Terraces/Roofs/Gardens/Patios
Terraces/Roofs/Gardens/Patios in downtown Chicago for your corporate and special events, group outings, office gathering or private party.
Museum Of Science and Industry
5700 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
- Description: Just steps away from Lake Michigan and minutes from downtown Chicago, the Museum of Science and Industry continues to indulge the imagination. The Museum offers various event spaces to accommodate a meeting for 20, a seated dinner for 800 or a strolling dinner reception throughout the entire museum of 12,000. Our interactive exhibits and dramatic spaces offer the perfect backdrop for any corporate or social event.
- Capacity: 12000
Shedd Aquarium Event Spaces
1200 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60605
- Neighborhood: Downtown Chicago
- Description: Shedd Aquarium is the “must-sea” destination in Chicago, with 32,000 animals from the rivers, lakes, oceans and wetlands of the world. From the vantage point of the expansive Abbott Oceanarium, guests can enjoy leaping dolphins or chirping beluga whales against a sweeping view of Lake Michigan. Your event can also have access to two outdoor two lakeside terraces featuring Chicago’s famed skyline for a backdrop.
- Capacity: Shedd Aquarium has had events for intimate groups of as few as 35 guests to formal dinners for 1,200. With our unique footprint, we make sure your guests have access to see all the aquarium and what we have to offer.
Maggie Daley Park Indoor & Outdoor Event Spaces
337 E Randolph Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
- Neighborhood: River East, Downtown Chicago
- Description: Located between Lake Michigan and Millennium Park, Maggie Daley Park is Chicago’s newest Playground, and an excellent location to host your next meeting or event. With ample lawn space, picnic groves, indoor field-house facility, and a two acre garden, there are locations for events of 10-1,000 people. There are also seasonal activities such as ice skating, rock climbing and mini golf that could be included for Birthday Parties, Team Building, Employee or Client Entertainment, Meetings, Family Reunions and Holiday Events.
- Capacity: 1,000 Guests
Hotel Zachary Private Dinners, Meetings & Receptions at Wrigley
3630 N Clark St
Chicago, Illinois 60613
- Neighborhood: Wrigleyville
- Description: Located in the heart of the city’s Lakeview neighborhood and adjacent to historic Wrigley Field, Hotel Zachary is a 173-room distinctive boutique hotel that brings history and style together to deliver an authentic Chicago experience. Hotel Zachary is the perfect meeting and event location in the heart of Chicago’s iconic Wrigleyville neighborhood. The Alma room is a nontraditional event space ideal for corporate meetings, presentation-style sessions, board meetings, industry conferences and social events of all types. The pool table and adjacent Library lounge space allow for pre-function mingling and networking and can also be used for buffet style food service. Our clean, simple modern design is infused with subtle but authentic nods to Wrigley Field architecture, baseball history, our city and its neighborhoods.
Harry Caray’s Waterfront Event Space on Navy Pier offers magnificent skyline views
700 EAST GRAND AVENUE
Chicago, Il 60611
- Neighborhood: River East, Downtown Chicago
- Description: Harry Caray’s is uniquely able to offer exciting and memorable party experiences! Toast to another great year among beautiful views of Chicago’s magnificent skyline from our waterfront location on Navy Pier. Several areas within the restaurant can be sectioned off for private events, including the space adjacent to the patio—providing guests with an unforgettable night with a spectacular view of Lake Michigan.
- Capacity: 440
Galleria Marchetti sets the tone for flawless events
825 West Erie Street
Chicago, Illinois 60622
- Description: With in-house catering and five distinct areas that can be combined into two separate event spaces or one big event space for very large groups, Galleria Marchetti offers endless flexibility to customize your next event. With an unwavering commitment to authenticity and personalized service, we instill peace of mind in our clients.
- Capacity: 1200 Cocktail Style
The Zhou B Art Center
1029 W 35th St.
Chicago, Il. 60609
- Neighborhood: South Loop
- Description: The Zhou B Art Center provides a one of a kind setting guaranteed to make any special event unforgettable. Your guests will be surrounded by stunning artwork from the renowned Zhou Brothers showcased in 28,000 square feet of bright modern space. Founded in 2004 by the internationally acclaimed Zhou Brothers, the Center is ideally situated in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood. Since its inception the mission of The Zhou B Art Center is to promote and facilitate a cultural dialogue by organizing contemporary art exhibitions and programs of international scope.
- Capacity: 1000
Fremont Chicago, a Multi-Level Dining & Event Venue
15 W. Illinois St
Chicago, Illinois 60654
- Neighborhood: River North
- Description: Fremont Chicago is Four Corners Tavern Group's newest venue that opened in mid-December 2015 in the heart of River North. Fremont is a multi-level venue that can accommodate up to 600 guests within the entire venue. Perfect for Corporate and Convention Lunch Options, Social and Corporate Dinner Parties, Happy Hour Options, Game Day Party Options, Cocktail Receptions, Birthdays and After Party Packages, Engagement Party Packages, Bachelor and Bachelorette Party Options, Fantasy Draft Packages, Non-Profit Fundraiser Options
- Capacity: 600 total capacity; 200 on the first floor; 375 on the second floor
Gallagher Way Outdoor Picnics & Private Events next to Wrigley Field
3635 N Clark St
Chicago, Illinois 60613
- Neighborhood: Wrigleyville
- Description: Gallagher Way is an open-air plaza located next to iconic Wrigley Field that offers event organizers the flexibility to customize their event based on needs. The outdoor rental space offers up to 30,000 square feet while the lawn offers 8,000 square feet of green space that can be customized for weddings, corporate events, festivals and more.
Budweiser Brickhouse offers stunning views of historic Wrigley Field and the Chicago skyline
3647 N. Clark St.
Chicago, Illinois 60613
- Neighborhood: Lakeview, Wrigleyville
- Description: An elevated sports-dining experience with four expansive bars, two outdoor terraces and stunning views of historic Wrigley Field, makes the Budweiser Brickhouse the place to host your next event. The tavern pays homage to legendary Cubs announcer Jack Brickhouse and offers refined sports-bar fare and new twists on tavern-style dining. A wide array of packages, custom A/V options, a DJ booth and plenty of indoor and outdoor event spaces offers the flexibility to make any type of party one to remember.
- Capacity: 900 guests
Wrigley Rooftops Corporate Group Outings
3609 N. Sheffield Ave.
Chicago, Illinois
- Neighborhood: Lakeview
- Description: If you are seeking reserved space for small or medium-sized groups, the Wrigley Rooftops also have several private suites and viewing decks available. Host your pregame meeting at one of our Wrigley Rooftop venues and then enjoy the Cubs game! Entertain clients or pitch new business, our indoor suites can accommodate your needs to make high impact presentations. Select locations offer a variety of customizable seating arrangements and state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment for your next company meeting.
- Capacity: 200
Dutch & Doc’s Wrigleyville Group & Private Event Spaces
3600 N Clark St.
Chicago, Illinois 60613
- Neighborhood: Lakeview, Wrigleyville
- Description: With three private rooms, Dutch & Doc’s can accommodate groups as small as 10 and as large as 150 seated and 300 standing. Each space has unique views and spectacular service to make your next event memorable.
- Capacity: 150 seated/300 reception
Gallagher Way unique event spaces in Chicago, next to Wrigley Field
3635 N Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois 60613
- Neighborhood: Lakeview, Wrigleyville
- Description: Whether you’re looking for a venue to host a wedding, holiday party or corporate meeting, you’ll be hard pressed to find more unique event spaces in Chicago than those at Gallagher Way. With nine distinct venues, you can choose from restaurant and outdoor, modern and industrial, corporate and party. No matter which you pick, our venues surrounding Wrigley Field all come with a view that can’t be beat. That’s just one reason Crain’s Chicago Business named us among the best event spaces in Chicago. With so many Chicago venues and unique event spaces, we can accommodate groups of various sizes. Move from our outdoor ice skating rink at Gallagher Way to a cozy after party in The Bar at Hotel Zachary, or from corporate meetings at the American Airlines Conference Center to private dinner space at Dutch and Doc’s to a holiday party at Mordecai.
American Airlines Conference Center
1101 W Waveland Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60613
- Neighborhood: Wrigleyville
- Description: At nearly 10,000 square feet, the American Airlines Conference Center offers three unique and flexible rooms to host guests of various sizes in conference-style, classroom-style or event-style, with the showpiece Home Plate Room that includes a second-floor terrace overlooking Gallagher Way and historic Wrigley Field with Chicago’s skyline in the background. The available meeting rooms can be configured into any arrangement that suits your needs, including a peek at Cubs memorabilia or an outdoor terrace facing Wrigley Field.
Jake Melnick’s Private Event Space, Sauce Making Class and Friendly Competition with Drinks and Wings
41 East Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60611
- Neighborhood: River North, Gold Coast
- Description: Try Jake's new interactive group activity this year. ENJOY A SAUCE MAKING CLASS AND FRIENDLY COMPETITION WITH DRINKS AND WINGS. From BBQ ribs and brisket to fresh chopped salads, we’re sure to please every pallet. Jake’s crew will do whatever it takes to make your event a huge success, so all you need to do is sit back and relax! Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap is a Chicago restaurant with group private event space located in River North, Chicago, Il. 220 seated, 400 reception style.
- Capacity: 220 seated, 400 reception style.
Murphy’s Rooftop Overlooking Wrigley Field – Group Outings Available
3655 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60613
- Neighborhood: Lakeview
- Description: Book Murphy's rooftop for up to 80 guests and enjoy a Cubs game in style from atop Murphy’s Bleachers. Take part in a Wrigley Field tradition that goes back to the first Opening Day in 1914 by watching baseball from a rooftop overlooking Sheffield Ave.
- Capacity: Murphy's Rooftop 80 ppl — Occupancy 100
Host an Event with a Scenic with Skyline View at The Field Museum
Department of Special Events 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
- Description: We can accommodate special events with fewer than 50 guests in our intimate galleries to large events with more than 15,000 guests in a variety of event areas. Host your next corporate meeting at The Field Museum. Whether a board meeting for 10 or a product launch for 700, we have the perfect setting.
- Capacity: 8,000
Ravinia Festival Private Dining & Group Events
418 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
- Neighborhood: Highland Park
- Description: Since 1904, Ravinia has been Chicago's "sound of summer", a place where you can meet up with your friends, have a wonderful time and hear some of the greatest music in the world. We've got stars on the stage and stars in the sky and it's all within your reach. But there's more to Ravinia than merely the world's greatest music. Levy Restaurants offers an array of dining options at the park, from our signature restaurants in the dining pavilion, to catered events on the lawn or a private reception before the show in the PNC Bank Private Dining room and our tents. Cherish the music and let your taste buds dance!
- Capacity: more than 18,000
Lake Shore Sport & Fitness Indoor & Outdoor Meeting & Event Spaces
211 N. Stetson ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60601
- Neighborhood: Downtown Chicago, River East
- Capacity: 500
Hard Rock Cafe Private Events & Escape Room
63 W Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60654
- Neighborhood: River North
- Description: Hard Rock Cafe Chicago offers a rockin' memorable private dining and event experience in Chicago's trendy River North neighborhood for up 650 guests. PLAN YOUR NEXT CORPORATE OUTING WITH THE ESCAPE GAME AND HARD ROCK CAFE. You’ve probably spent countless hours in front of a screen watching a hero save the world, solve a mystery, plan a prison break or repair a spaceship to return home. Now it’s your turn to do so with up to 30 of your guests! We offer an escape from ordinary life that allows you to live the stories you love. You and your team are locked in a room and have one hour to complete a mission and escape. Escaping will require teamwork, quick thinking,determination and a sense of urgency!
- Capacity: 650 guests
Lacuna Event Space Near McCormick Place
2150 S Canalport
Chicago, Il 60608
- Neighborhood: South Loop
- Description: Ideally situated in Chicagoʼs Pilsen neighborhood, Lacuna offers a truly unique setting for your next event. Built in 1897 as what once was the worldʼs largest macaroni factory, the 5 story, 250,000 sq. ft. space maintains much of the original charm as the building has been carefully restored using a variety of the original materials. Lacuna is also home to many talented Chicago artists and their one of a kind creations can be found throughout building and used as decor for private events. In the Summer months, the rooftop provides stunning views of the cityʼs skyline and is perfect for an outdoor ceremony or cocktail reception.
- Capacity: 700
WhirlyBall Chicago
1825 W. Webster Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
- Neighborhood: Wicker Park
- Description: WhirlyBall is the most complete venue in Chicagoland that offers flexible meeting facilities and event space, full A/V capabilities, a creative F&B menu and a variety of other entertainment options including lasertag and bowling, too! This 50,000 square foot facility boasts a large, dedicated event space that seats hundreds and an adjoining second-level outdoor terrace with soft-seating and fire tables that provide a comfortable environment for guests to focus, be productive or simply enjoy a wonderful celebration.
- Capacity: 1200
ALA CARTE PARTY & EVENT VENUES: HOLIDAY PARTIES / SPECIAL EVENTS
2330 Hammond Drive Suite G
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
- Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, Schaumburg
- Description: “Home to Chicago's Northwest Suburban Popular Venues”! A.C.E. locations are perfect settings for your Holiday Parties, Corporate Events, Bachelorette Parties, Boat Charters, Weddings, Mitzvahs, Casual Catering or Offsite Coordinated Custom Events!! A.C.E. truly is your one stop resource that offers a wide variety of entertainment options to suit any type of event including full event production, master of ceremonies, disc jockeys, karaoke, dancers, dance instructors, videotaping, video projection, lighting, photo booths and much more!
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614
- Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
- Description: A uniquely Chicago venue, that offers indoor and outdoor spaces which accommodate a variety of types of events, floor plans and guest counts. From intimate dinners of 30 to outrageous receptions for 1000, our spaces include reception, dinner, conference, and breakout rooms, as well as a fully renovated theater and 15,000 square foot outdoor plaza. Company picnic? Daytime conference? Formal soiree? Gala Dinner? The Chicago History Museum is an ideal location!
- Capacity: Entire Museum: 800; Entire Museum + Plaza: 1500
Cheney Mansion Oak Park Exclusive Private Events & Meetings
220 N. Euclid Ave
Oak Park, Illinois 60302
- Neighborhood: Oak Park
- Description: A distinctive and natural setting in close proximity to downtown Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Owned and operated by the Park District of Oak Park, Cheney Mansion is a retreat away from the usual meeting environment with beautifully maintained grounds and a variety of meeting spaces in the 12,000 square foot home. We welcome small training sessions, staff retreats or holiday and corporate celebrations. Flexible floor plans and set ups are available depending on the event. Amenities include a variety of table sizes and types, chairs, audio equipment, screen, mobile white board and WIFI throughout. Experienced and professional staff on hand to insure your event meets all expectations.
Ignite Glass Studios Group Activities & Event Space
401 N Armour St
Chicago, Illinois 60642
- Neighborhood: West Loop, Downtown Chicago
- Description: The unique and versatile event spaces at Ignite Glass Studios are the perfect setting for private events of all kinds, personal or professional; intimate or elaborate. Three separate areas – the Event Space, Urban Garden, and Rooftop Deck – combine to offer over almost 9,000 square feet of space. The only Event Venue in Chicago offering a garden and a rooftop.
- Capacity: 220 Seated with DJ and Dance Floor. 300 Cocktail Style
Topgolf Naperville Meeting & Event Space
3211 Odyssey Court
Naperville, Illinois 60563
- Description: Topgolf Naperville is our flagship location in the Chicago area and opened Sept. 4, 2015. It is a three-level, 65,000-square-foot venue with 102 hitting bays, a full-service restaurant and bars, a rooftop terrace, a gaming lounge and more. Topgolf Naperville is an event venue perfect for meetings, fundraisers, trade shows, conferences, private dining, client entertainment and team-building events/corporate activities.
- Capacity: Events & private space for 12 – 1200
River Roast Private Events on the Chicago River
315 N. LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60654
- Neighborhood: River Front
- Description: River Roast Private Events, located on the Chicago River, offers an impressive setting for your next party or meeting. Helmed by James Beard award-winning Chef Tony Mantuano and Executive Chef Cedric Harden, River Roast is a lively social house and gathering place. Experienced event planning and service teams aim to accommodate and anticipate your needs for a flawless event. Whether you are planning a grand gala for 300 people, or an exclusive affair for eight, the delectable customized menus and exceptional views with impress. River Roast has six spaces to choose from, each featuring sophisticated decor that pays tribute to the historical landmark building the restaurant is housed in- the options for corporate and social events are endless.
- Capacity: 1500
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