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.*
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.*
WEEKEND AVAILABILITY UPDATE
VRC at Edgebrook Pavilion - Community (Large) Room Available Dates:
Sept:
Fridays- 20th, 27th
Saturdays- 28th (9am-1pm)
Sundays- None Available
Oct:
Fridays- 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Saturdays- 12th (9am-1pm only), 19th (9am-1pm only),
Sundays- None Available
Nov:
Fridays- 1st, 8th, 22nd, 29th
Saturdays- 2nd (9am-1pm only), 16th (9am-2pm only), 23rd (4pm-10pm only), 30th (9am-3pm only)
Sundays- 3rd (3pm-10pm only), 17th (2:30pm-10pm only)
Dec:
Fridays- 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Saturdays- 7th (9am-2:30pm only), 21st(9am-4pm only), 28th
Sundays- 22nd (2:30pm-10pm only), 29th (2:30pm-10pm only)
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.
VRC at Edgebrook Pavilion - Classroom (Small Room) Available Dates:
Sept:
Fridays (all 4:00pm-10:00pm only)- 20th, 27th
Saturdays- 28th (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 1st (2:30pm-10pm only), 8th (2:30pm-10pm only), 15th (2:30pm-10pm only), 29th (2:30pm-10pm only)
Oct:
Fridays (all 4:00pm-10:00pm only)- 11th, 18th, 25th
Saturdays- 12th, 19th (9am-1pm), 26th
Sundays- 20th (2:30pm-10pm only), 27th (2:30pm-10pm only)
Nov:
Fridays- 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Saturdays- 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Sundays- 3rd (3pm-10pm only), 10th (2:30pm-10pm only), 17th (2:30pm-10pm only), 24th (2:30pm-10pm only)
Dec:
Fridays- 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Saturdays- 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Sundays- 1st (3pm-10pm only), 8th(2:30pm-10pm only), 15th (2:30pm-10pm only), 22nd (2:30pm-10pm only), 29th (2:30pm-10pm only)
Sept:
Fridays- 20th, 27th
Saturdays- 28th (9am-1pm)
Sundays- None Available
Oct:
Fridays- 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Saturdays- 12th (9am-1pm only), 19th (9am-1pm only),
Sundays- None Available
Nov:
Fridays- 1st, 8th, 22nd, 29th
Saturdays- 2nd (9am-1pm only), 16th (9am-2pm only), 23rd (4pm-10pm only), 30th (9am-3pm only)
Sundays- 3rd (3pm-10pm only), 17th (2:30pm-10pm only)
Dec:
Fridays- 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Saturdays- 7th (9am-2:30pm only), 21st(9am-4pm only), 28th
Sundays- 22nd (2:30pm-10pm only), 29th (2:30pm-10pm only)
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.
VRC at Edgebrook Pavilion - Classroom (Small Room) Available Dates:
Sept:
Fridays (all 4:00pm-10:00pm only)- 20th, 27th
Saturdays- 28th (9am-1pm)
Sundays- 1st (2:30pm-10pm only), 8th (2:30pm-10pm only), 15th (2:30pm-10pm only), 29th (2:30pm-10pm only)
Oct:
Fridays (all 4:00pm-10:00pm only)- 11th, 18th, 25th
Saturdays- 12th, 19th (9am-1pm), 26th
Sundays- 20th (2:30pm-10pm only), 27th (2:30pm-10pm only)
Nov:
Fridays- 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Saturdays- 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Sundays- 3rd (3pm-10pm only), 10th (2:30pm-10pm only), 17th (2:30pm-10pm only), 24th (2:30pm-10pm only)
Dec:
Fridays- 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Saturdays- 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Sundays- 1st (3pm-10pm only), 8th(2:30pm-10pm only), 15th (2:30pm-10pm only), 22nd (2:30pm-10pm only), 29th (2:30pm-10pm only)
THE VRC INQUIRY FORM
Once you complete and submit a request for information, a member of our professional staff will reach out and contact you.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center (The VRC)
6100 N Central Ave Chicago, IL 60646
773.558.2003
6100 N Central Ave Chicago, IL 60646
773.558.2003