Event FAQs
Availability + Booking
What is District Hall? What does my event support?
How can I check availability for a particular date?
Submit an event request and our event manager will get back to you within one business day with availability!
For meetings in our Pods within the next month, please check our last-minute booking calendar for 25% off regular rates!
Can I place a hold on the space? How long can I hold my preferred date?
In order to place a soft hold on the space, please submit an event request online. Our event manager will get back to you within one business day with an initial quote and we can typically place a two-week complimentary soft hold on the date. Spaces are not confirmed until we have received a signed contract and full payment.
Can I book a space for this week or next week?
For last-minute bookings, all rooms come with the standard set up and we cannot provide catering. You are welcome to order food + drinks onsite from Gather and bring it into the room.
Do you offer discounts?
My event has unique needs.
What precautions are you taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19?
District Hall is thoroughly cleaned on a daily basis with additional cleanings throughout the day and hand sanitizer is available in all of our rooms and throughout our building. Our HVAC system has filters installed and portable air purifiers are available in the meeting rooms + public Lounge.
Event Logistics + Technology
is Your Space AccesSible?
District Hall is a single story, fully accessible and ADA compliant building with easy access on Boston’s MBTA.
We have two entrances. The Northern Ave. entrance has 3 stairs leading to the front door, as well as a ramp, and the Seaport Boulevard entrance has wide, street-level double doors.
What furniture is included in my rental?
Each room rental includes the standard furniture in the space:
Pod Meeting Rooms: Integrated power work tables, rolling chairs, presentation station
Assembly: Stackable chairs
Lounge: Circular café tables, work tables, stationary and rolling chairs, various soft seating
Click here to see more detailed information about each of our event spaces. We are also happy to coordinate external furniture rentals.
What Technology + Supplies are Included in the Space?
Room rental includes:
- Free WiFi
- Projector with HDMI and VGA inputs
- Bose sound system
- Four handheld wireless microphones available to reserve
- IdeaPaint walls + dry erase markers (you can write directly on our walls!)
- Polycom phone (for an additional $25 daily fee)
- Webcam available upon request
There is a printer in our public Lounge space that is available for use.
What Are the a/V Capabilities of Your Space?
What Supplies should I bring with me?
Please bring your own:
- Laptop or presentation device to connect to our projector
- Chargers for any devices you bring
- Slide advancers
- HMDI/VGA adaptors for your computer, if one is needed
- Flip charts, sticky notes, notebooks, and writing utensils
Please note that painter’s tape must be used when attaching anything to the wall, and we do not permit any type of permanent markers in the space.
I am interested in Booking a multi-Day event? Can I leave the Room as-is overnight?
Yes, if the space is available you are able to leave items in the space overnight for an additional fee.
Is there parking or public transportation nearby?
While District Hall does not have a designated parking lot, there are multiple public options in the area. Here is a list of some of the public parking lots within walking distance. There is also metered street parking along the surrounding roads.
1. Pilgrim Parking Fan PierOne Marina Park Drive
2. LAZ Watermark Seaport Parking85 Seaport Boulevard
3. One Seaport Parking Garage
75 Sleeper Street
4. 101 Seaport Blvd ParkingEntrance located on Autumn Lane
5. Farnsworth Garage17 Farnsworth St.
We are accessible via public transportation. The MBTA Courthouse stop on the Silver Line is the closest to District Hall and South Station is about a 15 minute walk.
District Hall has a number of bike racks available for guest use by the Seaport Boulevard entrance. In addition, the building is located right next to the Seaport Square station on the Hubway bikeshare network.
Vendors
Do you have a Preferred Caterer?
Do you have any recommended vendors?
You are also welcome to work with someone on your own not on our list (and if you love them let us know so we can add them!)
Ready to book your next meeting or event?
submit an event request form today!