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  • Featured photo from L.A. Catering Event Center

    L.A. Catering Event Center

    670 Harmon Ave, Columbus, OH 43223, USA
    • Spaces for 20-450 Guests
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 2 Meeting Spaces

    The Levee Event Center sits just west of downtown Columbus in Franklinton, near the city's original settlement along the Scioto River, and takes its name from the levees built in the early 1900s to protect the city from flooding. The facility hosts weddings, corporate meetings, seminars, holiday celebrations, and graduation parties across four rental spaces: the Event Center, Main Hall, and two meeting rooms, ranging from intimate gatherings to larger receptions. The venue is operated by L.A. Catering, a division of LifeCare Alliance, a Columbus community organization founded in 1898. Every dollar of profit is reinvested into LifeCare Alliance's programs supporting older adults, medically challenged, and disabled individuals in Central Ohio, making each event booked here a contribution to that mission. Rental spaces come equipped with a large projection screen, wireless internet, a surround sound system, wireless microphones, breakout rooms, and staging risers, along with free on-site parking and easy access to major freeways.

  • The Orchid Room, an event space at The Orchid Room in The Miller Nature Preserve

    The Orchid Room in The Miller Nature Preserve

    2739 Center Rd, Avon, OH 44011, USA
    • Spaces for 78 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Garden

    The Orchid Room sits inside Miller Nature Preserve's Conservatory, a 5,000-square-foot indoor botanical space in Avon and the first conservatory built in Lorain County. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the preserve's gardens, ponds, and walking trails, and the room's orchid collection includes specimens donated in part by Dr. Ibrahim Eren of Lorain. The space accommodates up to 78 guests and includes a demonstration kitchen, making it suited to corporate events, holiday parties, and private celebrations. Daytime rentals include admission to the Conservatory for all guests, while evening events add private use of the outdoor patio. Renters may bring their own personal caterer, and indoor tables and chairs are included with the rental. Beyond the Orchid Room, Miller Nature Preserve spans 145 acres and includes the Avon Wetlands and Upper French Creek Wetlands trail systems, along with a seasonal Butterfly House and Orchid Café.

  • Safari Golf Club Event Center, an event space at Safari Golf Club

    Safari Golf Club

    4853 W Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065, USA
    • Spaces for 150-200 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Country Club
    • 1 space at this venue

    Located just across from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell, Ohio, Safari Golf Club offers a scenic destination for golf outings, corporate meetings, weddings, social events, and private celebrations. The club's modern Event Center accommodates intimate gatherings and larger receptions, featuring panoramic golf course views, state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, flexible floor plans, and customizable food and beverage menus. Whether hosting a business meeting, fundraiser, graduation party, or wedding reception, guests enjoy dedicated event planning, warm hospitality, and a picturesque setting that blends the beauty of the course with memorable event experiences.

  • Pete Dye Banquet Room, an event space at Fowler's Mill Golf Course

    Fowler's Mill Golf Course

    13095 Rockhaven Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026, USA
    • Spaces for 200-225 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 2 Total Spaces

    Fowler's Mill Golf Course is a Pete Dye-designed championship golf facility set on scenic countryside in Chesterland, Ohio, about 30 minutes east of downtown Cleveland. Spanning 27 holes across three distinct nine-hole combinations — Lakes, River, and Maple — the course earned recognition from GolfWeek in 2021 as the best public golf course in Ohio. For private events, the facility centers on the Pete Dye Banquet Room, which hosts weddings, corporate outings, business meetings, and banquets for groups from 25 to 225 guests. The clubhouse is designed in the Western Reserve architectural style, with banquet room windows overlooking the course. Weddings have access to four ceremony settings: three outdoor locations on the course — including a lakeside site at Hole 4 with panoramic views and a rustic setting at Hole 12 — plus an indoor option for inclement weather. Outside vendors are permitted, and the venue provides in-house catering led by an executive chef.

  • North Bank Park Pavilion, an event space at North Bank Park Pavilion

    North Bank Park Pavilion

    311 W Long St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
    • Spaces for 200 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 space at this venue

    North Bank Park Pavilion sits on the banks of the Scioto River in downtown Columbus's Arena District, where its contemporary design frames views of the city skyline. Operated by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, the pavilion pairs 1,820 square feet of air-conditioned and heated indoor space with a covered outdoor patio - welcoming up to 200 guests, 100 inside and 100 outside, during peak season from April through October, and 100 indoor guests from November through March. The open floor plan leaves plenty of room for personalized touches, and practical features support an event from setup to send-off: a kitchen with refrigerator, ice maker, and microwave; a changing room; a fireplace; restrooms; tables and chairs; and Wi-Fi. The facility is handicap accessible and available for rental Tuesday through Sunday, with bookings accepted up to one year in advance.

  • Featured photo from Walnut Grove Country Club

    Walnut Grove Country Club

    5050 Linden Ave, Dayton, OH 45432, USA
    • Spaces for 30-200 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 3 Country Clubs
    • 2 Meeting Spaces

    Founded in 1930 when industrialist Al Wenrick set out to turn 150 acres of Dayton-area farmland into a golf course, Walnut Grove Country Club has grown into one of the area's established private clubs. The course opened in 1935, operating initially as Green-Mont Country Club before taking its current name as the property came to straddle county lines. While the golf course remains the club's cornerstone, Walnut Grove also welcomes weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, bridal and baby showers, anniversary parties, retirement celebrations, fundraisers, and holiday gatherings across six distinct venues. The Main Dining Room, the club's largest space, overlooks the golf course and opens onto a patio, making it a natural fit for wedding receptions and larger events. Smaller gatherings can move to the more casual Greenmont Room or the intimate Walnut Room, while corporate groups have use of the Mixed Grille for meetings with audio/visual support. Outdoors, The Grove offers a covered, tree-shaded setting for ceremonies and reunions, and the Terrace — an open-air patio off the Main Dining Room — looks out over the landscaped grounds and swimming pool for casual dining and cocktails.

  • 30 Public @ Stuart's, an event space at Stuart's Opera House

    Stuart's Opera House

    52 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764, USA
    • Spaces for 16-395 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 2 Landmarks
    • 4 Total Spaces

    Stuart's Opera House is a historic theater and community arts center at 52 Public Square in Nelsonville, Ohio. Built in 1879 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the venue has been restored and expanded to serve as a regional hub for the arts in Southeastern Ohio, hosting more than 75 events each year — from live music and theater to film, dance, and private celebrations. The venue's renovated Grand Lobby was expanded to triple its original footprint and features hardwood oak floors, coffered acoustic tin ceilings, mahogany entry doors, and a custom bar crafted from salvaged local materials. It accommodates up to 186 guests for banquets and receptions. The historic Opera House seats up to 395 across its original floor seats, box seats, and balcony, making it a distinctive choice for ceremonies, concerts, and large gatherings. Stuart's also offers 30 Public @ Stuart's, a flexible multi-purpose room at 30 Public Square with exposed brick walls and hardwood floors, accommodating up to 115 guests for meetings and smaller events. An on-site catering kitchen is accessible to all rental spaces. The venue is wheelchair accessible, with elevator service to the main theater floor and accessible entrances at both the main lobby and 30 Public Square.

  • Hi 5 Full Venue, an event space at High Five

    High Five

    1052 Old River Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
    • Spaces for 150-250 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Bar
    • 1 Meeting Space

    Located in Cleveland's lively Flats East Bank neighborhood, Hi 5 Cleveland offers a vibrant waterfront setting for private events and social celebrations. This energetic sports bar features expansive indoor and outdoor seating, large-screen TVs, a full-service bar, and garage-style doors that open to views of the Cuyahoga River. Ideal for corporate gatherings, birthday parties, networking events, and game-day celebrations, the venue combines a relaxed atmosphere with interactive entertainment, including pool tables and darts. With its scenic riverfront location and versatile layout, Hi 5 Cleveland provides a fun and inviting backdrop for memorable gatherings.

  • Cuyahoga Room, an event space at Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium Conference & Banquet Center

    Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium Conference & Banquet Center

    2345 4th St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221, USA
    • Spaces for 60-300 Guests
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 2 Meeting Spaces

    The Natatorium's Conference & Banquet Center is part of a 116,000-square-foot recreational facility in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, operated by the City of Cuyahoga Falls Parks and Recreation Department. The center is equipped to host gatherings ranging from intimate groups to events of up to 300 guests. The facility offers two dedicated event rooms — the Cuyahoga Room and the Hopewell Room — which can be used individually or opened together. The Cuyahoga Room features vaulted ceilings and a wooden dance floor alongside a small caterer's kitchen and projector screen, accommodating up to 70 guests. The Hopewell Room is a carpeted space with a large caterer's kitchen and a projector screen, accommodating up to 60 guests. Combined, the two rooms host events of up to 150 guests. Outside catering and alcohol are permitted with a uniformed officer on duty, and one-time event setup is included with every rental. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance.

  • Featured photo from NCR Country Club

    NCR Country Club

    4435 Dogwood Trail, Kettering, OH 45429, USA
    • Spaces for 50-350 Guests
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 4 Total Spaces

    NCR Country Club spans 350 acres of rolling, wooded countryside in Kettering, Ohio, just outside Dayton. Conceived by National Cash Register Corporation president Stanley Allyn and opened in 1954, the club pairs a colonial ranch-style clubhouse with two 18-hole courses designed by famed architect Dick Wilson. The South Course is ranked among Golfweek's Top 100 classically designed courses in America and has hosted championships including the 1969 PGA Championship, the 1986 U.S. Women's Open, the 2005 U.S. Senior Open, and the 2022 U.S. Senior Women's Open. For celebrations, the club's renovated banquet rooms accommodate gatherings of 10 to 350 guests, from wedding receptions and reunions in the 4,450-square-foot Ballroom to intimate showers and dinners in the Chairman's and Embers Rooms, many with panoramic views of both championship courses. A dedicated team of catering professionals handles complete menu planning, event coordination, and event design, and event facilities are available to non-members, making the club an option for hosts across the Dayton area.

  • Featured photo from Toledo Botanical Gardens

    Toledo Botanical Gardens

    5403 Elmer Dr, Toledo, OH 43615, USA
    • Spaces for 100-500 Guests
    • 4 Event Spaces
    • 4 Outdoor Spaces
    • 4 Total Spaces

    Toledo Botanical Garden is a 60-acre botanical museum in Toledo, Ohio, now part of the Metroparks Toledo system, blending display gardens, plant collections, art installations, and a two-acre urban farm. Its tree and shrub collections hold Level II Accreditation from the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program, awarded in March 2025. The garden's grounds include the Artisan Village, home to the region's largest public sculpture collection, and the Doneghy Inclusive Garden, an accessible sensory garden of sights, sounds, tastes, and textures. The Secret Forest offers a nature-focused children's playscape, and the garden hosts recurring programming such as the Crosby Festival of the Arts and the Jazz in the Garden summer concert series. For weddings and ceremonies, the garden offers several outdoor sites within its cultivated landscape, including the Grand Allée's rows of Silver Linden trees, a pond-side gazebo tucked into the woodland garden, and a modern steel sculpture backdrop at the Small Park with Arches — each suited to garden-set ceremonies of varying scale.

  • Sunroom, an event space at Glendale Lyceum

    Glendale Lyceum

    865 Congress Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45246, USA
    • Spaces for 40-400 Guests
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 1 Bar
    • 7 Total Spaces

    Established in 1883, The Glendale Lyceum is a historic social and racquet club located at 865 Congress Avenue in Glendale, Ohio, just outside Cincinnati. The club opens its elegant facilities to non-members for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations, accommodating gatherings from intimate parties to events of up to 270 guests. The venue features multiple indoor event spaces - including a ballroom, library, sunroom, and a pub lounge - alongside outdoor options such as a covered patio, pavilion, and a dedicated outdoor ceremony site. An on-site event coordinator serves as vendor liaison and day-of contact throughout planning and execution. Catering is provided through a network of handpicked local caterers, and rental clients are welcome to bring their own alcohol.

  • May Pavilion, an event space at Marion Palace Theatre

    Marion Palace Theatre

    276 W Center St, Marion, OH 43302, USA
    • Spaces for 350-1,424 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 2 Theaters
    • 1 Historic Space

    A fixture of downtown Marion, Ohio for more than nine decades, the Marion Palace Theatre pairs historic Spanish Revival architecture with a year-round calendar of live theater, concerts, family performances, and cinema. Operated by the Palace Cultural Arts Association, the theatre seats 1,424 across a main floor and balcony arranged so that every seat has an unobstructed view of the stage, and it is home to a Mighty Wurlitzer organ. For private events, the adjoining May Pavilion seats 350-plus guests for weddings, receptions, award banquets, corporate meetings, conventions, school dances, and fundraisers. The pavilion is outfitted with a sound system, projection equipment, special effects lighting, portable staging, Wi-Fi, a serving kitchen, a coat room, and a loading dock, with free parking nearby and elevator access to the mezzanine. Renters may bring in their own licensed caterer, while bar service is handled through the Palace Cultural Arts Association. The historic theatre itself is also available for rental, offering state-of-the-art sound and a unique backdrop for performances and presentations.

  • Crawford Rotunda, an event space at Cleveland History Center

    Cleveland History Center

    10825 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
    • Spaces for 100-500 Guests
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 5 Museums
    • 5 Total Spaces

    The Cleveland History Center serves as the flagship campus of the Western Reserve Historical Society, Ohio's oldest cultural institution, founded in 1867. Situated in the University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland, the campus brings together indoor museum galleries, two historic mansions, and landscaped garden grounds — creating a diverse range of settings for events from intimate ceremonies to large-scale receptions. The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum's Rotunda accommodates up to 500 guests for dinners and dancing amid antique automobiles, rare aircraft, and motorcycles, offering a backdrop unlike any conventional venue. The Hay-McKinney Mansion, a Gilded Age estate, features a formal reception hall, dining room, garden, and an adjacent open lawn for tented receptions of up to 300 guests. The Hanna Courtyard Garden suits outdoor ceremonies for up to 200, with an indoor gallery reserved as a weather backup for each rental. The Norton Gallery, framed by ornate columns overlooking the courtyard, seats 130 for banquet dinners or hosts up to 300 for cocktail receptions. Corporate groups can also choose from dedicated conference and meeting rooms accommodating 10 to 100, several equipped with A/V technology and wireless access. Preferred caterers, a vendor directory, and valet parking are available to support full-service events.

  • Saint Paul Hellenic Center, an event space at St. Paul Hellenic Center

    St. Paul Hellenic Center

    4548 Wallings Rd, North Royalton, OH 44133, USA
    • Spaces for 200-500 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    The Saint Paul Hellenic Center is a multipurpose event facility in North Royalton, Ohio, operated by St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church — a parish serving the southern Cleveland suburbs since 1966. The center accommodates anywhere from 200 to 500 guests for weddings, baptisms, company events, and other private celebrations. Brennan's Catering serves as the exclusive on-site caterer, providing menus for breakfast, luncheons, dinner buffets, sit-down dining, and bar service, along with wedding packages that include champagne toasts and cake cutting. A large adjoining deck extends the gathering space outdoors, offering an open-air complement to the main interior hall.

  • The Hanna Room, an event space at Dino's at Manakiki

    Dino's at Manakiki

    35501 Eddy Rd, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094, USA
    • Spaces for 70-240 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Historic Space

    Dino's Catering at Manakiki brings together a Cleveland-area family catering legacy with the historic setting of Manakiki Golf Course in Willoughby, Ohio. The Tibaldi family has operated Dino's Restaurants in the region for nearly 60 years, establishing its catering division in the early 1980s to serve larger gatherings. In 2014, Dino's became the exclusive caterer at Manakiki, pairing that culinary heritage with the grandeur of the historic Hanna Mansion and its golf course surroundings. The venue offers several distinct event spaces suited to gatherings of varying sizes. The Manakiki Ballroom features hardwood flooring and large windows on both sides, with an adjacent foyer and a walkout terrace overlooking the golf course. The Hanna Grill showcases stone floors, rich wood-paneled walls, and a built-in bar with access to the covered courtyard. The Hanna Room accommodates smaller gatherings of up to 70 guests with covered courtyard access. Outdoors, The Grove provides a secluded ceremony setting among the trees, available standalone or paired with a reception. Dino's at Manakiki hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, corporate meetings, seminars, golf outings, proms, and retirement parties, with staff available to guide planning from start to event day.

  • Red Brick Occasions, an event space at Red Brick Occasions

    Red Brick Occasions

    118 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
    • Spaces for 150 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Loft

    Red Brick Occasions is a full-service event center in the Red Brick District of Downtown Columbus, Ohio. The venue is operated by A Catered Event, a Columbus-based full-service catering company. The space features exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, exposed ceilings, and soft lighting, giving it a contemporary urban-industrial character suited to a wide range of occasions. Accommodating up to 150 guests, Red Brick Occasions hosts weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, conferences, and private social gatherings, with integrated catering available through the venue's operating team.

  • Featured photo from The Banquet Center at St. Noel

    The Banquet Center at St. Noel

    35200 Chardon Rd, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094, USA
    • Spaces for 100-400 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Ballroom

    The Banquet Center at St. Noel is a full-service event venue in Willoughby Hills, Ohio, affiliated with St. Noel Church, offering banquet facilities for weddings, anniversary celebrations, religious milestones, corporate events, and private parties. Drawing on over three decades of catering and event-planning experience, the center hosts groups ranging from 50 to 450 guests across two event spaces. The larger Starlight Room accommodates up to 350 seated guests and is suited for substantial receptions and wedding celebrations. The smaller Courtyard Room serves more intimate gatherings of 50 to 100 guests. Both spaces are available with all-inclusive pricing that covers taxes, gratuities, service staff, security, and a six-hour evening rental period. An Executive Chef works directly with clients to customize menus available in family-style, buffet, and sit-down formats, as well as brunch and luncheon options. Guests provide their own liquor, beer, wine, or champagne; licensed bartenders are available through the venue.

  • The Great Hall, an event space at Urbana Christian Conference Center

    Urbana Christian Conference Center

    1778 OH-29, Urbana, OH 43078, USA
    • Spaces for 350 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    The Lands is a wedding and events venue in Urbana, Ohio, set in stone-and-wood spaces designed for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Formerly known as Urbana Christian Conference Center, the venue spans more than 15,000 square feet and offers exclusive use of the facility for every booking, positioning it as one of the few large-capacity venues in the area that handles ceremony, reception, and event logistics all under one roof. The venue can comfortably host weddings and events for up to 350 guests, with a more intimate area in front of the fireplace available for smaller celebrations. Every booking includes two dedicated wedding coordinators, on-site catering from the venue's own chefs, full bar service, and audio/visual support, including a 20-foot by 11-foot LED screen for slideshows. Complete place settings, linens, and decor essentials such as vases, candle holders, and table numbers are provided as well, reducing the number of outside vendors couples need to coordinate. The Lands is run by a multi-generational, all-volunteer staff and operates as a spiritual community with a mission to be "a force for good." All proceeds from events support the venue's local youth programs in Urbana, making each celebration held there a direct investment in the community.

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

    Good Night John Boy Columbus

    906 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA
    • Spaces for 900-1,000 Guests
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 2 Restaurants
    • 1 Bar

    Located in Columbus’s vibrant Short North Arts District, Good Night John Boy brings the nostalgic energy of the 1970s to private parties and celebrations. This retro-inspired nightlife destination features colorful décor, shimmering disco balls, vintage accents, and a lively dance floor that sets the stage for an unforgettable night. Ideal for birthday parties, corporate gatherings, holiday celebrations, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and social events, the venue combines playful interiors with an energetic atmosphere. Guests can enjoy handcrafted cocktails, throwback music, and a vibrant nightlife experience. With its disco-inspired design and lively entertainment, Good Night John Boy Columbus creates a distinctive backdrop for memorable celebrations.