Baby showers · Chicago
Three private, BYOB event spaces on Chicago’s Northwest Side for baby showers, sprinkles and gender reveals of up to 80 guests. Bring your own food, cake and decorations, set up your way, and pay by the hour with no per-guest fees.
Our venues
Each space is private for your group, with tables, chairs, a big TV and a built-in sound system included. Tap “See open dates” to check live availability and send a booking request.
Virtually stagedIrving Park
$40/hr Mon–Fri · $70/hr Saturday · $50/hr Sunday, plus $50 cleaning
Virtually stagedPortage Park
$60/hr weekdays before 5 PM · $180/hr Saturday · $140/hr Sunday, plus $60 cleaning
Virtually stagedHumboldt Park
$60/hr weekdays before 5 PM · $180/hr Saturday · $140/hr Sunday, plus $60 cleaning
Straightforward pricing
You pay for the hours you book plus one flat cleaning fee. The price is the same for 15 guests or the venue’s maximum.
| Shower | Venue | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday showerMonday–Friday, up to 40 guests | Nala’s Party Room4 hrs × $40 + $50 cleaning | $210 |
| Sunday showerAny 4 hours, up to 40 guests | Nala’s Party Room4 hrs × $50 + $50 cleaning | $250 |
| Saturday showerAny 4 hours, up to 40 guests | Nala’s Party Room4 hrs × $70 + $50 cleaning | $330 |
| Weekday daytime showerBefore 5 PM, up to 80 guests | Montrose Studio or 3535 Venue4 hrs × $60 + $60 cleaning | $300 |
| Sunday showerAny 4 hours, up to 80 guests | Montrose Studio or 3535 Venue4 hrs × $140 + $60 cleaning | $620 |
| Saturday showerAny 4 hours, up to 80 guests | Montrose Studio or 3535 Venue4 hrs × $180 + $60 cleaning | $780 |
4-hour minimum. Optional add-ons: security attendant $20/hr at any venue; Montrose Studio parking lot $45/hr for up to 7 cars. Prices are subject to change; the venue page always shows current rates.
Planning tips
No packages to choose from and no vendor list to follow. You plan it the way you want, inside a few simple house rules.
Bring a brunch spread, your favorite caterer and the cake. Montrose Studio and 3535 Venue have full kitchens; Nala’s Party Room has a kitchenette and a catering prep area. BYOB at every venue.
Montrose Studio has a green wall with a neon sign by the arched window, and Nala’s Party Room has a tropical mural and a green wall. Bring a balloon arch and the photos take care of themselves.
Balloons, flowers, signs and table settings are all welcome. Please skip confetti and glitter, and book an extra hour if you want time to decorate before guests arrive.
Tables for gifts and games are included, and every venue has a large Smart TV for a slideshow or a gender-reveal video.
Play your playlist over the built-in Bluetooth sound system. Outside speakers and live performances are not allowed.
Tour any venue from 8 AM to 6:30 PM when it isn’t booked. No appointment needed; call (312) 815-6917 shortly before you head over.
FAQ
At NALA you pay by the hour plus a flat cleaning fee, with a 4-hour minimum and no per-guest fees. A 4-hour Sunday baby shower for up to 40 guests at Nala’s Party Room is $250 ($50/hour plus a $50 cleaning fee). A 4-hour Saturday shower for up to 80 guests at Montrose Studio or 3535 Venue is $780 ($180/hour plus a $60 cleaning fee). Weekday daytime showers cost less. Prices are subject to change.
Nala’s Party Room holds up to 40 guests. Montrose Studio and 3535 Venue each hold up to 80 guests.
Yes. All NALA venues are BYOB, and you can bring your own food, cake, drinks and caterer. Montrose Studio and 3535 Venue have full kitchens where cooking is allowed. Nala’s Party Room has a kitchenette with a sink, microwave and fridge plus a catering prep area.
Yes. Bring your own balloons, backdrops, flowers and table settings. Confetti and glitter aren’t allowed, and setup and cleanup need to fit inside your booked hours, so many hosts book an extra hour to decorate before guests arrive.
Yes. A cake reveal, a balloon box or a video on the venue’s Smart TV all work well. Confetti, glitter and confetti cannons aren’t allowed at any venue.
All three venues can be booked from 7 AM, so morning and brunch showers are easy to plan. Montrose Studio and 3535 Venue are $60/hour on weekdays before 5 PM, and Nala’s Party Room is $40/hour Monday to Friday.
Yes. You can tour any venue any day from 8 AM to 6:30 PM when it is not in use for an event. No appointment is needed; call (312) 815-6917 shortly before heading over and NALA will arrange access.
Check live availability on the venue’s page and book online, paying by card, or call (312) 815-6917. Bookings of 4 hours or more are confirmed as soon as you pay.
Check live availability at each venue and send a booking request in a few minutes, or call us and we’ll help you pick the right room.
House rules at every venue: private events only, with no tickets or admission fees, and no live performances, per our City of Chicago business license. Also no outside sound equipment (built-in speakers only), no smoking and no confetti.