APPLICATION PROCESS
How to Apply: Applications are reviewed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Download the 2025 Permit Application below; Email your completed application to info@forestpreserveevents.com or schedule a time to bring it to the indoor permit office at 6100 N Central Ave, Chicago IL 60646.
Office & viewing hours vary. Call or text 773.558.2003 if you are interested in stopping by in person.
Office & viewing hours vary. Call or text 773.558.2003 if you are interested in stopping by in person.

WEEKEND AVAILABILITY UPDATE
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion Available Dates:
July 2025:
Fridays- 4th, 6th, 11th (3pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- No Availability
Sundays- No Availability
August 2025:
Fridays- 1st (9am-1pm only), 15th (9am-1pm only), 22nd (5pm-10pm only), 29th (3pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- 30th (9am-2pm only)
Sundays- 10th (9am-1pm only)
September 2025:
Fridays- 5th (9am-1pm only), 12th, 19th, 26th
Saturdays- 27th (9am-1pm only)
Sundays- 21st, 28th
October 2025:
Fridays- 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
Saturdays- 4th (4pm-10pm only), 11th (3pm-10pm only), 25th
Sundays- 5th (6pm-10pm), 12th, 19th, 26th
November 2025 (Closed Thanksgiving Day):
Fridays- 21st, 28th
Saturdays- 1st (4pm-10pm only), 15th (9am-2pm only), 22nd (6pm only), 29th
Sundays- 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
December (Closed Christmas Day):
Fridays- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Saturdays- 6th (4pm-10pm), 27th (9am-3pm only)
Sundays- 7th (3p-10p only), 14th, 21st, 28th
Bookings and Cancellations are ongoing and ever-changing, please call or fill out an inquiry form below to inquire about the most up to date availability of your date.
July 2025:
Fridays- 4th, 6th, 11th (3pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- No Availability
Sundays- No Availability
August 2025:
Fridays- 1st (9am-1pm only), 15th (9am-1pm only), 22nd (5pm-10pm only), 29th (3pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- 30th (9am-2pm only)
Sundays- 10th (9am-1pm only)
September 2025:
Fridays- 5th (9am-1pm only), 12th, 19th, 26th
Saturdays- 27th (9am-1pm only)
Sundays- 21st, 28th
October 2025:
Fridays- 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
Saturdays- 4th (4pm-10pm only), 11th (3pm-10pm only), 25th
Sundays- 5th (6pm-10pm), 12th, 19th, 26th
November 2025 (Closed Thanksgiving Day):
Fridays- 21st, 28th
Saturdays- 1st (4pm-10pm only), 15th (9am-2pm only), 22nd (6pm only), 29th
Sundays- 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
December (Closed Christmas Day):
Fridays- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Saturdays- 6th (4pm-10pm), 27th (9am-3pm only)
Sundays- 7th (3p-10p only), 14th, 21st, 28th
Bookings and Cancellations are ongoing and ever-changing, please call or fill out an inquiry form below to inquire about the most up to date availability of your date.
DAN RYAN WOODS INQUIRY FORM
Once you complete and submit a request for information, a member of our professional staff will contact you to answer any questions that you may have.

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