Cedar Park, Texas is establishing a reputation as Central Texas’s most agile destination for high-impact gatherings. While our city’s footprint remains intimate compared to neighboring metros, the standard for hosting here has never been higher. Today, success is measured by precision rather than just square footage.
Anchor Venues: Scale and Versatility
For large-scale impact, keynote addresses, and sizeable needs.
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H-E-B Center at Cedar Park: Our flagship arena for headliners and professional sports like LOVB volleyball, Texas Stars hockey, and Austin Spurs. Best for conventions, trade shows, and product launches requiring professional stage lighting and high-capacity seating.
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Austin Sports Center: A blank canvas. Beyond volleyball, its open-concept layout is perfect for large-scale consignment sales and corporate expos without the limits of ballroom walls.
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Haute Spot: An open-air premier concert venue. Ideal for company festivals or high-energy outdoor galas with live music.
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Cedar Park Parks and Recreation: Provides expansive outdoor pavilions and community centers for groups looking to blend fresh air with functional meeting space.
Executive and Professional Spaces
Polished settings for strategy, board meetings, and high-stakes negotiations.
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Exchange ATX: Sleek and contemporary. Best for executive leadership and luxury brand presentations.
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ParqSocial: A tech-forward, stylish hub for startup pitches, panels, and modern industry mixers.
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Cedar Park Library: Quiet, modern community rooms perfect for non-profit boards and collaborative workshops.
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Red Horn Brewery and Roastery: Industrial-chic third space that transitions from morning coffee strategy to afternoon happy hour.
Sports and Active Team Building
Specialized environments for athletic clinics and corporate competition.
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Hockey, broomball, and unique ice-based team challenges. |
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Social competition in a high-energy, accessible environment. |
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Weather-proof indoor turf for seasonal leagues or field days. |
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Opening spring 2026, technical training and fast-paced active team building. |
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Expansive floor space for cheer, dance, or fitness-focused camps. |
Unique and Social Spaces
Memorable settings for networking and unconventional receptions.
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Spare Birdie: Boutique bowling, virtual golf, and full-service bar and restaurant for high-end client hospitality.
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The Secret Lantern: A repurposed bank with themed rooms. Perfect for tabletop gaming or murder mysteries.
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Smoker’s Abbey: A refined cigar and craft beer sanctuary for intimate executive discussions.
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Splash Shack: An indoor micro-waterpark for family-oriented corporate outings.
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Paper Birch Bark: A whimsical children's bookstore and collaboration space for youth projects
Lodging and Logistics
The Cedar Park lodging landscape of 13 hotels is rapidly expanding to meet the needs of world-class events. We are eagerly anticipating the opening of our new Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, featuring around 297 guest rooms and 30,000 square feet of sophisticated meeting space. Additionally, the Fairfield by Marriott is nearing completion, providing further modern guest room capacity to our lodging landscape.
Available Lodging Properties with Meeting Space:
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Professional Stays: Hyatt Place, Springhill Suites, and Staybridge Suites.
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Comfort and Reliability: Hampton Inn and Suites, Candlewood Suites, and La Quinta Inn and Suites.
Reception and Debrief
Post-Event Wind-Downs:
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Refined Networking: Cork 2 Glass provides a sophisticated wine bar setting for upscale receptions. Rabbit Hole offers an exclusive, speakeasy style vibe for private evening discussions.
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Casual Gatherings: The All Good Bar is an unpretentious spot for relaxed team wind downs. Mag’s Sports Bar and Grill serve as a lively local favorite for casual social hours.
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Group Dining: Mandola’s Italian Kitchen features a warm, communal atmosphere for authentic Italian hospitality. Sami Sumeli provides a unique culinary backdrop for groups exploring diverse, high-quality flavors.
Curated Event Resources:
To personalize your gathering, Cedar Park offers an array of high-end local treats. Consider the ethically sourced flavors of Ecuadorian Chocolate, custom branded marshmallows from The Fancy Marshmallow, or gourmet treats from Sugar Shaker Bakery and Basilflower Patisserie.