Ashland is not the town it used to be. The citizens of this town have truly poured life back into it and, when we moved back after being gone for 10+ years, we noticed an energy and a culture that simply didn’t exist before.
Something we love about Ashland is how many local businesses exist in the town and how many places there are now to hold gatherings. In our early years here, you were lucky to find a location to host any sort of event. Now, there are several options that offer a fun and customizable experience.
While this list is nowhere near exhaustive, here are our top 5 favorite places to hold an event in Ashland, Ohio:
1. Whoopsie Daisy Bowtique - This local boutique is located right on Main Street! They offer tons of cute accessories and local spirit gear, but they also offer birthday party packages that offer spa options, crafts, and treats. The customization of these parties is what sets it apart and definitely makes it a must-try for your child’s next birthday party.
2. Tin Can Chandelier - In addition to offering guided workshops and classes, this art studio + workspace also offers space for events. They offer several packages for instructor led painting, clay sculpting, and pottery painting. If you’ve never been to an instructor-led art event, you have been missing out! Tin Can offers a more unique offering over a traditional party and could be just the thing to make your next event more memorable.
3. Mount Vernon Estates - For more upscale or luxurious events, Mount Vernon estates offers a beautiful facility. While they have smaller rooms for events like baby showers, they also have space for large events such as weddings or corporate gatherings. In the warmer months, they also offer beautiful outdoor spaces. The elegance and class of the location is unmatched and would make any event unforgettable.
4. Kroc Center - Who doesn’t love The Kroc?! This location is perfect for an event where the goals are fun and movement. Rentals choices include the indoor waterpark, the field house, the gymnasium, the meeting room, and the spray park (in warmer months). There’s a lot to choose from at The Kroc; in fact, there are no bad options. No matter which option you choose, you’re sure to have a good time.
5. YMCA - If you haven’t heard, the Y in Ashland boasts a brand new state of the art gymnastics facility that is available for event rentals! If gymnastics isn’t your thing, they also offer packages for pool parties and sports parties. The standout here is the prices! All of the package options at the local Y are extremely affordable, making them a top contender if the budget is tight.
We are fortunate to live in this community! Ashland might be a small town, but you certainly don’t need to look beyond it to host your next event.