Top Smithfield Venues

• Spaces for 350 Guests

• Spaces for 50-250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

Fort Boykin Historic Park is an 18-acre county park in Smithfield, Virginia, built around a triangular earthen fort that has stood on this bluff along the James River since colonial times. Originally christened "The Castle," the fort was constructed by colonists over roughly six months after a 1622 attack on the Bennett's Welcome and Basse's Choice settlements prompted the House of Burgesses to order a lookout fortification. It was refortified again during the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War, and today remains open for self-guided tours through its historic earthworks. Beyond its military history, the park offers natural habitat and beach access along the James River, making it a distinctive backdrop for small outdoor ceremonies and gatherings. The site accommodates rentals of 50 guests or fewer, with reservations arranged through the Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation Department. The park is open daily, March through October from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and November through February from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and guided tours can be scheduled through the Isle of Wight County Museum.

• Spaces for 200-500 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 space at this venue

Founded in 1966, the Virginia Living Museum in Newport News combines a zoo, aquarium, science center, and planetarium under one roof, home to more than 1,100 native species representing every region of Virginia. Its "conservation starts with connection" mission shapes an event backdrop unlike a typical banquet hall: guests mingle among living exhibits recreating an Appalachian Cove, a Cypress Swamp, the underwater world of the Chesapeake Bay, and a limestone cave, with live animal encounters woven into receptions. The museum hosts weddings, receptions, corporate parties, banquets, and celebrations of all kinds for up to 500 guests at a cocktail party or 200 for a seated dinner. Ceremonies can take place in the outdoor Amphitheater or on the museum's main floor, and the rental extends to an outdoor deck overlooking Deer Park Lake and a rooftop patio with a 16-inch telescope for stargazing. A multi-level layout allows dinner on one floor and dancing on another, and behind-the-scenes spaces are available for catering staff and bridal parties to prepare. All rentals take place after the museum closes to the public at 5 p.m.

• Spaces for 100-9,900 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 4 Total Spaces

Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center is directly connected to the Hampton Roads Convention Center, placing its event space steps from Hampton Coliseum, about a mile from Bluebird Gap Farm, and roughly three miles from Downtown Hampton's Virginia Air & Space Museum. The hotel offers 295 guest suites alongside 161,974 square feet of connected event space across 40 meeting rooms, including a multi-configurable Grand Ballroom and three exhibit halls. Every meeting room includes business center access, A/V equipment, and on-site event planners. For weddings, the hotel's planning specialists work across a range of traditions and cultures, with packages that include cake cutting, a complimentary suite for the newlyweds, and discounted room rates and free parking for the wedding party. Guests can also unwind at the hotel's Cyprus Grille restaurant, indoor pool, and fitness center, or start the day with a complimentary made-to-order breakfast.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 500 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 25-100 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Parks

Sleepy Hole Park is a 73.6-acre city park in Suffolk, Virginia, set along the Nansemond River. The park includes a 5-acre freshwater lake, a fishing pier, a boat ramp, and nature trails through open space and wooded areas, along with a playground, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits. The park offers eight picnic shelters for reservation: seven standard shelters that each accommodate up to 25 guests, and one larger shelter that accommodates up to 60 guests, making it suited to gatherings ranging from small picnics to larger outdoor get-togethers. Shelters can be reserved up to 365 days in advance through the City of Suffolk's Parks and Recreation department, either online or in person. Events expecting 100 or more guests, or those involving outside vendors, require a Special Event Permit.

• Spaces for 25-50 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Park

Bennett's Creek Park is a 56.8-acre public park in Suffolk, Virginia, where Bennett's Creek meets the Nansemond River. The waterside setting gives the park three boat ramps and a crabbing and fishing pier with handicap access, alongside a nature trail, open fields, tennis courts, a skate park, and a disc golf course. For gatherings, the park offers three covered picnic shelters available for reserved use, each accommodating up to 25 guests, making them a fitting spot for a casual outdoor reception, birthday, or family celebration by the water. Reservations can be made up to 365 days in advance, either in person at the Parks and Recreation administration office or online. Larger gatherings of 100 or more guests, or any event using tents, stages, or similar temporary structures, require a Special Event Permit. Amplified sound and DJs, bounce houses, alcohol, and fireworks are not permitted at the park's shelters.

• Spaces for 10-50 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Courtyard Hampton Coliseum Central is a contemporary hotel within walking distance of the Hampton Roads Convention Center and Hampton Coliseum, and a short drive from Langley Air Force Base. Guest rooms and suites include complimentary WiFi, plush bedding, and ergonomic workstations. The on-site Bistro serves breakfast and dinner alongside handcrafted cocktails and Starbucks coffee, and The Market offers a selection of snacks and beverages. A 24-hour fitness center is also available on site. For meetings and events, the hotel offers two adaptable event venues along with AV equipment and event-planning services, making it a practical choice for business meetings and social gatherings in Hampton, Virginia.

• Spaces for 3 Guests

Hampton Roads Convention Center sits at the crossroads of I-64 and I-664 in Hampton, Virginia, with an entrance marked by white sails that nod to the region's more than 400 years of maritime history. Inside, 344,000 square feet unfold across 35 flexible event spaces, including three exhibit halls, a multi-configurable grand ballroom, and a conference center with private access, plus an extensive amount of pre-function area for registration and gathering. The center accommodates general sessions ranging from small meetings up to 10,000 attendees, and its three exhibit halls, spanning roughly 27,000 to 41,000 square feet apiece, combine to support trade shows, conventions, and concerts. Nearly 4,000 complimentary parking spaces and proximity to two international airports and Amtrak service make it accessible for regional and national gatherings alike. On-site catering leans into coastal Mid-Atlantic flavor, with menus built around Chesapeake Bay seafood, Virginia barbecue, and locally sourced ingredients. The center has been recognized by Coastal Virginia Magazine as a top banquet and event destination, and it holds accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council along with a Virginia Green sustainability designation.