Rent an outdoor event venue in Chicago, IL

Warm spring days, breezy summers evenings, and cool autumn afternoons invite you to bring your event outdoors in the Windy City. Is a boat rental for throwing a party along Chicago's historic canals what you have in mind? If so then check out Fun in the Sun Chicago and Chicago Party Yacht, to take your event out onto the water. Or maybe the more stable floor of a rooftop restaurant is more to your taste? Enjoy skyline views any time of the year atop a Near North Side skyscraper. Just because you're in one of America's urban capitals doesn't mean you can't enjoy fresh air outdoors during your event.

Even though your event is built around an outdoor space that does not mean you can't have a bit of the indoors as well. One beautiful example is The Greenhouse Loft, located in Logan Square. You'll love having 3600 square feet of customizable indoor space with massive windows that allow loads of natural light inside. Even when the event moves indoors you still feel as if you're outside with so much sunshine. From the loft, you also have access to an outdoor skygarden and art gallery. The outdoors are never far from your mind at The Greenhouse Loft. What's more, they specialize in sustainable business management through a preferred vendor list that sources goods from local sources and using waste-reducing containers. Another outdoor gem of an event venue is hidden deep within Chicago's Pilsen Neighborhood. The Pilsen Secret Garden is a private event and wedding venue offering rustic surroundings close to the heart of downtown. A stone courtyard overgrown with ivy, wooden benches, and a historic church offer a deeply intimate experience despite the Secret Garden's urban location. The high walls keep the secret of your event and the garden itself away from prying eyes while helpful event staff assist with setup, catering, and breakdown.

One thing to ask yourself is how large a crowd you're expecting. For a small gathering of 50 or fewer people, the patios of many restaurants and bars are available even on short notice. Local parks are an option, though you have far less control over visitors. If privacy, catering, and vibe are important then a private event space is the better option. Outdoor event spaces vary in design, space, and decor as well. Themed event spaces like the pavilion and pergola of Galleria Marchetti are some of our favorites. Mediterranean flourishes like travertine flooring and crystal chandeliers provide the perfect companion to Italian cuisine and cocktails.