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Our Events

At Maxwell Street, every season brings something special — from community workdays and school visits to garden parties and volunteer celebrations. Browse our upcoming events or take a look at highlights from past seasons.

​Upcoming Events

Past Events

  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jul 11
    Maxwell Street Community Garden
    Jul 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
    Maxwell Street Community Garden, 1150 W 13th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
    Unwind, stretch, and reconnect with nature during Yoga in the Garden — a free community yoga session surrounded by greenery and fresh air. Bring your own mat and water bottle and join us for a peaceful, all-levels practice in the garden, weather permitting.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jul 11
    Maxwell Street Community Garden
    Jul 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Maxwell Street Community Garden, 1150 W 13th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
    Time for Gardeners and Volunteers to come together and work in the garden to get various tasks completed that keep the garden functioning and the space beautiful.
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jul 10
    Maxwell Street Community Garden
    Jul 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Maxwell Street Community Garden, 1150 W 13th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
    SISTAMoms Friday Summer Socials are evening gatherings at Maxwell Street Garden designed to support community connection, creativity, local vendors, movie nights, poetry, artist showcases, and informal community engagement.
  • Fri, Jun 19
    Maxwell Street Community Garden
    Jun 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Maxwell Street Community Garden, 1150 W 13th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
    Join us for a relaxed Juneteenth-centered evening of storytelling, networking, fellowship, light refreshments, and an outdoor movie showing at Maxwell Street Garden.
  • Sat, May 16
    Maxwell Street Community Garden
    May 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
    Maxwell Street Community Garden, 1150 W 13th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
    Unwind, stretch, and reconnect with nature during Yoga in the Garden — a free community yoga session surrounded by greenery and fresh air. Bring your own mat and water bottle and join us for a peaceful, all-levels practice in the garden, weather permitting.
  • Fri, May 15
    One Family Illinois
    May 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    One Family Illinois, 1133 W 13th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
    Join us for Community Kids Movie Night — a fun, family-friendly evening where neighbors can gather, relax, and enjoy a movie together. Snacks and drinks provided, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, May 15
    One Family Illinois
    May 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    One Family Illinois, 1133 W 13th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
    Come together for games and meaningful connections with friends and neighbors.

2025  and Other Past Events

Take a look at some of our past events below to see how we’ve brought the community together through gardening, food, and celebration. From movie nights to cooking classes and peace circles, each event highlights a different way we connect with our neighbors. To read more stories, reflections, and photos from individual events, visit our blog.

Contact Us

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maxwellstreetgarden@gmail.com  |  Tel: +1(630) 210-1589

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