Causeway Center was built as a resource hub, complete with gathering spaces to share with our community and neighbors. Offering flexible classrooms, events, and meeting spaces at minimal cost, our facility allows you to plan an event while making a direct impact in Tampa Bay – a feat not commonly found in a commercial setting. Whether you’re hosting a small gathering of ten or a large event for nearly 500, our team of experienced professionals is ready to help achieve your goals. Together, we can better our community.
our spaces
Each of our spaces offers an inviting atmosphere, customizable layouts, and a top-of-the line, in-house catering team. Whether it is a corporate meeting, social gathering or anything in between, our team will work alongside you to ensure your event is seamless, memorable and truly special.
Our largest event space, Causeway Hall provides a ballroom style atmosphere, with the ability to bring to life the event you envision. This room may be rented at full capacity, or can be divided into sections for more intimate events.
Square Footage
6,972
Capacity
304 tabled + seated (full capacity)
484 theatre style (full capacity)
Donation Fee
$500 per hour (full capacity)
2-hour minimum
AV/Tech
- 190” projector screen
- 2 cameras (front + back of room)
- 2 85” TVs
- in-room speakers
- video conferencing
Amenities
- early access for event set-up
- ample parking
- guest WiFi
- personalized Event Coordinator
- opportunity for Volunteer Engagement
- access to FTB leadership for group welcome
- discounted pricing for nonprofit organizations
Designed with learning and collaboration in mind, our classrooms are ideal for your next team training or off-site work meeting. With the availability to add both food and volunteer engagement, we invite you to learn, develop and grow together.
Square Footage
600
Capacity
seating for 36
seating for 18
Donation Fee
$100 per hour
$50 per hour
2-hour minimum
AV/Tech
- 65” TV
- HDMI for presentation use
Amenities
- early access for event set-up
- ample parking
- guest WiFi
- personalized Event Coordinator
- opportunity for volunteer engagement
- access to FTB leadership for group welcome
- discounted pricing for nonprofit organizations
Experience the best in professionalism and luxury when you host your next formal meeting within our boardroom.
Square Footage
1,232
Capacity
seating for 22
Donation Fee
$125 per hour
2-hour minimum
AV/Tech
- 3 75” TVs
- zoom
- neat bar cameras
- neat bar mic
- video conferencing
Amenities
- early access for event set-up
- ample parking
- guest WiFi
- personalized Event Coordinator
- opportunity for volunteer engagement
- access to FTB leadership for group welcome
- discounted pricing for nonprofit organizations
Perfect for a welcome reception or cocktail hour, our open-air lobby provides a welcoming environment to all those who attend a Causeway event.
Square Footage
3,490
Amenities
- early access for event set-up
- ample parking
- guest WiFi
- personalized Event Coordinator
- opportunity for volunteer engagement
- access to FTB leadership for group welcome
- discounted pricing for nonprofit organizations
Have a questions about something not listed? Check our event manual for more information.
food + beverage
Catering needs for any event space are available for
purchase through our Feeding Tampa Bay Culinary Operations
team. Our team of experienced chefs and culinary professionals
are ready to help meet your food and beverage needs, within
your budget and theme. Please note, all food selections and
accommodations must be provided in-house; no outside food
is permitted.
Alcohol must be purchased through and distributed
by a licensed and insured third-party caterer or beverage service.
volunteering + tours
Each event space comes with the ability to add a volunteer experience for your guests. With a variety of opportunities, adding a volunteer component to your event will make it truly an impactful one. We are also happy to provide a tour of Causeway Center and/or provide you with a Feeding Tampa Bay speaker. Tours typically last for approximately 45 minutes to an hour and must be scheduled in advance.
Please indicate on the Event Request Form if you would like to include a volunteer shift or schedule a tour.
code of conduct
Our organization is grounded in a set of core values we call the Grow Code. These principles guide our actions, decisions, and interactions, shaping the culture we strive to cultivate. We believe that shared values are essential to a thriving campus community and expect all members to embrace and embody this code of conduct. While present at any Feeding Tampa Bay location and/or when working directly with staff, volunteers or neighbors, we ask that event hosts and guests adhere to our Grow Code principles.
FAQs
who is eligible to use Causeway Center?
Our meeting and event spaces are open to a variety of groups, including corporate, nonprofit, and professional organizations. We also consider requests from social groups on a case-by-case basis.
what kind of events cannot be scheduled in Causeway Center?
- Some Fundraisers
- Press and Media Events
- Political Activities
what is required to hold an event at Causeway Center?
- Signed Master Agreement and rental space exhibit
- Payment information
- Certificate of Insurance with a minimum $1,000,000 general liability insurance
when is Causeway Center open for events?
The Causeway Center is open during the following hours:
Causeway Center business hours
Monday-Friday: 8am-6pm
Causeway Center closed (please inquire)
Saturday and Sunday
All official holidays
The Causeway Center also offers After Hours reservations for social events or extended corporate meetings. Additional fees apply (see Fee Structure):
Causeway Center after hours
Tuesday – Friday: 6pm-11pm
Saturday – Sunday: 8am-11pm
where is Causeway Center located?
The Causeway Center is centrally located to our 10 counties just east of downtown at 3624 Causeway, Blvd. in Tampa, FL.
what are the different Causeway Center event spaces and capacities?
The Causeway Center offers spaces for meetings and events ranging from 10-484 attendees. The room descriptions and Fee Structure are listed by space (see exhibit). Please note that all room capacities are approximate and will depend on your seating and configuration preferences.
contact us
For an questions about our event space, please reach out to our events team at events@feedingtampabay.org.