Apple Tree Arts
One Grafton Common, Grafton, MA
120 Capacity
$400 to $800 / Event
Founded in 1989 in Grafton, Massachusetts, Apple Tree Arts began as The Apple Tree, offering two early-childhood music classes for parents and toddlers taught by Donna Blanchard in a historic church on Grafton Common. It was built on the belief that music and the arts enrich and expand the human experience.
Over time, that small beginning became a vibrant nonprofit community school for the arts serving people of all ages across south central Worcester County.
Apple Tree Arts’ Great Hall is a bright, easy-to-host venue located in Grafton, MA in the heart of Central Massachusetts, inside the historic Town Hall building at One Grafton Common. With 40-foot ceilings, a beautiful foyer staircase for photos, and an open layout that can be styled for everything from elegant celebrations to professional events, the Great Hall is ideal for private parties, performances, workshops, meetings, and community gatherings.
With full kitchen access, included tables and chairs, built-in AV features, and full ADA accessibility, hosting your event is simple and stress-free.
Apple Tree Arts
One Grafton Common, Grafton, MA
120 Capacity
$400 to $800 / Event
Founded in 1989 in Grafton, Massachusetts, Apple Tree Arts began as The Apple Tree, offering two early-childhood music classes for parents and toddlers taught by Donna Blanchard in a historic church on Grafton Common. It was built on the belief that music and the arts enrich and expand the human experience.
Over time, that small beginning became a vibrant nonprofit community school for the arts serving people of all ages across south central Worcester County.
Apple Tree Arts’ Great Hall is a bright, easy-to-host venue located in Grafton, MA in the heart of Central Massachusetts, inside the historic Town Hall building at One Grafton Common. With 40-foot ceilings, a beautiful foyer staircase for photos, and an open layout that can be styled for everything from elegant celebrations to professional events, the Great Hall is ideal for private parties, performances, workshops, meetings, and community gatherings.
With full kitchen access, included tables and chairs, built-in AV features, and full ADA accessibility, hosting your event is simple and stress-free.
Event Pricing
Half Day (4 hours)
120 people max
$400 per event
Full Day
120 people max
$800 per event
People Often Ask
The rental cost for the Great Hall is $100 per hour, with a minimum booking of four hours ($400 total).
The Great Hall is available for event rentals between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
Yes, you are welcome to bring in your own food or hire an outside caterer of your choice. While we do not offer on-site cooking services, we provide kitchen access for food setup and storage.
Renters have access to our kitchen area, which includes a refrigerator, a sink, and space to organize and prepare your refreshments.
The rental includes tables, chairs, kitchen access, a speaker and microphone if requested, and black tablecloths if they fit your event's theme.
Yes, we offer optional add-on services such as event support staff and extra hours to help accommodate your specific event needs.
Our versatile space is perfect for a wide range of social gatherings, including baby showers, milestone birthday parties, Sweet 16s, engagement parties, corporate or community holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
Absolutely! We would be delighted to schedule a tour of the Great Hall so you can experience the space firsthand and discuss your event's layout.
Yes, the Great Hall has a minimum rental requirement of four hours per event.
Yes, a speaker and microphone can be made available upon request to assist with your audio, announcements, or background music needs.
Event Spaces
Recommendations
Great Experience
— An Eventective User
from Grafton
I would first like to thank Nicole for her help in renting the hall. It was a pleasure to work with her. Nicole was on time and professional each time we met.
The Great Hall worked out better then I had hoped. I was able to bring in my own food. Had use of there kichen which had everything I needed. The kitchen is in a great location for use with the hall.
This is a great location and a beautiful Hall if anyone is looking for a small rental venue.
Having an elevator just inside the door to bring everything up to the hall and kichen was a great benefit. The bathroom was clean and had several stalls.
I would recommend The Great Hall at Appletree Arts for anyone looking for a venue.
Thank you Nicole for helping us set everything up, you went above what you needed to do to make my daughter's bridal shower come to be.
Thank you.
Additional Info
Venue Types
Amenities
- ADA/ACA Accessible
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Outside Catering Allowed
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 120
- Number of Event/Function Spaces: 1
- Special Features: Included Amenities: - Free Wi-Fi - Bluetooth speaker system - Projector and full drop-down screen - Microphone - Trash and recycling onsite