Events

We are now taking reservations for events in 2022 and 2023.

The Thoreau Center is an attractive and affordable venue for events ranging from small weddings or graduations to corporate events to celebrations of life.  With numerous rooms for mingling and sit-down activities, the Thoreau Center can accommodate many different types of events. The dining room, kitchen and adjacent storage area allows you to serve your food and drinks on site.

Please contact Scott at 515-279-7312 or info@thethoreaucenter.com for more information or to schedule a tour of the Center to ensure that it will meet your needs.

The Thoreau Center hosts many special events: 

Perfect for small dinner parties.
Appropriate for retirement parties and reunions.
Staged for a cocktail party.
Ideal for political receptions.
Wedding reception.
Staged for a meeting/training.
Seating in the round.
Classroom seating.
Theater seating.