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MANY CULTURES, MANY DREAMS, ONE STREET

For wave after wave of immigrants, Maxwell Street was their entry to America. Later, the Great Migration brought African Americans from the South. Each brought their own cultures and hopes to the vibrant street and the Market that sprang from it. In doing so, they made Chicago a richer place. LEARN MORE

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Maxwell Street Market – May 17, 2026

May 17, 2026

Join us Sunday, May 17th, 2026. The market is free for all ages to attend, and runs from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Maxwell Street Foundation will be there to vend our wares and to chat with you about the history of the Market. Visitors to the Maxwell Street Market will experience an eclectic … Read More

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Market Dates 2026

March 23, 2026

Mark your calendars for these dates to shop, eat, and see performances at the Maxwell Street Market, May through October: Select Sundays May 17, June 7, July 19, August 9, September 13, & October 4, 2026. Maxwell Street between S. Halsted & S. Union Avenue. 10 AM to 3 PM. FREE Admission.

“The Mayor of Maxwell Street” Program at the October Market with Avery Cunningham

October 5, 2025

Author Avery Cunningham came to the Maxwell Street Market on October 5th, 2025 to present a book reading and signing. Her novel, The Mayor of Maxwell Street, tells the story of an ambitious Black debutante who enlists a speakeasy manager to help her identify the head of a crime syndicate in Prohibition era Chicago. Her … Read More

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