APPLICATION PROCESS
How to Apply: Applications are reviewed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Download the 2023 Permit Application; 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
Thatcher Woods Pavilion (Large Room) Available Dates:
September:
Fridays- None Available
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- None Available
October:
Fridays- None Available
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 22nd (6pm-10pm only)
November:
Fridays- None Available
Saturdays- 25th (9am-1pm only),
Sundays- 5th (6pm-10pm only)
December:
Fridays- 15th, 29th
Saturdays- 30th (9am-2pm only)
Sundays- 3rd, 17th
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.
September:
Fridays- None Available
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- None Available
October:
Fridays- 20th
Saturdays- 14th (9am-3pm only)
Sundays- 1st, 8th, 15th (9am-3pm only), 29th (9am-1pm only)
November:
Fridays- 3rd, 24th
Saturdays- 4th (3pm-10pm only), 18th (9am-2pm only), 25th
Sundays- 5th (6pm-10pm only), 12th, 26th (9am-1pm only)
December:
Fridays- 15th, 29th
Saturdays- 2nd, 9th, 16th, 30th (9am-2pm only)
Sundays- 3rd, 10th, 17th
Bookings and Cancellations are ongoing and ever-changing, please call or fill out an inquiry form below to inquire about the the most up to date availability of your date.
September:
Fridays- None Available
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- None Available
October:
Fridays- None Available
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 22nd (6pm-10pm only)
November:
Fridays- None Available
Saturdays- 25th (9am-1pm only),
Sundays- 5th (6pm-10pm only)
December:
Fridays- 15th, 29th
Saturdays- 30th (9am-2pm only)
Sundays- 3rd, 17th
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.
September:
Fridays- None Available
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- None Available
October:
Fridays- 20th
Saturdays- 14th (9am-3pm only)
Sundays- 1st, 8th, 15th (9am-3pm only), 29th (9am-1pm only)
November:
Fridays- 3rd, 24th
Saturdays- 4th (3pm-10pm only), 18th (9am-2pm only), 25th
Sundays- 5th (6pm-10pm only), 12th, 26th (9am-1pm only)
December:
Fridays- 15th, 29th
Saturdays- 2nd, 9th, 16th, 30th (9am-2pm only)
Sundays- 3rd, 10th, 17th
Bookings and Cancellations are ongoing and ever-changing, please call or fill out an inquiry form below to inquire about the 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