Last updated March 2026; Originally posted June 2024
Akron, Ohio, is brimming with a variety of places to host your next meeting, retreat, party, wedding and just about anything else you can think of to celebrate or converge over.
Got a new job? Celebrate. Adopted a new puppy? Celebrate. Need to run through your annual marketing strategy? Host a meeting. Wanting to improve your team dynamics? Host a retreat. No matter the occasion, the Akron area has a place you can rent. (Sometimes for free!)
We’ve rounded up a list of places, but it certainly isn’t exhaustive – but it is a good place to start your party planning. (I added some notes in italics for places I’ve used.)
Some of the places may be listed twice, since they fit more than one category. Most places are in Akron, but if they’re in the Greater Akron area, we included the city in (parenthesis).
Jump to one of our categories listed below or simply start scrolling. (And you don’t have to invite us to your event… but if there will be passed apps…)
Meeting Spaces & Conference Rooms | Coworking Spaces | Venues for Parties, Events, Weddings & More
*Be sure to check with venues in case details listed here have changed.
Meeting Spaces & Conference Rooms
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Reserve your choice of free meeting rooms at Main Library or a branch near you.
I hosted a meetup at Goodyear Branch, and it wound up being the perfect space for a small group.
Akron Zoo
Host a meeting in this unique location that offers a variety of meeting rooms that sit 18 to 50 people.
Mustard Seed
Two private meeting and event rooms off their cafe can accommodate 40-60 guests (The Portage Room) and up to 12 guests (The Boardroom).
I held the first-ever Everyday Akron team meeting in the small meeting room!
Bounce Innovation Hub
Bounce offers state-of-the-art facilities for large conferences, meetings, special events, classes and workshops. Choose from a variety of conference rooms.
I hosted a small workshop here, and it was great! Easy to access and nice tech.
House Three Thirty
The newly renovated community space offers a variety of meeting rooms decorated down to the doorstop.
Akron-Canton Airport (Canton)
Yes, the airport! They offer two conference rooms, a board room and an atrium to host your next meeting or event.
The Inn at Brandywine Falls (Northfield)
Host private meetings in the day at this historic landmark in the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Coffee Shops with Private Meeting Rooms
- 647 Coffee – right next to the coffee shop is a conference room that seats up to 15 people
- Artisan Coffee – their private conference room offers a white board and free wifi, and seats up to 14 people
- We’ve had a few Everyday Akron team meetings here. It’s quiet, and I love coming up with excuses to use the dry erase board. Haha.
- Asterisk Coffee Bar (Cuyahoga Falls) – they offer a meeting room that fits 5-6 people, or you can rent out the entire space for up to 50 people
Breweries with Meeting Spaces
- Eighty-Three Brewing – This free event space is great for larger groups
- We’ve had a few Everyday Akron team meetings here. Sometimes it’s a little noisy for our purpose, but we love the food and beer — exquisite compromise.
- HiHO Brewing Co. (Cuyahoga Falls) – Reserve a banquet table for 6-10 guests
- Missing Falls Brewery – This private event space comfortably seats up to 125 guests
Hotels with Meeting Spaces & Conference Rooms
- Spark by Hilton (Akron/Fairlawn)
- DoubleTree by Hilton (Akron/Fairlawn)
- Hilton Garden Inn (Akron/East End)
- BLU-Tique (Downtown)
- Courtyard at Marriott (Downtown/Northside)
- Sheraton Suites (Cuyahoga Falls)
See more options from Downtown Akron Partnership
Coworking Spaces
Bounce Innovation Hub
Bounce’s coworking community includes entrepreneurs, small businesses, freelancers, students, corporate teams and more. They offer flexible coworking membership plans.
Big Easy Desk (Cuyahoga Falls)
With 24/7 access, flexible workspaces, and varying memberships, this coworking space in Cuyahoga Falls is great for entrepreneurs, solo-preneneurs, mobile salespeople, transient employees and more. The Monthly PRO membership even comes with a postal mailbox option.
The Business Commons of Cuyahoga Falls
This new coworking space will offer coworking memberships, day passes, space rentals, programs, events and resources—all designed to foster collaboration and support success. Formerly the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber of Commerce, The Business Commons is powered by the Greater Akron Chamber.
Upper Desk (Bath)
This coworking space offers varying memberships that all come with access to the internet, a conference room and mailing address. This coworking space is located in Corner Provisions, which features a coffee shop, private golf simulator club, restaurant, bar and ice cream shop.
Akron Area Venues to Rent for Parties, Events, Weddings & More
Akron Art Museum
The museum provides flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces to create an exceptional event
Akron Zoo
Host a party at the zoo for a birthday, graduation, picnic and more. Or, host an after-hours party or event by renting half of the zoo or all of it or Komodo Kingdom
Bounce Innovation Hub
Host a large event and utilize their with state-of-the-art facilities
I hosted a small workshop here, and it was great! Easy to access and nice tech.
The East End
This historic, mixed-use complex offers an event center and community room
El Patrón Tequilería & Cuisine
Choose from their private tequila room or their rooftop patio for your next event
Firestone Country Club
Spacious, fully-equipped banquet halls and event venues that are perfect for any size of gathering
Greystone Hall
This century-old building offers seven floors of the stunning spaces for banquets, meetings and special events
HiHO Brewing Co. (Cuyahoga Falls)
Host an event at the brewery for 10-25 guests
House Three Thirty
With a variety of gorgeous spaces, this location has an event space for any type of gathering you can dream of
The Inn at Brandywine Falls (Northfield)
Host overnight meetings and retreats, family and friend reunions, afternoon teas and more
Jilly’s Music Room
Host your next party at this music venue that offers a 100% gluten-free menu
Learn about Jilly’s in their episode of Behind the Menu, a mini-series featuring local food businesses.
John S. Knight Center
This event center in Downtown Akron offers “123,000 sq. ft. of customizable space, including exhibition space, large ballrooms, a green room for speakers and breakout rooms” for meetings and conventions of any size
Northside Marketplace
Rent their cafe space for a meeting, party and more
Quaker Station
This historic space offers affordable venue options
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
This historic home boasts picturesque locations for wedding ceremonies, receptions, private parties, birthdays, corporate retreats and meetings
Summit Metro Parks
The parks offer a variety of lodges and open-air shelters throughout the county
Towpath Tennis
Offers two stunning event spaces in the scenic Merriman Valley neighborhood
We hosted an Adult Book Fair with Elizabeth’s of Akron here, and they were a delight to work with!
Weathervane Playhouse
Located in Merriman Valley, the theater can be rented for your next event
The Well CDC
Offers two events spaces to rent: 647 Coffee and The Meeting Hall
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