Event space in Providence
MMC Spaces has three ways to host an event at 28 Wolcott Street, Providence: the upstairs Indoor Event Loft, the outdoor Social Garden, or the Full Buyout of both. All are booked by the hour, and setup and breakdown happen inside the window you book.
Indoor Event Loft (upstairs)
The open floor upstairs, 2,200 square feet, for birthdays, baby showers, bridal showers, graduations and New Year’s Eve parties, with plenty of natural light.
| Rate | $100/hr for up to 19 guests; $175/hr for 20 to 40 guests. Saturdays and Sundays start at $125/hr. |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 5 hours |
| Capacity | Up to 40 guests |
| Cleaning fee | $200 flat, once per booking |
| Noise | Music and noise quiet down by 11 PM |
| Alcohol | Allowed |
| Long-term | Also available as a long-term lease at $5,000/month, utilities included |
The Social Garden (outdoor)
The garden out back, for ceremonies, cocktail hours, warm-weather parties and anything better with sky above it.
| Rate | $150/hr ($175/hr on Saturdays and Sundays) |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 4 hours |
| Capacity | Up to 70 guests |
| Cleaning fee | $125 flat, once per booking |
| Noise | Music and noise quiet down by 11 PM |
| Alcohol | Allowed |
Full Buyout: loft and garden together
The loft and the garden run as one, made for small weddings (ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all on site) and bigger parties that flow between inside and out.
| Rate | $300/hr |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 6 hours |
| Capacity | The loft holds up to 40 guests and the garden up to 70 |
| Cleaning fee | $200 flat, once per booking |
A versatile event space
One address, three ways to use it. Hosts book the loft and the garden for baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays and graduations, cooking classes and workshops, business events and team meetings, and art shows and pop-up galleries. Tell us what you are planning and we will tell you which space fits.
- Downtown Providence Loft: the indoor floor upstairs, up to 40 guests
- The Social Garden: the garden out back, up to 70 guests
- Conference Room: meetings and classes, up to 30 people
House notes
- Music and noise quiet down by 11 PM.
- Alcohol is allowed.
- Setup and clean-up happen inside the hours you book.
- Bookings need at least 48 hours’ notice.
How booking works
Pick the loft, the garden or the full buyout on the booking page, see open times on that space’s own calendar and send a request. Holiday dates (Halloween, Thanksgiving week, Dec 24–25, Dec 31 and Jan 1) are 25% higher on the hourly rate, shown on the booking page before you request; the cleaning fee is not affected.
Good to know
How much does the event loft cost?
The Indoor Event Loft is $100 an hour for up to 19 guests or $175 an hour for 20 to 40 guests, with a five-hour minimum. Saturdays and Sundays start at $125 an hour. A flat $200 cleaning fee is charged once per booking.
How many guests fit?
The loft holds up to 40 guests on a 2,200 square foot floor. The Social Garden holds up to 70 guests. The Full Buyout combines the two: the loft holds up to 40 and the garden up to 70.
Can I book the loft and the garden together?
Yes. That is the Full Buyout: $300 an hour with a six-hour minimum and a $200 cleaning fee. It suits small weddings and bigger parties.
Is alcohol allowed, and how late can it go?
Alcohol is allowed. Music and noise need to quiet down by 11 PM in every space.
Does my booking include setup time?
It is all one window. Setup, your event, and breakdown and clean-up happen inside the hours you reserve, so if you need an hour to dress the room, book that hour.
Are holidays priced differently?
Holiday dates (Halloween, Thanksgiving week, Dec 24–25, Dec 31 and Jan 1) are 25% higher on the hourly rate, shown on the booking page before you request; the cleaning fee is not affected.
28 Wolcott Street
28 Wolcott Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02908. Directions, parking and door instructions come with your confirmation. Open in Google Maps.