Top Shawnee 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 250 Guests

Staley Farms Golf Club is a private club in Kansas City, Missouri, built around an 18-hole championship course with rolling fairways, pristine greens, and tour-level course conditions. The rustic clubhouse at the heart of the property hosts weddings and receptions, corporate meetings, private parties, and golf tournament dinners — all backed by personalized service and in-house catering through the Crush Grill. Golf outings can include customized tournament planning, on-course contests, and post-round dining on site. For milestone celebrations and corporate events alike, the venue pairs a scenic club setting with the full range of amenities that come with a private membership club, including a 24-hour fitness center.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Restoration 1894 occupies the second floor of a historic brick building at the corner of Kansas Street and Main Street in downtown Liberty, Missouri, approximately 20 minutes from Kansas City. The event hall features hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, and vintage pressed tin ceilings that give the space genuine historic character. The hall seats up to 275 guests or accommodates 300 for a cocktail reception. Rental includes Chiavari chairs, table linens, and a selection of round, banquet, and high-top tables. Two dedicated suites serve the wedding party: a bridal suite with a vanity, full-length mirrors, a kitchenette, and a private restroom, and a groom's room with lounge furniture, a flat-screen TV, and a private bar. The venue provides two mobile bars, surround sound, a wireless microphone, audio/visual equipment, and WiFi, with free parking and elevator access for guests and vendors. Couples may select their own professional caterer from a pre-approved list.

• Spaces for 200-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Barns
• 3 Total Spaces

Circle S Ranch & Country Inn is a family-owned wedding and event venue set on a working ranch near Lawrence, Kansas. The property offers both indoor and outdoor ceremony options — a shaded Wedding Garden and a renovated barn Chapel — along with the Party Barn reception hall, which is climate-controlled and accommodates up to 200 guests. For smaller gatherings, a Great Room provides an alternative reception setting. The ranch includes a 12-room country inn, allowing couples and their wedding party to stay on the property for the full weekend. Packages include the use of wooden benches, fruitwood chiavari chairs, linen tablecloths, and onsite staff throughout the event. The venue hosts one wedding per day, providing exclusive access to all spaces and grounds. Beyond weddings, Circle S Ranch welcomes corporate retreats, family reunions, and other private celebrations.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 Garden

Formerly the Victorian Veranda Country Inn, Veranda Venue sits on eight acres in Lawrence, Kansas, conveniently located off Interstate 70 between Topeka and Kansas City. The property combines a working farm setting with classic Victorian character, making it a self-contained destination for weddings and private celebrations. The centerpiece of the property is a two-story open barn that seats up to 250 guests for receptions, surrounded by mature gardens well-suited for outdoor ceremonies. An onsite ten-bedroom Victorian manor — including a honeymoon suite and nine additional guest suites — allows the wedding party and close family to stay on the property, with the Grand Victorian Package offering a full Friday-through-Sunday experience that includes rehearsal space, an event day coordinator, and two nights of lodging. A bring-your-own-caterer policy gives couples flexibility in planning their event.

• Spaces for 32-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Historic Spaces
• 2 Art Galleries

The Carnegie Building in Lawrence, Kansas, traces its origins to 1904, when a $27,000 grant from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie funded its construction as the city's public library. A PWA-funded addition followed in 1937, and the building served as Lawrence's public library until 1972. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 as the Old City Library, the same year the Lawrence Arts Center moved in. After a renovation by the Lawrence Parks, Recreation and Culture Department from 2009 to 2010, it reopened for public events in 2011. Today the building offers rental space for receptions, gatherings, and private events. The Entire Facility spans 30 by 71 feet and accommodates up to 150 seated or 200 standing guests. The Heritage Room — which opens to the East and West Galleries, each measuring 26 by 23 feet — seats up to 32 per gallery. The Heritage Room features WiFi, a projector, AV system, and a kitchenette with a full-sized refrigerator. Original tile flooring in the Heritage Room reflects the footprint of the building's historic library stacks.

• Spaces for 125-200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 Historic Space

Historic Taylor Barn is a limestone event venue near Lawrence, Kansas, built in 1879 by Eben Baldwin and German craftsmen. Originally constructed to house 30 head of horse and 80 tons of hay, the structure has been part of a working farm owned by the Taylor family since 1947. The barn has welcomed weddings and private celebrations since 2007, offering a one-of-a-kind rustic setting during its May through October season. The venue accommodates up to 125 guests across the barn, porch, and terrace, with packages that include banquet tables, white chairs, linens, indoor and outdoor bars, and a dedicated on-site coordinator. A historic farmhouse on the property is available to the bridal party on event days.

• Spaces for 299 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 Historic Space

Stony Point Hall is a wedding and event venue set on 14 acres of rustic, partially wooded landscape in the Vinland Valley near Baldwin City, Kansas, drawing couples from the Lawrence, Topeka, and Kansas City areas. The property carries genuine historical weight: the land traces to a pre-Civil War Santa Fe Trail settlement, and the current farm dates to 1860 when President James Buchanan deeded 160 acres to Milton Reynolds. The iconic hay barn, built in 1903 with hand-quarried stone, anchors the estate alongside a farmhouse that was expanded in the 1890s and a restored 1883 church on the grounds. The main hall accommodates up to 299 seated guests at round tables, with outdoor ceremony space included in every rental — an outdoor rose garden provides the ceremony backdrop, with chair setup and removal handled by the staff. Full-day rentals run from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m., giving couples private access to the entire property from setup through celebration. Tables, chairs, ceremony logistics, climate control, free Wi-Fi, and basic hall setup are all included in the rental fee with no hidden charges. The venue welcomes outside caterers and do-it-yourself food arrangements, keeping full flexibility in vendor selection. Built-in décor — white sheer curtains, fabric ceiling swags with twinkle lights, and four columns with color-changing lighting — sets an immediate atmosphere without requiring additional rentals.

• 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 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 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 200 Guests

• 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.

The Escape Game Kansas City offers event spaces for your next celebration in Kansas City, Missouri.

• Spaces for 200-350 Guests

• Spaces for 1,200 Guests

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• 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.

• Spaces for 55-90 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar

The Rickhouse is an exclusive private event space situated within the same building as Burg & Barrel, a burger and craft beer restaurant at 7042 W. 76th Street in Overland Park, Kansas. The space carries the rustic, mid-western character of the main dining room, with wood-paneling accents and its own private bar — a self-contained setting well suited to intimate gatherings. The Rickhouse accommodates up to 55 seated guests or 90 guests standing, making it a practical fit for rehearsal dinners, birthday celebrations, corporate events, baby showers, and holiday parties. Guests are served by a dedicated private server and bartender, and the space includes a personal jukebox, a 110" HD projection screen with HDMI connectivity, and six flat-screen TVs — useful for both sports viewings and slideshow presentations. A private bathroom is included. All food and beverage is handled in-house, and a $250 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve the space.