Maxwell Street Market – 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
Historic Maxwell Street Walking Tour for Denmark Visitors
The Maxwell Street Foundation will be giving a special Historic Maxwell Street walking tour to eight passionate Blues music lovers visiting from Denmark for Chicago’s Blues Festival on Sunday June 8 when the Market occurs on Maxwell Street. The group’s itinerary was organized by Peter K. Astrup, Founder and President of Blues Heaven Festival Booking Agent | Music Promoter | Blues Music Experiences … Read More
Guided Visit of “Poor Man’s Paradise” Exhibition at Project Onward
There will be a guided visit of the exhibition “Poor Man’s Paradise” at Project Onward (1200 W 35th St, 4th Floor) on Saturday 09/06/25 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Nick Jackson, a member of the Maxwell Street Foundation’s Advisory Council and artist working at Project Onward, is curating a Maxwell Street-related exhibition this summer at the Maxwell Street Market and in … Read More
Opening for “Poor Man’s Paradise” Exhibit at Project Onward
There will be an opening on Friday 08/15/25 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM for the exhibition “Poor Man’s Paradise” at Project Onward (1200 W 35th St, 4th Floor). The exhibit will run from 08/15/25 to 09/27/25. The show includes the work of eight artists (Michael Bryant, Bill Douglas, Andrew Hall, David Holt, R.J. Juguilon, Fernando Ramirez, Ricky Willis, and George Zuniga). They’ll present paintings, drawings, and sculptures that visualize their … Read More
Maxwell Street Market: October 5, 2025
The iconic Maxwell Street Market will return to its original home on Maxwell Street for the 2025 season. Join us October 5, 2025. The market is free for all ages to attend, and runs from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Visitors to the Maxwell Street Market will experience an eclectic mix of foods and finds—including … Read More
Maxwell Street Market: September 14, 2025
The iconic Maxwell Street Market will return to its original home on Maxwell Street for the 2025 season. Join us September 14, 2025. The market is free for all ages to attend, and runs from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Visitors to the Maxwell Street Market will experience an eclectic mix of foods and finds—including … Read More
Maxwell Street Market: August 10, 2025
The iconic Maxwell Street Market will return to its original home on Maxwell Street for the 2025 season. Join us August 10, 2025. The market is free for all ages to attend, and runs from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Visitors to the Maxwell Street Market will experience an eclectic mix of foods and finds—including … Read More
Maxwell Street Market: July 13, 2025
The iconic Maxwell Street Market will return to its original home on Maxwell Street for the 2025 season. Join us July 13, 2025. The market is free for all ages to attend, and runs from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Visitors to the Maxwell Street Market will experience an eclectic mix of foods and finds—including … Read More
Maxwell Street Market: June 8, 2025
The iconic Maxwell Street Market will return to its original home on Maxwell Street for the 2025 season. Join us June 8, 2025. The market is free for all ages to attend, and runs from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. There is a FREE trolley on June 8th between Chicago Blues Festival at Millennium Park … Read More
Maxwell Street Market: May 18, 2025
The iconic Maxwell Street Market will return to its original home on Maxwell Street for the 2025 season. Join us May 11, 2025. The market is free for all ages to attend, and runs from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Visitors to the Maxwell Street Market will experience an eclectic mix of foods and finds—including … Read More