
VENUES
Every successful event starts with setting the stage, and that begins with choosing the right venue. The right location creates the foundation for a smooth, memorable experience for everyone involved.
FULL SERVICE CONFERENCE CENTERS

Hilton Garden Inn & Convention Center
Work, comfort, and connection come together seamlessly. The Hilton Garden
Inn offers 14,000 square feet of flexible event space, up to 9 modern meeting
rooms, on-site catering, and reliable, high-quality audiovisual support. When the
workday winds down, enjoy inviting dining spaces and retreat to one of the 113
cozy, well-appointed guest rooms, ensuring a restful night that leaves you
refreshed and ready for what’s next.

Lawn City
Lawn City offers 5,000 square feet of welcoming event space in downtown Cedar Falls for meetings, conferences, receptions, and private gatherings of up to 200 guests. With onsite catering and a location just steps from the Hampton Inn, it’s a convenient choice for groups hosting attendees from near and far.

Frolic Event Center
Frolic Event Center is a new Cedar Falls event venue offering modern indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings, receptions, celebrations, and private events. With bar service, catering, a bridal suite, and a groom ’s room, it’s designed to make wedding days and special gatherings feel comfortable and well planned.

Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn Cedar Falls Downtown offers a convenient meeting space for small business gatherings, trainings, interviews, and team meetings. With onsite lodging, breakfast, Wi-Fi, and a walkable downtown location, it’s perfect for groups that want meeting space and guest rooms in one place.

Maucker Union
Maucker Union at the University of Northern Iowa offers a wide range of event spaces for meetings, conferences, banquets, lectures, and campus gatherings. Amenities include flexible room setups, multipurpose rooms, standard meeting rooms, ballroom space, lounge areas, catering access, event scheduling support, parking maps and directions, and online space availability tools. The largest space, Ballroom ABC, seats up to 650 lecture-style or 480 banquet-style and can be divided into three sections.

Commons Ballroom
The Commons Ballroom at the University of Northern Iowa offers a classic campus event space in Cedar Falls for banquets, receptions, meetings, lectures, and special gatherings. With flexible setup options and access to UNI event services, it’s a practical choice for both campus and community events.
LOCAL GUIDES

From Keynotes to Cocktails: Your Cedar Falls Happy Hour Guide
When the conference schedule wraps up for the day, Cedar Falls flips the switch from “all business” to all-out fun. Whether you’re looking to unwind with colleagues, impress clients, or just treat yourself after a full day of sessions, happy hour in downtown Cedar Falls delivers personality, variety, and just the right amount of buzz.
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