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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2026.

How much does a outdoor event venue cost to rent in Kensington?

Outdoor event venues in Kensington average $120 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.

What's the best day to rent a outdoor event venue in Kensington?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking outdoor event venues in Kensington. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Thursday and Monday as these days are 40% cheaper on average.

How popular are outdoor event venues in Kensington?

Our local hosts have welcomed 3940 people into their outdoor event venues with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

How long do people rent outdoor event venues in Kensington?

Most outdoor event venues are scheduled for 3 hours, with 46 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Outdoor Events starting between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Reviews for outdoor event venues

Ashley B.
Exclusive Gathering Spot for Social Events
held my birthday celebration at DaJuan’s beautiful outdoor space and it was absolutely perfect. The pictures DO NOT lie, and I was so pleased that I was getting everything I signed up for. DaJuan is attentive, friendly, communicative, and willing to be accommodating. He answered all of my questions...
Rhonda B.
Reception and Large Gathering Space
the floor due to multiple users. Safety Outdoor Lights - outdoor lights are needed when we were packing our cars we almost tripped several times off of the last step. One of my guest fell and the person on duty for the event placed an orange cone on the step defense...
Dee B.
Classic Executive Home in NW DC Location, with Gardens and Chapel.
our questions, requests and accommodating to our external vendors to make this event a success. The home itself is beautiful , a unique charm that makes great conversation and designed to easily host guests both indoor and outdoor. Leo was beyond gracious, extended his photography services to us, which we accepted...
B. C.
Chic bar and lounge located in the heart of DC's nightlife hub
We LOVED this venue...such a great mix of indoor and outdoor space for our event. Matt was an amazing host and not only communicated quickly leading up to the event but made sure any needs that evening were taken care of quickly and very professionally. It was an amazing...
B. C.
Historic Mansion NW Washington
The kitchen was great for serving food to guests, the outdoor space perfect for taking in the evening. And Tim helped us think about the footprint of the house and what might work best for set up for our event. We would definitely book again...
Alexandra D.
Attractive Garden Space
Brian and the venue staff were easy to work with and very helpful in putting our event together. We booked the outdoor garden location and they quickly helped us pivot to one of their beautiful indoor spaces when our Plan A was rained out. Would recommend to others...
Anastasia G.
Beautiful Rooftop with Views | Ideal for Entertaining
including how to access the space, how lighting worked after sunset (since this was an outdoor space) and we were able to set up an appointment to view the space before renting. The event was my husband’s 40th birthday. We lucked out with wonderful weather and our catering team...
Samiha K.
Avant-garde Victorian Space with Tranquil Courtyard
thought into as he is an artist himself. It was an ideal spot to host a small event due to availability of a kitchen, host experience with vendors, an indoor and outdoor space, and quality speakers. Overall I appreciated the professionalism and would definitely recommend for your next event...
Chynnah M.
Reception and Large Gathering Space
natural lighting, and there is an outdoor patio overlooking a beautiful, lush, green lawn if you'd like to tent (they have recommendations on who to use for that as well!). Overall, this space has you covered, and I highly recommend hosting an event here...
Stuart M.
Historic Mansion NW Washington
Tim was wonderful and his hosting space was gorgeous. I could not recommend hosting an event here, it’s a perfect space with both outdoor and indoor gathering room. There’s lots of nice areas to chat naturally and a fantastic catering kitchen. Tim is great and extremely helpful too...
Uchenna N.
Downtown Penthouse with views of Silver Spring
The space is nice for intimate gatherings. My guest enjoyed the nice outdoor area. The host was very helpful and ensured that I had everything I needed for my event...
Mame N.
Metro DC Private Outdoor Event Space
kindness. A lot of people was asking about how to rent the place because we all agree that it was the perfect outdoor setting to organize an event in the middle of a pandemic...
Kika O.
Interior Rooftop Lounge with Stunning Views for Events
Great space with great aesthetics both outdoors and indoors to give a nice upscale vibe. The staff and security were very helpful with our event. Parking was a little hard for guests, but other than that it was a good experience. Thanks for having us...
Lucia P.
Metro DC Private Outdoor Event Space
The space was perfect for my event! Had a lovely outdoor graduation picnic, and all my guests were very impressed by the space. It looks even prettier in person. The host was very communicative as I booked the space and let me tour it a few weeks before, and sprung...
Sheetal P.
Berkley Meets DC
party at Bloombars. The space is fantastic - there's the main area, which has a stage. There's an upstairs with sofas and an outdoor patio. John offered microphones and kid friendly items for the kids to use. There was a mat that the kids used to dance. He was...
Karyn S.
Downtown Penthouse with views of Silver Spring
perfect for what we needed. The outdoor enclosed rooftop patio was extremely welcomed during this pandemic. The host Leslie was quite helpful in assisting with the setup due to the time constraints. He quickly answered all my questions leading up to the event. The proximity to the parking garage was...
Sharita S.
Avant-garde Victorian Space with Tranquil Courtyard
good experience. The warm colors are breathtaking and soothing to allow everyone to have a good time. The outdoor set up is brilliantly designed. All my guest loved the event and I plan to have something here again in the Spring. Lastly, Bill was very accommodating, allowed the caterer to...
Robert S.
Outdoor Terrace in the heart of Georgetown!
from a different city easy. The space was as described. and was perfect for hosting a gathering of 40 people for a college event. The outdoor terrace was wonderful and perfect for what he had planned. I will note that I thought that if it rained, our party would have...
Selena T.
Metro DC Private Outdoor Event Space
Georgina was an amazing host and the space was perfect for our outdoor event. Thanks, Georgina
Saja W.
Luxe, Versatile Meeting Lounge
Great venue for our event! There were limits on going outside to manage the noise level, so be mindful of that if you're interested in using the outdoor space. The concierge and front office were very helpful and we had no issues with guests accessing the building or catering...

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