APPLICATION PROCESS
How to Apply: Applications are reviewed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Download the 2023 Permit Applicaiton; 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:
January:
Fridays- 20th
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 22nd (4pm-10pm only)
February:
Fridays- 10th (6pm-10pm only), 17th
Saturdays- 4th, 11th (5pm-10pm only), 18th, 25th (9am-1pm only)
Sundays- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
March:
Fridays- 3rd (6pm-10pm only), 17th, 24th, 31st
Saturdays- 4th (9am-2pm only), 18th (9am-3pm only)
Sundays- 5th (5pm-10pm only), 19th (5pm-10pm only)
April:
Fridays- 7th (4pm-10pm only), 14th, 21st, 28th
Saturdays- 1st (6pm-10pm only), 8th, 15th (9am-2pm only), 22nd (9am-2pm only)
Sundays- 2nd, 9th, 16th, 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.
January:
Fridays- 20th, 27th
Saturdays- 28th (5pm-10pm only)
Sundays- 22nd (4pm-10pm only), 29th
February:
Fridays- 10th (6pm-10pm only), 17th
Saturdays- 4th, 11th (5pm-10pm only), 18th, 25th (9am-1pm only)
Sundays- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
March:
Fridays- 3rd (6pm-10pm only), 17th, 24th, 31st
Saturdays- 4th
Sundays- 5th (5pm-10pm only), 12th, 19th, 26th
April:
Fridays- 7th (4pm-10pm only), 14th, 21st, 28th
Saturdays- 1st (6pm-10pm only), 8th, 15th, 22nd
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.
January:
Fridays- 20th
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 22nd (4pm-10pm only)
February:
Fridays- 10th (6pm-10pm only), 17th
Saturdays- 4th, 11th (5pm-10pm only), 18th, 25th (9am-1pm only)
Sundays- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
March:
Fridays- 3rd (6pm-10pm only), 17th, 24th, 31st
Saturdays- 4th (9am-2pm only), 18th (9am-3pm only)
Sundays- 5th (5pm-10pm only), 19th (5pm-10pm only)
April:
Fridays- 7th (4pm-10pm only), 14th, 21st, 28th
Saturdays- 1st (6pm-10pm only), 8th, 15th (9am-2pm only), 22nd (9am-2pm only)
Sundays- 2nd, 9th, 16th, 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.
January:
Fridays- 20th, 27th
Saturdays- 28th (5pm-10pm only)
Sundays- 22nd (4pm-10pm only), 29th
February:
Fridays- 10th (6pm-10pm only), 17th
Saturdays- 4th, 11th (5pm-10pm only), 18th, 25th (9am-1pm only)
Sundays- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
March:
Fridays- 3rd (6pm-10pm only), 17th, 24th, 31st
Saturdays- 4th
Sundays- 5th (5pm-10pm only), 12th, 19th, 26th
April:
Fridays- 7th (4pm-10pm only), 14th, 21st, 28th
Saturdays- 1st (6pm-10pm only), 8th, 15th, 22nd
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