons and meeting rooms — ranging from intimate boardrooms for 12 to mid-sized spaces for 150 — allow the property to scale across a wide variety of event sizes and formats. In-house catering covers all food and beverage service, with wedding packages that include linens, china, glassware, flatware, and serving accessories. Set-up and clean-up are folded into package pricing, and each event is staffed by a Catering Event Manager and a Banquet Captain on-site throughout the evening.

  • Tony Schmidt Regional Park

    3500 Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills, MN 55112, USA
    • Spaces for 75-125 Guests
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces
    • 2 Parks

    Tony Schmidt Regional Park is a Ramsey County regional park along Lake Johanna in Arden Hills, Minnesota. The park offers two rentable outdoor facilities — a pavilion and a covered shelter — available for reserved use from May through September, suited for gatherings ranging from family reunions to community celebrations. The Pavilion accommodates up to 125 guests and includes a handicap-accessible restroom. The Shelter holds up to 75 guests under covered, open-air seating. Both facilities sit within a large park campus that includes a gazebo with benches, picnic tables, a play field, two playgrounds, and a beach building. Parking for 136 vehicles — including 11 boat trailer spaces — serves event attendees and day-use visitors alike.