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:
Dec 2024:
Fridays- 6th, 13th (9am-2pm only), 27th
Saturdays- 7th (9am-2:30pm only)
Sundays- None Available
Jan 2025:
Fridays- 3rd, 10th (9am-3:30pm only), 17th, 24th, 31st
Saturdays- 4th (9am-1pm only), 18th (9am-2pm)
Sundays- 26th (2:30-10pm)
Feb 2025:
Fridays- 7th, 14th, 21st (9am-2pm), 28th
Saturdays- 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd (9am-2pm)
Sundays- 2nd (2:30pm-10pm only), 16th (2:30pm-10pm only), 23rd (2:30pm-10pm only)
Mar 2025:
Fridays- 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Saturdays- 1st (6-10pm only), 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Sundays- 2nd (2:30pm-10pm only), 9th (2:30pm-10pm only), 16th (2:30pm-10pm only), 23rd (2:30pm-10pm only), 30th (2:30pm-10pm only)
Apr 2025:
Fridays- 4th, 11th, 18th (9am-3:30pm), 25th
Saturdays- 5th, 19th, 29th
Sundays- 6th (2:30pm-10pm only), 20th (2:30pm-10pm only), 27th (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:
Dec 2024:
Fridays- 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Saturdays- 7th, 14th (9am-2pm), 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)
Jan 2025:
Fridays- 3rd, 10th (9am-3:30pm only), 17th, 24th, 31st
Saturdays- 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th (9am-3:30pm)
Sundays- 5th (2:30pm-10pm), 19th (2:30pm-10pm only), 26th (2:30pm-10pm only)
Feb 2025:
Fridays- 7th, 14th, 21st (9am-2pm), 28th
Saturdays- 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd (9am-2pm)
Sundays- 2nd (2:30pm-10pm only), 16th (2:30pm-10pm only), 23rd (2:30pm-10pm only)
Mar 2025:
Fridays- 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Saturdays- 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
Sundays- 2nd (2:30pm-10pm only), 9th (2:30pm-10pm only), 16th (2:30pm-10pm only), 23rd (2:30pm-10pm only)
Apr 2025:
Fridays- 4th, 11th, 18th (9am-3:30pm), 25th
Saturdays- 5th, 19th, 29th
Sundays- 6th (2:30pm-10pm only), 20th (2:30pm-10pm only), 27th (2:30pm-10pm only)
Dec 2024:
Fridays- 6th, 13th (9am-2pm only), 27th
Saturdays- 7th (9am-2:30pm only)
Sundays- None Available
Jan 2025:
Fridays- 3rd, 10th (9am-3:30pm only), 17th, 24th, 31st
Saturdays- 4th (9am-1pm only), 18th (9am-2pm)
Sundays- 26th (2:30-10pm)
Feb 2025:
Fridays- 7th, 14th, 21st (9am-2pm), 28th
Saturdays- 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd (9am-2pm)
Sundays- 2nd (2:30pm-10pm only), 16th (2:30pm-10pm only), 23rd (2:30pm-10pm only)
Mar 2025:
Fridays- 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Saturdays- 1st (6-10pm only), 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Sundays- 2nd (2:30pm-10pm only), 9th (2:30pm-10pm only), 16th (2:30pm-10pm only), 23rd (2:30pm-10pm only), 30th (2:30pm-10pm only)
Apr 2025:
Fridays- 4th, 11th, 18th (9am-3:30pm), 25th
Saturdays- 5th, 19th, 29th
Sundays- 6th (2:30pm-10pm only), 20th (2:30pm-10pm only), 27th (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:
Dec 2024:
Fridays- 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Saturdays- 7th, 14th (9am-2pm), 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)
Jan 2025:
Fridays- 3rd, 10th (9am-3:30pm only), 17th, 24th, 31st
Saturdays- 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th (9am-3:30pm)
Sundays- 5th (2:30pm-10pm), 19th (2:30pm-10pm only), 26th (2:30pm-10pm only)
Feb 2025:
Fridays- 7th, 14th, 21st (9am-2pm), 28th
Saturdays- 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd (9am-2pm)
Sundays- 2nd (2:30pm-10pm only), 16th (2:30pm-10pm only), 23rd (2:30pm-10pm only)
Mar 2025:
Fridays- 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Saturdays- 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
Sundays- 2nd (2:30pm-10pm only), 9th (2:30pm-10pm only), 16th (2:30pm-10pm only), 23rd (2:30pm-10pm only)
Apr 2025:
Fridays- 4th, 11th, 18th (9am-3:30pm), 25th
Saturdays- 5th, 19th, 29th
Sundays- 6th (2:30pm-10pm only), 20th (2:30pm-10pm only), 27th (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