APPLICATION PROCESS
How to Apply: Applications are reviewed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Download the 2025 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.
Office & viewing hours vary. Call or text 773.558.2003 if you are interested in stopping by in person.
WEEKEND AVAILABILITY UPDATE
VRC at Edgebrook Pavilion - Community (Large) Room Available Dates:
September 2025:
Fridays- 19th, 26th
Saturdays- No Availability
Sundays- No Availability
October 2025
Fridays- 3rd (9am-3pm), 10th (9am-2pm only), 17th, 31st (9am-1pm only)
Saturdays- 18th (6pm-10pm only)
Sundays- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
November 2025
Fridays- 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Saturdays- 22nd, 29th
Sundays- 2nd, 23rd, 30th
December 2025
Fridays- 5th, 19th, 26th
Saturdays- 6th (9am-2pm), 20th, 27th
Sundays- 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
VRC at Edgebrook Pavilion - Classroom (Small Room) Available Dates:
September 2025:
Fridays- 19th (6pm-10pm only), 26th (6pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- 13th, 20th, 27th
Sundays- 14th, 21st, 28th
October 2025
Fridays- 3rd (6pm-10pm only), 17th (6pm-10pm only), 24th (6pm-10pm only), 31st (6pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Sundays- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
November 2025:
Fridays- 7th (6pm-10pm only), 14th (6pm-10pm only), 21st (6pm-10pm only), 28th (6pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- 1st, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Sundays- 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
December 2025:
Fridays- 5th (6pm-10pm only), 12th (6pm-10pm only), 19th (6pm-10pm only), 26th (6pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Sundays- 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
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.
September 2025:
Fridays- 19th, 26th
Saturdays- No Availability
Sundays- No Availability
October 2025
Fridays- 3rd (9am-3pm), 10th (9am-2pm only), 17th, 31st (9am-1pm only)
Saturdays- 18th (6pm-10pm only)
Sundays- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
November 2025
Fridays- 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Saturdays- 22nd, 29th
Sundays- 2nd, 23rd, 30th
December 2025
Fridays- 5th, 19th, 26th
Saturdays- 6th (9am-2pm), 20th, 27th
Sundays- 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
VRC at Edgebrook Pavilion - Classroom (Small Room) Available Dates:
September 2025:
Fridays- 19th (6pm-10pm only), 26th (6pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- 13th, 20th, 27th
Sundays- 14th, 21st, 28th
October 2025
Fridays- 3rd (6pm-10pm only), 17th (6pm-10pm only), 24th (6pm-10pm only), 31st (6pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Sundays- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
November 2025:
Fridays- 7th (6pm-10pm only), 14th (6pm-10pm only), 21st (6pm-10pm only), 28th (6pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- 1st, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Sundays- 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
December 2025:
Fridays- 5th (6pm-10pm only), 12th (6pm-10pm only), 19th (6pm-10pm only), 26th (6pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Sundays- 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
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.
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