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The Fun Venue LLC
221 N. Saint Francis ST, Wichita, KS
80 Capacity
$330 to $2,000 / Event
The Fun Venue is located at a beautiful part of Old Town Wichita, a prime location, with plenty of parking off street and right across the street. We have an outdoor courtyard, main entrance with a chalkboard wall, event hall with indoor use of tables & chairs for 80 people, a private multipurpose room, a stage, a cold bar with a bar sink, 2 prep tables, and a top freezer refrigerator. 2 restrooms (please scroll down to see the full list). We have open catering policy, and you can also bring your own food. If alcohol beverage is desired, BYOB (no restrictions on the type of alcohol, allowed between 9am-midnight) or hire a licensed alcohol caterer (can serve till 2am). (Capacity of 80 people of indoor area + 49 people of outdoor patio area) SERVICE & AMENITIES: *We offer 1 time free setup and teardown of the white folding tables & white folding chairs for indoor use. *We collaborate with you to manage cleaning responsibilities during your events. Your responsibilities include tearing down your own decorations, collecting and disposing of trash, and final disposal in the large dumpster(confetti, confetti balloons, glitter are not allowed and must be removed if used). Additional, you are responsible for replacing trash bags and cleaning the chalkboard if utilized. *Free use of tables & chairs indoors (capacity of 80 people; we have 15 6' rectangular tables & 80 white folding chairs in stock) *Free use of various tables and sittings up to 20 people at the outdoor courtyard area (capacity of 49 people) *Free WiFi *Indoor AC and Heating *Chandeliers, Edison lights, stage par lights *Free pool table game *Free cornhole game ( weather permitting) *Free use of a tailgate speaker with a microphone *Free use of chalkboard supplies *Free use of a projector (Recreational use only, not good for PowerPoint) & projector screen *Free use of a backdrop stand *Indoor party area (capacity 80) *Outdoor courtyard area (capacity 49) *A private room ( 18'x18', multipurpose use) *Large bar (18' long) with a refrigerator, bar sink, prep tables, ice chests (ice is not provided) *A stage *2 restrooms ( one is wheelchair accessible, the other has a shower stall) *Open food & drink policy ( alcohol allowed-byob allowed between the hours of 9am-midnight) *On-site staff

The Fun Venue LLC

221 N. Saint Francis ST, Wichita, KS
80 Capacity
$330 to $2,000 / Event
The Fun Venue is located at a beautiful part of Old Town Wichita, a prime location, with plenty of parking off street and right across the street. We have an outdoor courtyard, main entrance with a chalkboard wall, event hall with indoor use of tables & chairs for 80 people, a private multipurpose room, a stage, a cold bar with a bar sink, 2 prep tables, and a top freezer refrigerator. 2 restrooms (please scroll down to see the full list). We have open catering policy, and you can also bring your own food. If alcohol beverage is desired, BYOB (no restrictions on the type of alcohol, allowed between 9am-midnight) or hire a licensed alcohol caterer (can serve till 2am). (Capacity of 80 people of indoor area + 49 people of outdoor patio area) SERVICE & AMENITIES: *We offer 1 time free setup and teardown of the white folding tables & white folding chairs for indoor use. *We collaborate with you to manage cleaning responsibilities during your events. Your responsibilities include tearing down your own decorations, collecting and disposing of trash, and final disposal in the large dumpster(confetti, confetti balloons, glitter are not allowed and must be removed if used). Additional, you are responsible for replacing trash bags and cleaning the chalkboard if utilized. *Free use of tables & chairs indoors (capacity of 80 people; we have 15 6' rectangular tables & 80 white folding chairs in stock) *Free use of various tables and sittings up to 20 people at the outdoor courtyard area (capacity of 49 people) *Free WiFi *Indoor AC and Heating *Chandeliers, Edison lights, stage par lights *Free pool table game *Free cornhole game ( weather permitting) *Free use of a tailgate speaker with a microphone *Free use of chalkboard supplies *Free use of a projector (Recreational use only, not good for PowerPoint) & projector screen *Free use of a backdrop stand *Indoor party area (capacity 80) *Outdoor courtyard area (capacity 49) *A private room ( 18'x18', multipurpose use) *Large bar (18' long) with a refrigerator, bar sink, prep tables, ice chests (ice is not provided) *A stage *2 restrooms ( one is wheelchair accessible, the other has a shower stall) *Open food & drink policy ( alcohol allowed-byob allowed between the hours of 9am-midnight) *On-site staff

Event Pricing

Hourly and Whole Day Rental

80 people max
$330 - $2,000 per event

People Often Ask

To reserve a date, please call/text 316-755-6790 or email: thefunvenue@gmail.com A contract and a non-refundable retainer fee, equal to 50% of the total fee, which will be applied to the total amount due, are required to reserve your date. The remaining balance has to be paid at least 2 weeks before the event date. We complete all formalities via email. You are welcome to schedule a showing before booking; however, we cannot pencil in or reserve your date before showing. We can only reserve a date after receiving the signed contract and the non-refundable retainer fee payment.
Our maximum capacity is 80 people indoor and 49 people outdoor. Yes, the venue is ADA accessible.
Yes, you are very welcome to schedule a showing before or after booking. Please reach out to us to schedule a showing. Showing is usually scheduled for a 30 mins timeframe. Please note that, we do not save the date of your inquiry before showing. A date can only be saved by completing the contract and paying the non-refundable retainer fee. We currently don’t accept on-site bookings; all bookings must be done digitally with the booking manager. Our showing staff is unable to provide information about availability, rental rates, or working on a contract. If you have any questions about these topics, please contact the venue directly to reach the booking manager.
15 six foot long rectangular tables & 80 folding chairs are included free for indoor use. Various tables and chairs for sitting up to 20 people are included free for outdoor use. The venue offers 1 time free setup and teardown of the white folding tables & white folding chairs for indoor use, and you will receive a request list together with your final invoice prior to your event to discuss how we can help. You can also choose to set up tables and chairs yourself.
No, We do not have a kitchen facility available , and cooking is strictly permitted only in the designated outdoor area. Nonetheless, our bar area is equipped with amenities akin to a kitchenette, including bar sinks, a refrigerator, prep tables, and ice chests. Please note that ice is not provided; guests are kindly requested to bring their own if required. ​ ​To keep food warm, most clients use chafing sternos under their chafing dish trays, and sterno burners are allowed. You can also bring a crockpot, microwave, or other electrical appliances for warming purposes. Some clients prefer utilizing our outdoor area, where they can bring their own cooking appliances, as cooking is only permitted in this outdoor space.
The rental area includes our outdoor courtyard space (capacity of 49), indoor party space (capacity of 80), 1 multipurpose room (18’x18’), bar, 2 restrooms. We only host 1 event during the contractual timeframe.
The Coleman parking lot, located at 250 N. St. Francis (67202), sits directly across the street from The Fun Venue LLC. Because this lot is owned by Sedgwick County rather than the city, it is completely exempt from Wichita's paid parking system and remains free to the public. While widely utilized by downtown visitors and event-goers, the lot is occasionally blocked off or reserved for special community events. The Fun Venue LLC also has 1-2 free parking spaces available in the back alley right behind/west of the venue for clients to park, but all guests are advised to park in other city-owned parking lots if the free Coleman parking lot is unavailable. The Fun Venue LLC cannot guarantee the availability of city parking lots and Coleman parking lot or rate changes. City Lot Paid Parkings: There are plenty of off-street parkings near by within a 1- to 5-minute walk. Paid parking is enforced throughout downtown Wichita through all city owned parking lots from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Parking is Free before 8am and after 6pm Mon-Thur, before 8am and after 9pm Fri & Sat. and Free on Sunday, except during designated “Event Parking” times. Ways to pay: Payment options vary by location and include coins at meters, cash or card at kiosks, and digital/mobile payments. Visit ParkWichita.com for complete details.​ Rates: (unless “Event Parking” rates apply) $1 per hour $5 daily for public parking lots $10 daily for public parking structures ​ Free City Public Parking Garages: The Fun Venue LLC is in close proximity to Oldtown Wichita. All parking garages in Old Town are free and open to the public. A number of garages are open and available after 5 pm to accommodate downtown events and activities. The closest free parking garage to The Fun Venue LLC is the Warren Parking Garage, located at 315 N Moore St., Wichita, KS 67202, and/or 355 N Moore St., Wichita, KS 67202. It is approximately 0.3 miles and about a 6-minute walk to the venue. Please note that The Fun Venue LLC cannot guarantee the availability of city parking lots or rate changes.
We operate an open catering policy, welcoming you to either use your choice of catering services or bring your own food and beverages. Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) is allowed from 9am to midnight without restriction, provided the alcohol is not being sold. If alcohol is to be sold, a licensed caterer must be engaged.
We do showing by appointment only. For event, we can open someday from 7am-midnight or 2am next day, and someday from 10am-midnight or 2am next day. Please note that: byob is only allowed from 9am-midnight.
Our venue staff collaborates with you to manage cleaning responsibilities during your events. Your responsibilities include tearing down your own decorations, collecting and disposing of trash, and final disposal in the large dumpster. Additionally, you are responsible for replacing trash bags, and cleaning the chalkboard if utilized. If bodily fluids are found, we request that you clean them up promptly to avoid extra charges outlined in our contract. Our venue provides all trash bages and all cleaning supplies needed to complete the tasks.

Additional Info

Venue Types
Amenities
  • ADA/ACA Accessible
  • Outdoor Function Area
  • Outside Catering Allowed
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 80