APPLICATION PROCESS
How to Apply: Applications are reviewed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Download the 2024 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.
*Permit applications for 2025 will only be accepted starting August 15, 2024.*
Office & viewing hours vary. Call or text 773.558.2003 if you are interested in stopping by in person.
*Permit applications for 2025 will only be accepted starting August 15, 2024.*
WEEKEND AVAILABILITY UPDATE
Thatcher Woods Pavilion (Large Room) Available Dates:
July:
Fridays- None Available
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- None Available
Aug:
Fridays- 23rd
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 11th (9am-1pm)
Sept:
Fridays- 13th (6pm-10pm)
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 1st (5pm-10pm)
Oct:
Fridays- 4th, 25th
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 13th (6pm-10pm)
Nov:
Fridays- 8th, 15th (4:30pm-10pm), 22nd
Saturdays- 16th, 23rd (9am-2pm), 30th
Sundays- 3rd (6pm-10pm), 10th, 17th, 24th
Dec:
Fridays- 20th, 27th
Saturdays- 14th (9an-3pm), 21st (6pm-10pm)
Sundays- 1st, 15th, 29th
Thatcher Woods Pavilion (Small Room) Available Dates:
Please note, small room only holds up to 40 maximum (30 and under comfortably) and there may be an event going on at the same time as yours in the large room right next to it.
July:
Fridays- None Available
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 28th (5pm-10pm)
Aug:
Fridays- 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 11th
Sept:
Fridays- 13th (6pm-10pm)
Saturdays- 7th (6pm-10pm), 28th (6pm-10pm)
Sundays- 1st
Oct:
Fridays- 4th, 18th, 25th
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 13th
Nov:
Fridays- 1st, 8th, 15th (4:30pm-10pm), 22nd
Saturdays- 16th, 30th
Sundays- 3rd (6pm-10pm), 10th, 17th, 24th
Dec:
Fridays- 20th, 27th
Saturdays- 14th, 21st (6pm-10pm), 28th
Sundays- 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th
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:
Fridays- None Available
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- None Available
Aug:
Fridays- 23rd
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 11th (9am-1pm)
Sept:
Fridays- 13th (6pm-10pm)
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 1st (5pm-10pm)
Oct:
Fridays- 4th, 25th
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 13th (6pm-10pm)
Nov:
Fridays- 8th, 15th (4:30pm-10pm), 22nd
Saturdays- 16th, 23rd (9am-2pm), 30th
Sundays- 3rd (6pm-10pm), 10th, 17th, 24th
Dec:
Fridays- 20th, 27th
Saturdays- 14th (9an-3pm), 21st (6pm-10pm)
Sundays- 1st, 15th, 29th
Thatcher Woods Pavilion (Small Room) Available Dates:
Please note, small room only holds up to 40 maximum (30 and under comfortably) and there may be an event going on at the same time as yours in the large room right next to it.
July:
Fridays- None Available
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 28th (5pm-10pm)
Aug:
Fridays- 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 11th
Sept:
Fridays- 13th (6pm-10pm)
Saturdays- 7th (6pm-10pm), 28th (6pm-10pm)
Sundays- 1st
Oct:
Fridays- 4th, 18th, 25th
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 13th
Nov:
Fridays- 1st, 8th, 15th (4:30pm-10pm), 22nd
Saturdays- 16th, 30th
Sundays- 3rd (6pm-10pm), 10th, 17th, 24th
Dec:
Fridays- 20th, 27th
Saturdays- 14th, 21st (6pm-10pm), 28th
Sundays- 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th
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.
THATCHER WOODS INQUIRY FORM
Once you complete and submit a request for information, a member of our professional staff reach out and contact you.
CONTACT INFORMATION