Top Riverside Venues

• Spaces for 80-95 Guests

Studio 928 is a creative hub for local artists and aspiring makers. The studio serves the community with contemporary event space, an artsy gift shop and engaging youth programs promoting art career exploration and education.

Do you need a venue for your upcoming party, corporate event, or community gathering? You're insured by RAC! The Freeark Gallery, our stunning outdoor Sculpture Garden, and the RAC FlexSpace may all be rented for events. Please note that our FlexSpace next door and the Freeark Gallery/Sculpture Garden are two different rentals with separate costs. Riverside Arts Center (RAC) has been delivering exhibitions, arts programs, and special events to Riverside, its neighboring suburbs, and the city of Chicago since 1993. The Riverside Art Center (RAC) is located in the center of Historic Riverside, Illinois. The Freeark Contemporary Art Gallery + Sculpture Garden, The FlexSpace, and a variety of studio spaces, including a renowned clay studio with a full range of electric, raku, and stoneware kilns, are all part of the complex. Riverside, Illinois, founded by Frederick Law Olmsted (the father of landscape architecture), is home to a vibrant community of artists, art teachers, and art enthusiasts. The Riverside Arts Center aspires to be the hub of modern art in Chicago's near west suburbs. The RAC promotes the importance of the arts in building community and amplifying varied perspectives, views, and backgrounds through exhibitions, education, artist studios, and public events. Every season (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall), we offer in-person and online art programs and workshops for children and adults in mediums ranging from ceramics to oil painting, fused glass jewelry, and printmaking. Ready to talk about hosting your next event with us at Riverside Art Center? Call, email, or submit a contact form on our website today! We can’t wait to help make it amazing.

It is critical to select the most appropriate location for your event. There is nothing quite like the Brookfield Zoo when it comes to creating an unforgettable atmosphere. Eat in the company of dolphins, dance beside lions, and drink with monkeys- your celebration will be one that is remembered for a long time. The Brookfield Zoo, along by superb service and stunning event venues, is eagerly awaiting your arrival to make their facilities into your own. You may select from four new exotic event places to host your next event. Each of the pavilions has been designed to be able to handle any type of event, with capacities ranging from 750 to 120 people. Cocktail parties, large receptions, VIP sections, and other types of events may be set up and personalized properly in one of these venues. Figure out what suits you and have the most memorable party in the Brookfield Zoo, which is the most exotic site in all of Chicago. The Brookfield Zoo is unsurpassed when it comes to creating a really exotic backdrop for your special occasion. There are lions roaring in the background, monkeys chatting in the distance, and a giraffe could even stretch his long neck in your direction to check out your gathering. Our one-of-a-kind locations make for the ideal setting for every occasion, from workplace picnics to formal gatherings, showers to weddings, anniversaries to family reunions, bar mitzvahs to adult birthday parties, and everything in between. In addition, our first-rate catering crew and skilled culinary team will guarantee that your event is exquisite and virtually stress-free on your part. Find out which magnificent location is the best choice for your event...

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Founded in 1922 by legendary businessman, Paul Butler, the Oak Brook Polo Club is an American Polo treasure and one of the oldest polo clubs in the United States. It was once the sport's epicenter for elite professional polo in the United States and served as home to the U.S. Open Polo Championship for twenty-four straight seasons and other prestigious international and national polo tournaments. For decades the Club has been a popular Sunday tradition and social scene known for entertaining Hollywood celebrities, dignitaries, royalty and Chicago's distinguished. Today, the Oak Brook Polo Club plays on the Prince of Wales Field, which is adjacent to the Butler National Golf Course and The Drake Hotel in beautiful Oak Brook, Illinois. Located 17 miles from Chicago's Loop, the club hosts a number of Sunday polo matches and continues to attract thousands of fascinated spectators who marvel at the athleticsism and majesty of this timeless sport.

• Spaces for 100-120 Guests

A working recording studio and music venue that doubles as a one-of-a-kind venue. With high ceilings, luxury amenities and a gorgeous private backyard garden, The Jam Lab is the perfect venue to host your next unique party of event.

• Spaces for 45-100 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Small intimate party or meeting space in a contemporary café with table seating and counter for seating and/or food display (approx. 1500 sq. ft.). The fireplace adds a special ambiance to your event. Let your imagination run wild and transform the room into exactly what you need for your special event. You have the ability to rearrange the room to accommodate those who wish to network or add additional seating for more dinner guests. Table Seating for 40 people plus 5 at the counter. - Additional tables and seating can be secured for an additional fee or bring your own. Conveniently located near expressways for guests coming from the north, south, east or west. There is plenty of street parking available as well as municipal parking lot 1/2 block away. We'd love to host your next event: - Birthday Party - Anniversary Party - Baby Shower - Engagement Party - Rehearsal Dinner - Book Signing - Meet & Greet - Repast - Press Conference - Fundraiser, - Launch Party, - Company Party - Meeting - Intimate Dinner Our space is located in Broadview - Surrounding neighborhoods Oak Park, Forest Park, Riverside, Maywood, Bellwood, LaGrange Park, etc.

Located in the heart of downtown La Grange, Remi is a modern, design-driven event space known for its warm character and effortless elegance. With exposed brick, herringbone floors, and soft lighting, the venue offers a stylish backdrop for weddings, social events, and corporate gatherings. Remi makes planning simple with all-inclusive amenities — tables, chairs, linens, tableware, a built-in bar, a private ready room, full A/V, and in-house catering prepared by a chef-led team. Their hospitality-first approach ensures every detail is handled, so you can relax and enjoy your celebration. Flexible, welcoming, and thoughtfully curated, Remi is the perfect place to host unforgettable events in the western suburbs.

Located in the heart of downtown La Grange, our diners can expect urban flavors and décor matched with a beautiful rooftop dining space. fourteensixteen General Manager Chris Johnson and Executive Chef Bret Bohning lead up the scratch-made menu sourcing a majority of the ingredients within 300 miles of the restaurant. “We’ve created an incredible culinary experience through our menu with emphasis on locality.” Chef Bret Bohning remarks. The beverage menu offers handmade and well thought out cocktail elements beyond the traditional offerings using multi-dimensional flavor, textural contrasts and compliments. Leading up the infusion creations, Bar Manager, Jim McGuigan explained, “Our intention is to offer the highest quality of recognizable and seasonally tuned beverages with an edge of uniqueness pointed at locality, where possible, sustainability, and responsibility with regard to sourcing and production.” The restaurant is set in a 130-year-old building featuring a 100-seat dining room, bar area and an impressive 60-seat dining and lounge rooftop terrace. A semi-private area, on the restaurant’s second level, is available for intimate special events for up to 18 guests along with various semi-private spaces with space for up to 140 people. The décor is industrial yet tasteful from the rustic mosaic mirrors to the antique water gage light fixtures and contemporary garage doors for when the La Grange weather is just right. In the Spring, fourteensixteen will be building a pergola for the Rooftop in order to “cover” private events and extend the outdoor season. Expect wine and beer tastings, dinners, parties and other special events taking place in 2018.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

The Oak Park Conservatory is a stunning venue for small gatherings of all kinds. Our Conservatory greenhouses, outdoor gardens, and community room offer a cozy setting for your next party, retreat, meeting space, birthday party, memorial ceremony, wedding, or other special occasion. During the summer, we have a lovely garden patio area that can accommodate a large tent. See the rental information document on our website for further information. Allow the Oak Park Conservatory to hold your next gathering, celebration, memorial service, wedding, or reception. The Rubinstein Community Room, Rubinstein Memorial Garden, and other areas of the Conservatory can be rented. During the summer, we have a lovely garden patio area that can accommodate a large tent. We are the ideal location for children's birthday parties, retreat meeting space, or any other special celebration. Plan your wedding in the Oak Park Conservatory's secret garden. This venue is ideal for couples looking for a small, personal wedding in a lush, natural setting. Allow our showrooms to serve as the scene for your wedding, and the Rubinstein Room to serve as a charming reception spot. To explore and enjoy, you and your guests will have exclusive access to the conservatory. For small to medium-sized corporate meetings, retreats, and holiday parties, the Oak Park Conservatory is an affordable solution. Energize your creativity in our floral setting, complete with high-tech conveniences for productive meetings and collaboration. The adjacent gardens and Conservatory showrooms provide a lovely setting for a successful meeting or retreat all year. No matter the season, Oak Park Conservatory has a lovely space for your next event.

• Spaces for 50-300 Guests

The Holiday Inn at Countryside offers banquet spaces, and meeting spaces for corporate events, wedding venues, quinceanera's, or and other events. We have 15000 square ft of meeting spaces, and 140 rooms. Our banquet spaces include The Grand Ballroom, The Terrace, The Atrium, and The Countryside.

Marriott Chicago Midway offers event spaces for your next celebration in Chicago, Illinois.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests

​The Lodge at Katherine Legge Memorial Park is surrounded by 52 acres of beautifully appointed parkland. It’s a charming example of an era gone by. Built in 1927 and designed by R. Harold Zook, one of the most renowned residential architects in the western suburbs, The Lodge exudes grace and elegance. It is as versatile as it is engaging, welcoming a variety of special events and occasions from weddings and social functions to corporate meetings and retreats. The first floor of the English-style building is alive with character, providing a spacious living room with a fireplace, a piano, dining room, kitchen, alcove, and access to the beautiful patios and surrounding grounds that may be used for outdoor event space

• Spaces for 15-200 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 5 Historic Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

The 12,000 square foot Cheney Mansion sits on 2.2 acres of beautiful land. Boasting an open field, a waterfall fountain, greenhouse, garden and woodland walkway, the land meshes sophisticated architecture and nature together perfectly. If you have always dreamed of having your wedding or special celebration in your very own mansion, the Cheney Mansion is here to make your dreams come true. The Cheney Mansion's on staff events team delivers flawlessly executed service, unparalleled hospitality and exquisite spaces to host your event in. The Cheney Mansion will ensure your next event is a memorable one. Cheney Mansion, reminiscent of a gracious English country home, was designed by Charles E. White, Jr. in 1913. The Cheney Mansion provides a unique locale for community events and programs. Cheney Mansion is a distinctive venue for your private celebrations and corporate events. The mansion boasts many handsome reception rooms, six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and separate servants’ quarters. The beautifully landscaped grounds feature an expansive lawn for picnics and private functions. The Cheney Mansion offers distinctive charm in an inspired setting. Corporate retreats, meetings, training sessions and holiday gatherings are right at home at the historic Cheney Mansion. Featuring comfortable and unconventional spaces, both large and small, Cheney Mansion is a perfect destination for your corporate event. If you desire a wedding venue that is elegant, distinctive and timeless, look no further than the historic Cheney Mansion. Featuring a ballroom, formal dining rooms, sitting rooms, a library, and separate bride and groom preparatory rooms, Cheney Mansion provides the perfect setting for your wedding and reception. For couples who prefer an outdoor venue, your ceremony can be held on Cheney’s impeccably landscaped grounds which provide an ideal backdrop for wedding photographs. At your reception, your guests can flow from the Mansion onto the lighted patio and the adjacent renovated greenhouse. The patio and greenhouse are also perfect for an alfresco cocktail hour. Cheney Mansion’s professional staff will work with you every step of the way to transform your unique style into a one-of-a-kind event. Whether inside the Mansion, outdoors, or both, your wedding will be everything you dreamed of and more at Cheney Mansion. The Mansion and grounds can accommodate 150 guests for a sit-down dinner, and up to 175 for buffet service. A tent may be placed on the grounds for larger groups. All private wedding events have exclusive access to the first two floors of the Mansion and the beautifully-manicured property. The third floor ballroom is available for an additional fee.

• Spaces for 750 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

FitzGerald's is an incredible private event venue. With rich history, vintage charm, and scalability from 25 – 750 people, we offer a unique alternative with character and flexibility. Our collective decades of experience in event production come in handy as we support you through the planning process. From before the invitations to after the thank you cards, we got you. FitzGerald’s has been a place for gathering since it was built in the early 1900’s. Up to 1925, the frame building at 6615 W. Roosevelt was a roadhouse used as a hunting lodge and sporting team headquarters. As more buildings rose along Roosevelt Road, the property was home to several nightclubs, the best-known being The Hunt Club, which flourished through the 1950’s and early 60’s–acts included Turk Murphy, Bob Scobey and Lil Armstrong. After the Hunt Club closed, the space became the Deer Lodge, complete with pool tables and a fortune teller. The FitzGerald family bought the building in 1980, and since that time FitzGerald’s has gained a national reputation for excellent live music in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Along the way, the family purchased the buildings on either side of the club; the corner building now houses FitzGerald's Sidebar, a neighborhood cocktail lounge as well as a private event space. On March 5th 2020, Chicago entertainment veteran Will Duncan (Thalia Hall, Dusek’s/Punch House, MONEYGUN/Saint Lou’s) acquired the buildings and business from the FitzGerald’s family as they transitioned to retirement. The ownership transition achieved an uninterrupted experience for the many regular patrons, without closing for even one day. Will is keeping the name, preserving the legacy, and bringing fresh energy to this old roadhouse at 6611-6619 Roosevelt Rd. in Berwyn.

• Spaces for 60 Guests

Francesca's Fiore is an Italian restaurant in Forest Park, Illinois, specializing in wood-fired pizzas, fresh pastas made daily, and desserts crafted in the on-site Fiore kitchen. The restaurant grew out of the culinary vision chef Scott Harris brought to his first trattoria in 1992, and the same philosophy guides every plate: thoughtful ingredients, honest cooking, and close attention to detail. The space reflects a casually sophisticated trattoria character suited to private gatherings, rehearsal dinners, and celebratory meals. Private events and catering are coordinated through Scott Harris Hospitality, which manages the full portfolio of the group's restaurant concepts.

• Spaces for 160 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Carleton of Oak Park events are known for their elegance, quality, and ambiance. Our event coordinators are glad to assist you in arranging your celebration, and we provide a personal touch to make each event special. We have a range of private spaces available as well as a varied banquet menu that is excellent for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, and other family events. We offer a banquet hall with about 6,000 square feet of exquisite space. The Carleton is the preferred choice for social gatherings and weddings in Chicago and the western suburbs because of its gorgeous boutique hotel and perfect location. Weddings are our specialty, and we add a personal touch to each event to make it one-of-a-kind. We will attend to every minute detail to make your wedding absolutely unforgettable, and with our hotel's expert personnel, amazing service, and exceptional food, your wedding will be the talk of the town. We have the best in classic elegance and current style, whether your tastes are traditional or modern. You can use the Plaza Bar and Library as a pre-function area when you rent the Carleton's Ballroom for your big day. From the bridal shower and rehearsal dinner to the reception and post-wedding brunch, the Carleton is the ideal location for all of your wedding celebrations. To schedule a personal tour, please contact our Sales and Catering Office. The Carleton offers unique cuisine, stylish atmosphere, and a skilled staff for small private gatherings to major festivities. The Carleton offers over 6,000 square feet of banquet and event space, making it a great place for social gatherings, business meetings, and corporate retreats.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Mansion

Pleasant Home is considered one of the nation's earliest and most distinguished examples of Prairie School architecture, and it is operated as a living museum by the Pleasant Home Foundation. It is open to the public year-round and offers a year-round schedule of educational programs, community events and festivals, and cultural performances. The mansion, created by famed architect George W. Maher in 1897 for investment banker and philanthropist John W. Farson and his wife Mamie Ashworth Farson, is located on the grounds of the University of Chicago. Pleasant Home's architecture deviated from the usual Queen Anne and colonial revival designs that characterize the majority of the residences in Oak Park. Farson's home is distinguished by its simple massing, its large front porch, the smooth surfaces of Roman bricks and stone, and the employment of ornamental themes to harmonize the interior decorating and furnishings, all of which contribute to its status as a premier Prairie Schoolhouse. Featuring rich bespoke woodwork throughout the property, amazing art glass windows, a giant fireplace, complex woodcarvings, and tile work, the 30-room architectural marvel is a showcase of 19th-century workmanship and talent. Pleasant Home was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, and it has been there ever since. It was included on the Illinois Historic Structures Survey the next year, in the same year. Pleasant Home was designated as a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service in 1996, and the Village of Oak Park designated it as one of the original Oak Park Landmarks in 1997. Oak Park's vast array of architectural and cultural treasures is the focus of The Pleasant Home Foundation's efforts to restore, preserve, and operate the home as a beloved local civic institution as well as a destination for visitors from around the world who come to enjoy Oak Park's vast array of architectural and cultural treasures.