Maxwell Street Market
Sundays, Free Admission
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COVID-19 UpdateFor the health and safety of our visitors and staff, DCASE is taking necessary precautions for all its programs. For the latest updates on the response to COVID-19, please refer to the Chicago Department of Public Health's website, chicago.gov/coronavirus. Maxwell Street Market will remain closed going into 2021 and until further notice. We are closely monitoring developments around the Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) and following state and local guidelines. |
We are history…we are Chicago. Our mission is to promote entrepreneurship and provide opportunities for small businesses, including farmers, artists, makers, restaurateurs and re-sellers, as we have been doing since 1912.
The Maxwell Street Market is a Chicago tradition with an eclectic mix of handmade crafts, resale housewares and clothing, live music, family fun and some of the best street food in Chicago. You never know what you’re going to find! Stop by!
History
For about 100 years, Maxwell Street was one of Chicago’s most unconventional business—and residential—districts.
Corporate Partnership Opportunities
Promotional space, media exposure and sampling opportunities are available.
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Admission is FREE
800 S. Desplaines St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312.745.4676
Office Hours: Fridays, 9am–4pm;
Sundays, 7am–2pm
Parking
Limited free parking available on Desplaines from Harrison to Polk and from Taylor to Roosevelt.
CTA Transportation
Take CTA to the Clinton Blue Line station at W. Congress Pkwy. & S. Clinton St. For travel information, visit transitchicago.com.