Affordable Baby Shower Venues in Northern Virginia under $350

Let’s party

If your Pinterest board is screaming “boho baby brunch” but your wallet is whispering “keep it cheap,” NoVA is loaded with public venues that rent for $350 or cheaper. Community centers usually price by the hour and park pavilions go by the day. Below is a mom-tested short-list with actual prices so you can book with confidence.

How I Picked These Spots

Flat-fee or hourly totals under $350 for a two-hour party (plus set-up and clean-up wiggle room).
Indoor-friendly (or covered) options so you are not sweating a July thunderstorm.
Within the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Alexandria City or their close-in neighbors.

The Line-Up

1. Herndon Community Center, Herndon

Community Room 3 can host 25 people at $40 per hour. It requires a two-hour minimum then $17 each extra hour, so four hours totals only $114. [1]
Herndon also offers affordable park shelter rentals

2. Lubber Run & Other Arlington Community Centers

Standard multi-purpose rooms average at $60 per hour for residents (non-resident rates are double but still workable if you keep it short). [2]
Many spaces include projectors—perfect for cute baby photos of the parents-to-be.

3. Reston Community Center – Jo Ann Rose Gallery

Gallery + kitchen package is $50 per hour for Reston residents or $150 per hour for non-residents. [3]
Artsy backdrop = built-in décor.

4. Claude Moore Recreation Center, Sterling

Half Multipurpose Room: $45 per hour (non-commercial), seats 40 with tables. Plus, $45 per hour to add the kitchen. [4]
Plenty of free parking and playgrounds to tire out little cousins.

5. Locust Shade Park Pavilions, Triangle (Prince William)

Small pavilions seat 25 and are $60 per day; medium pavilions fit 50 at $84 per day. Even the large 200-person pavilion is $295. Prices are higher with alcohol but still budget-friendly. [5]
Rent once and picnic all day—no hourly stress.

6. Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria

A bright room with a garden setting is $220 for the first two hours, a $50 staffing fee, plus $85 for an additional hour, bringing a 2-hour event with time for set up and clean to about $355. [6]
Guests can also explore the grounds of the garden

7: Vienna Community Center, Vienna

The Community Room is $110 per hour for private events. A two hour party plus setup/clean up time lands the total price at $330. [7]
Cute downtown Vienna coffee shops make post-party cleanup coffee runs painless.

Pro Tips for Booking

Ask about resident vs. non-resident rates. Borrowing Auntie’s Arlington address could slice your invoice in half.
Schedule off-peak hours. Saturday mornings are cheaper than Saturday nights at many rec centers.
Read the fine print on food, beverages, abd décor. Some spots ban open flame or sticky confetti.
Factor in insurance or deposits. Rooms may need a refundable damage fee—budget $100 just in case.