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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through February 2026.

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

Outdoor event venues in Washington average $146 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $169, whereas larger venues run about $675 per hour.

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

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking outdoor event venues in Washington.

How popular are outdoor event venues in Washington?

Our local hosts have welcomed 4002 people into their outdoor event venues with reviews averaging 4.77 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 92%.

How long do people rent outdoor event venues in Washington?

Most outdoor event venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 27 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Outdoor Events starting between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

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

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...
Sabrina B.
Our Rooftop Lounge is a Dream Venue for Entertaining at Your Next Event!
This was such a great space! We also had access to the outdoor rooftop which was expansive, clean, and overlooked the water. BEAUTIFUL, with lounge chairs, "fire" pit, and lots of space to chill. They should definitely include more pictures in the posting! The host was very responsive online, which...
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...
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...
Anna H.
Versatile Space in a Renovated Historic Capitol Hill Row House
This was a great space for the event I helped plan! Spacious for 50 people, great indoor and outdoor space, and Mimi’s support staff was very helpful, kind, and supportive. I would most definitely book another event here soon...
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...
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...
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...
Jamoni O.
Luxurious Bohemian DC Content Creation Space
This was the perfect location and space for my event. The outdoor space was amazing and the home had everything I needed. Thank you so much! 5/5 Stars...
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...
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...
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...

Updated February 19, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.