APPLICATION PROCESS
How to Apply: Applications are reviewed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Download the 2022 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:
July:
Fridays- 1st, 8th, 22nd
Saturdays- 2nd (9am-1pm only), 23rd (9am-1pm only)
Sundays- 31st (9am-2pm only)
August:
Fridays- 19th, 26th
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- None Available
September:
Fridays- 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Saturdays- 3rd (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 18th (5pm-10pm)
October:
Fridays- 14th, 21st
Saturdays- 15th (9am-1pm), 22nd (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 9th, 23rd, 30th
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- 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Saturdays- 2nd, 23rd
Sundays- 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
August:
Fridays- 12th, 19th, 26th
Saturdays- 13th
Sundays- None Available
September:
Fridays- 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Saturdays- 3rd (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 4th, 18th
October:
Fridays- 14th, 21st
Saturdays- 1st, 15th (9am-1pm), 22nd (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
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.
July:
Fridays- 1st, 8th, 22nd
Saturdays- 2nd (9am-1pm only), 23rd (9am-1pm only)
Sundays- 31st (9am-2pm only)
August:
Fridays- 19th, 26th
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- None Available
September:
Fridays- 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Saturdays- 3rd (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 18th (5pm-10pm)
October:
Fridays- 14th, 21st
Saturdays- 15th (9am-1pm), 22nd (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 9th, 23rd, 30th
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- 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Saturdays- 2nd, 23rd
Sundays- 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
August:
Fridays- 12th, 19th, 26th
Saturdays- 13th
Sundays- None Available
September:
Fridays- 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Saturdays- 3rd (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 4th, 18th
October:
Fridays- 14th, 21st
Saturdays- 1st, 15th (9am-1pm), 22nd (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
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