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:
September: Friday 20th (anytime)
October: Friday 4th (anytime), Sunday 6th (anytime), Saturday 12th (9am-2pm only), Friday 18th (2pm-10pm only), Saturday 19th (9am-1:45pm only), Friday 25th (anytime), Saturday 26th (9am-2pm only), Sunday 27th (9am-1pm only)
November: Friday 8th (anytime), Saturday 9th (9am-3pm only), Sunday 10th (6pm-10pm), Friday 15th (anytime), Saturday 16th (9am-1pm only), Friday 22nd (anytime), Saturday 23rd (9am-1pm only), Sunday 24th (anytime), Friday 29th (anytime), Saturday 30th (anytime). Closed on Thanksgiving.
December: Friday 6th (anytime), Sunday 8th (6pm-10pm only), Friday 13th (anytime), Sunday 15th (4pm-10pm only), Friday 20th (anytime), Sunday 22nd (anytime), Friday 27th (anytime), Saturday 28th (anytime), Sunday 29th (anytime). Closed Christmas Day and New Years Eve.
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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