Local’s Guide to Party Venues in Grand Rapids

Whether you’re planning a birthday bash, a graduation celebration, holiday outings, corporate events, bachelor/bachelorette parties, or simply a fun gathering with friends, you’ll find a venue with just the right vibe for your party in Grand Rapids.

From small and intimate spaces to large and boisterous ones, from places to relax to places to get active, from indoors to out, Grand Rapids offers venues for every purpose, taste and budget. Befitting our status as a Top 20 U.S. Foodie City and the Craft Beverage Capital of America, you’ll enjoy delicious food and drink wherever you go.  

Here are just a few suggestions for local party venues that will leave your guests talking for years to come.

Ada Indoor Country Club

Treat your guests to a country club golf experience in any weather at Ada Indoor Country Club, about 20 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. The Club provides guests with a comfortable and intimate place to hit the virtual links on Golf Digest’s top-ranked Golfzon simulators. Book one, two or all three private suites for your event, and enjoy access to the full-service bar. The facility will provide all the golf clubs and seating you need, and is happy to welcome catered-in food.

Check out Ada Indoor Country Club’s Facility Rental Agreement for more information – and our Golf Year Round in Grand Rapids article for even more golf simulator party venues.

Amped Virtual Reality

With 3,000 sq. ft. of party space, incredible lighting, a great sound system and more than two dozen TVs, Amped Virtual Reality is a perfect place to host most any kind of party. You can rent one or both party rooms without having to purchase virtual reality time, but why would you – there are more than 40 single-player and multiplayer experiences available to immerse your guests in escape rooms, sports challenges, superhero adventures, ocean explorations, roller coaster rides and much, much more. The facility can host groups from 6 to 60 and will allow whatever food options you desire.

Visit Amped Virtual Reality’s Facility Rental, Corporate Events and Party Pricing pages for details.

The Aroma Labs

Give your guest the opportunity to create their own signature scents at downtown GR’s The Aroma Labs. Experienced staff lead guests through the formulation process, after which fragrances can be added to soaps, lotions, scrubs, car fresheners, room sprays, beard balms and other products. They can even provide custom-labeled bottles and tailored fragrance oil selections for additional fees and lead time. The store can comfortably accommodate up to 24 people for a private event. You can bring your own beverages but no food is allowed – the aroma would interfere with the scent-making process.

BattleGR Tactical Games & Sports

BattleGR offers mission-based challenges – laser tag, archery tag, axe throwing, gel blasters and more – that are great for parties small and large. Choose a package that includes a combination of activities plus food and drink, or customize your own affair. Great for corporate team-building, group outings, and adult and kid birthday parties. Play in the BattleGR Arena or on its volleyball/futsal/basketball/tennis courts, and enjoy pizzas, handhelds, snacks, craft beer, ciders, wines and mixed drinks in the party room.

Check out BattleGR’s Birthday and Corporate Events pages to see what’s right for you.

Big Mini Putt Club

Host your party at downtown GR’s Big Mini Putt Club and your guests will enjoy indoor mini golf, card-operated amusement games like air hockey and skee-ball, and arcade games such as Nintendo 64, Darts and Giant Jenga. The Club offers several package options for groups of 12 or more, which include beverage options ranging from drink tokens to unlimited bar service. You can bring in your own food.

Break Room Therapy

Here’s a one-of-a-kind party idea: invite your guests to get out their aggression by using bats, hammers, sledgehammers and crowbars to smash everyday objects.

As West Michigan’s only “rage room,” Break Room Therapy is a party venue unlike any other. Up to 25 people total can be accommodated in five rooms at the same time, and each room will get 15 pieces of glass to smash. Smaller groups can choose different breakable bundles. No food or drink is available on premises, but Break Room Therapy is in Byron Center, close to numerous restaurants.

Brown Butter Crêperie and Café

Gather a group of eight and experience a private crepe-making class at Brown Butter Crêperie and Café. Choose two different kinds of batter and fill your freshly made creation with Nutella, blueberry compote, fresh fruit, toasted pecans, and more decadent options.

Brown Butter is also a perfect intimate venue for private evening events hosting up to 40 guests. During warmer weather, the café offers outside seating for additional space. Learn more about the customizable experience by visiting Brown Butter’s events page.

Brush Studio

Get creative with your guests and schedule a private painting class at Brush Studio. Choose from a selection of designs from the large database or suggest your own painting idea for the 16x20 canvases. Parties can have up to 52 painters and can be held any time that there is not a pre-scheduled public class at the studio.

The Studio allows you to bring in your own food or catering and will have a bar open for drinks to be purchased in-house. Not only will your attendees enjoy the fun atmosphere, but they will also have their painting as a souvenir from the party! Learn more about hosting a private painting class on Brush Studio’s special events page.

Craig’s Cruisers Family Fun Center

If you’re planning a kid’s party, Craig’s Cruisers may be the perfect venue for you. With more than 12,000 square feet of indoor food and fun, four outdoor attractions, 36 holes of mini-golf and 10 distinct event parties, it can keep your group busily and happily occupied for three to five hours. Choose from five different party packages for as few as 10 people.

Most packages include unlimited access to go-karts, bumper boats, bumper cars, a cruiser coaster, arcade, zipline, arcade, trampoline park and more, so there’s something for everyone. Visit Craig’s Cruisers’ event page for more.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Voted the nation’s #1 sculpture park and #2 botanical gardens, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is a one-of-a-kind venue for gatherings from 5 to 1,200 people. Multiple event spaces provide diverse options for any kind of get-together, and guests will enjoy access to the 158-acre grounds filled with gorgeous theme gardens and monumental sculptures.

Visit the Meijer Gardens events page for details and contact info. This is very popular venue, so the earlier you get started, the better!

Gimmie’s Par & Grill

Gimme’s Par & Grill in downtown GR is a restaurant, bar and golf simulator lounge rolled into one. It’s happy to host parties of 20 or more for private events that include access to all golf and other simulated games, delicious food and amazing beverages (adult and otherwise). Fill out an online inquiry form to get started.

Great Lakes Glow Golf & Aurora Bowl

Groups up to 200 can rent out all or half of Great Lakes Glow Golf & Aurora Bowl and enjoy access to 18 holes of indoor mini golf and six lanes of mini bowling, both featuring glowing ultraviolet visual artistry, plus a collection of current and vintage arcade-style games. A private room is also available for hosting smaller events – you can bring in your own supplies or the facility will cater in from one of its preferred vendors. An on-site concessions stand can supply ice cream and other fun foods.

K-ROK Korean BBQ and Karaoke

Channel your inner popstar inside K-ROK’s private karaoke rooms. Sing along to your favorite songs Tuesday-Saturday at 5 pm, 7:15 pm, or 9:30 pm, and also at 11:45 pm Friday and Saturday. Karaoke rooms can accommodate up to 12 guests with a two-hour reservation minimum. Meet the food minimum by ordering All You Can Eat Korean BBQ or choosing a Korean Hot Pot. Amp up your celebration by ordering bottle service to your karaoke room for an additional fee.

To view availability and book your private room, visit K-ROK’s reservation page. After singing your heart out and eating tasty Korean BBQ, this will be a night your guests won’t forget!

LMCU Ballpark

The home of the West Michigan Whitecaps baseball team is a fantastic space for a party. Various patios, decks and suites throughout LCMU Ballpark accommodate anywhere from 15 to 300 people. Luxury suites offer the best food in the park, VIP treatment and top-notch amenities. Other options include Founders Rooftop, offering a spectacular view of the game and the Grand River; the Lumbermen’s BBQ Area, featuring an all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet for 25-200 people, and the General RV Campground, lined with picnic tables for an oh-so-relaxed social setting.

Visit the Whitecaps’ Hospitality Decks & Suites page for detailed information and contact details.

Main Event

This family fun center at Woodland Mall brings billiards, bowling, laser tag, virtual reality experiences, arcade games, escape rooms, mini golf, gravity ropes and more together under one roof. The Main Event offers packages for corporate events, birthdays, team building, social outings and other celebrations that include some or all of these activities, and your guests can enjoy food and drink from the on-site restaurant. The Kent County Parks Group Reservations page has all the details on rental facilities at Millennium Park (and other county parks). 

Millennium Park

Just five minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, Millennium Park is one of the nation’s largest urban greenspaces. It’s lined with 20 miles of paved trails, swimming and boating lakes, a sandy 10-acre beach, playgrounds and one of America’s Top 10 Splashpads.

Millennium Park has two large open picnic shelters for rent, each of which offers charcoal grills, water and electric, and can accommodate up to 140 people. An open-air pavilion offers all of that and can seat 350+ people at tables. Check out the details at the Millennium Park Rentals page.

Millennium is just one of 150+ local parks, many of which offer picnic areas, open shelters, restrooms and other amenities ideal for an outdoor gathering. Visit our Parks page to search for locations by region and amenity.

New Holland Brewing – The Knickerbocker

As Beer City, USA, Grand Rapids is home to 35+ breweries, many of which can accommodate private events. New Holland Brewing – The Knickerbocker, located in the Bridge Street Entertainment District, is a prime brewery party venue. The brewery offers seven different spaces to fit groups of 20 up to 250 and provides catering options.

Inside The Knickerbocker is the Zeppelin Cocktail Lounge, which is a dimly lit bar with space for 50-75 attendees and a band or DJ. The all-season Beer Garden can be utilized no matter what the Michigan weather may bring. Seat up to 70 guests in a variety of benches, picnic tables, and four-person tables or create a cocktail space for up to 250 people.

A party at New Holland has the possibility to be laid back or more formal depending on the space you choose. Take a look at the unique spaces on New Holland’s private events page.

Plus, hosting an event at The Knickerbocker will get you one step closer to becoming a Beer City Brewsader!

Palio

The private back room at Palio, an Italian restaurant in downtown GR, is very welcoming and seats 25-30 guests comfortably for lunch or dinner every day of the week – for no added charge! Guests will enjoy authentic cuisine made with fresh ingredients, including herbs from the in-house garden.

Make your reservation up to three months prior to your event date by calling ahead or by filling out Palio’s private dining form.

Pickle & Pin

Three indoor pickleball courts and three golf simulators are the draw at Pickle & Pin, opened in 2025 on West Fulton Street. You can rent the space for corporate events, birthdays and other special occasions, and your guests can grab a drink from the bar and have food delivered from local eateries. Get started by filling out an Event Inquiry.

Silva

Opened in 2025, Silva is a downtown GR “dinnertainment” venue combining a restaurant and bar with lively games like billiards, darts and bocce ball. Soon to come is a 1,500-person venue for music, theater and performances. It’s all located within a historic furniture factory, which has been renovated in “circus chic” style. You can rent a private dining space for your celebration and enjoy access to games and entertainment.

Woodrows Duckpin

Located inside the Amway Grand Plaza, Woodrows Duckpin takes a new spin on traditional bowling called duckpin bowling. Unlike a conventional bowling alley, these miniature pins are attached to strings and use a much smaller ball.

Each lane accommodates six players and can be rented out for up to three hours. For private events, Woodrows can accommodate 40-125 party guests. Reserve the Upper Alley for 40 people, which includes four bowling lanes with unlimited duckpin games, cocktail service, and seating; the Lower Alley, including three bowling lanes, a bar rail and cocktail area for up to 85 people, or the Full House for access to all of the above. To book a party at Woodrows Duckpin, contact them via phone or through their online contact form.

We’ve barely scratched the surface of amazing party venues available in Grand Rapids and Kent County. Visit our Venues & Hotels page to search for spaces by category (hotels restaurants, breweries, golf courses and more).

Need help planning a big event in the city? Be sure to check out our Groups page to learn more information on hosting a group in GR!