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 $79/hr |
| Monday - Thursday | 80 | Non-resident $104/hr |
| Friday - Sunday | 80 | Cook County Resident $109/hr |
| Friday - Sunday | 80 | Non-resident $135/hr |
| Availability | Capacity | Rental Fee |
| Monday - Thursday | 40 | Cook County Resident $63/hr |
| Monday - Thursday | 40 | Non-resident $94/hr |
| Friday - Sunday | 40 | Cook County Resident $94/hr |
| Friday - Sunday | 40 | Non-resident $120/hr |
| Availability | Capacity | Rental Fee | Outdoor Event Fee (Apr 15 - Oct 15) | |
| Monday - Thursday | 120 | Cook County Resident $142/hr | Cook County Resident $210 * | |
| Monday - Thursday | 120 | Non-resident $198/hr | Non-resident $230 * | |
| Friday - Sunday | 120 | Cook County Resident $203/hr | Cook County Resident $210 * | |
| Friday - Sunday | 120 | Non-resident $255/hr | Non-resident $230 * |
*(Required April 15 – October 15)
Special Use Every Day Price - Resident & Non-resident $10
Availability below is for the East (larger) Room:
March: Friday 13th (anytime), Friday 20th (anytime), Sunday 22nd (anytime), Friday 27th (anytime), Sunday 29th (anytime)
April: Sunday 5th (6-10pm only), Friday 10th (anytime), Friday 24th (anytime)
May: Saturday 2nd (9am-3pm only), Friday 8th (anytime), Sunday 10th (6-10pm only), Friday 29th (anytime)
June: Friday 5th, Saturday 6th (9am-2pm only), Saturday 13th (9am-2pm only), Sunday 14th (6pm-10pm only), Friday 19th (6pm-10pm only), Saturday 20th (9am-2pm only), Friday 26th (6pm-10pm only), Saturday 27th (9am-2:30pm only)
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.
‣Download 2020 Application
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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