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from$1,310/hr
Industrial Outdoor Patio Event Space in Shaw

Shaw, Washington, DC

Venue capacity icon150

Outdoor Space

Outdoor patio space that can hold up to 150 people. Beautiful outdoor space with seating and fire pits for use. Connected by two garage doors to an indoor cafe space that is included in the rental. Cafe includes ice maker, industrial dishwasher, two refrigerators and...
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from$50/hr
Rooftop, two floors, Bar, Restaurant, Downtown NW Washington, DC

Northwest Washington, DC

4.8(4)
Venue capacity icon103

Rooftop

Amenities: Private Rooftop Professional sound system Flexible seating arrangements Fully stocked bar Rooftop seating and lounge area State-of-the-art commercial kitchen Capacity: 103 Location: Centrally located just two blocks from the Shaw-Howard metro station, we provide easy access and proximity to the vibrant neighborhoods of Shaw...
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from$100/hr
Beautiful Rooftop with Views | Ideal for Entertaining

Penn Quarter, Washington, DC

4.5(4)
Venue capacity icon50

Rooftop

Located near the Capitol One arena, our rooftop is the ideal space for gatherings - fundraisers, receptions, product launches, company events, brand activations, summer parties, BBQs, family reunions, & more. The rooftop has ample seating & standing room -- versatile enough to host groups up...
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from$150/hr
Downtown - Shaw Washington DC

Le Droit Park, Washington, DC

Venue capacity icon300

Restaurant

Looking for a venue in the heart of DC that is perfect for your family events or company meetings? Look no further! Our spacious venue has ample space to accommodate gatherings of any size, making it the ideal location for all your needs. Don't wait...
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from$149/hr
Avant-garde Victorian Space with Tranquil Courtyard

Northwest Washington, DC

4.9(31)
Venue capacity icon30

Single-Family Home

A great space for photo shoots, film and videography projects, celebratory gatherings, business meetings, etc. The place also encompasses a tranquil outdoor courtyard creating the affect of an exotic travel experience. Upon entering you’re greeted with layers of art and design both modern and retro...
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from$120/hr
Attractive Garden Space

Kalorama Heights, Washington, DC

4.8(11)
Venue capacity icon100

Garden

**Dates available for booking will be available on our Peerspace calendar. Please do not contact us about future dates.** Exterior spaces around our buildings are rooms in and of themselves. A natural landscape strategy for the gardens respects historic plans and poetic inspiration. These spaces...
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from$300/hr
Private Garden Courtyard

Kalorama Heights, Washington, DC

4.9(14)
Venue capacity icon190

Garden

...garden may also be rented together for the same event, but given their proximity, we will not schedule two separate events at the same time. These gardens offer a private and intimate location for your event in the heart of the city. They are perfect...
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from$200/hr
Reception and Large Gathering Space

Kalorama Heights, Washington, DC

5.0(39)
Venue capacity icon150

Flex Space

**Dates available for booking will be available on our Peerspace calendar. Please do not contact us about future dates.** Our largest indoor reception space, the renovated Assembly Room features coffered ceilings, contemporary lighting and dark floors. Three full-height doors open onto the lower west terrace...
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from$175/hr
Intimate Garden Courtyard

Kalorama Heights, Washington, DC

5.0(19)
Venue capacity icon120

Garden

...garden may also be rented together for the same event, but given their proximity, we will not schedule two separate events at the same time. These gardens offer a private and intimate location for your event in the heart of the city. They are perfect...
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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2024.

Explore outdoor event spaces in Washington DC

Whether you're planning a baby shower in a lush garden, a dance party on the deck of a sailboat, or a picnic social mixer event, outdoor spaces have a lot to offer. Fresh air, sunshine, and soft breezes give outdoor events an uplifting atmosphere that can transform the experience for guests. Surroundings like flower beds, skyline views, and a nearby waterfront are just a few of the amenities on offer. Washington, D.C. is a waterfront city with pleasant weather and beautiful outdoor parks, making it an ideal location for an outdoor special event!

The best places to host an outdoor event in Washington DC

Many of the best outdoor event spaces in Washington, D.C. are hybrid venues. You'll have space inside to relax in yet you can also move the party outside.
President Lincoln's Cottage is a historic museum where Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation. It's now a beautiful educational facility that opens its doors to nonprofit events, weddings, corporate events, and other gatherings. It also includes indoor spaces like a bridal dressing area, a prep kitchen, and other essentials, where you can prepare before taking the fun outdoors. The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown, is another one of our favorite outdoor event spaces featuring an urban garden with trees, stonework, and views of the Potomac River.
Other possibilities include the courtyards of hotels, restaurants, and churches in DC, not to mention rooftop terraces, patios, botanical gardens, and city parks. Many DC museums, business event centers, art galleries, and community centers also have outdoor spaces for rent.

Top garden event venues in Washington DC

Washington, D.C. is the best place in America to bring a touch of history to a special event. Many garden event spaces are venues with fine examples of classic architecture. One of our favorites is the Tudor Place Historic House & Garden, a museum and event venue open to weddings, corporate gatherings, beer and wine tastings, and other upscale events. Water fountains, flower blossoms, and 5.5 acres of green space are available for each reservation!
Raspberry Plain Manor is another outdoor event venue in Washington, D.C. with an elegant character. From gold Chiavari chairs to upscale catering through their in-house service, Raspberry Plain strives to make each special event a delight to the senses. Their historic farmhouse, grand conservatory ballroom, and other luxurious buildings make it ideal for rustic and countryside-themed weddings.

Reviews for outdoor event venues

Gregory J.
Dynamic Contemporary Art Space and Unique Courtyard Venue
tables and accent furniture for folks to use. Aesthetically amazing, great outdoors space, good flow between indoor and outdoor space. Awesome location right on H street! The manager came with an assistant to support us throughout the event and even helped with check in! The only downside is that there...
Kirby H.
Dynamic Contemporary Art Space and Unique Courtyard Venue
for our event, was with us all along the way, facilitating vendor walk-throughs, and staying with us for the whole wedding (he was very calming when we really needed it!). They recently renovated the adjacent building, giving you lots of options for floorplans, both indoor and outdoor. A bit...
Melanie M.
Luxury Event Space in Prime Location
baby shower that originally was supposed to be outdoors. She was very responsive and even checked to make sure I received all information needed. The space is absolutely gorgeous and we were very pleased with it. Definitely gave the event a “wow factor”. I would book again...
Shungu J.
Luxury Event Space in Prime Location
slides. It’s really spacious and has an indoor and outdoor experience with lots of seats. Since our party was in June, we really wanted guests to be able to sit outside and enjoy the sun. We had an outdoor cocktail hour and then when it got dark, people moved...
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...
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...
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...
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...