Open-house friendly
Three- to five-hour windows with guests coming and going, a buffet that stays stocked and a gift table by the door.
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Graduation Party Venue in Columbus, Ohio
Graduation season in Columbus means every backyard is booked and the weather is a gamble. The 5200 Event Center is a private, 6,500-square-foot graduation party venue on the east side with the slideshow on ten screens, a DJ, catering from our kitchen, security and a lot full of parking, indoors and air-conditioned, for an open house, a sit-down dinner or a full-on party.
5200 Riding Club Lane · Columbus, OH 43213 · East side, off I-70 · Free on-site parking
Why families and organizations choose us
Graduation Party Venue with everything already in the building
The slideshow, big
Baby pictures to cap and gown on ten 75-inch screens, with the DJ playing the graduate's playlist.
Joint parties save money
Two or three families share the hall and the catering; we split the bill the way you tell us to.
Food for a crowd
Wings, chicken, mac and cheese, salads, fruit and vegetable displays, a dessert table next to the cake.
Security for a teen crowd
In-house security at the door, no alcohol, adult chaperones per our policy. Parents relax.
Parking that holds everyone
No neighbors complaining about cars on the street.
See the room
6,500 square feet, set for your event
Ten 75-inch TVs · concert-ready sound · in-house DJ · stage · full kitchen · VIP area · smoking patio · private security · parking lot · private restrooms · staffed throughout.
Perfect for
Events we host here every month
- High school graduation open houses
- College graduation dinners and send-offs
- Nursing, trade school and academy pinning receptions
- Joint graduation parties for friends or cousins
- 8th grade and kindergarten promotion parties
How it works
Three steps to your date
1
Pick your date online
Our live calendar shows what is open, including partly booked days with the hours still available. Choose your start time and hours and see an estimate instantly.
2
Sign and pay the deposit
We confirm the same day. Review and e-sign the rental agreement from your phone and pay the deposit by card, Zelle, cash, check or wire.
3
Show up and celebrate
Arrive 30 minutes early to set up. Our staff, DJ, kitchen and security run the room; you run the party.
Questions
Graduation Party Venue FAQ
Can two families share one graduation party?
Yes, and many do. One agreement with one host, or we can note how the deposit and balance are split.
What dates fill first?
Late May through mid-June weekends. Sunday afternoons and weekday evenings are easier to get; check the live calendar online.
Are teen parties allowed?
Yes. Events with guests under 18 require one adult (21+) chaperone per 25 minors and are alcohol-free; minors leave by 11 PM.
Can we do a taco bar or a themed menu?
Ask when you request the quote; our kitchen can build around a theme, and cakes and desserts may be brought in.
How much does a graduation party cost?
Our hourly rates are published on the live booking calendar, so you see your date's cost before you ask; the calendar also gives an instant estimate with add-ons. If your situation calls for something different — a repast on short notice, a tight budget, an unusual schedule — reach out directly by phone, text or email. We are here to help families in their time of need and in their best moments, and we will give you white-glove, personal attention to find the best way to serve you. A deposit holds the date.
Nearby
Serving all of Columbus from the east side
The 5200 Event Center is at 5200 Riding Club Lane, Columbus, OH 43213, minutes from East Columbus, Whitehall, Reynoldsburg, Eastmoor, Berwick, Bexley, Gahanna, Blacklick, Pickerington, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Obetz and Downtown Columbus, with quick access from I-70 and I-270. Guests from across central Ohio find it an easy drive with parking at the door.
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