Mall of America

Parkview Meeting + Event Center
Capacity: 450, reception
Space: Built in 2015, the parkview meeting and event center sits within the Nickelodeon Universe next to FlyOver America. Dive deep into your meeting with roller coasters as your backdrop, then transition to the balcony overlooking the park for happy hour.

Ideal for: A formal corporate meeting

Target Center

Arena Floor

Capacity: 2,000, reception

Space: If you want to amp up the excitement, host your event in the Timberwolves’ house. Worried that the arena will feel overwhelming? Bring down the scoreboard to split the arena floor in half or host a breakout session in one of the courtside clubs.

Ideal for: Plated dinners, banquets, and galas

First Avenue

Capacity: 1,600

Space: With state-of-the-art audio/video and lighting systems, the historic concert venue First Avenue makes it easy to have fun. Save some time for dancing—er, networking—on the 1,000-square-foot floor.

Ideal for: Intimate gatherings with a music feature

Allianz Field

BMW Field Club

Capacity: 125

Space: Outfitted with a 50-foot bar, eight televisions, and a field-level view of the soccer pitch, Allianz Field’s BMW field club can be dressed up or down for any event. Want to feel like a VIP? Ask the special events team to give attendees a tour of the Twin Cities’ newest stadium.

Ideal for: Seminars, banquets, or galas

American Swedish Institute

Courtyard

Capacity: 500

Space: Dreaming about an outdoor event for the next company get-together? Look no further than the American Swedish Institute’s courtyard to add a flourish to your event.

Ideal for: Social hour receptions and festivals

Mosaic

Capacity: 400, reception

Space: Think of the Mosaic space as a huge empty canvas, where anything from a market to a seated dinner to a fashion show can take place. On the third floor of Finnegans House in downtown Minneapolis, the space comes with multiple dressing rooms, a modular bar and kitchen, and a patio that overlooks the skyline. After the event, pop downstairs to the Finnegans Brew Co. taproom for a beer.

Ideal for: Conferences, community events, and speaking engagements

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

Covered Porch

Capacity: 400, reception

Space: Elegant and modern, the covered porch provides a view of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, the water garden, and the Centennial Garden. More room in the budget? Add the Fern Room and Gallery Lobby for extra lushness.

Ideal for: A seated dinner

The Beach Club

Capacity: 420, seated

Space: The word “swanky” certainly fits the bill when it comes to the Beach Club. The landmark space overlooking Bde Maka Ska offers an elegant and exclusive experience. If the ballroom feels too formal, consider the pool deck.

Ideal for: A soiree, banquet, or formal dinner

Mill City Museum

Courtyard

Capacity: 300, reception

Space: Past meets present in this architecturally dynamic museum setting built on the ruins of a historic mill that burned down in 1991. Plenty of conversation starters within these walls, old and new, plus stunning views of the Mississippi River. Need a more intimate space? Reserve one of the museum’s 10–20-person conference rooms.

Ideal for: Banquets, social hour receptions, and seminars

Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

The Club Theatre

Capacity: 175

Space: Bring the drama to your work gathering. One of the largest theater complexes in the nation, The Chanhassen Dinner Theatre offers many different options for memorable meetings and events from stage to the dance floor with customizable lighting and, of course, a great sound system and plenty of props. Encourage new connections through festivities rather than LinkedIn.

Ideal for: Banquets, soirees, and speaking engagements

The Ordway

Music Theater

Capacity: 1,910, seated

Space: Make your event one to remember with the Ordway’s music theater. This venue rental includes the theater, orchestra lobby, target atrium, balcony lobby, and a plethora of dressing and ensemble rooms. Once your event wraps up, your guests will be cheering for an encore.

Ideal for: A speaking engagement or a performance