Hey! It’s Christa here, and 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 near Atchison Kansas for your next family, extended family, newborn, or senior 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.
- Website: providencehillfarm.net
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
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
Holiday Inn Express
- Location: 401 Main St, Atchison, Kansas 66002
- Estimated capacity: 18 people*
- Look and feel: Modern
- Amenities: tables, chairs, television display, whiteboard, teleconferencing equipment, in-house catering
- Website: Holiday Inn Website
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
Spring Meadow Farm
- Location: 5240 Sherman Rd, Atchison, KS 66002
- Capacity: outdoor venue with varied capacity
- Look and feel: Country
- Amenities: silo bar, restrooms, 100+ acres, set up, clean up, cabin rental
- Website: www.springmeadowfarmks.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
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
Berry Best Fudge Company
- Location: 306 Commercial Street, Atchison, Kansas 66002
- Estimated capacity: 25 people*
- Look and feel: Homey
- Amenities: fudge and ice cream, tea parties, tables, chairs
- Website: theberrybestfudgecompany.com
The Depot Venue
- Location: 200 S 10th St, Atchison, KS 66002
- Estimated capacity: 30 people*
- Look and feel: Classic/Historical
- Amenities: large bar, varied seating, private meeting room
- Website: Whisky Depot Facebook
Servaes Brewing Company – Riverfront
- Location: 118 S. Second St., Atchison, KS 66002
- Estimated capacity: 70 people*
- Look and feel: Industrial
- Amenities: large bar, varied seating, private meeting room
- Website: www.servaesbrewco.com/riverfront
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
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
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
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
- Website: kansascityymca.org/locations/atchison
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
Atchison Library Meeting Room
- Location: 321 Commercial St, Atchison, KS 66002
- Estimated capacity: 30 people*
- Look and feel: Modern
- Amenities: tables, chairs, restrooms, television
- Website: atchisonlibrary.org
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
- 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
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
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
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, small theatre for rent
- Website: foxtheatreatchison.com
The Wine Cellar
- Location: 515 Commercial St, Atchison, KS 66002
- Estimated capacity: 70 people*
- Look and feel: Traditional
- Amenities: large bar, huge wine selection, cheese boards, second floor lounge, third floor private party space
- Website: www.atchisonwinecellar.com
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: Jerry’s Again Facebook
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
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
Atchison Event Center (Oak, Mahogany, or Board Rooms)
- 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
Atchison Lions Pool
- Location: 1201 Commercial St, Atchison, KS 66002
- Estimated Capacity: 50+ people
- Look and feel: Fun
- Amenities: tables, chairs, restrooms, concessions
- Website: cityofatchison.com/location/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
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
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
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
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Christa Rieger is owner of Storyweaver Studio. Her photography experience spans 15 years, she is constantly curious human, and fellow mom who knows that childhood is equal parts magic and mayhem. She specializes in capturing the unposed, the in-between, and the beautifully real moments of family stories. Learn more about Christa.
Storyweaver Studio’s specialities include: Newborn, Family, Seniors, and Extended Family.
