Social Events

The spectacular Huizenga Grand Room, combined with the adjacent 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 a beautiful wooded wetland.

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 (Grand North or Grand South Rooms) to suit smaller groups.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 perfect hideaway for any special event requiring a more intimate setting.

Truly depicting the Victorian era, the Holton Victorian Garden Parlor and Jarecki Seasonal Display Greenhouse are perfect 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.

The entire building can accommodate as many as 1,360 guests for a seated dinner. Combine each of the rooms for maximum set-up and flow and allow your guests to stroll and discover the beauty of sculpture and horticulture.

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 for is created by trees, gardens, and the lovely Wings of Morning sculpture by Marshall Fredericks, accented by a multi-tiered fountain making this space ideal for after-hour social gatherings.

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 your expectations.