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Thatcher Woods Event Pavilion

The Thatcher Woods Event Pavilion is a beautiful venue located in River Forest surrounded by woods with both outdoor and indoor options for hosting.
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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.

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WEEKEND AVAILABILITY UPDATE
Thatcher Woods Pavilion (Large Room) Available Dates:

Sept:
Fridays- None Available
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 29th

Oct:
Fridays-25th
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 13th (6pm-10pm)

Nov:
Fridays- 8th, 15th (4:30pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- 16th (5pm-10pm), 30th (9am-2pm)
Sundays- 3rd (6pm-10pm), 17th (4pm-10pm), 24th (9am-1pm)

Dec:
Fridays- 20th, 27th
Saturdays- 14th (9am-2pm), 21st (6pm-10pm)
Sundays- 1st, 15th (9am-2pm), 29th

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.

Sept:
Fridays- None Available
Saturdays- 28th (6pm-10pm)
Sundays- 29th

Oct:
Fridays- 18th, 25th
Saturdays- None Available
Sundays- 13th (5pm-10pm)

Nov:
Fridays- 1st, 8th, 15th (4:30pm-10pm)
Saturdays- 9th (9am-2pm), 23rd (9am-2pm), 30th
Sundays- 3rd (6pm-10pm), 10th, 17th (4pm-10pm), 24th (9am-1pm)

Dec:
Fridays- 20th, 27th
Saturdays- 14th (9am-4pm), 21st (6pm-10pm), 28th
Sundays- 1st, 8th, 15th (9am-2pm), 29th

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 2024 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.

*Permit applications for 2025 will only be accepted starting August 15, 2024.*
FINAL pavilions-2024-application (1).pdf
2024 Permit Application
2025 Pavilions Permit Application
2025 Permit Application *Accepting August 15th*

THATCHER WOODS INQUIRY FORM

Once you complete and submit a request for information, a member of our professional staff reach out and contact you.

THATCHER WOODS INQUIRY FORM

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