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:
September 2025:
Fridays- 12th (9am-1pm only), 19th (9am-4pm only), 26th
Saturdays- No Availability
Sundays- 14th ,21st (9am-1:30pm only), 28th (9m-1pm only)
October 2025:
Fridays- 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th (9am-1:30pm only), 31st
Saturdays- No Availability
Sundays- 5th (6pm-10pm), 12th (9am-1pm only), 19th, 26th (9am-1:30pm only)
November 2025 (Closed Thanksgiving Day):
Fridays- 21st, 28th
Saturdays- 1st (4pm-10pm only), 22nd (6pm-10pm only)
Sundays- 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
December (Closed Christmas Day):
Fridays- 19th, 26th
Saturdays- 6th (4pm-10pm), 27th (9am-3pm only)
Sundays- 7th (3p-10p only), 14th, 21st (9am-3pm only), 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.
September 2025:
Fridays- 12th (9am-1pm only), 19th (9am-4pm only), 26th
Saturdays- No Availability
Sundays- 14th ,21st (9am-1:30pm only), 28th (9m-1pm only)
October 2025:
Fridays- 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th (9am-1:30pm only), 31st
Saturdays- No Availability
Sundays- 5th (6pm-10pm), 12th (9am-1pm only), 19th, 26th (9am-1:30pm only)
November 2025 (Closed Thanksgiving Day):
Fridays- 21st, 28th
Saturdays- 1st (4pm-10pm only), 22nd (6pm-10pm only)
Sundays- 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
December (Closed Christmas Day):
Fridays- 19th, 26th
Saturdays- 6th (4pm-10pm), 27th (9am-3pm only)
Sundays- 7th (3p-10p only), 14th, 21st (9am-3pm only), 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.
CONTACT INFORMATION