Top Waukee Venues

• Spaces for 10-700 Guests
• 5 Meeting Spaces
• 5 Convention Centers

The FFA Enrichment Center is a multipurpose conference and event venue adjoining the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Ankeny Campus in Ankeny, Iowa. The 60,000-square-foot facility opened in 2010 and was built through a collaboration of agricultural and civic partners to support educational programs, leadership development, and community events. The center offers 17 multi-purpose rooms across a range of sizes, from intimate boardroom-style spaces to large conference halls accommodating up to 700 guests in a theatre layout. The John Deere Exhibition Hall — a two-story atrium-style space — anchors the facility and hosts trade shows, receptions, and registration areas. Two large conference rooms can be used individually for up to 240 banquet-style guests each, or combined to seat 480 for larger galas, conferences, and fundraisers. All event spaces come equipped with ceiling-mounted projectors, projection screens, integrated sound systems, and on-site technical support. A catering kitchen and preferred catering partners support on-site food and beverage service. The facility hosts approximately 400 corporate meetings and events annually alongside weddings, holiday parties, and nonprofit galas.

• Spaces for 240-300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Euclid Room is an event space operated by Hy-Vee at 2540 East Euclid Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa. Designed as a blank canvas with neutral tones and an open floor plan, the space accommodates up to 240 seated or 300 standing guests and can be configured to suit a wide range of celebrations — from wedding receptions and ceremonies to corporate conferences and birthday parties. Hy-Vee provides all catering, food, and beverage services for events held in the room, giving planners access to full-service support in one place. Tables and chairs are included with rental, and a large parking lot with valet service is available for guests. Events can be reserved by contacting the Hy-Vee catering department directly.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Forest Park Museum sits on a 17-acre complex on the southeast edge of Perry, Iowa, operated by the Dallas County Conservation Board. The facility brings together three museum halls — Hastie Hall, Baldwin Hall, and the Wagner Gallery — alongside a collection of preserved historic structures including an 1867 one-room schoolhouse, an 1863 pioneer log cabin, and an 1880s scale house. The grounds include a 5-acre arboretum with more than 100 native tree and shrub species and 12 acres of re-established prairie and wildflowers, offering a distinctive natural setting for outdoor gatherings. The park is open daily, with museum hours extending through evenings and weekends from May through October. Special events are hosted through the Dallas County Conservation Board's application process, which considers community benefit and resource availability. The facility's combination of historic architecture, curated collections, and open natural landscapes makes it a one-of-a-kind setting for events rooted in Iowa's history and landscape.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 256 Guests

• Spaces for 12-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

The Indianola Activity Center is a multi-purpose event and community facility operated by the City of Indianola Parks and Recreation Department, located at 2204 W. 2nd Avenue in Indianola, Iowa. The center serves as the department's headquarters and hosts a wide range of private events, city meetings, and community gatherings throughout the year. The Buxton Room is the center's signature event space, accommodating up to 200 guests for receptions, birthday and anniversary celebrations, family reunions, and more. It comes fully equipped with 35 round folding tables, 288 folding chairs, 15 rectangle tables, a public address system with lectern, a projector screen, and a full kitchen with stove, refrigerator, and microwave. The space is ADA accessible and offers complimentary WiFi. A smaller Arts and Crafts Room accommodates up to 12 guests for intimate meetings or small group gatherings, complete with folding tables, chairs, and a sink. The Indianola Activity Center is an affordable and flexible venue option for Warren County and the greater Des Moines area, with daily and hourly rental options available seven days a week.

• Spaces for 120 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Park

Sportsman's Lodge is a county-operated event facility nestled within Sportsman Park, a 40-acre woodland preserve of oak and hickory timber adjacent to the North Raccoon River near Dawson, Iowa. The lodge accommodates up to 120 guests and is suited for wedding receptions, family and class reunions, bridal and baby showers, retreats, and meetings. The facility includes 15 eight-foot tables, air conditioning, heat, electricity, full restrooms with shower facilities, a full-size refrigerator, and built-in serving counters. Guests also have access to nearby playground areas and the Raccoon River Valley Trail. The lodge is available for rent year-round, weather permitting, with reservations managed through the Dallas County Conservation Board.