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  Carnegie Building

  200 W 9th St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  • Spaces for 32-200 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 3 Historic Spaces
  • 2 Art Galleries

  The Carnegie Building in Lawrence, Kansas, traces its origins to 1904, when a $27,000 grant from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie funded its construction as the city's public library. A PWA-funded addition followed in 1937, and the building served as Lawrence's public library until 1972. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 as the Old City Library, the same year the Lawrence Arts Center moved in. After a renovation by the Lawrence Parks, Recreation and Culture Department from 2009 to 2010, it reopened for public events in 2011. Today the building offers rental space for receptions, gatherings, and private events. The Entire Facility spans 30 by 71 feet and accommodates up to 150 seated or 200 standing guests. The Heritage Room — which opens to the East and West Galleries, each measuring 26 by 23 feet — seats up to 32 per gallery. The Heritage Room features WiFi, a projector, AV system, and a kitchenette with a full-sized refrigerator. Original tile flooring in the Heritage Room reflects the footprint of the building's historic library stacks.

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  The J Bar & Embassy Suites Kansas City/Olathe

  10401 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 66061, USA

  • Spaces for 120-1,200 Guests
  • 2 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 2 Total Spaces

  The Olathe Conference Center at Embassy Suites by Hilton Olathe is the largest hotel event venue in the Southwest Kansas City metro, offering more than 24,000 square feet of flexible space for weddings, corporate conferences, galas, and private celebrations. A two-time recipient of Hilton's Connie Award — the brand's highest honor — the venue combines the scale to host up to 1,000 guests with the on-site infrastructure to accommodate a full event weekend under one roof. The Grand Ballroom, one of the largest ballroom wedding venues in the Kansas City area, seats up to 800 for a seated reception and accommodates up to 1,200 for cocktail-style events. The space is divisible into six breakout rooms for smaller gatherings, presentations, or multi-session conferences. For open-air events, The Reserve is a second-floor outdoor terrace lounge that accommodates up to 120 guests and is available for private events from May through October. All events are supported by an in-house culinary team offering plated dinners, buffet service, chef-attended stations, and custom bar packages. Directly connected to the venue are 200 Embassy Suites two-room suites, eliminating guest transportation and enabling multi-day event programming. Complimentary on-site parking accommodates more than 590 vehicles, and the venue is located approximately 20 minutes from downtown Kansas City in Johnson County.

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  Eisenhower Park Rose Garden

  500 Pine St, Abilene, KS 67410, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 space at this venue

  Eisenhower Park & Rose Garden is a historic outdoor venue in Abilene, Kansas, listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Abilene City Park Historic District. The grounds are home to more than 150 types of roses and over 500 varieties of flowers, with a classic gazebo and a spouting fountain providing natural focal points for ceremonies. The garden is available for weddings and special occasions on a first-come, first-serve basis through the City of Abilene Parks and Recreation office. With capacity for up to 250 guests and 12 hours of event time included in the rental, the Rose Garden offers a picturesque outdoor setting steeped in local history — the adjacent stadium is the site where General Dwight D. Eisenhower announced his 1952 presidential campaign.

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  Atchison Event Center

  710 S 9th St, Atchison, KS 66002, USA

  • Spaces for 16-500 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Event Spaces
  • 3 Meeting Spaces

  Atchison Event Center is a full-service event facility in Atchison, Kansas, situated on the west bank of the Missouri River and approximately 35 minutes north of Kansas City International Airport. The center encompasses approximately 16,000 square feet of event space across a range of rooms — from an expansive ballroom to intimate boardroom-style settings — making it a flexible choice for weddings, corporate conferences, reunions, anniversaries, and private celebrations of all sizes. The Amberwell Ballroom, the largest event space in Atchison, accommodates up to 400 seated guests and spans 6,680 square feet with soaring 14- to 22-foot ceilings. Smaller breakout rooms include the Oak Room, the Mahogany Room, and the Board Room, which can be configured for groups as few as 10 or as many as 120. The facility offers on-site catering and a full-service staff to support each event from planning through execution. Atchison Event Center is operated through a partnership between the City of Atchison and Theatre Atchison.

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  Prairiewood Retreat and Preserve

  1484 Wildcat Creek Rd, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA

  • Spaces for 40-250 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Barn
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Prairiewood | Tallgrass Preserve sits on 600 private acres of native tallgrass prairie in the Flint Hills of Manhattan, Kansas — one of the few remaining stretches of this landscape in the country. The property opened in January 2010 with a mission rooted in conservation: to set aside working prairie land and share its character with visitors. Over the years it has grown to include restored trails, lodging, and dedicated event facilities, all shaped by that original commitment to the land. The Blue Sage Barn is the venue's signature event space — a fully renovated equestrian barn accommodating up to 125 seated guests or 175 for receptions. It features a wraparound covered veranda, a private park with firepit, built-in audio, large-format projection, adjustable lighting, and a professional catering kitchen. For smaller gatherings, the RetreatHouse Meeting Room seats up to 28 and expands to 40 with banquet configuration — suited for corporate retreats, team-building programs, board meetings, and private gatherings. Prairiewood handles a wide range of occasions: weddings, corporate meetings, retreats, reunions, and banquets, all with the option to customize the experience across the property's distinct spaces and accommodations.

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  Tanganyika Wildlife Park

  1000 S Hawkins Ln, Goddard, KS 67052, USA

  • Spaces for 500 Guests

  Tanganyika Wildlife Park is an interactive wildlife park on Wichita's western edge in Goddard, Kansas, offering a one-of-a-kind setting for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. The park brings together exotic animals, flexible event spaces, and hands-on experiences in a way that few venues anywhere can match. Wedding packages include reception room access the day before and day of the event, bridal and groom suites, a rehearsal dinner space, bartending service, engagement photo sessions, and park admission for all guests. Animal ambassadors — penguins, macaws, owls, pythons, tortoises, and more — can join ceremonies and receptions at two pricing tiers, giving couples a signature moment that sets this venue apart from any traditional setting. For corporate events, the park offers full-day buyouts accommodating up to 5,000 guests and exclusive evening packages for up to 2,000. A dedicated events team handles coordination from first inquiry through event day.

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  Memorial Auditorium & Convention Center

  503 N Pine St, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA

  • Spaces for 400-1,565 Guests
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 Theater
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Memorial Auditorium & Convention Center is a historic multipurpose venue in downtown Pittsburg, Kansas, built in 1925. The facility hosts weddings, receptions, conventions, trade shows, concerts, theatrical productions, and community celebrations, offering a range of spaces to suit events of different sizes and styles. The main auditorium seats more than 1,500 guests in a raked-style format and features one of the largest stages in the state, making it well suited for ceremonies, performances, and large assemblies. The convention level offers over 7,800 square feet of flexible event space on the lower level, accommodating receptions and banquets for up to 60 tables, conferences, and trade shows. Both levels of the facility are handicap accessible. The venue provides in-house equipment and services including a full commercial kitchen, A/V equipment with multiple screens and projectors, Wi-Fi, a portable bar, dinnerware and flatware, and decorative elements such as booth curtains, candelabras, and ceiling fabrics. Couples planning weddings can combine an onstage ceremony in the historic auditorium with a reception on the convention level.

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  Prairie Museum of Art and History

  1905 S Franklin Ave, Colby, KS 67701, USA

  • Spaces for 50-750 Guests
  • 3 Museums
  • 1 Landmark
  • 3 Total Spaces

  The Prairie Museum of Art & History sits on a 24-acre campus in Colby, Kansas, operated by the Thomas County Historical Society since 1959. The 21,500-square-foot main building houses rotating art exhibits and the Kuska Collection — a lifetime assembly of dolls, glassware, ceramics, toys, and furniture that connects High Plains local history to international cultural narratives. Outside, a preserved cluster of historic structures includes the Cooper Barn, the Lone Star Church, a sod house, and a one-room schoolhouse, offering event backdrops that feel genuinely rooted in the region. The Cooper Barn — the largest barn in Kansas and voted an 8th Wonder of Kansas Architecture in 2008 — anchors the venue's event offerings. Its loft accommodates up to 700 guests and includes a permanent stage, a grand staircase, a kitchenette, and a chairlift. The 1915 Lone Star Church, a white-painted country church north of Gem, Kansas, seats approximately 100 for ceremonies. The Garvey Education Room provides a smaller, climate-controlled gathering space for up to 50. All rental guests receive complimentary museum admission to tour the grounds and exhibits.

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  Sternberg Museum Of Natural History

  Beach Hall, 3000 Sternberg Dr, Hays, KS 67601, USA

  • Spaces for 65-150 Guests
  • 2 Museums
  • 2 Meeting Spaces

  The Sternberg Museum of Natural History, located in Hays, Kansas, is a natural history museum affiliated with Fort Hays State University. Its collections focus on the Great Plains region and include some of the finest assemblies of Pteranodon material and fossil plants, along with a realistic Cretaceous diorama that brings prehistoric life to life across the museum's main floor. The museum's roots trace to 1866, when fossils were first discovered near Fort Hays by members of the Sternberg family — renowned fossil hunters whose legacy shaped the institution for generations. A 1994 relocation to a former dome building merged two legacy collections and created the spacious facility that stands today. For private events, the Sternberg offers several distinct rental spaces suited to meetings, seminars, receptions, and celebrations of various sizes. The Engel Education Center on the third floor accommodates up to 86 guests and can be divided into two separate meeting areas. The Expeditions Meeting Room seats 65 and includes access to a connecting catering kitchen, making it a practical choice for parties and reunions. The Seibel Lobby, equipped with a built-in audio-visual system, serves as the venue's main event hall for receptions, lectures, awards ceremonies, and larger gatherings. Twenty-two acres of outdoor grounds and two miles of nature trail round out the options for open-air events.

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  Sylvester Powell, Jr. Community Center

  6200 Martway St, Mission, KS 66202, USA

  • Spaces for 48-200 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 3 Meeting Spaces

  The Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center is a modern recreation and event facility operated by the City of Mission, Kansas. Set in the heart of Mission, the center offers flexible, accessible spaces for a wide range of celebrations — from weddings and receptions to birthday parties, corporate gatherings, and community events. The center's two premier event spaces accommodate a variety of guest counts and setup styles, with a maximum banquet capacity of 80 in the main conference hall and flexible room configurations that can be combined for larger gatherings. All reception packages include kitchen access, advance setup and decorating time, table and chair arrangement, and after-hours fees at no additional cost — making the venue a full-service option for couples and event planners alike. Beyond its event spaces, the facility features a multi-purpose room, meeting rooms, and a party room well suited to smaller celebrations. The center's rental coordinator works directly with clients to build packages tailored to the event, with pricing kept reasonable by design as a public community facility.

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  Circle S Ranch

  3325 Circle S Ln, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  • Spaces for 200-400 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Barns
  • 3 Total Spaces

  Circle S Ranch & Country Inn is a family-owned wedding and event venue set on a working ranch near Lawrence, Kansas. The property offers both indoor and outdoor ceremony options — a shaded Wedding Garden and a renovated barn Chapel — along with the Party Barn reception hall, which is climate-controlled and accommodates up to 200 guests. For smaller gatherings, a Great Room provides an alternative reception setting. The ranch includes a 12-room country inn, allowing couples and their wedding party to stay on the property for the full weekend. Packages include the use of wooden benches, fruitwood chiavari chairs, linen tablecloths, and onsite staff throughout the event. The venue hosts one wedding per day, providing exclusive access to all spaces and grounds. Beyond weddings, Circle S Ranch welcomes corporate retreats, family reunions, and other private celebrations.

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  Exploration Place

  300 N McLean Blvd, Wichita, KS 67203, USA

  • Spaces for 15-2,500 Guests
  • 11 Museums
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 11 Total Spaces

  Exploration Place is a science and discovery center situated along the Arkansas River in Wichita, Kansas. Opened in April 2000 as the result of a $62 million public-private partnership, the building was designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie and serves as the Sedgwick County Science and Discovery Center. The facility offers more than 35,000 square feet of exhibit space, a six-acre outdoor Adventure Playscape, and multiple dedicated event venues. For private events, Exploration Place provides a range of spaces suited to gatherings of all sizes — from intimate board meetings to large-scale receptions and outdoor festivals. The WaterWay Hall & Terrace accommodates up to 400 guests with slate floors, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Arkansas River, a catering kitchen, and a built-in audio system. The outdoor Wichita Foundation Amphitheater & Plaza and the Adventure Playscape both offer riverside settings with views of the Keeper of the Plains, hosting up to 1,500 guests each. Rentals include tables, chairs, setup and teardown, security for events serving alcohol, free parking, and custodial services. A curated list of preferred catering, bar service, and event planning vendors is available to help clients coordinate the full event experience. Wedding packages include a 12-hour event window, private prep spaces, and a complimentary one-year membership.

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  Falcon Lakes Golf Club

  4605 Clubhouse Dr, Basehor, KS 66007, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  Falcon Lakes Golf Club is a public golf and event venue in Basehor, Kansas, about 25 miles northwest of Kansas City. Opened in 2002 and designed by golf course architect Jay Morrish, the facility features a links-style layout with zoysia fairways and large, undulating greens set around the namesake lakes. The Venue at Falcon Lakes occupies the upper level of the clubhouse and opens onto a wraparound covered deck with panoramic views of the golf course and water. The space includes a main banquet room suitable for sit-down dinners, presentations, and dancing, plus an adjacent bar and cocktail area. The club hosts weddings and rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, and private parties including birthdays, reunions, anniversary celebrations, and holiday events. In-house catering and bar service are available with customizable food and beverage packages. The space is equipped with state-of-the-art A/V equipment and WiFi, and the property is ADA compliant. Tables and chairs are provided with every booking.

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  The Hudson

  508 S Commerce, Wichita, KS 67202, USA

  • Spaces for 50-350 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Event Spaces
  • 4 Total Spaces

  The Hudson is a two-location industrial-chic event venue in downtown Wichita, Kansas, built in 1950 and designed around classic styling, close attention to detail, and full-service hospitality. The main location, The Hudson Commerce at 508 S Commerce Street, spans several distinct spaces: Gatsby Hall accommodates 300 to 350 seated guests in a setting defined by exposed brick, weathered steel beams, polished concrete floors, and chandelier lighting. Studio 504 seats up to 60 guests and suits smaller gatherings, while the Urban Garden provides outdoor space for ceremonies of up to 280 and receptions of up to 250. The companion location, The Hudson St. Francis at 427 S St. Francis Street, offers a mid-century modern aesthetic anchored by a white oak built-in bar and seats 50 to 75 guests — a natural fit for micro weddings, bridal showers, and intimate celebrations. Both venues include an in-house sound system, open catering, and bar service managed by the venue. The Hudson hosts weddings, corporate events, quinceañeras, birthday parties, concerts, and more.

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  The Farm at Quail Valley

  9315 194th Dr, Winfield, KS 67156, USA

  • Spaces for 200-400 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  The Farm at Quail Valley is a rustic event venue set on 47 acres of rolling countryside in Winfield, Kansas. The property features wildflower meadows, quiet ponds, and open fields that provide a natural backdrop for weddings, reunions, corporate retreats, and seasonal celebrations. At the heart of the property is a 3,000-square-foot event center housed in a weathered barn, accommodating up to 200 guests. The renovated interior includes pine ceilings, a crystal chandelier, flat-screen televisions with surround sound, a full bar, a professional kitchen, and a bridal and groom suite — along with full table and chair setup and handicap accessibility. Beyond the event center, the grounds offer outdoor ceremony areas overlooking a stocked fishing pond, an 18-hole disc golf course designed by Eric McCabe, and 40 RV electrical hookups for guests staying on-site. The Farm at Quail Valley is available for weekday events, single-day celebrations, and full weekend buyouts.

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  Victorian Veranda Country Inn

  1431 N 1900 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Garden

  Formerly the Victorian Veranda Country Inn, Veranda Venue sits on eight acres in Lawrence, Kansas, conveniently located off Interstate 70 between Topeka and Kansas City. The property combines a working farm setting with classic Victorian character, making it a self-contained destination for weddings and private celebrations. The centerpiece of the property is a two-story open barn that seats up to 250 guests for receptions, surrounded by mature gardens well-suited for outdoor ceremonies. An onsite ten-bedroom Victorian manor — including a honeymoon suite and nine additional guest suites — allows the wedding party and close family to stay on the property, with the Grand Victorian Package offering a full Friday-through-Sunday experience that includes rehearsal space, an event day coordinator, and two nights of lodging. A bring-your-own-caterer policy gives couples flexibility in planning their event.

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  Tony's Pizza Events Center

  800 The Midway, Salina, KS 67401, USA

  • Spaces for 220-7,583 Guests
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 1 Meeting Space
  • 3 Convention Centers

  Tony's Pizza Events Center is a multipurpose arena and convention complex in Salina, Kansas, owned by the City of Salina and operated by OVG360. Opened in 1979 as the Bicentennial Center and renamed in 2017, the facility has grown into one of central Kansas's primary destinations for entertainment, sporting events, trade shows, conventions, and private gatherings — earning the nickname "Mid-America's Meeting Place." The complex spans more than 40,000 square feet of potential convention space and includes a newly renovated 7,583-seat multipurpose arena, the Great Plains Manufacturing Convention Hall (an 18,000-square-foot column-free exhibit hall), and eight configurable meeting rooms accommodating groups up to 220. The convention hall seats up to 800 for banquets and can be arranged in theater-style configurations for over 1,000 attendees; it can also be divided into half or quarter sections to suit smaller gatherings. On-site catering, audio-visual technology, WiFi, tables, chairs, and linens are all included with rentals. The facility is fully ADA-compliant and offers nearly 3,700 free parking spaces. Positioned at the crossroads of I-135 and I-70, Tony's Pizza Events Center serves both the Salina community and visitors from across the region.

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  Prairie Rose Ranch

  15231 SW Parallel St, Benton, KS 67017, USA

  • Spaces for 330 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Ranch

  Prairie Rose Ranch is a Western-themed event and entertainment venue located in Benton, Kansas, just outside the Wichita metro area. Founded in 1999 as a chuckwagon supper operation on open ranch land, it grew into one of the largest tourist attractions in the state. In 2000, the owners added the Prairie Rose Opera House — a 3,500-square-foot indoor concert hall with a full kitchen, mercantile, and restrooms — so events could take place comfortably year-round. The ranch offers several distinct spaces suited to a wide range of private events, from weddings and receptions to corporate gatherings, birthdays, and anniversaries. The Opera House seats up to 330 guests and features a new sound system and presentation capabilities alongside its signature cowboy décor. An open-air Chapel overlooks the grounds with lighting, electricity, and a sound system; a concrete-floored Gazebo sits beside the pond; and the Hideout and Recreation Grounds — the ranch's original chuckwagon supper site — provide a tree-lined outdoor setting with a small stage, picnic tables, and a fire pit. Catering and entertainment services are available on site.

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  Dyck Arboretum of the Plains

  177 W Hickory St, Hesston, KS 67062, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  Established in 1981 and affiliated with Hesston College, Dyck Arboretum of the Plains sits at the edge of a buffalo grass meadow encircling a lake in Hesston, Kansas. The grounds feature hundreds of labeled native and adaptable plant varieties arranged in tallgrass, shortgrass, and mixed-grass prairie beds, offering a rare opportunity to experience the wildflowers of the Great Plains in cultivation. For events, the arboretum offers three distinct rental spaces. The Visitor and Education Center, a limestone-and-cedar building completed in 1999, accommodates up to 150 guests for ceremonies and 80 for banquets, and includes a full kitchen, sound system, and gallery entryway. The Prairie Pavilion, completed in 2011, is a climate-controlled indoor space with a covered patio accessible via sliding glass doors, accommodating up to 200 guests for ceremonies and 175 for banquets. The Prairie Discovery Lab, part of the 2019 Horticulture and Utility Building, seats up to 80 for banquets and includes an adjacent preparation kitchen. All spaces provide access to the surrounding native gardens and grounds.

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  Liquid Art Winery And Estate

  1745 Wildcat Creek Rd, Manhattan, KS 66503, USA

  • Spaces for 50-340 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 3 Vineyards
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Liquid Art Winery & Estate is a family-owned vineyard and event destination situated on the Flint Hills just west of Manhattan, Kansas. The estate spans approximately 30 acres of vineyard, with 7,000+ grapevines planted beginning in 2015 and an additional 10 acres added in 2018. Perched atop one of the region's highest vantage points, the property offers 360-degree views of the vineyards and surrounding Flint Hills landscape. The Event Center accommodates 51 to 300 guests banquet-style in an open-concept space featuring cedar beams, floor-to-ceiling windows, and fully climate-controlled interiors. For couples planning ceremonies, two outdoor sites are available — the Amphitheater, set among limestone retaining walls and grapevine pergolas, and the Vineyard Knoll, a manicured meadow framed by the Flint Hills. An indoor ceremony option provides a weather-safe alternative with natural light and customizable seating configurations. The Barrel Room seats up to 50 guests and is available as an intimate add-on for rehearsal dinners. Packages include a dedicated bridal suite and groom's lounge, setup and teardown services, and use of the full property for photography. Liquid Art Winery & Estate also operates an on-site restaurant and winery, bringing the vineyard experience directly into every event held on the grounds.

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