Social Events

The spectacular Huizenga Grand Room, combined with the adjacent Loeschner Grand Atrium enhanced by a large Chihuly chandelier, is one of the largest rooms for rent in Grand Rapids. The Huizenga Grand Room features 20-foot ceilings and a 100-foot wall of windows facing east, overlooking beautiful wooded wetlands.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

The spectacular Huizenga Grand Room easily accommodates 460 guests for seated dinner events. The Huizenga Grand Room features 20-foot-high ceilings and a 100-foot wall of windows facing east. Overlooking a beautiful wooded wetlands area, the Huizenga Grand Room is one of the largest rooms for rent in Grand Rapids and, arguably, the most beautiful. The Huizenga Grand Room may be divided in half (Huizenga Grand North or Huizenga Grand South) to suit smaller groups.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

Huizenga Grand Room North—half of the Huizenga Grand Room—features 20-foot-high ceilings and a 50-foot wall of windows facing east, overlooking a beautiful wooded wetlands area. It’s the ideal location for a mid-size social gathering.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

Huizenga Grand Room South—half of the Huizenga Grand Room—features 20-foot-high ceilings and a 50-foot wall of windows facing east, overlooking a beautiful wooded wetlands area. It’s the ideal location for a mid-size social gathering.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

With a charm suitable for showers, anniversary parties or other special social occasions, the combined Hauenstein and Pfeiffer Rooms accommodate up to 120 guests for a standing cocktail reception. These rooms include access to individually furnished patios overlooking the Volunteer Tribute Garden.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

With large windows that overlook 30 acres of natural wetlands, nature trails, and the Lena Meijer Children's Garden, the versatile Pfeiffer Room has a charm suitable for showers, anniversary parties, and other special social occasions. This room includes access to individually furnished patios overlooking the Volunteer Tribute Garden. The Pfeiffer Room, which accommodates up to 60 guests for a standing cocktail reception, may be combined with the neighboring Hauenstein Room to double the capacity.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

With large windows that overlook 30 acres of natural wetlands, nature trails, and the Lena Meijer Children's Garden, the versatile Hauenstein Room has a charm suitable for showers, anniversary parties, and other special social occasions. This room includes access to individually furnished patios overlooking the Volunteer Tribute Garden. The Hauenstein Room, which accommodates up to 60 guests for a standing cocktail reception, may be combined with the neighboring Pfeiffer Room to double the capacity.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

The Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation Room features three walls of windows, with vistas of the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden, the natural wetlands, and the Frey Boardwalk. This room, nestled in the lower level, has an inviting entryway with a vaulted ceiling and an open floor plan. With warm jewel tones, panoramic views, and natural lighting, the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation Room makes a wonderful hideaway for any special event requiring a more intimate setting.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

Truly depicting the Victorian era, the Earl & Donnalee Holton Victorian Garden Parlor and Grace Jarecki Seasonal Display Greenhouse are wonderful for a gathering. Filled with seasonal displays, they offer a delightful garden setting whose beauty changes every three to four months to reflect and complement the unique art and sculpture exhibitions. Laced with color and changing designs, these dramatic gardens create a relaxing ambiance for any occasion.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

The entire building can accommodate as many as 1,000 guests for a seated dinner. Larger guest count can be accommodated for a strolling dinner and / or food stations.

Combine each of the rooms for maximum setup and flow and allow your guests to stroll and discover the beauty of sculpture and horticulture.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

The James & Shirley Balk Café is home to Lena’s Garden, a spectacular installation of vibrantly colored blown glass created exclusively for this location by sculptor Dale Chihuly. The uniquely shaped café is designed with large windows in a garden setting and the fabulous Grand Rapids Press Terrace. The open-air atmosphere is created by trees, gardens and the lovely Wings of Morning sculpture by Marshall Fredericks, accented by a multitiered fountain. This space is ideal for after-hours social gatherings.

Capacity numbers do not reflect room for entertainment, dancing, bar, and buffets (where available), and all depend on room setup. Please contact your Event Coordinator for more information.

Meijer Gardens Culinary Arts & Events, the internal caterer for Meijer Gardens, has earned a reputation for unparalleled taste, service and style. Three approved outside caterers are also available.

Meijer Gardens' Certified Technical Specialists provide cutting-edge equipment and services to make any vision a reality. The audiovisual team will effectively create an event that exceeds expectations.