As a family photographer and mom, I understand the frustration trying to find the perfect venue for a birthday party, baby shower, graduation party, retirement reception in a small town because NOTHING seems to be organized online! So I've done the heavy-lifting for you! Here are the 30+ small party spaces in Atchison County for your next milestone, family event, senior, or newborn celebration.
These businesses are listed by my personal estimated capacity from smallest to largest. If you are looking for something larger, check out my large wedding and event venue post!
*Note: All event spaces, capacities, and amenities are subject to change by the venue. Capacity estimates are based on my personal experience visiting the venue, they are only listed to give you a general idea of venue scope. Please contact the business itself for rental details.
Providence Hill Farm
Location: 8096 Pratt Road, Atchison, KS 66002
Estimated capacity: Minimum of 10 people*
Look and feel: Country
Amenities: Choose between indoor or outdoor seating and enjoy a variety of interactive activities. Delight in baby goat playtime, embark on goat hiking or yoga sessions, and engage in hands-on experiences such as cheese making, soap making, lotion making, or bread making.
Pace & Bene Catholic shoppe
Location: 503 Commercial St, Atchison, KS 66002
Estimated Capacity: 15 people*
Look and feel: Cozy
Amenities: tables, chairs, couches, gelato, espresso, board games
Website: pacebeneks.com
Photo courtesy of Pace and Bene Google reviews
The sunflower Cafe
Location: 117 B N 5th St, Atchison, KS 66002
Estimated capacity: 25 people*
Look and feel: Modern Country
Amenities: back party room/patio, catering, espresso drinks and alcohol
Website: thesunfloweratchison.com
Photo Courtesy of The Sunflower
HOliday inn express
Location: 401 Main St, Atchison, Kansas 66002
Estimated capacity: 18*
Look and feel: Modern
Amenities: tables, chairs, television display, whiteboard, teleconferencing equipment, in-house catering
Website: ihg.com
Photo courtesy of Holiday Inn Express
HoneyDo Farm
Location: 8299 Pratt Rd, Atchison, KS 66002
Estimated capacity: 20 people*
Look and feel: Country
Amenities: party room with kitchen/patio, country store, goats, gardens, chickens, and trampoline.
Website: honeydofarm.net
Photo Courtesy of HoneyDo Farm
REnt a local airbnb or vrbo
Location: varies (on average there are around 10-15 short-term rentals available in Atchison County at any given time)
Estimated capacity: 10-20 people*
Look and feel: varies
Amenities: varies
Website: airbnb.com or vrbo.com
Sophia spirituality center @ mount st. Scholastica
Location: 751 S 8th St, Atchison, KS 66002
Estimated Capacity: Varies by rooms rented, 20 or less people allowed*
Look and feel: Mid-Century
Amenities: tables, chairs, projectors, restrooms
Website: mountosb.org
Photo courtesy of Mount St. Scholastica
The artist box
Location: 407 Commercial St, Atchison, KS 66002
Estimated Capacity: 25 people*
Look and feel: Vibrant
Amenities: tables, chairs, pottery painting, group party classes
Website: theartistboxllc.com
Photo courtesy of The Artist Box
Berry best fudge company
Location: 306 Commercial Street, Atchison, Kansas 66002
Estimated capacity: 25 people*
Look and feel: Homey
Amenities: fudge and ice cream, tables, chairs
Website: theberrybestfudgecompany.com
Photo courtesy of Berry Best Fudge Company
Whiskey depot
Location: 200 S 10th St, Atchison, KS 66002
Estimated capacity: 25 people*
Look and feel: Classic/Historical
Amenities: large bar, varied seating, private meeting room
Website: Whisky Depot Facebook
Photo courtesy of the Whiskey Depot
Holy Grounds, McAllister board room, murphy recreation center, or benedettos @ Benedictine College
Location: 1020 N. 2nd St., Atchison, KS 66002
Estimated capacity: Varies by space, 20-100 people*
Look and feel: Classic
Amenities: Varies per space
Website: benedictine.edu / Email events@benedictine.edu to book
Photo courtesy of Aladdin Campus Dining, Benedictine College
Trotter's on the river
Location: 102 E Atchison St, Atchison, KS 66002
Estimated capacity: 30 person minimum*
Look and feel: Cozy
Amenities: Outdoor and indoor tables, chairs, bar
Website: Trotter's Facebook
Photo courtesy of Trotter's on the River Facebook
Effingham City Pool
Location: 307 4th Street, Effingham, KS, United States, Kansas
Estimated Capacity: 30 people*
Look and feel: Fun
Amenities: tables, chairs, restrooms, concessions
Website: facebook.com/effinghamcitypool
Photo courtesy of City of Effingham
The community room @ Atchison Family YMCA/Cray community center
Location: 321 Commercial St, Atchison, KS 66002
Estimated capacity: 40 people*
Look and feel: Modern
Amenities: kitchen, tables, chairs, whiteboard, handicap accessible
Photo Courtesy of the YMCA
Banquet room @ Paolucci's
Location: 115 S. 3rd St, Atchison, KS 66002
Estimated capacity: 40 people*
Look and feel: Classic
Amenities: kitchen, tables, chairs, catering
Website: paolucci-begley.com
Photo Courtesy of Paolucci's
Atchison library meeting room
Location: 321 Commercial St, Atchison, KS 66002
Estimated capacity: 30 people*
Look and feel: Modern
Amenities: tables, chairs, restrooms, television
Photo Courtesy of the Project Atchison
Local parkS
Locations: Warnock Lake, Jackson Park, Independence Park + splash pad, International Forest of Friendship, Bromley Park, LFM Park, Reisner Park, Atchison State Fishing Lake, Furman Park, Atchison County Lake, Everest Park & Prairie Gardens, Mission Lake Campground
Estimated capacity: varies, some parks have covered shelters, while others just have picnic tables*
Look and feel: outdoors
Amenities: varies
Website: visit your local city hall to reserve a shelter
Rainey's arcade (coming in 2024)
Location: 101 N. 4th St, Atchison, KS 66002
Estimated capacity: 40 people*
Look and Feel: Fun and vibrant
Amenities: arcade games, indoor playground with trampolines/slides/obstacles, and party room for events
Website: Rainey's Arcade Facebook
Photo courtesy of Rainey's Arcade Facebook
Elks LOdge 647 Lower Level
Location: 710 S 9th St, Atchison, KS 66002
Estimated Capacity: 40 people*
Look and feel: Cozy
Amenities: tables, chairs, restrooms, bar
Website: elks.org
Photo courtesy of Project Atchison
Horton aquatic park
Location: 540 E 12th St, Horton, KS 66439
Estimated Capacity: Up to 40 people*
Look and feel: Fun
Amenities: tables, chairs, restrooms, concessions
Website: cityofhorton.com/aquatic-park
Photo courtesy of City of Horton
Fox theatre atchison
Location: 710 S 9th St, Atchison, KS 66002
Estimated Capacity: 40-150 people (three different theatres)*
Look and feel: Art deco
Amenities: recliner seating, concessions, outdoor patio
Website: foxtheatreatchison.com
Photo courtesy of the Fox Theatre
The wine cellar (coming in 2024)
Location: 515 Commercial St, Atchison, KS 66002
Estimated capacity: 45 people*
Look and feel: Traditional
Amenities: large bar, huge wine selection, cheese boards, second floor lounge
Website: Coming in spring 2024
Jerry's Again or Elizabeth's Event Space
Location: 125 N 5th St, Atchison, KS, United States, 66002
Estimated Capacity: Varies by rooms rented, 40-100+ people
Look and feel: Traditional
Amenities: tables, chairs, restrooms, smaller rooms, bar, catering
Website: facebook.com/jerrysagain
Wren's Events
Location: 716 Commercial St, Atchison, KS 66002
Estimated capacity: 50 people*
Look and Feel: modern
Amenities: tables and chairs
Website: poorrichardsprinting.com
Photo courtesy of Facebook
Cedar ridge
Location: 7028 318th Road, Atchison, KS 66002
Estimated Capacity: 50-60+ people*
Look and feel: Rustic
Amenities: tables, chairs, restrooms, rustic decor, catering
Website: cedar-ridge-restaurant.com
Photo courtesy of Cedar Ridge
Oak Room, Mahogany Room, or Board Room @ Atchison Event Center
Location: 710 S 9th St, Atchison, KS 66002
Estimated Capacity: Varies by rooms rented, 10-100+ people
Look and feel: Mid-Century
Amenities: tables, chairs, projectors, restrooms, catering
Website: atchisoneventcenter.com
Photo courtesy of Atchison Event Center
Atchison Lions pool
Location: 1201 Commercial St, Atchison, KS 66002
Estimated Capacity: 50+ people
Look and feel: Fun
Amenities: tables, chairs, restrooms, concessions
Photo courtesy of Lions Pool
Effingham blue building
Location: 305 Main St, Effingham, KS 66023
Estimated Capacity: Varies by space used, 60+ people
Look and feel: Industrial
Amenities: tables, chairs, restrooms, smaller rooms, kitchen for rent
Website: Google Maps
Photo courtesy of City of Horton
Hickory Ridge Farm & Events
Location: 5281 US Hwy 159, Effingham, KS 66023
Capacity: 75+ people
Look and feel: Rustic, Country
Amenities: tables and chairs, bar, kitchen, etc.
Website: Facebook page / hickoryridgefarmandevents@gmail.com
Photo courtesy of Hickory Ridge
Memorial Hall
Location: 819 Commercial St, Atchison, KS
Estimated Capacity: Varies by space used, 100+ people
Look and feel: Industrial
Amenities: tables, chairs, restrooms, roller skating
Website: Memorial Hall Facebook page
Photo courtesy of Soliders and Sailors Memorial Hall
Horton blue building
Location: 716 1st Ave W, Horton, KS 66439
Estimated Capacity: Varies by rooms rented, 100+ people
Look and feel: Industrial
Amenities: tables, chairs, restrooms, smaller rooms, kitchen for rent
Website: cityofhorton.com/building
Photo courtesy of City of Horton
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