MMC Spaces

The Social Garden

The garden out back at 28 Wolcott Street: ceremonies, cocktail hours, warm-weather parties and anything better with sky above it, for up to 70 guests.

The Social Garden, the outdoor event space at MMC Spaces in Providence
Tables and a drinks cart in the garden

What it’s for

  • Small weddings and ceremonies
  • Baby showers and bridal showers
  • Cocktail hours and warm-weather parties
  • Graduation parties

Occasion guides: small weddings, baby showers, bridal showers.

Guests seated around the fire pit

At a glance

Rate$150/hr ($175/hr on Saturdays and Sundays)
Minimum4 hours
CapacityUp to 70 guests
Cleaning fee$125 flat, once per booking
NoiseMusic and noise quiet down by 11 PM
AlcoholAllowed
HolidaysHoliday 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.
The terrace with its seating and umbrellas

The space

Our own tenth-anniversary party, on the lawn and through the building: everything in these photos is the space as it stands.

Guests on the lawn during an evening party

Indoor + outdoor

Add the loft upstairs with the Full Buyout: $300/hr, six-hour minimum, $200 cleaning fee. Book the full buyout.

Guests on the terrace under the open umbrellas

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.
Questions

Good to know

How much does it cost to host a party in the Social Garden?

$150 an hour with a four-hour minimum ($175 an hour on Saturdays and Sundays), plus a flat $125 cleaning fee per booking.

How many guests can the garden hold?

Up to 70 guests.

How late can the party go?

Music and noise need to quiet down by 11 PM.

Is alcohol allowed?

Yes, alcohol is allowed.

Can I use the loft and the garden together?

Yes. The Full Buyout is the loft and the garden together: $300 an hour with a six-hour minimum and a $200 cleaning fee.

How do I book?

Pick a date and time on the booking page and send a request. Nothing is charged until we confirm and send you a secure payment link. Bookings need at least 48 hours’ notice.

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.

Location

28 Wolcott Street

28 Wolcott Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02908. Directions, parking and door instructions come with your confirmation. Open in Google Maps.

The Social Garden