
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

WEEKEND AVAILABILITY UPDATE
Thatcher Woods Pavilion (Large Room) Available Dates:
May:
Fridays-27th
Saturdays- 28th (5:30-10pm only)
Sundays- 29th (9am-2:30pm only)
June:
Fridays- 3rd
Saturdays- 4th (9am-1pm only)
Sundays- 5th (9am-2pm only), 19th (9am-1pm)
July:
Fridays- 1st, 8th, 22nd
Saturdays- 2nd (9am-1pm only), 23rd (9am-1pm only)
Sundays- 24th (6pm-10pm only), 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- 4th (6pm-10pm only), 18th (5pm-10pm)
October:
Fridays- 14th, 21st
Saturdays- 8th (9am-2pm only), 15th (9am-1pm), 22nd (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 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.
May:
Fridays- 27th
Saturdays- 7th, 28th
Sundays- 15th
June:
Fridays- 3rd
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 12th, 19th, 26th
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 (6pm-10pm only), 18th
October:
Fridays- 14th, 21st
Saturdays- 8th (9am-2pm only), 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.
May:
Fridays-27th
Saturdays- 28th (5:30-10pm only)
Sundays- 29th (9am-2:30pm only)
June:
Fridays- 3rd
Saturdays- 4th (9am-1pm only)
Sundays- 5th (9am-2pm only), 19th (9am-1pm)
July:
Fridays- 1st, 8th, 22nd
Saturdays- 2nd (9am-1pm only), 23rd (9am-1pm only)
Sundays- 24th (6pm-10pm only), 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- 4th (6pm-10pm only), 18th (5pm-10pm)
October:
Fridays- 14th, 21st
Saturdays- 8th (9am-2pm only), 15th (9am-1pm), 22nd (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 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.
May:
Fridays- 27th
Saturdays- 7th, 28th
Sundays- 15th
June:
Fridays- 3rd
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 12th, 19th, 26th
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 (6pm-10pm only), 18th
October:
Fridays- 14th, 21st
Saturdays- 8th (9am-2pm only), 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.
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.
THATCHER WOODS INQUIRY FORM
Once you complete and submit a request for information, a member of our professional staff reach out and contact you.
