Without a doubt, Las Vegas is a premiere destination for events. Whether you have a small or large guest list, there’s no shortage of options for weddings, parties, workshops, and more. Although you’ll find plenty of event destinations on The Strip, surrounding neighborhoods also offer great venues for outdoor events. Here are the Las Vegas neighborhoods where you can find them.

Downtown

Container Park photo by Shutterstock

Just north of the Strip is Downtown, the vibrant neighborhood known for its street art, nightlife, and variety of local businesses. Downtown is a particularly good neighborhood to find outdoor event spaces that overlook vintage casinos and offer outdoor patios with elegant lighting. Downtown Events offers popular spots like Gold Spike, Oak and Ivy, and even Container Park as event spaces. Also their event space offerings include Place on 7th, the high-end venue with a courtyard, outdoor stage, and balconies overlooking Fremont Street.

To get those downtown vibes on a street level, Park on Fremont offers up their patio for event rentals. With a rustic design aesthetic interspersed with art and presided over by a comfy brick fireplace, the patio is an intimate space near The Ogden and Fremont Street Experience that’s perfect for laid-back events. 

Summerlin

Red Rock Country Club photo courtesy of Stan Shebs

Summerlin is a solid choice for those looking for a more traditional venue. Red Rock Country Club was named a top wedding venue by Wedding Wire. At this country club, you’ll find lush rolling golf courses and a private ceremony lawn that overlooks a waterfall and the Spring Mountains. The country club also has views of both the Valley and The Strip. Wedding venue rental includes the use of the private event lawn, lounges, and even wedding coordination. Recent weddings are a mix between desert aesthetic and country club vibes.

Meanwhile, Emerald at Queensridge is a high-end single event venue that hosts corporate events and weddings for up to 350 guests within the exclusive Queensridge neighborhood in Summerlin. This event space offers lush greenspaces in the middle of the desert. Whether you’re looking to have a ceremony, reception, or both at this location, you can count on courtyard space, photography coverage, and a team of professional planners to make your day special.

Just outside Summerlin is Springs Preserve, the 180-acre botanical garden and nature preserve known for its family vibe, robust calendar of events, and lovely greenspaces that counter expectations. Springs Preserve is also known for hosting weddings in a modern garden, which includes an arboretum or gazebo for the ceremony. Those with birthdays, cocktail parties, holiday parties, or any other social event can also book at the Springs Preserve, an appealing venue for locals and tourists alike who want to reconnect with nature or enjoy a ceremony that doesn’t feel like the stereotypical Las Vegas wedding.

Lake Las Vegas

Ponte Vecchio in Lake Las Vegas

For locals who want a wedding that’s far removed from the lights of The Strip, Lake Las Vegas is an ideal choice. Nestled in the hills of Henderson’s east side, Reflection Bay Golf Course hosts weddings beside the 320-acre lake. Couples can invite up to 250 guests for exclusive use of the clubhouse and a private balcony overlooking all that Lake Las Vegas has to offer. The Hilton at Lake Las Vegas also offers ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, and receptions both indoors and in the Florentine gardens at the center of the resort. At the border of the Lake Las Vegas village, The Hilton hosts weddings complete with table settings, high-end decor, and the natural ambiance of a lakeside resort.