Address ‣ 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
This event venue is anchored by a stone masonry traditional gas-lit fireplace which adds richness to the restoration of the entire facility. 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.
| Availability | Capacity | Rental Fee |
| Monday - Thursday | 80 | Cook County Resident $77/hr |
| Monday - Thursday | 80 | Non-resident $102/hr |
| Friday - Sunday | 80 | Cook County Resident $102/hr |
| Friday - Sunday | 80 | Non-resident $128/hr |
| Availability | Capacity | Rental Fee |
| Monday - Thursday | 40 | Cook County Resident $61/hr |
| Monday - Thursday | 40 | Non-resident $92/hr |
| Friday - Sunday | 40 | Cook County Resident $92/hr |
| Friday - Sunday | 40 | Non-resident $117/hr |
| Availability | Capacity | Rental Fee | Outdoor Event Fee (Apr15-Oct15) |
| Monday - Thursday | 120 | Cook County Resident $138/hr | Cook County Resident $204 * |
| Monday - Thursday | 120 | Non-resident $194/hr | Non-resident $218* |
| Friday - Sunday | 120 | Cook County Resident $194/hr | Cook County Resident $204 * |
| Friday - Sunday | 120 | Non-resident $245/hr | Non-resident $218* |
*(Required April 15 – October 15)
Availability below is for the East (larger) Room:
July: Friday July 5th (Anytime), Saturday 13th (9am-1pm only) , Sunday 14th 6pm-10pm
August: Sunday 11th (6-10pm only), Saturday August 24th (9am-2:30pm), Sunday 25th (9am-1pm), Friday 30th (anytime)
September: Sunday 1st (9am-2pm), Friday 6th (anytime), Sunday 15th (9am-1pm), Friday 20th (anytime), Sunday 29th (9am-1pm only)
October: Friday 4th (anytime), Sunday 6th (anytime), Friday 18th (anytime), Saturday 19th (9am-1:45pm only), Saturday 26th (9am-2pm only), Sunday 27th (anytime)
The West (smaller) Room has more open weekend availability for events 40 guests and under.
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
How to Apply
Applications are reviewed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
E-mail 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 & touring hours vary. Call or text 773.558.2003 if you are interested in stopping by in person.
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