ABOUT THE VENUE
Thatcher Woods Pavilion is a beautiful River Forest event venue anchored by a stone masonry traditional gas-lit fireplace which adds richness to the restoration of the entire facility. It is surrounded by woods with both outdoor and indoor options for hosting.
Two meeting rooms can be used either as a single space or two separate functions, which can accommodate approximately 120 or 80/40 guests accordingly. A convenient prep-type kitchen is on-site.
Two meeting rooms can be used either as a single space or two separate functions, which can accommodate approximately 120 or 80/40 guests accordingly. A convenient prep-type kitchen is on-site.
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WELCOME TO THATCHER WOODS
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Thatcher Woods - Event Pavilion
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Enjoy our beautiful outside space and lawn area.
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Beautiful inside seating arrangement with great character!
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WEEKEND AVAILABILITY UPDATE
Thatcher Woods Pavilion (Large Room) Available Dates:
Apr 2025:
Fridays- 4th (4pm-10pm), 11th (6pm-10pm), 25th
Saturdays- No Availability
Sundays- 6th (6pm-10pm)
May 2025:
Fridays- 2nd (6pm-10pm), 9th (9am-1pm), 16th, 23rd
Saturdays- No Availability
Sundays- 11th
June 2025:
Fridays- 6th (9am-1pm), 13th (9am-2pm)
Saturdays- 7th (9am-1pm), 28th (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 8th (6pm-10pm)
July 2025:
Fridays- 18th
Saturdays- 5th (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 13th (9am-1pm)
August 2025:
Fridays- 1st (6pm-10pm), 15th (6pm-10pm), 22nd, 29th
Saturdays- No Availability
Sundays- 17th (9am-1pm)
September 2025:
Fridays- 5th (6pm-10pm), 19th (9am-3pm), 26th
Saturdays- 6th (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 7th (6pm-10pm), 14th (6pm-10pm)
October 2025:
Fridays- 3rd, 10th (9am-4pm), 17th (4pm-10pm), 24th, 31st
Saturdays- 11th (6pm-10pm)
Sundays- 12th, 19th, 26th
November 2025 & December 2025 dates also currently available.
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.
Apr 2025:
Fridays- 11th (5pm-10pm), 25th
Saturdays- 12th, 26th (9am-4pm)
Sundays- No Availability
May 2025:
Fridays- 2nd, 9th (9am-1pm), 16th, 23rd
Saturdays- 3rd (5:30pm-10pm), 24th
Sundays- 4th (6pm-10pm), 11th, 25th
June 2025:
Fridays- 6th (9am-1pm), 13th
Saturdays- 7th (5pm-10pm), 14th (9am-3pm), 28th (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 8th (6pm-10pm), 15th
July 2025:
Fridays- 11th (9am-2pm), 18th
Saturdays- 5th
Sundays- 13th
August 2025:
Fridays- 1st, 15th (6pm-10pm), 22nd, 29th
Saturdays- 9th
Sundays- 17th
September 2025:
Fridays- 5th (6pm-10pm), 19th (9am-3pm), 26th
Saturdays- 6th (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 7th (6pm-10pm), 14th
October 2025:
Fridays- 3rd, 10th, 17th (4pm-10pm), 24th, 31st
Saturdays- 11th (6pm-10pm)
Sundays- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
November 2025 & December 2025 dates also currently available.
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.
Apr 2025:
Fridays- 4th (4pm-10pm), 11th (6pm-10pm), 25th
Saturdays- No Availability
Sundays- 6th (6pm-10pm)
May 2025:
Fridays- 2nd (6pm-10pm), 9th (9am-1pm), 16th, 23rd
Saturdays- No Availability
Sundays- 11th
June 2025:
Fridays- 6th (9am-1pm), 13th (9am-2pm)
Saturdays- 7th (9am-1pm), 28th (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 8th (6pm-10pm)
July 2025:
Fridays- 18th
Saturdays- 5th (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 13th (9am-1pm)
August 2025:
Fridays- 1st (6pm-10pm), 15th (6pm-10pm), 22nd, 29th
Saturdays- No Availability
Sundays- 17th (9am-1pm)
September 2025:
Fridays- 5th (6pm-10pm), 19th (9am-3pm), 26th
Saturdays- 6th (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 7th (6pm-10pm), 14th (6pm-10pm)
October 2025:
Fridays- 3rd, 10th (9am-4pm), 17th (4pm-10pm), 24th, 31st
Saturdays- 11th (6pm-10pm)
Sundays- 12th, 19th, 26th
November 2025 & December 2025 dates also currently available.
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.
Apr 2025:
Fridays- 11th (5pm-10pm), 25th
Saturdays- 12th, 26th (9am-4pm)
Sundays- No Availability
May 2025:
Fridays- 2nd, 9th (9am-1pm), 16th, 23rd
Saturdays- 3rd (5:30pm-10pm), 24th
Sundays- 4th (6pm-10pm), 11th, 25th
June 2025:
Fridays- 6th (9am-1pm), 13th
Saturdays- 7th (5pm-10pm), 14th (9am-3pm), 28th (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 8th (6pm-10pm), 15th
July 2025:
Fridays- 11th (9am-2pm), 18th
Saturdays- 5th
Sundays- 13th
August 2025:
Fridays- 1st, 15th (6pm-10pm), 22nd, 29th
Saturdays- 9th
Sundays- 17th
September 2025:
Fridays- 5th (6pm-10pm), 19th (9am-3pm), 26th
Saturdays- 6th (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 7th (6pm-10pm), 14th
October 2025:
Fridays- 3rd, 10th, 17th (4pm-10pm), 24th, 31st
Saturdays- 11th (6pm-10pm)
Sundays- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
November 2025 & December 2025 dates also currently available.
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.
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.
THATCHER WOODS INQUIRY FORM
Once you complete and submit a request for information, a member of our professional staff reach out and contact you.
