Top Smithville Venues

• Spaces for 16-130 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Total Spaces

Ambassador Hotel Kansas City, Autograph Collection occupies a 1920 neoclassical building — a former bank listed on the National Register of Historic Places — in downtown Kansas City at 1111 Grand Boulevard. The property pairs original marble architecture with contemporary design to create a setting suited to corporate gatherings, social celebrations, and weddings. Three event spaces totaling more than 3,100 square feet are available for private use. The Grand Ballroom seats up to 104 guests for dinners or accommodates 130 for standing receptions, with views of downtown Kansas City. The Founder's Room is a 500-square-foot boardroom configured for up to 16, equipped with an 80-inch wall-mounted monitor and full A/V. Lonnie's Reno Club — a 1,110-square-foot jazz lounge with a historic character — offers private buyout for up to 75 guests and is frequently used for rehearsal dinners and intimate celebrations. A dedicated event planning team provides a single point of contact throughout the planning process, and in-house catering is available for all events. As part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, the hotel also offers group room rates and Marriott Bonvoy event points for qualifying gatherings.

• Spaces for 20-250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Landmark
• 7 Total Spaces

The Kansas City Public Library hosts private events across two Kansas City locations: the Central Library in downtown and the Plaza Branch on Main Street. The Central Library occupies a converted former bank building near the River Market and Power & Light District. Its event spaces include Kirk Hall, a grand first-floor hall with high ceilings, elegant columns, and marble floors that accommodates up to 250 guests for receptions and weddings. Also on site are the Helzberg Auditorium, a flexible multi-configuration space for up to 200 guests; a rooftop terrace suited for outdoor receptions; and the Durwood Film Vault, a 28-seat private screening room converted from the building's original bank vault. The Plaza Branch, on the southern edge of the Country Club Plaza, houses the Truman Forum Auditorium — a 222-seat fixed-seat venue with a built-in audio-visual system and views of Brush Creek — along with two additional conference spaces for smaller gatherings. Rentals at both locations include room setup, audio-visual support, and library personnel on-site. Catering is coordinated through a curated list of approved vendors. Extended hours and guest parking arrangements are available for special events.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

The Venue at Willow Creek is an all-inclusive event venue set on 10 acres of tree-lined ridges and meadow views in Kansas City, Kansas. The property features both indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, including a creekside ceremony location, a garden patio with café lights, and a stone firepit — alongside a main reception hall with stained concrete floors, high ceilings, and a full wall of glass sliding doors. The venue handles catering, bar and mixology services, and décor in-house, offering clients a single point of coordination from planning through event day. Rentals include farm tables and Mahogany Chiavari chairs, ceremony chairs and arbors, bar glassware, and access to rental décor, along with an onsite day-of manager. Getting-ready suites are available on the property, and a paved, lighted parking lot serves guests on arrival.

• Spaces for 30-1,800 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 7 Total Spaces

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts opened in 2011 in downtown Kansas City as a cultural cornerstone for music, opera, theater, and dance. The center is home to three resident companies — Kansas City Ballet, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, and Kansas City Symphony — and opens its doors to private events across eight distinct rental spaces. The Brandmeyer Great Hall, a four-level glass lobby, accommodates up to 450 seated or 1,000 reception guests with views of the Kansas City skyline. The Muriel Kauffman Theatre seats 1,800 and includes a 5,000-square-foot stage equipped with a 40-by-22-foot presentation screen. Helzberg Hall, with 1,600 seats and concert-quality acoustics, suits large presentations and on-stage dinners. More intimate options include the Founders' Lounge (80 seated, 125 reception-style), the upper-floor balconies, and two reception suites, each accommodating up to 30 seated or 60 for a reception. The events team supports corporate gatherings, galas, wedding receptions, fundraisers, and meetings, with custom pricing available through direct inquiry.

• Spaces for 640-1,500 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Theater
• 1 Historic Space

The Midland is a historic theatre in downtown Kansas City's Power & Light District, originally opened in October 1927 as one of the largest movie theatres in the Midwest. Following a multi-million dollar renovation by AEG Presents and The Cordish Company, the venue now hosts private events for groups of 100 to 1,500 guests. The building's original grandeur — more than 500,000 feet of gold leaf, five Czechoslovakian hand-cut crystal chandeliers, and irreplaceable wood and plasterwork — remains intact alongside a state-of-the-art theatrical lighting system and concert-quality sound managed by an in-house professional production team. The main theatre accommodates seated dinners for up to 640 guests or standing receptions for up to 1,500, with a customizable tiered floor and a 1,700-square-foot dance floor. Additional spaces — the Chandelier Bar and the Aristocrat A' List Lounge — offer dramatic city views for smaller gatherings. Located within walking distance of five major hotels in downtown Kansas City, The Midland has hosted more than 2,000 events and welcomed over one million guests since its renovation.

• Spaces for 200-225 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

Painted Hills Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf facility in Kansas City, Kansas, with roots stretching back to 1929 when the property opened as Victory Hills Country Club. The course features gently rolling, tree-lined fairways and bentgrass greens, and underwent a significant renovation between 2012 and 2013 that replaced 10 greens and rebuilt tee complexes across 13 holes. Beyond the course, the club operates a separate banquet facility suited for a range of gatherings — from weddings and birthday celebrations to corporate events and golf outings. The facility offers an exclusive-use banquet room alongside a grill room and patio areas, accommodating groups of up to 200 guests. Catering is available on-site, and the club's staff provides event coordination and setup support. Managed by GreatLIFE Golf, Painted Hills Golf Club combines an established course with flexible event and hospitality amenities, making it a versatile option for private events in the Kansas City metro area.

• Spaces for 220-250 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Loft

The Bride and The Bauer occupies the historic Bauer Building in Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District — a structure with roots dating to 1902, when it was founded as Bauer Machine Works. Over more than a century, the building moved through industrial, theatrical, and arts uses, serving as part of Kansas City's Old Film Row in the 1930s and later as home to The Arts Incubator of Kansas City beginning in 2003. Today it houses artist studios, design firms, and creative businesses alongside its event spaces, giving the venue its distinctive character: art, authenticity, and a lively spirit. The main event floor spans 2,920 square feet with ceilings reaching 10.5 to 11 feet, accommodating up to 220 guests seated or 250 for a cocktail reception. The Parlour, an additional 1,000-square-foot space, provides flexibility for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and bar overflow. A fully equipped catering kitchen, professional sound system, bridal suite, and groom's lounge round out the offering, with the venue operating an open catering policy that allows clients to work with the caterer of their choice.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Cellar 222 is a Tuscan-style wine cellar event venue in Kansas City, Missouri. Established in 2010, the 6,000-square-foot space features hand-cut travertine flooring, Italian forged iron lighting, a natural stone fireplace, and 11-foot ceilings — details the venue credits as ideal for event photography. The venue books exclusively, one event per day. Each rental includes six hours of event time, tables and chairs, a 14-speaker sound system, a DJ and live band stage with dance floor, and access to a private VIP/bridal suite. Cellar 222 operates on a BYOB basis and permits any licensed caterer, giving planners flexibility on two of the largest line items in an event budget. Cellar 222 has hosted weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate functions, birthday and anniversary celebrations, and charity events since its founding. The venue serves as an explicitly LGBTQ+-inclusive host and has earned The Knot Hall of Fame recognition spanning 2011 through 2024.

• Spaces for 125 Guests

Affäre is a modern German fine dining restaurant in Kansas City's Crossroads arts district, opened in May 2012 by husband-and-wife team Martin and Katrin Heuser. The kitchen centers on seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine shaped by German culinary tradition, rotating menus throughout the year to reflect what is freshest from local Kansas City farmers and small wineries. Executive Chef Martin Heuser trained in Germany, earned a Master Chef Diploma, and holds a bronze medal from the Culinary Olympics. Sommelier Katrin Heuser brings expertise she developed through the International Sommelier Guild, guiding the wine program alongside the seasonal menu. For private gatherings, Affäre offers both an intimate indoor dining room and a tranquil courtyard recognized as one of the most beautiful outdoor dining spots in Kansas City. The events team works directly with guests to develop custom menus suited to the occasion, accepting inquiries by phone or email.

• 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 170-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Lofts

28 Event Spaces has set the standard for luxury events in Kansas City for over 15 years. The property operates two distinct warehouse-inspired venues — The Kansas City Room and The Station — each designed with a "full of personality yet intentionally neutral" aesthetic that adapts to a wide range of event visions, from weddings and galas to corporate celebrations. The Kansas City Room spans 7,500 square feet and draws on Kansas City's nightlife character through a custom city mural, glowing café lights, and gold drapery. It accommodates up to 300 guests for seated dinners or 325 for cocktail receptions. The Station, situated adjacent to the original space, brings a brighter, modern industrial feel with skylights, spacious outdoor patios, and a balcony, hosting up to 170 seated or 200 for cocktail receptions. All-inclusive packages at both venues cover setup and teardown, bar service, private gated parking, and on-site overnight lodging — a three-bedroom suite at The Kansas City Room and a one-bedroom suite at The Station. Both spaces are ADA compliant and maintain an open vendor policy, with a preferred vendor list available but not required.

• Spaces for 30-100 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 2 Total Spaces

Woodstock Inn Bed & Breakfast occupies a historic property in Independence, Missouri, originally built in the 1890s as a private residence for the Morris Short family. The inn gained particular historical significance as the childhood home of Ruby McKim — a nationally recognized quilter and designer who founded McKim Studios and was later inducted into the Quilter's Hall of Fame. Converted to a bed and breakfast in the 1980s, the property features 10 European-themed rooms with private ensuite bathrooms, each inspired by a different destination including France, Italy, Scotland, England, Morocco, and Greece. For events, the inn offers a private landscaped garden with a fountain that accommodates up to 30 guests for outdoor gatherings and intimate weddings, along with two indoor gathering spaces for meetings, retreats, and social celebrations of up to 30 guests. The entire property is available for full buyout, housing up to 22 overnight guests across all 10 rooms and suites. Complimentary Wi-Fi and free parking are available to all guests.

• Spaces for 50-350 Guests
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 1 Estate
• 2 Total Spaces

The Bingham-Waggoner Mansion & Estate is a 26-room Victorian mansion set on 19.5 acres in Independence, Missouri — recognized as one of the more significant historical sites in Western Missouri. The property is defined by two chapters of American history: George Caleb Bingham, the renowned 19th-century artist and Missouri politician, lived and maintained a studio here where he painted "Order Number 11," his celebrated Civil War-era protest work. The Waggoner family, Pennsylvania millers known regionally for their "Queen of the Pantry" flour, owned the estate for 97 years and oversaw the elegant Victorian renovations still evident today. The grounds sit at the origin of the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails, with wagon ruts visible across an adjacent field. Now a public museum and park since 1979, the estate is available for private events including catered luncheons and dinners, anniversary gatherings, showers, and outdoor celebrations. The mansion itself can be reserved for seated dining for groups of 10 to 50, served with china, silver, and stemware. The Carriage House Meeting Room, on the north side of the property, accommodates daytime gatherings of similar size. The canopy of trees, historic buildings, and park-like grounds — across nearly 20 acres — provide a setting suited to weddings, family reunions, and special occasions.

• Spaces for 220 Guests

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Event Spaces

The Legacy at Green Hills is a private event estate set on 38 acres outside Kansas City, Missouri, featuring a 4-acre lake, 22 acres of wildflower fields, and a 1912 farmhouse. The property is designed around weddings and private celebrations, offering a dedicated outdoor ceremony site and a spacious open-air reception pavilion connected by a concrete walkway. The ceremony site centers on a 32-foot pergola with built-in seating for up to 200 guests, graded for clear sight lines and wired for sound and lighting. The adjacent Patio — an open-air structure with adjustable chandeliers, recessed lighting, eight ceiling fans, and patio heaters — accommodates up to 250 guests and also serves as a weather backup for ceremonies. A secondary patio provides additional space for rehearsal dinners, cocktail hours, or a guest book station. The 1912 farmhouse rounds out the property with overnight accommodations for up to eight guests, a full kitchen, a bridal suite with deck access, a dedicated groom's room with entertainment options, and multiple lounge areas for the wedding party. A Legacy representative is on-site at all times during events.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

Shiloh Springs Golf Club is a semi-private 18-hole course set atop the rolling hills of Platte County, Missouri. The club's banquet facilities welcome private events of all kinds — from weddings and birthday celebrations to corporate retreats and tournament dinners — for groups of 10 to 200 guests. The venue's staff manages event coordination throughout the planning process, and the club offers flexible catering options that range from full in-house handling to coordinating with an outside caterer of the host's choice.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

The Kansas City Airport Marriott stands as the only hotel on the grounds of Kansas City International Airport, a location that gives event planners a meaningful advantage when coordinating travel and lodging for out-of-town guests. A complimentary shuttle connects the property to all airport terminals, and on-site parking accommodates meeting groups directly at the hotel. The property offers 11 flexible event venues for gatherings of varying scales. The Grand Ballroom serves as the anchor for formal receptions and banquets, while the temperature-controlled Pavilion — overlooking the Bern Reservoir — provides a scenic enclosed alternative. An outdoor lakeside space supports ceremonies and cocktail receptions in a natural setting. A dedicated events team and in-house catering manage logistics on-site from planning through service. KC tap + table, the hotel's own restaurant, is also available for rehearsal dinners and private cocktail hours, featuring local brews and an outside patio.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Shoal Creek Living History Museum occupies 80 acres within Hodge Park in Kansas City, Missouri. Established in 1975, the museum features twenty-one structures — including seventeen authentic log cabins and homes relocated from surrounding counties — dating from 1807 to 1885. The grounds are open dawn to dusk for self-guided walking tours, with picnicking and trail access available year-round. Operated by the Shoal Creek Association, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the museum is dedicated to historical preservation and community education. During special events, re-enactors bring the nineteenth-century village to life with demonstrations and historical skits. The museum welcomes private bookings for weddings, Victorian teas, school programs, guided tours, and commercial or private museum rentals.

• Spaces for 65-700 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 6 Event Spaces
• 6 Meeting Spaces

The Liberty Community Center has served as a hub of connection in Liberty, Missouri since it opened in 1992. Located at 1600 S. Withers Road with free parking and convenient access to both I-35 and I-435, the center draws guests from across the Kansas City metro area for recreation, wellness, and private events. For events, the center offers six configurable meeting rooms — the Red, White, and Blue Rooms — that can be rented individually or in combination to accommodate gatherings from 65 to 500 guests. Ceiling-mounted screens, tables, chairs, and complimentary room setup are included with every rental; video projectors, coffee stations, and sound systems are available as add-ons. On the same campus, the Liberty Performing Arts Theatre seats 700 in a traditional proscenium house with an expansive stage, professional lighting and audio, and two backstage dressing rooms. The theatre accommodates live performances, corporate seminars, concerts, product launches, and large-scale events at rates described as typically well below comparable hotel ballrooms and convention centers.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Anita B. Gorman Park is an almost 46-acre public park in Kansas City North, managed by Kansas City Parks & Recreation. Originally known as Northgate Park, the property was first acquired by the Kansas City Parks Department in 1957 and expanded over the following decades. The park was renamed in 1991 to honor Anita Belle McPike Gorman — a civic leader who served as the first woman appointed to the Kansas City Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners, holding that post from 1979 to 1991 and serving as its president from 1986 to 1991. The park is home to the Northland Fountain, one of the few fountains in Kansas City that flows year-round, set amid open green meadows and mature trees. Its outdoor grounds are available for ceremonies and celebrations through the Kansas City Parks & Recreation rental program.