Top Chicago Opening Party Outdoor Spaces
Maggie Daley Park
Maggie Daley Park is one of Chicago's newest locations. It's home to several different types of event venue spaces including; the fieldhouse, lawn space, picnic groves, and the Cancer Survivors' Garden. It also has unique amenities in the quarter of a mile Skating Ribbon, 19,000 square foot rock climbing walls, three acre Play Garden complete with Enchanted Forest, eighteen holes of mini golf and the two and a half acre Cancer Survivors' Garden. Located between Lakeshore Drive and Millennium Park downtown Chicago, it's views include the Chicago Skyline, Museum Campus, and Lake Michigan.
Chicago Botanic Garden
The Chicago Botanic Garden, with event sites nestled amid 385 acres of enchanting gardens, peaceful lakes and native woodlands, is a spectacular site for your special event. Indoors and out, you'll find a host of settings to choose from—all featuring wonderful vistas available all four seasons. Indoors and out, you'll find a host of settings to choose from—all featuring wonderful vistas winter, spring, summer and fall. The Garden blends uncommon natural beauty with the finest amenities and service. You can trust our attention to detail. The Garden's convenient location close to downtown Chicago is in the heart of the North Shore. The Garden is the ideal place to host an event your guests will never forget - you can trust our events team to pay attention to every detail! From the simple to the sublime, we have something for every taste!
Chicago Marriott Naperville
Chicago Marriott Naperville offers a variety of event spaces, from outdoor patios to intimate indoor spaces to elegant ballrooms. Each event and reception site provides its own individual appeal; for example, 18-foot ceilings and oversized windows allowing an abundance of light to stream through the windows. In addition to these elements, your guests are able to enjoy expansive foyers as well as a spacious lobby area. Multiple room configurations are available to customize the space and ensure a comfortable experience for all. The modern decor and landscaped grounds are an ideal backdrop for photos. When your guests are ready to retire for the evening, they will enjoy upscale, on-site accommodations. They can also enjoy an indoor pool and whirlpool as well as on-site dining during their stay. The hotel provides all-inclusive packages to ease the planning process and Marriott Certified Planners, who are on-property to coordinate the full details of your day.
The Monte Bello Estate
The Monte Bello Estate is a venue for those looking for more than the “cookie cutter” wedding, social event, or corporate event – they are wanting something unique and intimate, with elegant simplicity. From the exclusive 55-acres of picturesque ponds and waterfalls, to the tented glasshouse adorned with crystal chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the early American Oak trees and restored native prairieland, you can create your own personalized event. With indoor and outdoor ceremony and event spaces, The Monte Bello Estate provides the most charming setting with our modern estate and breathtaking grounds that are the perfect backdrop for your unforgettable event. MBE helps simplify planning by offering in-house food and beverage packages including open bar services, butler passed hors d’ Oeuvres, a three-course dinner with wine service, and rentals like square dining tables, Chiavari chairs, China, glassware, flatware, a variety of linen offerings, and attentive wait staff and bartending services. This is where it all begins.
Boulder Ridge Country Club
We're so glad you're here, welcome to Boulder Ridge! Located in stunning Lake in the Hills, IL we pride ourselves on being the premier event space in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. Your experience and that of your guests will be expertly tailored to your desires by our passionate event team. We couldn't be more excited to be a part of your special occasion; click on a link below and let's get started!
Halim Time & Glass Museum
The Halim Time & Glass Museum is home to hundreds of historical timepieces, stained glass masterpieces and artwork from around the world. A Golden Chinese Pagoda topped with over 5000 pearls, a porcelain and bronze clock that was once owned by Katherine the Great, a lobby with towering stained glass windows, and a grand, floating staircase topped with a celestial stained glass dome are only a couple highlights of this magnificent museum. The Halim Museum offers four event spaces. The Wisteria Room is a 4,000 square feet space with stunning hand-painted gilded trim, skylights to the Rooftop Garden, floor to ceiling windows with panoramic view and a wrap-around balcony. The Tiffany Gallery is a 1,500 square foot space adorn with the treasures crafted by Louis Comfort Tiffany. The Garden Room and the Zodiac Terrace offer masterpieces of stained glass and hand-painted stenciling inspired by Gilded Age mansions. The Museum Café is a smaller room adorned with timeless decor for intimate wedding receptions. Services Offered Halim Time & Glass Museum offers many services to make your wedding experience as stress-free as possible, including providing event rentals to complete the atmosphere, such as tables, chairs, dance floor, and audio equipment. Each venue is wheelchair accessible and available to host ceremonies, receptions, showers, engagement parties, elopements, and rehearsal dinners. Additional services include: All-inclusive packages Catering and bar services Cleanup Get-ready rooms Parking Setup Valet WiFi Cuisine Halim Time & Glass Museum offers the convenience of in-house catering for your special day as well as supplying all needed barware, china, flatware, glassware, and linens. Couples may choose serving styles, such as a buffet, cocktail reception, hors d'oeuvre, plated, and chef station. Catering services include dessert, outside cake, servers, and tastings. This venue also provides many in-house bar services, and their other services include: Bartender(s) Champagne toast House beer, liquor, and wine Liquor license Open bar Premium liquor Signature drink Specialty beer and wine
Community House Winnetka
Are you looking for a unique environment for your next meeting, family party, wedding or other upcoming special events? When your house can’t accommodate your event, come to our house! The Community House, built in 1911, boasts an old-world beauty that isn’t found in other North Shore venues. The Community House is an inspirational site, historical in its architecture, yet modern in its amenities and services. It can meet the needs for a productive, professional event or meeting, while also fulfilling the needs of the most communal of events, such as a wedding or family reunion. All indoor spaces are air-conditioned for comfort. The Community House is the ideal destination for your next celebration or meeting! Baby showers Bridal showers Wedding receptions Mitzvahs Class reunions Memorial services Fundraisers Political events Lectures Business meetings Office spaces Parties of all types Sports and games
Canvas
At Canvas, we bring your masterpiece to life. Canvas is an incredible new 10,000 Sq Ft. venue, inspired by our clients who hoped that they could rent our design headquarters for their special events. Canvas at Yanni Design Studio is an extension of our spectacular showroom that presents our clients with endless possibilities. Canvas features a beautiful backdrop for events, thanks to a stunning new terrace, original brick walls, a wall of windows, and 21-foot ceilings with an array of Canvas signature chandeliers. Choose between an indoor and outdoor celebration: Canvas features magnificent glass doors that open out to a garden, and let in an abundance of natural light. Enjoy your ceremony or cocktails in the terrace, then continue the celebration inside! Furthermore, there’s a private guest suite that can be used for a bridal suite or dressing area.
Belvedere Events & Banquets
Belvedere Events & Banquets is Chicagoland’s premier event venue in the northwest suburbs. It is a stunningly elegant venue where the atmosphere and service create lasting memories. We offer our guests the very best facilities, distinctive accoutrements, exquisite cuisine and a caring, capable staff. From impressive business meetings to elegant wedding receptions and catering services, you will find every aspect of your event planning experience at Belvedere to surpass expectation. Belvedere's possibilities doesn't end with our venue but we cater our fabulous food and staffing to any location of your choice. Drop off catering is another great feature that allows for our food at your door breakfast, lunch or dinner! Think of Belvedere when you are hosting your next social, corporate or off premise event!
The Forge: Lemont Quarries
We Were Born From The Idea That Adventure, Like The Outdoors, Is For Everyone! As an innovative leader in outdoor recreation, we are a state-of-the-art adventure park designed to deliver unique activities for adventurers of all ages and abilities. We are a purpose-built social enterprise that provides countless opportunities for our guests to experience elevated outdoor adventure. Featuring a versatile and wide-ranging mix of recreational activities set among a reclaimed natural landscape, the park offers an escape to tranquil and interactive green space. Here, guests can also test their personal boundaries while engaging with a passionate community of like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. At Lemont Quarries Adventure Park, we know the definition of challenge is highly personal. That’s why we create spaces focused on individualizing each visitor’s adventure and offering diverse platforms that allow them to test and expand boundaries.
28 Mile Distilling
28 Mile Distilling offers a versatile, one-of a-kind event venue located centrally in Highwood, Illinois. Each of our rooms - The Soto Bar, Bourbon Lounge and the Rooftop - offer open loft-style space that can be customized to accommodate a vast range of occasions for your next event. Our in-house mixologists' craft one-of-kind cocktails specifically blended with 28 Mile Distilling's award-winning Debonair Bourbon, Gin, Vodka, and Ventiocho Tequilla. The roaring 1920s meets modern at 28 Mile Distilling with its gas lamps, exposed brick and soaring ceilings. From Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and weddings to corporate gatherings, photo shoots and fundraisers, 28 Mile Distilling transforms your event into an experience you and your guests will not soon forget.
Ravinia Green Country Club
As one of the North Shore's premier country clubs, Ravinia Green Country Club hosts exceptional parties, from outdoor celebrations under the stars to elegant meals held in intimate dining rooms or our majestic ballroom. Whatever the occasion, the staff at Ravinia Green Country Club will help plan every detail of your special event from the initial planning stages through to the event finale to ensure your celebration is flawless. Ravinia Green Country Club is proud of its unique facilities, excellent service and exquisite cuisine. Whether your function is for 10 or 300, let the staff of accomplished professionals at Ravinia Green Country Club help make your next celebration extraordinary! Plus, banquet facilities at Ravinia Green Country Club are available to non-members! So even if you're not a member, you still have opportunities to host your special event at Ravinia Green Country Club.
Chandler's Banquets
Chandler's at the Schaumburg Golf Club has everything it takes for you to create an event to remember! Located in the center of the 200 acre 27 hole Schaumburg Golf Club, Chandler's event center features breathtaking views of professional landscaping as far as the eye can see. Inside the recently remodeled spaces include fireplaces, custom stonework, architectural lighting and innumerable special touches to impress your guests. Chandler's restaurant and banquet chefs and staff serve up hundreds of unique menu choices to customize your event cuisine, along with professional event planning and service. Chandler's has helped plan and host hundreds of weddings, business meetings, birthday parties, showers, fundraiser, family events and much more. You can count on our experience to make your event planning and execution easy and enjoyable for you and your guests. Chandler's features a variety of ballrooms and more intimate spaces, for any size group. Our Grand Ballroom features a thirty foot vaulted ceiling with brick accents and a sophisticated prairie style decor. With the expert help of our onsite wedding specialists and chefs, you will have peace of mind throughout the entire planning process, from creating the perfect menu to room and tabletop design, entertainment options, AV services and anything else you need. Plentiful free parking is available immediately next to the Event Center. Our Event Center is ADA compliant for all. For weddings, we feature a gorgeous outdoor Ceremony site with seasonal gardens and acres of beautiful landscaped backdrop, stone walkways, water fountain and romantic gazebo to say those all-important “I Do's”. If you prefer an indoor ceremony, we offer a beautiful decorated arch and special lighting to create the perfect mood for you and your guests.
JoJo's Shake Bar - Naperville
JoJo's welcomes friends and family to indulge and create memories while taking them back to the 1980s and 1990s. It is located in the center of downtown Naperville. Along with a savory assortment of delectable diner dishes and the ideal weekend brunch, the menu offers a selection of outrageously sweet delights including milkshakes, hot chocolates, and milk bars. Featuring arcade games, a sizable outside treehouse ideal for special events, and vintage tongue-in-cheek accents, the spectacular multi-level venue is a contemporary twist on a classic diner. Our cozy, multi-level room has seats for up to 100 people and a walk-up window for late-night snacks. It is reminiscent of an old-school diner but has been updated with a contemporary ambiance. Next-generation restaurant and bar JoJo's ShakeBAR is the perfect spot for your next event. Its nostalgic, yet up-to-date diner experience is centered on inventive desserts and refined diner classics. For more details on having your upcoming event with us, get in touch with us. Within one business day, one of our private event organizers will be in touch.
Warehouse 109
Warehouse 109 is a vintage-inspired wedding and events venue situated in Plainfield, IL. Laden with antique charm and customizable spaces, this venue is truly one-of-a-kind for couples looking for a distinctive wedding location. Warehouse 109 boasts 4,000 square feet of interior space and a further 2,000 square feet in the outdoor courtyard. Couples can delight in the venue’s flexibility in terms of customization and capacity. Up to 150 guests can be accommodated in the indoor and outdoor space, where the vintage-meets-industrial aesthetic will grab their attention. The exposed wooden beams and brick walls contrast with the 1960’s bar, the antique motorcycle display, and the 1958 Airstream turned lounge. The outdoor courtyard offers a romantic setting owing to the dazzling string lights and brick pavement that contrasts against the metal sheet doors. In the evenings, guests can snuggle up against the firepit, sharing memories and anecdotes with their loved ones. The dedicated team at Warehouse 109 assists the couple in planning the wedding of their dreams. The staff aims for a seamless experience, providing a list of preferred vendors that will help to curate the magical wedding experience. On the day of, the venue manager will be present to help with the smooth running of the celebrations. The property welcomes couples to use any of the items included in the rental package, such as tables, chairs, and chalkboards. Other items available to rent include garden furniture, the arched arbor, and other fun vintage ornaments. Warehouse 109 is also highly accessible, offering onsite parking for up to 120 vehicles.
Hotel Baker
Hotel Baker is a historic, landmark hotel located in scenic downtown St. Charles along the Fox River. The hotel was established in 1928 and exudes the charm of the roaring 20's. Hotel Baker features two grand ballrooms - the infamous oval-shaped Rainbow Room with lighted floor and the piazza-inspired Waterfront Room which overlooks the river. Hotel Baker also boasts a gorgeous English-style rose garden and river-side patio. Hotel Baker accommodates weddings, social gatherings, charity fundraisers, milestone events and more for groups of 10-300 guests or more based on your event! Please contact our event planners for more information and schedule a site tour to view everything this special place has to offer!
Liberty Prairie, Farm & Gardens
Whether it’s a book club, corporate meeting, birthday celebration, or anything in between, Liberty Prairie offers the perfect setting to bring your vision to life. Our 95-acre holistically managed farm uses regenerative farming best practices, grows USDA-certified organic produce, and supports people, plants, and animals thriving together. We believe healing the planet heals people.
Millennium Park
When it comes to holding an event at Chicago's Millennium Park, the sky is the limit. Millennium Park, which is conveniently located in the middle of the city and is easily accessible to all major hotels, restaurants, and transit hubs, is the ideal venue for your high-profile events because of its convenient position. The Pritzker Pavilion's stage, Wrigley Square, and the Rooftop Terrace are just a few of the many event locations that can be found throughout the park. You and your guests are urged to take use of the park's full range of offerings, from the event location itself to the artistic, architectural, and cultural delights that can be found around every corner. Make a lasting impression on your clients by hosting an unforgettable event at Millennium Park. Nothing says Chicago quite like Millennium Park, whether you're hosting visitors or clients from across the street or across the world. Entice your clients with an unforgettable celebration on the stage of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline from the Rooftop Terrace, or the convenience of being only steps away from Michigan Avenue on the Chase Promenades. Weddings at Millennium Park are a dream come true because they provide a lifetime of memories of your big day. Private ceremonies, seated receptions for up to 1,000 guests, or a celebration under the stars on our Rooftop Terrace are all possible at the Hotel de Paris. Regardless of your group's size, we can give an unrivaled experience in a variety of settings across the Park.
Morgan Park Academy
Morgan Park Academy, located on 111th Street in Chicago's historic Morgan Park-Beverly neighborhood, is the ideal venue for any event. Our campus is truly "The Hidden Gem of the South Side." Our theater commands a prominent position at the entrance to our 20-acre campus. Jones Bowl, our expansive grass area, is located behind the theater. This flexible venue is excellent for huge community events as well as intimate tented events such as weddings and anniversary parties. Jones Bowl is surrounded by four ancient buildings, which provide a grand and secluded background with regal vistas in all directions for your event. Take a peek at a few of our numerous possibilities: Arts Center - Theater: There are 425 seats in the theater, as well as a green room and dressing rooms. Ideal for theater companies, dance or music recitals, and graduations. - Art Gallery: Located across the street from the theater, this spot is ideal for weddings, cocktail parties, and business meetings. Historic Alumni Hall - Dining Hall: This lovely space is ideal for weddings, dances, and other events. The room has 225 chairs and an alcove where you may dance the night away. - Library: A big fireplace and comfortable seating space are at the core of this majestic room. The space is graced by ancient oak reading tables that provide enough sitting. This space is ideal for meetings, banquets, and literary events. Jones Bowl: Beautiful courtyard that may be used for outdoor gatherings. Athletic Facilities - Tennis courts - Field House - 3 different gymnasiums - Several multipurpose rooms - Fields Visit the campus channel of our photo gallery or download our campus map to have a better look at our amenities. We also provide guided tours of our buildings and campus.
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Begin your life together in Chicago's Lincoln Park, surrounded by the natural beauty and tranquility of a unique National Historic Landmark. The Lily Pool features an aesthetically important pavilion, a cascading waterfall, and native vegetation, and was designed by Alfred Caldwell in 1936. The Chicago Park District and the Lincoln Park Conservancy restored the Lily Pool to Caldwell's original design from 1998 to 2002, after decades of erosion and deterioration. The Conservancy is pleased to offer this natural haven as a location for your small wedding ceremony, proposal, or photos. The Lincoln Park Conservancy requires that all wedding, engagement, family, and other professional photos get a permit in advance. From May through mid-October, the Lily Pool holds seasonal events. During the Air and Water Show, it is also closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Enter a hidden garden of unparalleled beauty through the Prairie-style Fullerton gate. Only the sound of birdsong and a soothing waterfall breaks the peaceful silence. Discover a pavilion, council ring, and different native flora along the stone walk around the lily pool. A hidden garden for the people of Chicago, created to resemble a river meandering over a vast Midwestern plain, is landscape architect Alfred Caldwell's concept. The Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool was originally part of a Victorian garden that included tropical lilies and other water plants and was created in 1889. The Lily Pool and its surrounding area fell into ruin after the Victorian-style garden fell out of favor, until Alfred Caldwell rebuilt the pool and its surroundings in 1936.