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  • Tyler Davidson Room, an event space at The Westin Cincinnati

    The Westin Cincinnati

    21 E 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
    • Spaces for 30-600 Guests
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 2 Ballrooms
    • 2 Meeting Spaces

    Located in downtown Cincinnati along the scenic Ohio River, The Westin Cincinnati blends modern comfort with refined style. The hotel features contemporary guest rooms, wellness-focused amenities, and versatile event spaces suited for weddings, meetings, and social gatherings. With its central location near museums, theaters, and the riverfront, The Westin Cincinnati offers convenience and elevated hospitality. Its elegant ballrooms and well-appointed meeting rooms provide adaptable settings for both intimate celebrations and large-scale events.

  • Full Venue, an event space at Welcome to the Farm Columbus

    Welcome to the Farm Columbus

    906 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
    • Spaces for 100-150 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Bar
    • 1 Meeting Space

    Welcome to the Farm offers a spirited setting for private events and celebrations in Columbus' bustling Short North neighborhood. Blending rustic charm with a lively country music atmosphere, the venue features warm wood accents, casual seating, a full-service bar, and a stage for live entertainment. From corporate gatherings and birthday parties to cocktail receptions and social celebrations, guests can enjoy a relaxed environment with plenty of personality. With its inviting interiors, upbeat entertainment, and Nashville-inspired hospitality, Welcome to the Farm creates a memorable backdrop for gatherings of all kinds.

  • Featured photo from Donauschwaben

    Donauschwaben

    7370 Columbia Rd, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138, USA
    • Spaces for 50-550 Guests
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 4 Total Spaces

    The Donauschwaben German-American Cultural Center is a community event venue and cultural institution in Olmsted Township, Ohio, dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Danube Swabian people — a German-speaking community with roots tracing to 18th-century Central Europe. The center's mission is to perpetuate and share that heritage through music, folk dancing, language, athletics, and traditional celebrations. The facility accommodates gatherings from intimate private parties to large celebrations. The Main Hall seats up to 550 guests and features a hardwood dance floor, a full-size stage, a private bar, and a patio with lake views. The lakeside Pavilion and Gazebo hosts outdoor events for up to 400. Smaller spaces, including the Party Room and Auxiliary Room, serve groups of 50 to 75. The on-site Prost! Biergarten and Restaurant supports event catering and dining year-round, and the grounds host signature gatherings such as Oktoberfest and the annual Fish Fry.

  • The Lodge, an event space at Wood's Tall Timber Lake Resort

    Wood's Tall Timber Lake Resort

    1921 Tall Timber Rd NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, USA
    • Spaces for 225 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Resort

    Wood's Tall Timber Resort spans 157 acres in New Philadelphia, Ohio, built around a 7-acre lake that serves as the property's focal point. The resort combines RV sites, cabins, cottages, and houses with a full slate of recreation — ziplining, a swimming beach, putt-putt and par-3 golf, paddle boats, fishing, and playground facilities — giving guests and their event parties plenty to do beyond the day's celebration. For weddings and private events, the resort's Lakehouse Lodge offers a modern take on a rustic lodge setting, with room for up to 225 seated guests and multiple ceremony site options, including a golf course ceremony location. The Lodge includes a finished bar, industrial kitchen, dance floor with a designated DJ area, a fireplace, and a wrap-around porch, and comes with complimentary day-of coordinating. Couples and hosts are free to bring in their own vendors, and cabin or house rentals are available at special rates for wedding guests staying on site. The resort also offers six pavilions with grills for outdoor gatherings, making it suited to everything from receptions and reunions to birthday parties and corporate events.

  • Club Room, an event space at The Fawcett Center at Ohio State University

    The Fawcett Center at Ohio State University

    2400 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
    • Spaces for 100-500 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Bar
    • 4 Total Spaces

    The Fawcett Center sits on the perimeter of the Ohio State University campus in Columbus, a modernist brick facility named in honor of Novice G. Fawcett, Ohio State's president from 1956 to 1972. Conceived as a multi-purpose facility to support academic, administrative, and community functions, it opened in the early 1970s and has since grown into one of the university's central gathering places for conferences, weddings, and social occasions. Its proximity to Ohio Stadium and the university's athletic facilities also makes it a convenient setting for sports-related events, press conferences, and receptions. The center offers a range of event spaces suited to different kinds of gatherings, from the fixed, tiered Conference Theater that seats up to 496 guests for keynote sessions and lectures, to the Ballroom, the center's largest and most versatile room, which accommodates up to 300 guests for weddings, conferences, and banquets and opens directly onto a private outdoor patio and lawn. The mid-sized Clinton Room, seating up to 100, suits workshops, presentations, and executive meetings, while the Club Room's built-in bar and exposed brick make it a favored spot for cocktail hours and intimate receptions. All catering at The Fawcett Center is handled in-house by its own culinary team, led by an Executive Chef, and complimentary parking is included with facility rentals.

  • Featured photo from The Rookery, Geauga Park District

    The Rookery, Geauga Park District

    10110 Cedar Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026, USA
    • Spaces for 132 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Park

    The Rookery is a 594-acre Geauga Park District preserve in Munson Township, set within a former glacial lakebed of open marshes, swamp forest, and abandoned river oxbows along the Chagrin River. The park is also home to one of Geauga County's nesting colonies of Great Blue Heron, along with beech-maple and red-maple forests that shelter Wood Thrush, Veery, and a native population of endangered Ohio brook trout. At the center of the park, the Great Blue Heron Lodge offers a reservable indoor gathering space for up to 132 guests, furnished with twelve picnic tables and four serving tables. The lodge features a wood-burning fireplace, electrical outlets, and seasonal heat for cooler-weather reservations, making it suited to everything from family celebrations to community gatherings. Outside, guests have access to a charcoal grill, with restrooms located in a separate building nearby. Two trails wind through the property — the paved Woodcock Trail and the gravel Interurban Trail, tracing a former rail line — offering scenic surroundings for guests to explore before or after an event at the lodge.

  • Featured photo from Whetstone Conference Center and Event Center

    Whetstone Conference Center and Event Center

    8009 Beeson St, Louisville, OH 44641, USA
    • Spaces for 16-130 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 2 Meeting Spaces
    • 1 Waterfront

    Whetstone Center is a countryside wedding and event venue on over 50 acres of farmland in Marlboro Township near Louisville, Ohio, roughly an hour and fifteen minutes from Cleveland and under two hours from Pittsburgh. Operating since 2005, the property has hosted weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and business retreats for nearly two decades, and it sits alongside an on-site lake that provides a scenic, quiet backdrop for ceremonies and celebrations. The venue's main event space spans 5,000 square feet with an open, customizable layout overlooking the lake, seating up to 130 guests with overflow options for larger gatherings. Rentals include a complete kitchen for reception use, a sound system, access to the on-site chapel building, a grassy outdoor area, a patio, and tables and chairs. For corporate use, Whetstone Center offers a classroom-style training room for up to 48 people and a smaller executive meeting room for 16 to 20, both with lake views, televisions with speakers, a refrigerator, and free Wi-Fi, suited to company meetings, employee training, and executive retreats. Eva Roberts serves as the venue's primary point of contact, guiding clients through the planning process.

  • Gallery, an event space at American Sign Museum

    American Sign Museum

    1330 Monmouth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45225, USA
    • Spaces for 12-225 Guests
    • 4 Event Spaces
    • 4 Museums
    • 4 Total Spaces

    Located at 1330 Monmouth Avenue in Cincinnati's Camp Washington neighborhood, the American Sign Museum celebrates the innovation and ingenuity of signs throughout American culture. Its collection includes animated neon signs, among them the iconic Fergie Ferguson Car Wash sign, and hands-on programming through Neonworks, its working neon studio. The museum recently marked its 25th anniversary. Four versatile event venues accommodate private gatherings from intimate meetings to large celebrations of up to 350 guests. Every rental includes an onsite event coordinator, tables and chairs, a speaker system, 4,000-lumen projectors with large screens, wireless microphones, setup and teardown, and full access to the museum's exhibits throughout the event.

  • Main Bar & Dance Floor, an event space at Good Night John Boy Cleveland

    Good Night John Boy Cleveland

    1167 Front Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
    • Spaces for 50-600 Guests
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 3 Restaurants
    • 1 Bar

    Step back into the 1970s at Good Night John Boy Cleveland, a retro-inspired nightlife destination in the heart of the Flats East Bank entertainment district. The venue features nostalgic décor, colorful lighting, disco balls, and a lively dance floor that sets the stage for unforgettable celebrations. Ideal for birthday parties, corporate gatherings, holiday celebrations, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and private events, the space combines vintage charm with an energetic atmosphere. Guests can enjoy throwback hits, signature cocktails, and an upbeat nightlife experience. With its playful design and distinctive disco-inspired setting, Good Night John Boy Cleveland brings a fun, nostalgic twist to private celebrations in Cleveland.

  • Kenton Hall, an event space at Simon Kenton Inn

    Simon Kenton Inn

    4690 Urbana Rd, Springfield, OH 45502, USA
    • Spaces for 300 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    Simon Kenton Inn is a historic inn and event venue set on Urbana Road in Springfield, Ohio, offering weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and private events alongside fine dining and on-site overnight accommodations. Kenton Hall, a climate-controlled pavilion on the property, serves as the primary event space and accommodates up to 300 guests, with in-house catering included in the event package. The property pairs event hosting with a full inn experience: the Historic Inn, the Barn on the Hill, and luxury treehouses provide lodging for wedding parties and guests, while a fully stocked pub and outdoor fire pits extend the gathering space well into the evening. Ample parking and Wi-Fi are available on-site.

  • The Mezzanine, an event space at Makoy Center

    Makoy Center

    5462 Center St, Hilliard, OH 43026, USA
    • Spaces for 75-420 Guests
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 4 Total Spaces

    The Makoy is a longstanding event venue in Hilliard, Ohio, just west of downtown Columbus near Interstate 270. Operating for more than 30 years and host to over 7,000 events, the venue has become a central Ohio staple for weddings, corporate gatherings, and celebrations of all kinds. Three indoor banquet halls anchor the property: the 9,000-square-foot Emerald Room, a grand ballroom-style space for up to 300 guests; the 7,000-square-foot Burgundy Room, featuring French Art Deco styling for medium-sized gatherings of up to 180; and the more intimate 2,400-square-foot Mezzanine, suited to smaller gatherings of up to 75. Outdoors, the Wedding Garden offers a landscaped setting for ceremonies, complete with a customizable arbor and an indoor weather backup option. The Makoy's in-house catering, led by an award-winning executive chef, along with day-of coordination and full event-planning support, rounds out the experience. The venue has earned recognition including The Knot Hall of Fame designation, a WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award, and Best of Zola honors.

  • Whetstone Shelterhouse, an event space at Whetstone Park of Roses

    Whetstone Park of Roses

    3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214, USA
    • Spaces for 20-300 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 3 Outdoor Spaces
    • 4 Total Spaces

    Whetstone Park of Roses is a public rose garden in Columbus, home to more than 11,000 roses across 350-plus varieties, making it one of the largest public rose gardens in the country. The park's Whetstone Shelterhouse, a 2,926-square-foot indoor space built in 1953, accommodates up to 175 guests and includes a kitchenette, two fireplaces, patio access, and heat and air conditioning, along with tables and chairs provided. For outdoor ceremonies, the Park of Roses offers three designated wedding sites: a fountain backdrop, a wedding trellis, and a brick gazebo, each set among the rose gardens and available as an add-on to a shelterhouse rental. Capacities range from 50 guests at the more intimate fountain and trellis sites up to 300 guests at the brick gazebo, where bleacher seating accommodates larger groups. Wedding sites are available April through October, and the shelterhouse is handicap accessible with a changing room and restrooms on site, making it a full-service setting for both ceremonies and receptions surrounded by the rose garden's blooms.

  • Cabanas, an event space at Zoombezi Bay

    Zoombezi Bay

    4850 W Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065, USA
    • Spaces for 12-20 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Meeting Space
    • 1 space at this venue

    Located adjacent to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell, Ohio, Zoombezi Bay offers a one-of-a-kind destination for company outings, family reunions, birthday celebrations, fundraisers, and private events. Spanning more than 22 acres, the award-winning water park features thrilling attractions, private cabanas, customizable catering options, and exclusive after-hours rental opportunities that create unforgettable group experiences. Whether hosting an intimate gathering or a large-scale company picnic, the dedicated events team helps tailor every detail, with flexible venue options, group packages, and unique experiences designed to bring guests together for a day of fun and lasting memories.

  • Full Venue, an event space at Welcome to the Farm

    Welcome to the Farm

    1054 Old River Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
    • Spaces for 120-250 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Bar
    • 1 Meeting Space

    Welcome to the Farm brings a lively country-inspired atmosphere to Cleveland's Flats East Bank waterfront. Combining rustic charm with Nashville-style entertainment, the venue features warm wood accents, a spacious dance floor, live music, and inviting outdoor areas overlooking the river. Ideal for corporate gatherings, birthday parties, cocktail receptions, and social celebrations, this vibrant destination offers a relaxed setting with plenty of personality. Guests can enjoy Southern-inspired cuisine, refreshing cocktails, and an energetic ambiance that makes every occasion memorable.

  • Featured photo from Pickerington Senior Center

    Pickerington Senior Center

    150 Hereford Dr, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA
    • Spaces for 250 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    The Pickerington Senior Center, established in 1974 with its current building completed in 1984, serves adults aged 50 and older in Pickerington, Ohio. The center's mission is to promote healthy aging, independence, and well-being through health, wellness, educational, cultural, and recreational programs and services. The facility includes a main event area accommodating up to 250 guests, a commercial kitchen, a library, and an arts and crafts room. The event space is available to both members and the general public for weddings, meetings, seminars, birthday parties, and other private events. Over five decades, the center has grown alongside the Pickerington community, offering an active year-round calendar that spans fitness classes, card games, watercolor painting, line dancing, organized trips, and monthly luncheons.

  • Featured photo from Ohio University Southern Campus

    Ohio University Southern Campus

    1804 Liberty Ave, Ironton, OH 45638, USA
    • Spaces for 16-500 Guests
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Theater

    Ohio University Southern sits on eight acres in Ironton, Ohio, where a blend of historic and modern campus buildings, anchored by the Riffe Center and its signature rotunda, creates a distinctive backdrop for gatherings of many sizes. The campus offers a variety of meeting rooms, promotional spaces, a multi-purpose event area, and outdoor venues that can be reserved for meetings, conferences, banquets, galas, and more. Options range from intimate conference rooms for a dozen guests to auditoriums seating 300 or more, including the 120-seat Spriggs Auditorium in the Dingus Technology Center. The Main Rotunda accommodates up to 200 guests for larger celebrations, while the outdoor Collins Patio hosts up to 40. Eduroam Wi-Fi is available across campus, and both commercial and non-profit rental rates are offered, with reservations coordinated through the Dean's Office.

  • The Tailgate Club, an event space at The Tail Gate Club

    The Tail Gate Club

    351 S 30th St, Heath, OH 43056, USA
    • Spaces for 225 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    The Tailgate Club is an Ohio State-themed event center in Heath, Ohio, just outside of Columbus, comfortably fitting up to 225 guests for birthday parties, graduations, wedding receptions, retirement parties, corporate events, and football watch parties. The space includes comfortable seating, retro booths, and bar seating, with a hardwood floor refinished by the venue's owners as part of the original renovation. Rental includes tables, chairs, parking, and Wi-Fi, with no hidden service charges. Hosts are free to bring their own caterers or vendors and can dress the space up or down with their own decorations, or lean into the venue's existing Ohio State decor for a built-in party theme. The Tailgate Club is owned by Phil and Lee Manogg, longtime residents of the Heath and Newark area who purchased and renovated the building themselves.

  • The Library, an event space at StoneWater Golf Club

    StoneWater Golf Club

    1 Club Dr, Highland Heights, OH 44143, USA
    • Spaces for 25-350 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Restaurant
    • 8 Total Spaces

    StoneWater Golf Club is a semi-private golf and events destination in Highland Heights, Ohio, that has operated since 1996. Under the leadership of the Neidus sisters — Lindsey, Whitney, and Kathryn — who took over in 2015, the club has grown into what the team describes as an award-winning golf course, premier event venue, top-notch academy, renowned restaurant, and backyard bar. Eight distinct event spaces accommodate gatherings from 20 to more than 200 guests. The Great Room handles large-scale celebrations — weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, and receptions — while The Library offers an intimate setting for cocktail hours. Outdoors, The Veranda, The Porch, and The Lawn provide open-air options across a range of guest counts, and The Yard functions as a seasonal outdoor bar and entertainment venue with live music and a pet-friendly environment. In-house catering is led by Executive Chef Kathryn Neidus, with fully customizable menus, bar service, and event design available across all spaces. A dedicated coordination team handles room setup, vendor coordination, and day-of concierge support. StoneWater has earned recognition from The Knot and WeddingWire, including The Knot's Best of Weddings designation from 2021 through 2023.

  • Featured photo from Mill Creek MetroParks - Fellows Riverside Gardens

    Mill Creek MetroParks - Fellows Riverside Gardens

    123 McKinley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509, USA
    • Spaces for 220 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Garden
    • 1 Park

    Fellows Riverside Gardens is a 12-acre public display garden at the northern end of Mill Creek Park, overlooking Lake Glacier in Youngstown, Ohio. The garden was created from a bequest by Elizabeth Fellows to build a free public garden for all to enjoy, with a landscape designed by architect John L. Paolano and first planted in 1963. Today the gardens draw more than 400,000 visitors a year and include the D.D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center. Described as the only botanical garden wedding venue in the valley, Fellows Riverside Gardens offers couples a choice of outdoor ceremony sites: the Victorian-style Gazebo, with its green roof and white thatched wood paneling, or the Kidston Pavilion, with white-washed columns and an aisle lined in blossoming roses. For receptions, the Daniel L. Rossi Auditorium provides an indoor space with a floor-to-ceiling window wall overlooking the park, along with access to a terrace and a private white garden. Mill Creek MetroParks' venues are set within the surrounding gardens and parkland, giving couples an elegant, botanical backdrop for ceremonies, receptions, and other private events.

  • The Studio, an event space at Little Turtle Golf Club

    Little Turtle Golf Club

    5400 Little Turtle Way W, Westerville, OH 43081, USA
    • Spaces for 24-250 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 3 Total Spaces

    The Golf Club at Little Turtle is a private country club set on more than 200 acres in Westerville, Ohio, just north of Columbus. Its centerpiece is a Pete Dye-designed 18-hole championship course, and the club also offers a fitness center, a resort-style pool, and golf simulators alongside its event spaces. For weddings, the club's newly renovated Hawthorne Ballroom seats up to 250 guests beneath chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows, anchored by a stone fireplace and a built-in dance floor. An adjacent patio opens the celebration outdoors for ceremonies and cocktail hours with views of the grounds. Smaller gatherings, such as rehearsal dinners, next-day brunches, or bridal party prep, have a home in the Executive Boardroom and The Studio, both with private access to the outdoor ceremony space. Beyond weddings, the club hosts corporate meetings, retreats, bridal showers, and holiday parties, supported by full-service catering from an executive chef and day-of planning assistance.