Whether you’re getting a jump start on your holiday party, preparing for an upcoming wedding reception, or planning a family reunion, check out this list of 29 rentable venues in the City of Oaks.

Note: Guest counts and rates are based on estimations and various options available on each venue's website. Please contact venue owners to inquire about current availability and current pricing.

Intimate gatherings

Planning a shower, reunion, or other small party? Here are a few of our favorite venues for intimate gatherings (read: fewer than 150 guests) around Raleigh.

All Saints Chapel, 110 S. East St.

Rate: Ceremony packages start at $2,500; ceremony + reception packages start at $4,000
Accommodates: Up to 120 seated dinner guests and 200 for a multi-level standing reception
Key features: Historic Episcopal chapel in Oakwood, original heart pine wood beams + floors

Chatham Station is located in the heart of downtown Cary, just a short walk from The Cary Theater. | Photo by Urban Bloom Photography

Chatham Station, 110 N. Walker St., Cary

Rate: Packages start at $2,500
Accommodates: Up to 250 guests
Key features: Downtown Cary, glass garage doors open to a patio, bridal + groom suite, exposed brick, chic-industrial style

Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center, 1732 Capital Blvd.

Rate: Pricing available upon request
Accommodates: Up to 150 guests
Key features: Located on NC State's campus and the shore of Lake Raleigh, extravagant double curving staircases, crystal chandelier lighting, Pack pride throughout

Haywood Hall House and Gardens, 211 New Bern Pl.

Rate: Pricing available upon request
Accommodates: Up to 150 people for an outdoor reception
Key features: Historic estate completed in 1799, large manicured lawn, brick terrace, charming bridal + groom suite

Heights House Hotel, 308 S. Boylan Ave.

Rate: Pricing available upon request
Accommodates: Up to 149 guests — sweet spot is approx.100 guests
Key features: Boutique hotel, Italianate-style mansion, historic Boylan Heights neighborhood, stay required

Jiddi Space & Courtyard, behind Sitti + Gravy, 137 S. Wilmington St.

Rate: Non-peak season rates start at $3,500; food + bev spend required
Accommodates: Up to 100 seated inside, 150 seated indoor/outdoor, or 225 standing room capacity
Key features: Versatile rustic indoor/outdoor space with market lighting

Maywood Hall & Garden, 622 Maywood Ave.

Rate: Pricing available upon request
Accommodates: 50 to 200 guests
Key features: A few doors down from Trophy's production facility and taproom, indoor/outdoor venue, string lighting, custom built mobile bar pouring the fresh Trophy beer

The Mayton, 301 S. Academy St., Cary

Rate: Pricing available upon request
Accommodates: Up to 140 in The Park Room + Peck & Plume Restaurant. Multiple locations to pick from, including more intimate options
Key features: Catered by Peck & Plume, terrace overlooking Downtown Cary Park

JCRA offers stunning backdrop of world-famous plant collections. | Photo by Anna Haddock

Multiple options

The venues in this section truly have it all. From smaller spaces for tight-knit groups to expansive areas fit for a wedding venue. Here are a few spots with more to love around every corner.

Historic Market Hall, 215 E. Martin St.

Rate: Off-peak dates start at $6,000; dinner + bar packages are in addition to the venue rental fee
Accommodates: Several spaces available, accommodating up to 300
Key features: Large covered patio overlooking City Market’s lit cobblestone streets, largest historic wedding venue in downtown

Take your pick from two indoor rooms, Park View and Market View, at Historic Market Hall. | Photo by Whitney Gremaud Photography, provided by Historic Market Hall

JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd.

Rate: Gardens start at $225 per hour
Accommodates: 30 to 400 guests, depending on the area
Key features: 10-acre arboretum and botanical garden with stunning views

Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St.

Rate: Pricing available upon request
Accommodates: 250 banquet, 500 standing in Curiosity Square; multiple spaces available
Key features: Colorful exhibits, vaulted ceilings, vibrant colors, fun atmosphere in downtown

North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd.

Rate: Pricing available upon request
Accommodates: 100 to 275 guests, depending on the space
Key features: Modern galleries, beautiful gardens + sculptures, bright and airy, Catering Works provides all catering

The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve, 1945 The Meadows Ln.

Rate: $7,100+
Accommodates: Up to 350 guests
Key features: 220 acre preserve surrounded by forests, five indoor and outdoor ceremony sites, elegant spaces to get ready

The Umstead Hotel & Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Dr., Cary

Rate: Ceremony $5,500, contact for reception + catering
Accommodates: 150-200 guests
Key features: Lakefront, three different event space options, immaculate landscaping, custom seasonal menus created by the award-winning Herons restaurant team, elegant features

Vidrio, 500 Glenwood Ave., Ste. 100

Rate: Pricing available upon request
Accommodates: Up to 250 people
Key features: Multiple unique room options, views of the breathtaking glass orb wall, upscale Mediterranean restaurant

The Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport, 3931 Macaw St.

Rate: Pricing available upon request
Accommodates: 115 to 600 guests
Key features: Upscale hotel located near RDU, four flexible spaces, catering available from Il Falò

Located just outside of downtown, The Maxwell is a sophisticated space with plenty of natural light. | Photo by Alaina Ronquillo Photography/provided by The Maxwell

Larger venues

If you’re planning your wedding or a similar large-scale gathering, this is the list for you. With options for hundreds of guests, these are a few Raleigh spots ideal for weddings, class reunions, fundraising events, and more.

The Barn at King Hill Farm, 6048 King Farm Ln., Knightdale

Rate: Venue package starts at $3,500
Accommodates: Up to 225 seated guests
Key features: 50-acre full-service working farm, custom designed barn, expansive outdoor spaces, panoramic lake views

Brier Creek Country Club, 9400 Club Hill Dr.

Rate: $1,750 ceremony fee, food + bev minimums; pricing available upon request
Accommodates: Up to 300 guests
Key features: Elegant ballroom with crystal chandeliers, lush outdoor space, bridal + groom suites

Junction West, 310 S West St., Ste. 110

Rate: Pricing available upon request; full + partial buyouts available
Accommodates: Up to 250 guests
Key features: Industrial chic, located in the Warehouse District, light + airy space, courtyard available, bar package required

Melrose Knitting Mill, 309 N. Dawson St.

Rate: Pricing available upon request
Accommodates: Up to180 guests seated
Key features: Located above + catered by Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar, old textile mill, exposed bricks, outdoor cocktail space

Prestonwood Country Club features two elegant facilities perfect for a fairytale wedding. | Photo provided by Prestonwood Country Club

Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Pkwy., Cary

Rate: Pricing available upon request
Accommodates: Up to 350 seated guests
Key features: Private golf course, elegant backdrops, the choice between The Grand Ballroom or The Main Clubhouse (seats up to 150)

TRAINE at Seaboard Station, 121 Seaboard Ave.

Rate: Starting at $3,000
Accommodates: Up to 270 guests
Key features: Located at historic Seaboard near the new Hyatt House and High Rail rooftop bar, glass garage doors, bridal suite, indoor/outdoor deck, no ceremony fee, bar services

Union Hall, Raleigh Union Station, 510 W. Martin St.

Rate: Event investments start at $4,800
Accommodates: Spaces for 75 to 600 guests
Key features: Rooftop terrace, panoramic city views, historic industrial-chic spaces, "Raleigh" neon sign

The Distillery, 101 Rand Mill Rd., Garner

Rate: Pricing starts at $4,000
Accommodates: Over 300 guests
Key features: Outdoor patio, luxe features, bright flexible + sophisticated spaces, 15 minutes from Raleigh

The Maxwell, 330 Gideon Creek Way

Rate: Based on date, ranges from $4,500-$12,000; subject to additional beverage minimums ranging from $2,500-$4,000
Accommodates: Up to 290 guests
Key features: 7,500 sqft lawn, versifier spaces, contemporary architecture, 18-foot vaulted ceilings, private suites, close to downtown

The Merrimon-Wynne House was built in 1876 and restored with its original charm. | Photo by Anna Haddock

The Merrimon-Wynne House, 500 N. Blount St.

Rate: Pricing available upon request
Accommodates: Up to 250 guests
Key features: Restored mansion built in 1876, steps away from the Governor’s Mansion, southern charm, sweeping porches + outdoor spaces

The Pavilion at Angus Barn, 9401-1 Glenwood Ave.

Rate: Pricing available upon request
Accommodates: 70-400 guests
Key features: Rustic space with panoramic water views, catered by the Angus Barn

The Pavilion at Carriage Farm, 1913 Pagan Rd.

Rate: Monday-Thursday weddings start at $5,450
Accommodates: Up to 270 guests
Key features: 10,000-square-foot rustic pavilion, 34-foot fireplace, outdoor and indoor spaces, rolling pastures, bridal suite + groom’s retreat

The Stockroom boasts exposed brick, hardwood floors, lofty ceilings, market lighting, and natural light. | Photo by Anna Haddock

The Stockroom at 230, 230 Fayetteville St., second floor

Rate: Ceremony + reception off-peak starts at $4,500
Accommodates: Up to175 seated
Key features: Heart of downtown, access to The Glass Box luxury suite, market lighting, floor-to-ceiling chalkboard wall, catered by Empire Eats Catering