Top Shoreview Venues

• Spaces for 500-720 Guests

​Built in 1905, the Connolly Shoe Factory was renovated in 2016 to become JX Venue, one of the largest event venues in Minnesota. JX Venue boasts 14,000 sq. feet of event space and has a capacity of up to 720 guests. The venue is perfect for large weddings, small celebrations and everything in between. Purposely ambiguous, the name “JX” is defined by the first class events that are hosted within the exposed brick walls. Clients have access to an unparalleled multimedia experience, optical illusion photo booth and a state of the art sound and light system. The space is dynamic, bursting with modern luxuries, while still celebrating the historic charm of the building. Every celebration feels intimate as the space is customized to match the exact vision and needs of the client.

• Spaces for 175-200 Guests

Loft 214 boasts 4,000 sq feet of event space and has a capacity to hold up to 300 guests. The venue is perfect for weddings and intimate functions.

• Spaces for 100-500 Guests
• 3 Venues with Activities

Our vibrant ballrooms and private event spaces give a classy, comfortable area to gather, whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a corporate conference, or reuniting with friends. We provide custom packages that include dinner, classic bowling, and bocce. All of this is accompanied by delicious cuisine and excellent service, allowing you to have a genuine moment of connection with those you care about. Here are just a few examples of the many different events we host here at Pinstripes Edina: Adult Birthday Parties: Pinstripes believes that there is always a reason to celebrate! Our Edina event space can host big birthday parties as well as small gatherings. Party & Social Events: Our adaptable Edina events venue can handle large class reunions or quiet retirement gatherings, whether you never miss a birthday or are toasting a milestone anniversary. Kids & Teens Birthday Parties: Let us host your child’s fun-filled party that’s sure to earn them high-fives. Our expert events team will work with you to plan your perfect kid-friendly and adult-approved party. Corporate Team Building Events: We understand the importance of taking a break from your to-do list and making time to play! Mingle with co-workers over drinks at the bar or strike up a little friendly office competition at our upscale bowling lanes or bocce courts. Our Edina team building event venue encourages you to connect, relax, and to change your frame of mind.

• Spaces for 18-500 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 4 Bars
• 4 Total Spaces

The Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington Hotel is a modern event venue and hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota. Newly renovated with a sophisticated atmosphere and unforgettable service. Our team focuses on every detail so you can relax and enjoy your event. FACILITIES AND CAPACITIES -Indoor ceremony and reception space for up to 300 guests -Modern, open ballroom that boasts high ceilings and breathtaking silver chandeliers -Open foyer space with natural lighting for cocktail hour CUISINE Choose from a wide selection of options with onsite catering and beverage service from the Bloomington ChopHouse. Our catering team will be able to assist with selecting the perfect menu for your reception. Customizable menus available. ACCOMMODATIONS Currently ranked at the top of all Hilton Hotels, our newly updated guestrooms will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Suite and additional upgrades available. Complimentary fitness center, pool, and hot tub for guests.

• 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.

• Spaces for 60-400 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor
• 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.

• Spaces for 272 Guests

Silverwood Park is a natural and cultural destination along the shores of Silver Lake in St. Anthony, Minnesota, managed by the Three Rivers Park District. The park brings together art, nature, and outdoor recreation — with wooded trails, sculpture installations, formal gardens, and a scenic lakeside setting that together create a distinctive backdrop for weddings and private events. The Silverwood Great Hall is the park's primary indoor event venue, featuring a cathedral-style ceiling and expansive glass windows overlooking Silver Lake. An adjacent patio with an outdoor fireplace offers a natural setting for ceremonies. The hall includes a full kitchen with a dedicated caterer's entrance, WiFi, a built-in sound system with microphone, a projector and screen, dressing rooms, modern restrooms, and an on-duty event assistant. Free onsite parking is available for guests. Full-service catering from an approved partner is required, and the facility operates under zero-waste guidelines. Silverwood Great Hall is available to rent year-round. The park also offers the Amphitheatre, classrooms, and an Island Shelter with a fire pit for additional gathering options across a range of event styles and sizes.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

India Palace has been a staple of authentic Indian cuisine in the Twin Cities since 1998, now operating four locations across the metro. The Roseville restaurant brings together dishes from across the Indian subcontinent — drawn from both northern and southern regional traditions — prepared with fresh ingredients and time-honored recipes. For private events, the Roseville location offers catering and private party services suited to a range of occasions, including wedding receptions, corporate dinners, and family celebrations. The culinary team works with event hosts to bring the restaurant's signature Indian flavors to gatherings both on-site and off, accommodating intimate groups and large parties alike.

• Spaces for 5,000-5,250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Venue with Activities

Located within the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum offers a versatile setting for large-scale events, exhibitions, and entertainment. Originally built in 1951, this historic indoor arena features seating for thousands of guests along with a spacious central floor that can be customized for a wide range of event formats. Known for hosting livestock shows, equestrian events, and high-energy performances, the venue blends classic fairground character with flexible event capabilities. Expansive concourses and an open layout support seamless guest flow, making it an ideal backdrop for corporate events, showcases, and community gatherings.

Create Catering & The Dining Studio is a premier venue known for hosting a variety of events including weddings, corporate meetings, and other special gatherings. With its unique blend of charm and modern amenities, it provides an exceptional setting for memorable events. Weddings: Create Catering & The Dining Studio is a sought-after venue for weddings, offering stunning spaces that can be customized to suit different styles and preferences. The venue's experienced event team works closely with couples to ensure that every detail of their wedding is meticulously planned and executed, from the decor to the catering. Corporate Events: For businesses looking to host meetings, conferences, or corporate retreats, Create Catering & The Dining Studio offers a range of facilities designed to meet professional needs. The venue's versatile spaces can be configured to accommodate different types of corporate events. Equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology and high-speed internet, Create Catering & The Dining Studio ensures that all technical requirements are met for a seamless event. The venue's experienced event planners assist in organizing every aspect of corporate events, ensuring they run smoothly and effectively. Social Gatherings: Create Catering & The Dining Studio is also a popular venue for hosting social gatherings, such as birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, and other special occasions. The venue's stylish spaces and top-notch amenities make it a versatile choice for a wide range of events. The venue's event team works closely with clients to create personalized and memorable experiences for their guests. In addition to its exceptional event spaces, Create Catering & The Dining Studio offers outstanding catering services. The venue's culinary team is renowned for creating delicious and innovative menus that cater to a variety of tastes and dietary preferences. Whether it's a lavish wedding banquet or a casual corporate lunch, Create Catering & The Dining Studio's catering team ensures that every dish is prepared to perfection. Overall, Create Catering & The Dining Studio is a premier event venue that combines charm with modern luxury, making it a top choice for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

The Maplewood YMCA Community Center, located in Maplewood, Minnesota, offers seven flexible event rooms suited to a wide range of gatherings — from wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners to corporate meetings, birthday parties, baby and wedding showers, bar and bat mitzvahs, sports banquets, and expos. The largest of the rooms spans 5,000 square feet and accommodates up to 320 guests, with multiple layout configurations available across the full facility. Event amenities include a 1,000-square-foot dance floor option, a 21-foot bay window well-suited for a head table, a sheltered patio, complimentary on-site parking, A/V equipment, and wireless internet. The venue operates an open catering policy, allowing clients to work with any licensed and insured Minnesota caterer, arrange restaurant delivery, or bring pre-packaged ready-to-serve items. The events team works directly with clients on site tours, custom quotes, and reservations.

• Spaces for 8-120 Guests
• 4 Historic Spaces
• 4 Meeting Spaces

The Minnesota Humanities Event Center is a full-service meeting and retreat center housed in a restored 1924 building originally constructed as part of Gillette Children's Hospital. Set on the east side of St. Paul near the southern edge of Phalen Regional Park, the facility pairs historic architecture with a natural setting — walking and biking paths, a beach, and a golf course are within easy reach. Four meeting rooms accommodate groups from 8 to 120 guests, ranging from the intimate Ivy Room and Board Room to the larger Library and the Commons, which seats 100 at oval tables or 120 in theatre configuration. For multi-day programming, 15 overnight guest rooms — 12 with queen beds and 3 with double beds, each with a private bath — make the center one of the few Twin Cities facilities equipped for full residential retreats under one roof. All-inclusive day, half-day, and evening packages cover in-house catering with locally-sourced ingredients, wireless internet, A/V equipment, and free on-site parking. The facility is ADA compliant and smoke-free throughout.

• Spaces for 80 Guests

Lucky Strike Blaine, located at 11351 Ulysses St. NE in Blaine, Minnesota, is a full-scale entertainment venue featuring 38 bowling lanes, an arcade, laser tag, billiards, Balladium, and a full-service sports bar. The center hosts private events for a wide range of occasions — including children's birthday parties, teen celebrations, corporate outings, team-building programs, and adult social gatherings — with dedicated private lanes and rooms available for groups of varying sizes. The venue's in-house menu spans shareable appetizers, pizza, burgers, tacos, and wings alongside a full bar with cocktails and beer. Free WiFi and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available throughout. Lucky Strike Blaine is located in the north Minneapolis metro, with ample on-site parking.

Machine Shop is a premier venue known for hosting a variety of events including weddings, corporate meetings, and other special gatherings. With its unique blend of charm and modern amenities, it provides an exceptional setting for memorable events. Weddings: Machine Shop is a sought-after venue for weddings, offering stunning spaces that can be customized to suit different styles and preferences. The venue's experienced event team works closely with couples to ensure that every detail of their wedding is meticulously planned and executed, from the decor to the catering. Corporate Events: For businesses looking to host meetings, conferences, or corporate retreats, Machine Shop offers a range of facilities designed to meet professional needs. The venue's versatile spaces can be configured to accommodate different types of corporate events. Equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology and high-speed internet, Machine Shop ensures that all technical requirements are met for a seamless event. The venue's experienced event planners assist in organizing every aspect of corporate events, ensuring they run smoothly and effectively. Social Gatherings: Machine Shop is also a popular venue for hosting social gatherings, such as birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, and other special occasions. The venue's stylish spaces and top-notch amenities make it a versatile choice for a wide range of events. The venue's event team works closely with clients to create personalized and memorable experiences for their guests. In addition to its exceptional event spaces, Machine Shop offers outstanding catering services. The venue's culinary team is renowned for creating delicious and innovative menus that cater to a variety of tastes and dietary preferences. Whether it's a lavish wedding banquet or a casual corporate lunch, Machine Shop's catering team ensures that every dish is prepared to perfection. Overall, Machine Shop is a premier event venue that combines charm with modern luxury, making it a top choice for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings.

• Spaces for 25-200 Guests
• 8 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 8 Total Spaces

Aster Cafe Events occupies a collection of historic spaces along St. Anthony Main in Minneapolis, with panoramic views of the Mississippi River, the city skyline, and the towering trees that line what the venue describes as "the prettiest street in Minneapolis." The buildings date to the late 1800s, and that history shows in the stone walls, vintage chandeliers, and handmade copper and oak bar that define the interiors. Eight distinct event spaces span a wide range of scale, from intimate preparation suites for five guests to the River Room and Hall of Kings, each accommodating up to 200 for standing receptions. The outdoor Royal Court and the custom Shasta Tent extend the footprint into open air for ceremonies and cocktail hours. Connected indoor ramp parking — accessible via a tunnel — removes a logistical pressure that many urban venues leave unaddressed. All events draw on professional in-house catering with customizable menus and full beverage service, with a dedicated events team supporting planning from booking through event day.

White Bear Yacht Club offers event spaces for your next celebration in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

Dellwood Country Club is a premier venue known for hosting a variety of events including weddings, corporate meetings, and other special gatherings. With its unique blend of charm and modern amenities, it provides an exceptional setting for memorable events. Weddings: Dellwood Country Club is a sought-after venue for weddings, offering stunning spaces that can be customized to suit different styles and preferences. The venue's experienced event team works closely with couples to ensure that every detail of their wedding is meticulously planned and executed, from the decor to the catering. Corporate Events: For businesses looking to host meetings, conferences, or corporate retreats, Dellwood Country Club offers a range of facilities designed to meet professional needs. The venue's versatile spaces can be configured to accommodate different types of corporate events. Equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology and high-speed internet, Dellwood Country Club ensures that all technical requirements are met for a seamless event. The venue's experienced event planners assist in organizing every aspect of corporate events, ensuring they run smoothly and effectively. Social Gatherings: Dellwood Country Club is also a popular venue for hosting social gatherings, such as birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, and other special occasions. The venue's stylish spaces and top-notch amenities make it a versatile choice for a wide range of events. The venue's event team works closely with clients to create personalized and memorable experiences for their guests. In addition to its exceptional event spaces, Dellwood Country Club offers outstanding catering services. The venue's culinary team is renowned for creating delicious and innovative menus that cater to a variety of tastes and dietary preferences. Whether it's a lavish wedding banquet or a casual corporate lunch, Dellwood Country Club's catering team ensures that every dish is prepared to perfection. Overall, Dellwood Country Club is a premier event venue that combines charm with modern luxury, making it a top choice for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings.

• Spaces for 240-1,000 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 1 Event Space

Ted Mann Concert Hall is a 1,000-seat concert auditorium at the University of Minnesota, dedicated in 1993. Designed in a traditional European shoebox style with two shallow tiers and a raised mezzanine, the hall is recognized for its acoustic excellence and overlooks the Mississippi River from the University's west bank campus in Minneapolis. The main auditorium accommodates the full range of performance programming — from lectures to full orchestral concerts — with a large fly loft, pit lifts, an adjustable proscenium arch, a flexible acoustic system, computerized lighting, and an integrated sound and video system for recording and broadcasting. Backstage amenities include a green room, two individual dressing rooms, and two group dressing rooms. Both the concert hall and adjacent three-level lobby are available for private rental. The lobby accommodates up to 240 seated or 470 standing guests, with expansive glass windows framing views of the Mississippi River.

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is a premier venue known for hosting a variety of events including weddings, corporate meetings, and other special gatherings. With its unique blend of charm and modern amenities, it provides an exceptional setting for memorable events. Weddings: Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is a sought-after venue for weddings, offering stunning spaces that can be customized to suit different styles and preferences. The venue's experienced event team works closely with couples to ensure that every detail of their wedding is meticulously planned and executed, from the decor to the catering. Corporate Events: For businesses looking to host meetings, conferences, or corporate retreats, Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot offers a range of facilities designed to meet professional needs. The venue's versatile spaces can be configured to accommodate different types of corporate events. Equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology and high-speed internet, Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot ensures that all technical requirements are met for a seamless event. The venue's experienced event planners assist in organizing every aspect of corporate events, ensuring they run smoothly and effectively. Social Gatherings: Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is also a popular venue for hosting social gatherings, such as birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, and other special occasions. The venue's stylish spaces and top-notch amenities make it a versatile choice for a wide range of events. The venue's event team works closely with clients to create personalized and memorable experiences for their guests. In addition to its exceptional event spaces, Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot offers outstanding catering services. The venue's culinary team is renowned for creating delicious and innovative menus that cater to a variety of tastes and dietary preferences. Whether it's a lavish wedding banquet or a casual corporate lunch, Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot's catering team ensures that every dish is prepared to perfection. Overall, Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is a premier event venue that combines charm with modern luxury, making it a top choice for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings.

• Spaces for 20-200 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 2 Meeting Spaces
• 3 Lofts

The Neu Neu occupies a former elevator factory in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood, offering over 5,000 square feet of climate-controlled space anchored by exposed brick walls and an original timber beam ceiling. The industrial character of the building creates a strong aesthetic foundation that requires minimal additional décor for weddings, corporate events, photo and video productions, and private celebrations. The Main Studio and adjoining Green Room accommodate up to 150 seated guests or 200 for a cocktail-style reception, with a full complement of in-house furniture — round tables, wood farm tables, banquet tables, a movable bar, and lounge seating. A separate catering prep kitchen is available for approved caterers. On the second floor, the Natural Light Studio and the 3rd Street Studio serve as preparation suites and small gathering spaces, each hosting up to 20 seated or 30 for cocktail events. All spaces can be rented individually or combined for a full-venue buyout. Courtyard parking is on-site, and three covered parking ramps are within two blocks.