I had the pleasure of getting married at the Metropolis Ballroom. My experience for the whole event…read morewas very positive. Here is my breakdown of my experience with The Metropolis Ballroom: Planner Extraordinaire - Lauren Lauren is a very friendly and professional Planner. She is very organized and open when getting in contact with her. She gave us the feeling that everything would be taken care of which it was. She helped us go through the steps also helped us organize on how the procession would occur during our special day. Due to some circumstances, she was unable to see the culmination of her work with us but she made sure we were taken care of for the big day. Venue The Metropolis Ballroom venue makes up the whole 2nd floor of the building. They have elevator access to the 2nd floor. There is a bridal suite which as access to the balcony. There is an axillary room across the bridal suite which the cocktail hour is help. There are plenty of room along with comfortable seating areas. The main reception hall has a nice open space with a high ceiling, for to which we had 12 tables and enough room for a dance floor. The balcony is also accessible from the main reception area and allows you to enjoy part of downtown Arlington Heights where a fountain is visible and if you have your wedding at a certain time, you can have an appearance of Santa Claus in in the grassy area across the way. The staff had placed some outdoor activities if we chose to go out (i.e. cornhole). they had some They also had some tables and lighting outside in case they guest would like to step out and enjoy the great weather we had during our wedding. Staff The Metropolis Ballroom has a wonderful staff that made our wedding day very special. Even though Lauren was unable to be at the wedding, we felt we were very taken care of from the whole staff. Kenny was really helpful in coordinating with everyone. He was also the go to person for the head table whenever we needed anything. The wait staff is really extraordinary. I really have to tip my hat off to all of them. Each were very friendly and also attentive. The bartender was friendly and did a great job keeping the party going. Everyone made us feel welcomed. The kitchen did a wonderful job with the food for our wedding. I even had a lot of people comment on how they really enjoyed the food. To me, the preparation and taste was perfect. We had some people who had some dietary issues which they did accommodated for. The kids seem to really enjoy the food that they got, even giving some of the adults at their table jealous. Food You do have different options on how to proceed with how the food come out. We choose to have each person have a plated service compared to a buffet style reception. I am going to bring some highlights of the food we got. Roasted tomato soup chaser - a very well done soup accompanied with a mini grilled cheese. Chicken breast Champagne - recommended as one of the more popular dishes and there is a reason why. The chicken is moist and accompanied with a wonderful sauce which goes with a lot of the sides. Carrot Cake - a very well done carrot cake. The cake itself is moist and the frosting was perfectly balanced. It is one of my favorite carrot cakes I have eaten. All of the other food we got were delicious also, but I am unable to go through them all due to the limit on what I can type. Overall My experience was extraordinary. To me the whole company did a wonderful job in making my wedding reception special. From the planning to the actual event was a great experience. Though I have not attended any other events at the Metropolis Ballroom, I would recommend planning there for special occasions. With the care and details they worked with us during our special day, it was a pleasure working with them.

The Metropolis Ballroom has been a fixture in downtown Arlington Heights for over twenty years…read more They host weddings, corporate events, reunions, and many other events. It's a very upscale venue that takes pride in maintaining a quality appearance. They have great facilities and food. They are very active in the community, donating time and space to community organizations. I highly recommend Metropolis Ballroom for your next event!

Friendship Park Conservatory is part of the the Mt. Prospect Park District. It has beautiful…read moreindoor and outdoor spaces commonly rented out for events, banquets, and environmental program. The outdorr grounds has a large variety of flowerbeds, a pavilion, a butterfly garden, and a wooden gazebo. I have been to several events hosted by the park district or private. This time we were there for the Native Plant sale . The sale took place in the outdoor pavilion . The conservatory's greenhouse staff where available to answer questions. All the plants were neonictinoid-free, , making them 100% safe for local pollinators and birds. Plants were 3 for $15 . The proceeds from the plant sale go directly toward supporting the Mt. Prospect Park District's environmental initiatives and educational programming

Walked all over this park on a sunny Sunday morning with my sister!…read more This place is around 10-15 minutes away from my house and I know people who've been to it, but I never got the chance to check it out! It's a small, quaint park perfect for walking with a circular path along the park. There's 2 jungle gym parks for kids across the field, as well! My sister and I did countless loops since this park is a bit on the smaller side. The parking situation is great, too - there's plenty of parking available by the conservatory and the park. The little conservatory was closed when we came, but I definitely wanna come back and check it out! The park's trail goes right by it. There's also a church right next to it, so I saw cute old couples and families with kids still in their church clothes walking around and playing at the park. I'd definitely come back here for a picnic at the park, a nice stroll, or to check out the conservatory!

Love this green oasis hidden behind a retirement condo community. The paddle boats, golfing, and…read moreamazing path winding around beautiful water and volleyball courts are just fabulous. The path winds around throughout a few miles of greenery and wood and begs for a 5 mile bike ride.

Absolutely beautiful playground right on the lake, perfect for all ages. There are two different…read moreplaygrounds for different age groups, one of which is handicap accessible. Lots of towers, climbers, music, slides and swings, and one playground even has a sandbox. The biggest downsides to this park is that's its wood chips and there's limited shade. There are some sunshades, mainly over the benches surrounding the playground, but the playground itself is fully exposed, so better to go on a cloudy day.

Great space for offsite meetings and team building events. Fred did a great job with the A/V and…read morethe huge projection screen wall.

From the owner: Experience Schaumburg’s premier corporate event space! With its exposed brick, high ceilings, and…read moresleek, modern design, 1100EventZ offers a unique urban vibe perfect for weddings, corporate events, and special gatherings. Conveniently located near Golf and Meacham Roads, just a mile from I-290, I-90, and IL Route 53, we’re easily accessible with ample parking and nearby hotels for out-of-town guests. Add a touch of elegance and excitement to your next event—book your tour today!

My fiancé and I had attended a wedding here yesterday and our server Jesús made our evening!!! He…read morewas so funny, kind and amazing at his job - he deserves all the praise.

I love the place. Very fancy and so many food selections for the brunch! Great service!read more

I had a party for my daughter here on 6/27... I could not have asked for a better venue. Reasonably…read morepriced. They accommodated us the night before and allowed us to decorate since there wasn't an event that night. The day of, they were some of the nicest people. It's a cute space and all my guests loved it. HIGHLY recommended!!

Came here for the fish fry, beer, and a good time. I forgot to take a picture of the fish fry…read morebecause it was really good. It's a buffet style. You get salad, mostaccioli, Cole slaw, homemade bread, fried or baked cod and tater tots. The service is very friendly and helpful. The mini pitchers are only $7. It's definitely worth checking out if you are looking for a good Fish Fry. They also have a 50/50 raffle that they do. The only downside is that they don't have a parking lot and parking is limited on the street.

5 stars to Anna the wedding coordinator at the country club. She went above and beyond this part…read moreweekend helping me set the room with florals so I could enjoy the wedding as a guest to. She was professional and gracious and so helpful. Thank you,thank you, beautiful venue, great food and drinks and an outstanding staff.

One of my top recommendations for clients hosting weddings, baby and bridal showers! Staff is easy…read moreto work with and they have a variety of rooms for different events. Megan, North Shore Balloon Decor

I have been to events at Garden Terrace Banquets on two occasions. Both times the food was great…read moreand the service was even better! What a relief to have such an important event go so smoothly both times. The first event I attended was a wedding and the second event was a wedding shower. Both events had a nice flow throughout the event with the food & drinks arriving on time and the temperature of the food was perfect. The manager (Joyce) of the Wedding Shower I attended on Sunday was so helpful through every stage of the Event. Joyce made sure that we were completely satisfied with everything from the seating arrangements to the temperature of the food & drinks. She never once disappeared or slacked off. I was helping to organized the event so she made my job super easy. I was glad that I chose Garden Terrace by the day's end. I will certainly choose Garden Terrace Banquets for any future events I have requiring a Banquet Hall. Not only was the food great but the prices were very reasonable and much less than their competitors. Kudos to the staff for making our day!

This place was pretty nice, simple. A friend rented a room for a bridal shower. Not sure if the…read morebartenders were from the facility or recommended or not but they seemed unorganized and service was slow. The room was good, simple, & spacious. A good place for a rental for a party as long as you are okay with it being a casual place. There was ample room. Attendants on site were not all that helpful in giving directions to the room but we found it. Lots of great natural light in the room we had.

a great arcade with great food and a really good variety of games for regular players and hardcore…read morerhythm gamers. staff protect their customers as well and make sure this place is a safe location for everyone.

From reading my past reviews, I very seldom rate a restaurant or entertainment venue this low. On…read moreFather's Day, we waited over two hours for our food. What finally arrived was a semi-cold, burnt pizza (pictures attached), while none of our other items ever came out. When we requested a refund, the manager first said "no refunds." About 15 minutes later, he returned with a refund receipt, saying it was the best he could do. I understand they were extremely busy, but this isn't the way to operate an establishment. You prepay for your food, seat yourself, and then servers wander around aimlessly checking table receipts with no real system or direction. They're clearly in need of table tracker devices or better organization. The bathrooms were clean. The only thing that kept this from being an even harsher review was Mathew, who was genuinely kind and tried to help. Without him, my experience would have been much worse.

Jill is such a doll! Came here for a site tour and she was incredibly helpful and the space was…read morebeautiful! Ceilings had skylights and would be perfect for photos!

We could not be happier with our choice of Loft on Lake for our wedding/reception venue. The space…read moreis both beautiful (especially the skylight!) and accessible, the location is convenient, and Jill was incredibly helpful and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend using Jill's day-of coordination services if you have an event at Loft on Lake because she made the experience extremely smooth and had worked with several of the vendors before.