Looking for the best reunion venues in Des Moines, IA? We rank 13 of Des Moines's 23 venues for a reunion, judged on space, guest reviews, and event fit. Des Moines Marriott Downtown leads the list, alongside Horizon Events Center and Embassy Club West.
Our top pick of 13 A full-service downtown hotel with large ballroom space, on-site catering, and skyway-connected convenience.
Seats 400 · up to 600 standing
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A large suburban event center west of Des Moines with flexible ballroom space and modern amenities for major events.
Seats 500 · up to 800 standing
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A well-established Des Moines banquet facility with classic ballroom elegance and comprehensive event packages.
Seats 250 · up to 350 standing
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A craft brewery in Clive with a taproom event space perfect for casual celebrations and corporate gatherings.
Seats 80 · up to 150 standing
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A legendary Des Moines-area ballroom with decades of history, large dance floor, and classic event atmosphere.
Seats 400 · up to 800 standing
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An amusement park resort east of Des Moines with unique event spaces, on-site hotel, and entertainment built in.
Seats 300 · up to 500 standing
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A modern conference and event center in Ankeny with state-of-the-art facilities and a distinctive agricultural heritage.
Seats 350 · up to 500 standing
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Des Moines zoo with indoor event centers, covered pavilions, and after-hours full-zoo rentals for private groups.
Seats 450 · up to 600 standing
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Downtown Des Moines Italian restaurant with private dining for groups from 6 to 120 in banquet or reception setups.
Seats 120
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West Des Moines eatertainment venue with pickleball, axe throwing, and event spaces for groups of 10 to 700.
Up to 700 standing
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Urbandale open-air history museum renting a barn, church, conference center, and lawns for events up to 330.
Seats 156 · up to 330 standing
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34,000-square-foot events center at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, with 20+ rooms, chef catering, and on-site hotel.
Up to 2,000 standing
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Sherman Hill brewery taproom with a private Crescent Room and patios hosting groups up to 250.
Seats 110 · up to 250 standing
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The spaces span a wide range of sizes — from intimate rooms for around 120 guests to venues that hold up to 2,000. That makes it easy to match the room to your headcount, whether you're planning a small get-together or a big reunion.
Pricing runs from budget-friendly to premium. Your final cost depends on the date, guest count, and catering, so send the same short brief to two or three venues and compare the quotes side by side.
Reunions in Des Moines often mix out-of-town guests with a local core, so parking, a room that can flex if the RSVP count moves, and a space that still works if the weather turns all matter. Ask about a minimum spend versus a room fee, whether you can bring a cake or a playlist, and how long you can have the space. Start with two or three of the rooms above and request a quote with your date and a guest range.
Our editors rank Des Moines Marriott Downtown, Horizon Events Center, and Embassy Club West among the best for a reunion in Des Moines.
Popular dates book up weeks to months in advance, so reach out as early as your date is set. Send the same short brief to two or three venues and compare the replies.
These venues range from budget-friendly to premium in price. Cost depends on date, headcount, and catering, so request a quote for an exact figure.
They range up to 2,000 guests, with smaller rooms for more intimate gatherings.
The venues on this list are the Des Moines rooms tagged for reunions, from outdoor sites to indoor halls. Ask about a guest-count range, parking, and whether the room still works if the weather turns, then request a quote.